TCTA follows and compiles the latest news impacting teachers and other classroom personnel. We actively monitor and bring you the latest information from the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, the State Board for Educator Certification, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the U.S. Department of Education. We also include summaries of the latest news in the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
TCTA testifies on best practices for professional development, virtual support for teachers
Jul 28, 2022
TCTA was invited to testify before the Texas Commission on Virtual Education on the topics of educator preparation, professional development and…
SBOE rejects controversial new teacher certification exam
Jun 17, 2022
After a 5-hour public hearing and a subsequent committee meeting and vote, the State Board of Education unanimously rejected edTPA as the new teacher…
SBEC approves controversial performance assessment certification exam
Apr 28, 2022
During its April 29 meeting, SBEC approved edTPA, a new performance assessment for teacher candidates.
SBEC updates options for certification records
Jan 7, 2022
TCTA urges board to reduce teacher CPE mandates
Oct 1, 2021
TCTA urged SBEC to reduce teacher CPE mandates during testimony at the board's October meeting to discuss options for implementing SB 1267.
Federal Every Student Succeeds Act Title I, Part A Paraprofessional Requirements
Jan 27, 2021
TEA released a Title I, Part A Paraprofessional Requirements One-Pager (1/25/21), setting out the requirements that the Elementary and Secondary…
New requirement for elementary certification starts Jan. 1
Oct 8, 2020
TEA is reminding those seeking elementary-level certificates that after Dec. 31, 2020, candidates must also pass the Science of Teaching Reading exam…
Abbott appoints TCTA member to SBEC board
May 14, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed TCTA member Jean Streepey to the State Board for Educator Certification.
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