Texas School Ready is a comprehensive preschool teacher training program combining a research-based. Resources for Texas organizations that work in the early childhood field.Frequently Asked Questions About Continuing Education Providers. Provider Application Questions. I want to apply to become a continuing education provider, what do I need to do? What do I list for the #1. Background Qualifications” on the continuing education provider application form? Am I required to submit a “business plan” and what do I address? Do I have to register with the Department to become a continuing education provider? There are rules that continuing education providers must abide by, where can I find them? How much is my continuing education provider application fee? Are schools, such as community colleges, required to pay the provider application fee?
Is my continuing education provider application fee refundable? What address do I use for the provider’s physical address if I have several offices around the state? If my mailing address is the same as the physical address, can I write “Same” for the contact person mailing address? If my provider information changes, such as a mailing address, email address, contact person, phone number, do I need to let the Department know of the changes? How do I know which “Provider Type” to select for my continuing education business? Can my contact person have multiple e- mail addresses? When I fill out the continuing education provider application section on background/qualifications, do I have to list the qualifications of each instructor? I need instructors, does TDLR have a list to choose from? If my course instructor is sick, and can’t teach a scheduled course, can another teacher substitute? Do my continuing education course instructors need a certain license rank in order to teach? Do I also have to be approved as a provider by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)? If I want to be a continuing education provider and offer classes for several different programs, must I submit a separate continuing education provider registration for each occupation (electrician, auctioneer, air conditioning and refrigeration, etc.)? How soon will I be notified that I am a registered continuing education provider? I sent a continuing education provider application and I received an RFI letter. Instructions and forms for providers to enroll in the CSHCN Services Program. L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; All. CSHCN Services Program Provider Enrollment, MC 1938 Texas Department of State Health. Will my provider application be reviewed more quickly if I deliver it by hand, or send it overnight? As soon as I respond with the additional information, will my provider application be approved ASAP? When will I be notified that I need to renew my provider registration? How long is my provider registration valid? My provider registration has expired. Do my courses expire too? What must be included in my provider’s advertisements? How is my provider compliance determined? How soon must I issue a participant a course completion certificate, and what must that certificate contain? How soon must I submit a course completion report to the Department? How do I submit a course completion report electronically? How do I locate my PIN? I lost my PIN, what do I do? What information must I be able to give the participant? What information must I be able to give to the Department? Where do I go to see the list of approved providers and courses? I am a cosmetology continuing education provider, what is the $5. Department? 1. I want to apply to become a continuing education provider, what do I need to do? To become a TDLR approved continuing education provider, complete the Department’s provider application and submit it along with the required application fee. Please make sure that application is complete and includes all items listed under # 1. Background Qualifications” in the provider application instructions before submitting to the Department. What do I list for the #1. Background Qualifications” on the continuing education provider application form? Provide the department a brief summary of how you will develop and deliver consistent, quality education. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in continuing education. Am I required to submit a “business plan” and what do I address? The business plan should say what the provider will do if there is a question about refunds, bad weather, instructor “no shows”, canceling a class, and policies regarding conduct, attendance and enrollment, etc. If the provider has business activities in addition to continuing education, the business plan only needs to address the continuing education portion of the business. Do I have to register with the Department to become a continuing education provider? Yes. You must submit your request on department- approved forms along with the required fees, description of capability and business plan. There are rules that continuing education providers must abide by, where can I find them? The Continuing Education Providers Administrative Rules Chapter 5. Note that each license type has its own CE rules usually found in section number 2. How much is my continuing education provider application fee? The provider application fee is $2. This fee is set by rule in Chapter 5. Are schools, such as community colleges, required to pay the provider application fee? All those intending to be a provider for continuing education must pay the provider application fee. Is my continuing education provider application fee refundable? No. The fee is paid to process the application and is non- refundable. What address do I use for the provider’s physical address if I have several offices around the state? The provider should choose the headquarters office, and use that address for the provider application. The address should be the actual business location of the provider where all records will be kept for auditing purposes. If my mailing address is the same as the physical address, can I write “Same” for the contact person mailing address? Yes. However, remember that the physical address can’t be a post office box address. If my provider information changes, such as a mailing address, email address, contact person, phone number, do I need to let the Department know of the changes? Yes. All the information requested on the application must be kept current. Please submit changes in writing, e- mail to ce@tdlr. Make sure that all pertinent information is included, such as provider name, license number, etc. How do I know which “Provider Type” to select for my continuing education business? If your company is solely in the business of providing education, select “School.” If your company is in business and also provides education, select “Private Business.” If your organization is an association and also provides education, select “Association.” 1. Can my contact person have multiple e- mail addresses? No. The email address provided will be the one that will receive the email confirmations when posting a CE roster. When I fill out the continuing education provider application section on background/qualifications, do I have to list the qualifications of each instructor? No. I need instructors, does TDLR have a list to choose from? No. It is up to the approved continuing education provider to hire competent, knowledgeable instructors. A continuing education provider must ensure that instructors possess both the subject matter knowledge they are teaching as well as the teaching ability required to impart the information. If my course instructor is sick, and can’t teach a scheduled course, can another teacher substitute? The department’s rules only require instructors to know the subject they teach and to have the ability to teach that subject. The continuing education provider is responsible for ensuring all courses are taught in a manner conducive to learning. Do my continuing education course instructors need a certain license rank in order to teach? No. The department’s rules only require instructors to know the subject they teach and to have the ability to teach that subject. Do I also have to be approved as a provider by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)? You should review TWC requirements to see if you require approval to operate in the State of Texas, or if you qualify for an exemption. You may wish to check Chapter 1. Education Code, as well as “The Approval Process” and “Career Schools and Colleges” Form PS- 0. You may wish to call 5. TWC’s Proprietary School program. If I want to be a continuing education provider and offer classes for several different programs, must I submit a separate continuing education provider registration for each occupation (electrician, auctioneer, air conditioning and refrigeration, etc.)? Separate continuing education provider applications and fees are required. How soon will I be notified that I am a registered continuing education provider? You will receive a certificate of registration as soon as you are approved. You may also wish to view TDLR's License Search page and perform a search under “Continuing Education Providers” to see if you are listed as a registered provider. I sent a continuing education provider application and I received an RFI letter. What is an RFI?“RFI” stands for “Request For Information”. If the Department needs additional information, you will receive notification of items needed in order to approve a provider registration and/or course application. Will my provider application be reviewed more quickly if I deliver it by hand, or send it overnight? Although the application will arrive sooner, it will take its place in the “review” queue of pending applications. As soon as I respond with the additional information, will my provider application be approved ASAP? Processing time will depend on the workload at the time the information is received. When will I be notified that I need to renew my provider registration? Approximately 9. 0 days prior to expiration, TDLR will mail a renewal application notice to the address of record for the provider. You will need to complete this application and submit it with the renewal fee. However, please note the renewal notice is a courtesy only; it is the provider’s responsibility to renew in a timely manner. 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