English Language Arts Newsletter
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Today's newsletter provides information related to the following topics:
- Instructional Materials Review and Adoption (IMRA)
- Apply for Assessment Educator Committees
- Black History Month: February 2024
- Texas Assessment Research Portal
- Texas Education Agency Releases Annual Report for 2023
- The Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) Can Help Meet Students’ Needs
- TEA Engagement Opportunities
TEA is seeking educators and subject-matter experts across Texas to serve as instructional materials reviewers for the new IMRA review process.
Selected reviewers will earn extra income while making a statewide impact. Reviewers will work in small teams to conduct quality reviews and collaborate with other educators to produce ratings and reports for assigned reading language arts, phonics, and mathematics products.
If you or your colleagues want to participate in the IMRA review process, please apply today! To learn more about the IMRA process, visit our website.
Each year the Texas Education Agency (TEA) invites Texas educators to provide feedback on the development of state assessments (STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, and TELPAS) through educator committees across all assessed grades and content areas. Developing high-quality, aligned questions relies on the expertise and experience of Texas educators. Participants collaborate with other educators from across the state to review, edit, and approve each potential question for state assessments. TEA is specifically looking for educators from your region!
The commitment is generally two to three days in Austin with all travel, accommodations, and substitute coverage paid for by TEA. All participants will earn Continuing Professional Education credits. If you are interested or know other educators who would like to participate in a committee, fill out the application form here: https://www.texasassessment.gov/educator-committees.html.
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Each year, during February, we celebrate the history and cultural contributions of Black Americans in the United States. Students learn about the achievements, perspectives, struggles, and experiences of Black Americans throughout more than 400 years of American history.
The TEA web page for Black History Month provides a variety of resources, including, lessons, activities, and instructional materials, that can be used to honor Black American History Month.
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The Texas Assessment Research Portal is a public portal designed for users to generate reports for summary state assessment data. Data can be viewed and compared by state, region, district, or campus, and further broken down by demographic groups. The portal can be accessed with a desktop, laptop, or tablet. It is not optimized for mobile phones. |
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Texas Education Agency is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report to the general public. Our intent is to shine light on our commitment to ensuring that every one of the more than five million public school students in Texas is prepared for success in college, a career, or the military.
This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of the state of public education in Texas, highlighting the initiatives and collaborative efforts that help ensure every student receives a high-quality education. The report also illustrates the progress and achievements taking place in public school systems across Texas. It also highlights key policies passed during the 88th Legislative Session that impact public school funding, curriculum standards, and school safety.
To view a full copy of the 2023 Annual Report, please visit the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/annual-reports/annual-report.
Do you have a student who needs a course that your school does not offer?
The Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) can help meet students’ needs through TEA-approved online courses. The TXVSN statewide course catalog provides schools and students access to high school, Advanced Placement, career and technical education, and dual credit courses for initial credit or credit recovery. The TXVSN courses are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and taught by Texas-certified teachers trained in best practices in online instruction. Schools can use the TXVSN courses to create flexibility in a student’s schedule, allow a student to accelerate their learning, and address local teacher shortages. Students enrolled in a TXVSN course can generate funding regardless of whether the student is physically present at school while participating in the course.
For more information about the courses offered through the TXVSN, please visit the TXVSN website or contact the TXVSN Help Desk.
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TEA is always looking for ways to connect with our partners in the field!
From site visits, to review opportunities, to focus groups, there are numerous ways to connect with TEA and support the field of education. If you are interested in participating in engagement opportunities, sign up here.
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Reading Language Arts Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
(512) 463-9581
For questions or additional information, please visit the English language arts and reading webpage or submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.
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