EPP Standards Support

This page includes resources to support Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) in aligning curriculum to the revised Classroom Teacher Pedagogy Standards in 19 TAC Chapter 235, Subchapter C.

 The revised standards represent the essential knowledge and skills for all classroom teachers who serve students in Early Childhood through 12th-grade classrooms. These include best practices in instructional preparation, delivery, and assessment, as well as the skills needed to build and maintain an effective learning environment. Knowledge of students is embedded throughout the standards, as are rigorous expectations for content knowledge, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

The resources provided on this page are intended to support programs to implement key shifts in the pedagogy standards, including: 

• Increased expectations for teachers to know the cognitive science evidence impacting teaching and learning.
• Preparation in the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement district-approved high-quality instructional materials. 
• Preparation in the application of evidence-based practices to make learning accessible and meaningful to all learners.