ATPE Online Continuing Professional Education


  Major Public Education Laws Relating to Educators - Unit 1

This CPE unit is worth two hours credit for certification renewal requirements of the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. As an educator taking this CPE unit, you are held to the honor system and will certify, once the unit is completed, that you have read all text and source material presented in order to achieve the maximum benefit of the training credit.

Click on the linked titles above each section. Read the subchapters listed of the Texas Education Code (TEC). Fill in the blanks using the exact words cited in the source material. There are a total of 40 questions.

Chapter 4. Public Education Mission, Objectives, and Goals

  1. The of the public education system of this state is to
    ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and in the future in the social, , and educational opportunities of our state and nation.
      
  2. Objective 6 of public education is that qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, , and retained.
      
  3. The goals for public education are that the students in the public education system will demonstrate performance in reading and writing the English language, mathematics, science, and social studies.
 
CHAPTER 7. STATE ORGANIZATION
Subchapter A. General Provisions
  1. The Texas Education Agency is comprised of the of education and agency staff.
       
  2. An educational function not specifically delegated to the agency or the board is reserved to and shall be performed by school districts or open enrollment schools.
Subchapter C. Commissioner of Education
  1. The commissioner of education is appointed by the governor with the and consent of the senate.
      
  2. The term of office for the commissioner of education is years.
      
  3. The minimum qualification to be appointed commissioner is to be a of the United States.
       
  4. There are powers and duties authorized to the commissioner of education.
       
  5. Commissioner of Education power and duty number 18 relates to teacher, administrator, and appraisals and evaluations.