December 3, 1998

Mr. Jordan Riak, Dirctor
Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education
P.O. Box 1033
Alamo, CA 94507-7033

Dear Mr. Riak:

In response to your query regarding instruction in the use of corporal punishment in our teacher certification program at The University of Texas at Tyler, I offer the following.

Teacher certification programs at The University of Texas at Tyler do not advocate corporal punishment as an appropriate method for student discipline. We do not offer instruction in the use of corporal punishment in our teacher preparation programs.

Sincerely,
[Signature]
J. Milford Clark, Dean
School of Education and Psychology