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The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation and the Advanced Academics Team provide these updates and reminders that impact Advanced Academics courses, programs, assessments, services, and supports:
Texas AP/IB Exam Fee Subsidy for Spring 2027
The Texas AP/IB Exam Fee Subsidy for Spring 2027 AP and IB exam administrations will provide $26 per exam for students who meet subsidy eligibility requirements.
All students enrolled in Texas public schools may be considered for the subsidy; however, eligibility must be verified using the published criteria. The eligibility requirements are the same for both AP and IB students and can be found on the College Board Fee Reduction Eligibility Criteria webpage.
Additional information, including subsidy requirements and implementation details, is available in the To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) letter issued August 20, 2026.
College Preparatory Course (CPC) Course Codes
for 2026-2027
As school systems begin the 2026-2027 school year, districts should ensure they are using the appropriate College Preparatory Course (CPC) codes associated with approved College Preparatory Course providers.
To support the implementation and monitoring of College Preparatory Courses statewide, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has established unique course codes for CPC partnerships based on provider submissions received through the College Preparatory Courses for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) application process. These standardized course codes help TEA accurately identify approved partnerships and track student participation with individual providers.
Districts offering College Preparatory Courses should review the current course code list and verify that local course coding aligns with approved provider partnerships for the 2026-2027 academic year.
2026-2027 College Preparatory Course Codes
Access the current course code list through the Texas Web-Enabled Data Standards (TWEDS): Texas Web-Enabled Data Standards (TWEDS) Course Codes
Reminder: The use of the designated CPC course codes supports accurate PEIMS reporting and enables TEA to monitor participation and outcomes associated with College Preparatory Courses.
Recently Released Tools and Resources:
This webinar recording explains how to use assessment and accountability tools to interpret and apply 2026 accountability report data. The accompanying slide deck is available in the Webinar Recordings and Slide Decks section of the new Performance Reporting website, which also includes commonly used tools and resources for CCMR, PEIMS, Help Desk tickets, training, and guidance on when and how to use each resource.
Release of Updated College Preparatory Course (CPC) for CCMR Accountability List 1.1
This updated list reflects newly approved providers and courses that meet the established criteria for supporting College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes. The version 1.1 list is based on the most recent performance data from the Class of 2024.
The agency opened an CPC for CCMR application window version 1.1 in Fall 2025 to identify providers that met the established approval criteria and expand the options available to districts. As a result, providers added through that process were intended to supplement the original v.1.0 list rather than replace providers already approved.
The recently released v.1.1 provider list was developed primarily for the Class of 2028. However, to provide districts with greater flexibility, TEA extended eligibility to allow approved providers from the v.1.1 list to also serve students in the Classes of 2027 and 2028.
TEA intends to publish updated College Preparatory Course provider lists each fall, with each list becoming effective for the following academic year. The next published list will be scheduled for publication by Fall 2027 and will be effective for the Class of 2029.
2026 Advanced Academics Office Hours
International Baccalaureate (IB) Updates
The latest IBO Newsletter includes guidance on digital assessments, programme highlights, and newly released resources.
College Board AP/PSAT/SAT Assessment Updates
SAT Bluebook Testing on Chromebooks
Students may only run Bluebook™ on school-managed Chromebooks. Beginning with the August SAT administration, all Chromebooks must have Verified Mode enabled. Students are encouraged to test their devices before test day to ensure they meet this requirement.
Preparing Students for the SAT Suite of Assessments (PSAT/SAT)
PSAT 8/9 Student Guide The PSAT 8/9 Student Guide introduces students to the assessment experience, explains testing procedures, and provides information about accessing scores and next steps.
PSAT 10 Student Guide The PSAT 10 Student Guide helps students understand the assessment, prepare for test day, and learn how to access and use their scores for college and career planning.
SAT School Day Student Guide The SAT School Day Student Guide provides information on test day expectations, policies, accommodations, and score reporting to help students prepare for a successful testing experience.
SAT Suite Practice Quick Start Guide The SAT Suite Practice Quick Start Guide provides students with step-by-step instructions for accessing official SAT Suite practice resources and preparing for test day.
Fall 2026 ACT Testing
ACT Now is open. The first ACT School Day administration is scheduled for September 29, 2026.
Fall 2026 ACT Test Training Webinars
ACT will offer a series of webinars to support districts preparing for Fall 2026 testing.
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Texas Fall 2026 Accommodations Training Webinar
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Texas Fall 2026 Test Administration Training Webinar #1 – Pre-Test
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Texas Fall 2026 Test Administration Training Webinar #2 – Test Day and Post-Test
2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops
ACT provides free professional learning opportunities offered both online and in person. These workshops explore strategies that support student success and strengthen college and career readiness efforts within schools and districts.
Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) Resources
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) provides information about the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), including assessment requirements, preparation resources, testing policies, and support materials for students and educators.
For more information visit, theTHECB’s TSIA description and resources website.
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