Texas’ largest teacher preparation program will have just three months to prove that it’sBut just before the State Board of Educator Certification approved a probation agreement with Texas Teachers of Tomorrow, officials learned of issues that impacted would-be teachers even after increased scrutiny over the company.
“We’ve been working very diligently since we found out about the audit,” Giraldo said. He believes the company and state officials are “on the same boat. We’re rowing in the same direction. We all want great teachers and classrooms.” The company now has new leadership, including recently hired CEO Trent Beekman. Other major appointments will include a chief financial officer, a leader over people and culture, and a point person on compliance.
Eighteen Texas Teachers of Tomorrow customers weren’t able to earn teaching certifications because they completed their “internship year” entirely online last school year, officials said. The existence of those cases was not able to factor into the board’s Friday decision, but it could come up again during future checks on the company.
This fantastic teacher certification program worked wonders for our son to become a successful Texas teacher. He even won a “teacher of the year” award the first year. With 6,000 enrollees, there are bound to be complaints. Please don’t throw out the baby with the bath water.
Of course, it’s minority owned…gofkurself Abbott