| Code Table Id | Name | XML Name | Date Issued | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C207 | PK-TEACHER-REQUIREMENT | TX-PKTeacherRequirement | 03/01/2016 | 9/1/2023 |
| Code | Translation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For teachers in a LEA-provided Prekindergarten Classroom | ||||
| 01 | Certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montesorri Internationale or through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education | |||
| 03 | Be employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten professional development has been met. | |||
| 05 | A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential | |||
| 06 | Documented completion of the Texas School Ready Training Program (TSR Comprehensive) |
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| 07 | An associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field | |||
| 08 | At least eight years’ experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or Texas Rising Star Program |
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| For teachers in a Prekindergarten Classroom provided by an entity with which a school district contracts to provide a Prekindergarten program (29.167 (b-1)) | ||||
| 09 | Contract Entity - At least two years’ experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or Texas Rising Star Program and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another early childhood education credential approved by the agency | |||
| 10 | Contract Entity - At least two years’ experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or Texas Rising Star Program and a certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education | |||
| 11 | Contract Entity - Been employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten professional development requirements have been met | |||
| 12 | Contract Entity - An associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood or a related field | |||
| 13 | Contract Entity - At least eight years’ experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or Texas Rising Star Program | |||