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  • 2021 to 2022 UTRGV's Educator Preparation Program receives two commendations
    2021 to 2022 UTRGV's Educator Preparation Program receives two commendations
  • Register Today! Critical Conversations with Colleagues Tuesday, April 18 at 4:30 PM
    Register Today! Critical Conversations with Colleagues Tuesday, April 18 at 4:30 PM
  • Call for Proposals for Preschool Teacher Conference Submit by Friday, April 7, 2023
    Call for Proposals for Preschool Teacher Conference Submit by Friday, April 7, 2023
  • Imagination Stage Teacher Professional Development UTRGV Virtual Workshop Friday, April 14
    Imagination Stage Teacher Professional Development UTRGV Virtual Workshop Friday, April 14 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST
  • Mediaplanet Future of Education Featured Alfonso Mendoza, M.Ed. UTRGV Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. Graduate Student
    Mediaplanet Future of Education Featured Alfonso Mendoza, M.Ed. UTRGV Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. Graduate Student
The Empowered Educator Program The Empowered Educator Program for 21st Century Teaching The Empowered Educator Program for 21st Century Teaching is an online curriculum that is aligned to the seven ISTE Standards for Educators.
Assessment and Accreditation Assessment and Accreditation The College of Education and P-16 Integration embraces a culture of inquiry for continuous improvement and collaboration with P-16 partners.
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College of Education and P-16 Integration
Brownsville Address: One West University Blvd., BMAIN 2.306, Brownsville, TX 78520
Edinburg Address 1201 West University Dr. EEDUC 3.102 Edinburg TX 78539
Email: cep@utrgv.edu
Phone: Edinburg Campus (956) 665-3627
Phone Alt: Brownsville Campus (956) 882-5708
Fax: (956) 665-2184
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Student Announcements



Imagination Stage Teacher Professional Development UTRGV Virtual Workshop

Imagination Stage Teacher Professional Development UTRGV Virtual Workshop

In this zoom workshop, upcoming teachers will discover strategies for using theatre as a trauma informed arts integration strategy in the classroom, and as a way to build community. Share the workshop flyer.



Preschool Teacher Conference “Celebrando a Nuestros Niños” Celebrating Children

Preschool Teacher Conference

The Inaugural UTRGV Preschool Teacher Conference will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the UTRGV Education Complex 1.102. Earn up to 6 CPE Hours register today.



Spring 2023 Graduate Student Research Conversations Schedule


How to Write a Strong Institutional Review Board (IRB) Application
Dr. Javier Cavazos Vela
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Via Zoom



Early Childhood PK-3 TExES 292 Certification Exam Review Sessions

Dr. Julia Cuevas-Guerra and Dr. Irasema S. Gonzalez will be hosting two review sessions for the Pk-3 TExES 292 Certification Exam on the following dates.

  • Wednesday, April 5th

The review sessions will be from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST in BMSLC 1.113.


Faculty Announcements



4th Critical Conversations with Colleagues

Critical Conversations with Colleagues

Dr. Veronica Estrada, Dr. Criselda Garcia and Dr. Irasema Gonzalez will present on their perspectives and practice to advance culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies in teacher preparation. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.



The Grant Support Team Workshop

The Grant Support Team Workshop

Join us on Friday, March 31st for a workshop sponsored by the Grant Support Team. Presentations on securing funding for research projects and assistance available from the Office of Sponsored Programs will be discussed.

Workshop Agenda

  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Nancy Razo
    Topic: Securing Funding for Research Projects
  • Guest Speaker: Maria Fernanda Machuca, Office of Sponsored Programs
    Topic: How to Navigate the Grant Submission Process
  • Meet and greet with faculty interested in grant writing.

Date, Time, and Location

  • Friday, March 31, 2023
  • 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM
  • Presenters Site Location: BMAIN 1.210G
    Remote Site Location: Edinburg EEDUC 1.504


Imagination Stage Teacher Professional Development UTRGV Virtual Workshop

Imagination Stage Teacher Professional Development UTRGV Virtual Workshop

In this zoom workshop, upcoming teachers will discover strategies for using theatre as a trauma informed arts integration strategy in the classroom, and as a way to build community. Share the workshop flyer.



Preschool Teacher Conference Call for Proposals

Preschool Teacher Conference

The Celebrating Children Conference Committee invites innovative, research-based workshop presentation proposals for the Inaugural UTRGV Preschool Teacher Conference.



Spring 2023 Faculty Development Research Conversations Schedule

How to Begin a Qualitative Study with Qualtrics
Dr. Alex. Garcia
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Via Zoom



PBTE Professional Learning Community Spring Retreat

PBTE Professional Learning Community Spring Retreat

The Practice-Based Teacher Education Professional Learning Community Spring Retreat was held on Thursday, March 23rd from 11:00 AM - 2:00 pm at the Edinburg CEP Faculty Research Hub EEDUC 1.504.



Critical Conversations with Colleagues - Resources: PowerPoints and Video Presentations

Visit the News and Events on the Critical Conversations with Colleagues to Advance Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogies webpage for the series resources (PowerPoint, Video Presentation) available for each conversations.



College Research Grants and Grant Support - Grants Team Presentations

On Friday, December 9th, the Grants Team and two guest Dr. Erika Zavala and Dr. Melissa Abeyta presented on the following topics:

  • College Research Grants and Grant Support Survey Data Video Presentation, Dr. Noushin Nouri and Dr. Ana Carolina Diaz Beltran
  • Contextualizing our Work at UTRGV Video Presentation, Dr. Israel Aguilar
  • How to Find/Sort Through Grant Opportunities Video Presentation, Dr. Maria Perez
  • Understanding the Request for Proposals (RFP) Video Presentation, Dr. Julia G. Cuevas Guerra
  • The Six Parts of a Grant Proposal Video Presentation, Dr. Melissa Abeyta
  • How to Craft a Successful Grant Proposal Video Presentation, Dr. Erika Zavala

College Announcements and Accolades



Mediplanet Guide to Future of Education Featured UTRGV Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. Graduate Student

Mediaplanet Future of Education An Independent Supplement by Mediaplanet to USA Today Featured Alfonso Mendoza Jr., M.Ed., UTRGV Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. Graduate Student

Mediplanet Guide to Future of Education, an independent supplement of USA Today, featured Alfonso Mendoza Jr., M.Ed., a UTRGV graduate student in the Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D program. Mr. Mendoza, host of the My EdTech Life Podcast, explains that while shiny new tech platforms are all the rage, sometimes keeping it simple is best.

Access the article and the Mediplanet Guide to Future of Education March 2023 Edition.



UTRGV Educator Preparation Program Receives Two Commendations

TEA Texas Education Agency Join Us in Celebrating UTRGV's Educator Preparation Program 2021 to 2022 Commendations

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved the 2021-2022 Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Commendations during their February 10, 2023, State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) meeting.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Educator Preparation Program was recognized for commendations in two areas within category 2 preparing the Educators Texas Needs. For preparing and supporting teachers who identified as Hispanic as well as for recruiting, preparing and supporting the certification of mathematics teachers in content shortage area.

Please join us in celebrating UTRGV's Educator Preparation Program. View our the EPP Commendations.



$5.7 Million Grant - MHS ACCESS: Accessing Mental Health Services Grant Awarded

$5.7 Million Grant MHS ACCESS Accessing Mental Health Services Grant Awarded

UTRGV's Dr. Nancy Razo has been awarded a $5.7 million grant. MHS ACCESS: Accessing Mental Health Services to provide critical mental health services to K-12 students in the Valley through the newly. Congratulations to the MHS ACCESS: Accessing Mental Health Services grant team for their award.

The research team behind the grant expects that by the end of the grant period, 90 (75%) of the total 120 School-Based Mental Health Service Professionals will be employed as school psychologists, counselors or social workers in one of the seven partnered school agencies within the local region. Read more about the MHS ACCESS Grant.



UTRGV EPP CAEP Accreditation Certificate

UTRGV EPP earned CAEP Accreditation

The UTRGV Educator Preparation Program is now nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) meeting the rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms.



UTRGV Educator Preparation Program Earns CAEP Accreditation

UTRGV EPP earned CAEP Accreditation

We are proud to announce that the UTRGV Educator Preparation Program has earned CAEP accreditation by meeting rigorous national standards for educator preparation. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

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