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Today's newsletter provides information related to the following topics:
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October Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
- Topic: Beginning-of-the-Year Frequently Asked Questions
- Dates: October 16 and 17
- Hispanic Heritage Month
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National Book Month: October 2024
- Timely Topic: Reporting Grade 7 Reading Instrument Results
Topic: Reading Language Arts Beginning-of-the-Year Frequently Asked Questions
Target Audience: Reading Language Arts Stakeholders: Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations
Session Description: The TEA reading language arts team in the Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division will be providing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions received during the first semester of each school year. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion on topics related to reading language arts curriculum standards and requirements.
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, October 16,10:00-11:00 a.m. October 16 Registration Link
Thursday, October 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m. October 17 Registration Link
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the history and cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans in the United States. Students learn about the contributions in science, arts, literature, and culture of Hispanics throughout American history.
The TEA has created a web page focused on providing resources for Hispanic Heritage Month that include instructional materials, activities, and lessons that can be used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and to support instruction in Mexican American Studies.
National Book Month is celebrated every year in October to promote the importance of reading, writing, and literature.
Below are some ways to celebrate National Book Month:
- Explore new books at your local library or bookstore.
- Discover and explore new authors and genres.
- Have a family reading night when everyone takes turns reading aloud from a book of their choice. Reading aloud can help children build background knowledge and listening skills.
- Consider donating gently used books to a local charity.
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To support Texas reading language arts educators and stakeholders, our newsletter occasionally highlights a commonly asked question. This edition’s timely topic is below.
Question: Are districts required to report grade 7 reading instrument results?
Answer: TEC §28.006 (d)(2) requires that local education agencies (LEAs) provide parents with a report in writing with the results of the reading instrument. This report must be shared with the parents no later than 60 calendar days after the date on which the reading instrument was administered to the student.
LEAs are not required to report the results of the grade 7 reading instruments to TEA.
For additional information, please visit the Grade 7 Reading Instruments web page.
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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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