Consumer Information About Educator Preparation Programs
Approved educator preparation programs (EPPs) annually provide the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and State Board for Educator Certification information about their programs as mandated in . This information is posted below to assist individuals interested in obtaining a teaching certificate to select the educator preparation program that best meets their needs. This information is also useful for school districts planning their staffing and recruitment activities.
Additional information on approved educator preparation programs including locations and types of certificate programs offered can be found on the Division of Educator Standards' list of and the individual program websites. The webpage is a published list of EPP webpage links. This page serves as a resource for persons seeking information concerning activities offered by EPPs related to technology integration, and/or technology curriculum and instruction.
Educator Preparation Data Dashboard
In an effort to make EPP data more consumable and accessible to the public, TEA has created an . This multi-source dashboard allows users to find answers to their questions on a range of topics, from general EPP information to specific accountability indicators.
The page shows the journey of becoming a teacher from initial application to completing 5 years of teaching. The page presents additional EPP-reported data about EPP candidates and completers such as grade point averages and exam pass rates. The lists the accreditation status of all the EPPs in Texas. Each ASEP indicator (, and field observations and ) has an interactive dashboard with customizable visualizations. These dashboards were developed using defined Business Rules. EPP annual reports are linked below on this page.
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Commendations
Educator preparation programs in Texas are entrusted to prepare educators for success in the classroom. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) recognizes programs that demonstrate excellence beyond the accountability system. The categories for high-performance include Rigorous and Robust Preparation, Preparing the Educators Texas Needs, Preparing Educators for Long Term Success and Innovative Educator Preparation.
Information about the commendation framework, including information about eligibility and methodology, is contained in 19 .
Accountability System for Educator Preparation Annual Reports
Annual educator preparation program reports are brief, 3-page documents that provide a comprehensive view of each Texas educator preparation program, including accreditation and consumer information data, in accordance with .
Reports
Manuals / Guides
- 2023-2024 ASEP Manual (Updated November 2024, PDF)
- 2022-2023 ASEP Manual
- 2021-2022 ASEP Manual
- 2020-2021 ASEP Manual
- 2019-2020 ASEP Manual
EPP Accreditation Ratings by Year
Accreditation ratings for EPPs are linked below:
- 2012-2013 Accreditation Ratings
- 2011-2012 Accreditation Ratings
- 2011-2012 Accreditation Ratings
- 2010-2011 Accreditation Ratings
Compliance Reports for Educator Preparation Programs
Compliance reports for educator preparation assure that each Educator Preparation program (EPP) is held accountable for compliance with the for certification of candidates completing the programs.
Higher Education Act Information
Federally mandated Title II state reports are available below: