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2021-22 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 First Test Pass Rate in English Language Arts and Reading Principal Survey Performance
Abilene Christian University   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  
Amberton University First Test Pass Rate, all exams award    

Baylor University

   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award

 
East Texas Baptist University   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  

Hardin-Simmons University

 First Test Pass Rate, all exams award First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  
McLennan Community College     First Test Pass Rate, Bilingual/ESL award
Prairie View A&M University   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  
Region 07 Education Service Center   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  
Southwestern University First Test Pass Rate, all exams award    
University of the Incarnate Word   First Test Pass Rate, all exams award  
University of Texas - Dallas   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 Special Education Career and Technical Education
ACT – Rio Grande Valley   Content Shortage Area-Special Education award        
Austin Community College Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award       Content Shortage Area-Special Education award  
Baylor University Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award          
Education Career Alternatives Program           Content Shortage Area-Special Education award
Region 13 Education Service Center           Content Shortage Area-Special Education award
Relay Graduate School of Education   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award        
Southern Methodist University       Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award    
Tarleton State University           Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award
TeacherBuilder.com       Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award
Teachworthy       Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award
The Texas Institute for Teacher Education Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award       Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award  
University of Houston - Downtown Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award          
University of Houston     Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award      
University of Texas - Arlington   Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award 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    
University of Texas - El Paso     Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award      
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley     Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award      
Urban Teachers Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award        
Web-Centric Alternative Cert Program         Content Shortage Area-Bilingual/ESL award  
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc   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
Dallas ISD   Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award  
East Texas Baptist University     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award
Harris County Department of Education   Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award  
Prairie View A&M University   Preparing Educators who identify as African American Award  
Region 11 Education Service Center     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award
Region 14 Education Service Center     Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award
Relay Graduate School of Education   Preparing Educators who identify as Hispanic Award  
Tarleton State University     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    

 

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 Employment in a Principal or Assistant Principal role within 3 years
Southern Methodist University Preparing Educators for Retention-Employment in a Principal or Assist Principal within 3 Years Award
Trinity University Preparing Educators for Retention-Employment in a Principal or Assist Principal within 3 Years Award
University of Texas - Austin 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 (2020-21 Commendation).

Educator Preparation Program Innovative Educator Preparation Application
Sam Houston State University
award
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University of Texas - San Antonio
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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

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