Entities wishing to develop a new certification program or a new class of certificate must follow rules adopted by SBEC and submit a Program Approval Proposal to the Office of Accountability.

• Entities Seeking Initial Approval as an Educator Preparation Program

The New Applicant Conference will be held on July 27th, 2009 in Austin, Texas
If you are interested in attending, please contact Ada Costey at ada.costey@tea.state.tx.us

Established Programs Information

• Established Educator Preparation Programs Receiving Initial Approval
• Established Educator Preparation Programs that are Adding a New Class of Certificate (programs rated “Accredited”)
• Established Educator Preparation Programs that are Adding New Category of Certificate (programs rated “Accredited”)
• On-site Reviews Conducted at the Discretion of the SBEC Executive Director