TEA Science Update

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April 27, 2026

Science Update

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TEA Assessment Will Host Virtual Sessions in May

The TEA Assessment Design, Development, and Quality Division will host four virtual sessions. Based on feedback from the field, we will offer two sessions on the assessment development process and two sessions on scale scoring. Use the links below to sign up for the webinars.

Assessment Development Process:

This session will cover the assessment development process, highlighting when and how educators can participate in the process. It will address three specific areas:

What happens when there are new TEKS?

When do teachers get to review the test questions?

What is standard-setting and why do we do it?

Session 1: Monday, May 11, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT. Register now.

Session 2: Monday, May 18, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT. Register now.

Scale Scores: Why tests are equal year to year:

This session will cover why scale scores are used and how they maintain validity and reliability for the test. It will address two specific areas:

How are tests equal from year to year?

How will HB 8 impact the assessments?

Session 1: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT. Register now.

Session 2: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT. Register now.

Links across the Agency:

Student Assessment

Special Populations

Curriculum Standards and Student Support

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Curriculum Science Team

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Phone: 512-463-9581

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