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2022-23 Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Commendations

Category 1: Rigorous and Robust Preparation

These EPPs were identified as performing above and beyond on the ASEP annual performance standards.

Educator Preparation Program First Test Pass Rate, all exams Principal Survey Performance First Test Pass Rate in Bilingual/ESL First Test Pass Rate in English Language Arts and Reading First Test Pass Rate in Social Studies First Test Pass Rate in Special Education
Abilene Christian University     First Test Pass Rate, all exams award First Test Pass Rate, all exams award    
Alamo Colleges       First Test Pass Rate, all exams award    
Amberton University First Test Pass Rate, all exams award          
Lubbock Christian University   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award        
Prairie View A&M University   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award        

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First Test Pass Rate, all exams award

        
Sul Ross State University - Alpine   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award        
Texas A&M University - Central Texas   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award        
Texas A&M International University          First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  
Region 07 Education Service Center       First Test Pass Rate, all exams award    
Region 10 Education Service Center           First Test Pass Rate, all exams award
Trinity University       First Test Pass Rate, all exams award    
University of Texas - Austin           First Test Pass Rate, all exams award
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley           First Test Pass Rate, all exams award

Category 2: Preparing the Educators Texas Needs

These EPPs were identified for recruiting, preparing and supporting the certification of teachers in content shortage areas.

Educator Preparation Program Bilingual/ESL English Language Arts and Reading Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Education Career and Technical Education
Abilene Christian University Content Shortage Area-Special Education award            
ACT – Rio Grande Valley   Content Shortage Area-Special Education award   Content Shortage Area-Special Education award Content Shortage Area-Special Education award    
Austin College Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award            
Austin Community College Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award         Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award  
Dallas ISD   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award    
Education Career Alternatives Program             Content Shortage Area-Special Education award
Region 11 Education Service Center         Content Shortage Area-Special Education award    
Region 13 Education Service Center             Content Shortage Area-Special Education award
Region 20 Education Service Center   Content Shortage Area-Special Education award          
South Texas Transition to Teaching ACP           Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award  
Southwestern University           Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award  
Tarleton State University             Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award
TeacherBuilder.com             Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award
The Texas Institute for Teacher Education           Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award  
University of Houston     Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award        
University of Houston - Downtown Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award            
University of Texas - Austin     Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award      
University of Texas - Dallas     Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award    
Urban Teachers Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award          
West Texas A&M University             Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award
YES Prep Public Schools Inc.   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award        

 

Category 2: Preparing the Educators Texas Needs

These EPPs were identified for preparing and supporting teachers who identify as teachers of color or are employed in rural schools.

Educator Preparation Program Hispanic African American Employed in Rural Schools
A Career in Teaching-EPP (McAllen) Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award    
Angelo State University     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award
Prairie View A&M University   Preparing Educators who identify as African American Award  
Region 14 Education Service Center     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award
Region 19 Education Service Center Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award    
South Texas Transition to Teaching ACP Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award    
Texas A&M University - Texarkana     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award
University of Texas - El Paso Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award    
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award    
West Texas A&M University     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award

 

Category 3: Preparing Educators for Long Term Success

These EPPs were identified for preparing and supporting educators for employee retention or for growth into other professional roles.

Educator Preparation Program 5 Consecutive Years Retention as a Texas educator Employment in a Principal or Assistant Principal role within 3 years
Schreiner University Preparing Educators for Retention-Employment in a Principal or Assist Principal within 3 Years Award  
Southwestern Assemblies of God University Preparing Educators for Retention-Employment in a Principal or Assist Principal within 3 Years Award  
Texas Tech University   Preparing Educators for Retention-Employment in a Principal or Assist Principal within 3 Years Award
University of Houston - Downtown Preparing Educators for Retention-Employment in a Principal or Assist Principal within 3 Years Award  

 

Category 4: Innovative Educator Preparation

These EPPs were identified for seeking innovative ways to prepare their candidates for the classroom (2022-23 Commendation).

Educator Preparation Program Innovative Educator Preparation Application
Dallas College
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Tarleton State University
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If you have questions concerning Educator Preparation Program Commendations, please contact:

Dr. Mark Olofson
Mark.Olofson@tea.texas.gov
Phone (512) 463-8911