{"id":46564,"date":"2024-08-30T18:12:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T23:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=46564"},"modified":"2024-08-30T18:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T23:12:13","slug":"important-updates-to-field-based-experiences-for-aspiring-texas-teachers-starting-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/important-updates-to-field-based-experiences-for-aspiring-texas-teachers-starting-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Updates to Field-Based Experiences for Aspiring Texas Teachers Starting September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Significant changes are coming to the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/field-based-experiences-in-texas\/\"><b>Field-Based Experience (FBE) requirements<\/b><\/a><b> for teacher candidates in Texas, effective September 1, 2024.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These updates are designed to enhance the practical training process, ensuring that future educators are even better prepared for success in the classroom. Here&#8217;s a closer look at the critical updates and how they differ from the previous requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46570 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/media\/texas-teachers-update-field-based-experiance.jpg\" alt=\"texas flag on chalkboard in classroom.\" width=\"747\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What&#8217;s New in 2024?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tea.texas.gov\/about-tea\/leadership\/state-board-for-educator-certification\/sbec-meetings\/sbec-2024\/sbec-february-2024\/feb24agendaitem10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Texas Education Agency has adopted important significant updates to its Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs. One of the major changes for current and aspiring candidates relates to Field-Based Experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2024 Rule Set <\/b><b>(applies to candidates enrolled in an EPP on or after 9\/1\/2024)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2024 rule set introduces expanded requirements, including more in-person hours and a closer alignment with coursework to ensure aspiring teachers gain comprehensive and practical classroom experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>50 Total Clock Hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must complete 50 hours of FBEs, providing more extensive in-classroom experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased In-Person Requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At least 25 hours must be in-person, with significant instructional interactions. This increases from the previous 15 hours, ensuring deeper engagement with students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Virtual Experience Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 25 hours can be virtual observations and reflections, offering more flexibility while maintaining robust, practical exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structured Experience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FBEs are now more structured and aligned with coursework, ensuring a coherent learning journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teacher of Record Credit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With appropriate documentation, those serving as a Teacher of Record, Educational Aide, or Substitute can receive 25 hours of virtual observation credit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-Term Substitute Credit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Experience as a Long-Term Substitute can still receive 15 hours of in-person credit, consistently recognizing valuable classroom experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Does It Compare to the 2017 Rule Set?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing the 2024 updates with the previous 2017 ruleset highlights key changes that provide aspiring teachers with more robust and structured field-based experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2017 Rule Set <\/b><b>(applies to candidates enrolled in an EPP prior to 9\/1\/24)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2017 rule set established foundational requirements for field-based experiences, with fewer total hours and a more flexible approach to in-person and virtual experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>30 Total Clock Hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Previously, only 30 hours were required, with fewer in-person interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited In-Person Requirement:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 15 hours needed to be in person. The remaining 15 could be in-person, or virtual.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Virtual and Substitute Credit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The flexibility to count virtual hours and substitute teaching experience remains, but now with more defined criteria and documentation requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why These Changes Matter:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 2024 updates aim to provide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rich and comprehensive experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that better prepares you for the realities of the classroom. With increased in-person hours and a structured approach, you&#8217;ll gain deeper insights into teaching practices, classroom management, and student engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips for Making the Most of Your FBEs:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximize the benefits of your field-based experiences, consider these practical tips to help you engage more deeply and reflect on your teaching practice effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set Clear Objectives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Define what you want to achieve during your FBEs to maximize your learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engage Actively:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Participate fully in classroom activities to develop practical teaching skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reflect Regularly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular reflection helps you assess your progress and identify areas for improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Informed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep up with state policies and curriculum standards to align your teaching practices with Texas&#8217;s expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Next Steps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re enrolled in a teacher preparation program, understand the new requirements and plan your FBEs accordingly. For any questions or guidance, reach out to our advisors at\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teach@texasteachers.org<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more detailed information on these updates and how to begin your journey to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/texas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">becoming a certified teacher in Texas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachersoftomorrow.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don&#8217;t miss out on the opportunity to shape your future and make a difference in the classroom\u2014start your path to teaching today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Significant changes are coming to the Field-Based Experience (FBE) requirements for teacher candidates in Texas, effective September 1, 2024.\u00a0 These updates are designed to enhance the practical training process, ensuring &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2024-09-25 17:23:25","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46564"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46564"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46571,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46564\/revisions\/46571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}