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PENDING APPROVAL BY THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY (TEA)


Welcome to SpEd EPP

The Special Education Educator Preparation Program (SpEd EPP) is a proposed, comprehensive, specialized educator preparation program designed to equip aspiring special education teachers with the knowledge, professional skills, instructional strategies, and practical experience necessary to support students with disabilities.

Through an innovative hybrid learning model, SpEd EPP plans to combine structured online coursework, research-based instructional practices, individualized candidate support, and supervised clinical experiences to prepare future educators for success in today's diverse classrooms.

Upon receiving required state approval, SpEd EPP intends to prepare candidates for the Texas Special Education Specialist EC–12 (TExES 186) certification examination, emphasizing legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

Our Mission

To prepare knowledgeable, ethical, compassionate, and highly effective special education educators committed to educational excellence, student achievement, inclusive practices, and the educational rights of individuals with disabilities.


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Program Approval and Enrollment Notice 


SpEd EPP is committed to developing educators who demonstrate instructional excellence, professional accountability, cultural responsiveness, and a dedication to improving educational outcomes for all learners.


SpEd EPP has not yet received TEA/SBEC approval. Applications and enrollment are not currently open. All proposed program offerings remain subject to state approval.

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The United States continues to experience a significant shortage of qualified special education personnel, with 45% of public schools reporting special education vacancies and 78% reporting difficulty hiring special education staff (U.S. Department of Education, 2025). In Texas, approximately 44% of special education teachers serve outside their certification field (Texas Education Agency [TEA], 2025), and special education is officially designated as a critical teacher shortage area for the 2026–2027 school year (TEA, 2026). To help address this need, the proposed Special Education Educator Preparation Program (SpEd EPP) is being developed to prepare knowledgeable, ethical, and highly effective special education educators through a comprehensive hybrid learning model, subject to TEA/SBEC approval.
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                  Special Education Educator                         Preparation Program

Special Education Educator Preparation Program (SpEd EPP) is a Texas-based educator preparation program (proposed) that prepares candidates for the Special Education Specialist (EC–12) certification. The program combines coursework, field experiences, mentoring, and clinical practice to develop skilled special education professionals who effectively serve students with disabilities while meeting TEA and SBEC requirements.
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