Spanish Curriculum Standards Newsletter
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Today's newsletter provides information related to the following topics:
- Celebrate Freedom Week (September 15 – 19, 2025)
- September 11, 2001 Commemoration
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15, 2025)
- July Stakeholder Engagement Session Recording Is Now Available
- Technology Applications TEKS Guide: September 101 Sessions Announced
Celebrate Freedom Week (TEC § 29.907) coincides with Constitution Week, established by the U.S. Congress (36 USC §106) to encourage all Americans to learn about the Constitution. Both Celebrate Freedom Week and Constitution Week focus on September 17, the date in 1787 when delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution.
During the Celebrate Freedom Week, Texas schools highlight the values and ideals on which the United States was founded as well as the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country. Students learn about the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. Students also examine the relationship between the ideas in these documents and subsequent American history.
The TEA Celebrate Freedom Week web page provides resources that include a variety of lessons, activities, and instructional materials for Celebrate Freedom Week and Constitution Day.
The 9/11 terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people and injured thousands at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Commemorative events are held at all three sites on the anniversary of the attacks. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the George W. Bush Presidential Library are committed to providing students and teachers the tools to understand what happened on 9/11 and how the attacks continue to impact our lives. To access student and teacher resources, visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the George W. Bush Presidential Library.
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.
In July, the TEA reading language arts curriculum team shared the draft K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections Tool for Social Studies and English Language Arts and Reading. The team explained the different parts of the tool and shared how this tool supports cross-curricular instructional planning.
To access the recording of the July stakeholder engagement session, “K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections Tool for Social Studies and English Language Arts and Reading”, please visit the “Recent Spanish Curriculum Standards Communications” section of the Spanish Language Support | Texas Education Agency web page.
The Technology Applications TEKS Guide provides educators across the state with a common understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for technology applications, including a deep dive into each student expectation, vertical alignment, and cross-curricular connections with foundation and enrichment content areas. For those who were not able to attend the August 2025 TEKS Guide 101 sessions, TEA will host a repeat set of webinars to support educators in navigating the TEKS Guide and using the components effectively. Registration links are provided below by session focus area. Future engagement sessions will be announced through TEA newsletters.
Week of September 15–19, 2025:
TEKS Guide 101 Grades K–2, September 17, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades K–2 (Repeat Session), September 18, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 3–5, September 18, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 A.M. (Central) Registration
Week of September 22–26, 2025:
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 3–5 (Repeat Session), September 22, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 6–8, September 23, 2025 from 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 6–8 (Repeat Session), September 24, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
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 Spanish Language Support | Texas Education Agency web page or submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.
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