Question log

Focus question. How can we stack funding for our candidates, and what do we need on our LASO application before December 1st?

1. 1

   Anonymous

   Will candidates who are in a PREP Pathway be required to go through a PREP pathway for the internsnhip/residency? What if our district has a MOU that points our candidates to a non-PREP pathway (EPP did not complete the Intent to Apply).

   The answer is "no"...It is possible for a candidate to go through a PREP GYO and then decide (or even need) to go through a non-PREP clinical pathway, such as the internship under the 2-year certificate. Now...there would not be funding for that internship; however, the funding for the GYO (and potentially PREP mentorship) would still be on the table.

2. 2

   Anonymous

   I am seeing that we can use Title I and Title 2, part A funding for some of the district costs tied to PREP. Can you help me understand the campus/district plan requirement so that I can use this source of funding?

   At the campus level, to use Title I, Part A schoolwide funds for PREP costs, add a strategy to your campus improvement plan that ties PREP to a need from your comprehensive needs assessment, and list Title I as a funding source. At the district level, to use Title II, Part A funds, describe the PREP activity, such as mentor training or teacher recruitment, in your District Improvement Plan and your district's federal grant application. Your federal programs coordinator can confirm the costs are allowable before you spend the funds.

3. 3

   Anonymous

   How soon will 240 be able to send out an MOU for PREP Partnership? We recognize that TEA just sent out a template; however, because we only meet with our Board once a month, we really need to go ahead and begin that process.

   Answer coming.

2 of 3 answered. We answer every question in writing, including the ones we do not get to during the session.