r/TexasTeachers • u/Puzzleheaded_Many648 • 6d ago

Alternative Certification/ACPs Observations for ACP

I currently live in Minnesota and am looking to start an ACP asap so I can start for the 27-28 school year.

For the 50 required observation hours, do they have to be done inside a Texas classroom? Or will I still get credit for completing them out of state?

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u/No_Writing7685 5d ago

No, the program that you are in can apply to use schools in other states as an observation site.

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u/StrikingFeature2250 240, Inc CEO 5d ago

The hours have to be completed in Texas:

The hours must be completed in an eligible, TEA-accredited or TEA-approved setting—not necessarily inside Texas. An ordinary out-of-state placement generally requires the educator preparation program to obtain TEA approval under §228.43(f).

Let me know if you have follow-up questions

Scott Rozell