1. (a) An educator preparation program (EPP) must provide the first formal observation within the first six weeks of all residency assignments.

2. (b) For a residency described in §228.65 of this title (relating to Residency):

   1. (1) an EPP must provide a minimum of two formal observations of 45 minutes each during the first semester of the residency and a minimum of two formal observations of 45 minutes each during the second semester of the residency. All formal observations must include a pre-observation and post-observation conference with the candidate; and
   2. (2) all of the minimum formal observations must be in-person.

Source Note:The provisions of this §228.103 adopted to be effective September 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 3531; amended to be effective March 11, 2025, 50 TexReg 1813.