The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TSI and Developmental Education Updates: Proposed Rule Change Regarding TSIA and HB 2223 Webinar

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Proposed Rule Change Regarding TSIA Writing Benchmarks

The 30 day public comment period is open with regard to the changes to the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) writing benchmarks. You can view the proposed rule changes at the Texas Register website. 

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Corequisite Conference - July 6-7, 2017

THECB and the Texas Success Initiative Professional Development Program at Texas State University will offer a Corequisite Conference on July 6-7, 2017. The event will be held at the Austin Community College Eastview Campus. Faculty, staff, and administrators from institutions of higher education are encouraged to attend to learn how to develop, implement, and scale corequisite course options. Registration will open on June 7th and a registration link will be available at www.thecb.state.tx.us/tsi. 

HB 2223 Webinar

Pending passage of HB 2223, THECB staff will offer a webinar this summer to discuss HB 2223. Participants will learn about the details of this legislation to prepare for implementation in the 2018-2019 school year.

2017-2019 College Readiness and Success Models (2017 ATX CRSM) Request for Applications (RFA)

The purpose of the College Readiness and Success Models for 60x30TX (2017 ATX CRSM) RFA is to award "funding based on students served" grants that support scaling and enhancing comprehensive strategies and activities to accomplish the priorities of the agency for achieving the goals and targets of the new higher education strategic plan, 60x30TX. To receive funding, eligible applicants must have experience with the following instructional model and a plan to scale and enhance the model to benefit more students.

Accelerate TX- Integrated Career Pathways (ATX-ICP) models (for underprepared learners pursuing Career Technical Education (CTE) programs)

Unlike traditional linear models of instruction, an integrated model does not require students to complete adult or developmental education programs before entering a career technical education (CTE) program. Instead, students learn basic skills and CTE content skills at the same time - with the basic skills content relevant or contextualized to support the learning outcomes of the CERT 1 program. Integrated Career Pathway models are one approach to creating a better-aligned system for providing education and training to a larger number of underprepared learners.

Please visit this page to learn more about this funding opportunity. Questions about this RFA can be directed to Linda Muñoz, Ph.D. (512-427-6525; linda.munoz@thecb.state.tx.us).

Questions About This Update?

Please contact Kathy Zarate at Kathy.Zarate@thecb.state.tx.us.