| Table Identification | Name | Date Issued | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| C207 | PKTeacherRequirement | 03/01/2016 | 03/01/2024 |
| Descriptor | Short Description | Long Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ► | For Teachers in a LEA-provided Prekindergarten Classroom |
For Teachers in a LEA-provided Prekindergarten Classroom |
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| 01 | Certification through AMI or MACTE |
Certification offered through a training center accredited by Association Montessori Internationale or through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education |
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| 03 | PK teacher in a school district specific PK professional dev has been met. |
Be employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten professional development has been met. |
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| 05 | A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential |
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential |
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| 06 | Documented completion of the TSR Comprehensive |
Documented completion of the Texas School Ready Training Program (TSR Comprehensive) |
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| 07 | An associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE or a related field |
An associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field |
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| 08 | At least 8 yrs exp teach in a nat acc child care prog or TX Rise Star Prog |
At least eight years’ experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or Texas Rising Star Program |
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| 98 | PK teacher in a school district no additional HQPK Qualification |
Be employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district with no additional high-quality prekindergarten qualification |
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| ► | For Teachers in a Prekindergarten Classroom provided by an entity. |
For Teachers in a Prekindergarten Classroom provided by an entity with which a school district contract to provide a Prekindergarten program (29.167 (b-1)) |
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| 09 | At least 2 yrs child care prog or TX Rise Star Prog and CDA or other ECE |
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 |
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| 10 | 2 yrs teach nat acc prog or TX Rise Star and Cert through program listed |
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 |
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| 11 | Emp PK teach in LEA specific PK prof dev |
Contract Entity - Been employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district that has ensured specific prekindergarten professional development requirements have been met |
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| 12 | An associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood or a related field |
Contract Entity - An associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood or a related field |
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| 13 | At least 8 yrs teach in a nat acc child care prog or TX Rise Star Prog |
Contract Entity - At least eight years’ experience of teaching in a nationally accredited child care program or Texas Rising Star Program |
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| 99 | Emp PK teacher in LEA no additional HQPK Qualification |
Contract Entity – employed as a prekindergarten teacher in a school district with no additional high-quality prekindergarten qualifications |
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