Field Supervisor Coaching Training for Advanced Certification Candidates provides guidelines and instruction for field supervisor support to candidates seeking certification in an area other than classroom teacher and who are participating in practicum experiences through educator preparation programs (EPPs).  The training focuses on structures and practices that support candidates’ development with respective certification standards for performance.

This training was developed to meet the requirements of Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 228.101(b)(1). This section of TAC states the duties of a field supervisor:  (1) Supervision of each candidate shall be conducted with the structured guidance and regular ongoing support of an experienced educator who has been trained annually as a field supervisor by the EPP and completed TEA-approved field supervisor training at least every three years.  Field supervisors who have completed TEA-approved training must renew that training by September 1, 2026, and then renew the training at least one time per each three-year period thereafter.