1. (a) Educator preparation programs shall ensure that the field supervisor conducts formal observations of the candidates completing a clinical experience.
2. (b) Each formal in-person observation must be at least 45 minutes in duration, must be conducted by the field supervisor, and must be on the candidate's site in a face-to-face setting.

3. (c) Each formal virtual observation must be:

   1. (1) at least 45 minutes in length;
   2. (2) conducted by the field supervisor;
   3. (3) followed by a post-observation conference within 72 hours of the educational activity; and
   4. (4) conducted through use of an unedited electronic transmission, video, or technology-based method.

4. (d) For each formal observation, whether in-person or virtual, the field supervisor shall:

   1. (1) participate in an individualized pre-observation conference with the candidate;
   2. (2) document educational practices observed;
   3. (3) provide written feedback through an individualized, synchronous, and interactive post-observation conference with the candidate; and
   4. (4) provide a copy of the written feedback to the candidate's cooperating teacher or mentor.
5. (e) Neither the pre-observation conference nor the post-observation conference needs to be onsite.

Source Note:The provisions of this §228.105 adopted to be effective September 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 3531.