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Best Practices Clearinghouse
As established by House Bill 1, 79th Legislature (3rd Called session), TEA shall solicit and collect best practices from the Legislative Budget Board, centers for education research, and exemplary or recognized school districts, campuses, and charter schools.
College
for Texans
Everything a Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for, and paying for college or technical school.
District and Campus Planning and Decision Making Resource Guide
A resource to school districts seeking ways to implement and maintain effective district- and campus-level planning and decision making. A resource guide that provides technical support by outlining the current state and federal requirements pertaining to many areas of district and campus responsibilities.
Driver Education and Training
The teenage driver education curriculum is currently
undergoing review, and you can view
the proposed draft for the revised "Program of Organized
Instruction, Classroom and In-Car". Other resources
are also available for the Driving Safety Course, the
Specialized Driving Safety Course, and the Drug and
Alcohol Driving Awareness Program at the Driver Training
and Education home page.
Dropout
Prevention
Information on effective dropout prevention programs and practices, availability of funding for dropout prevention and recovery programs, and other related resources for enabling local schools to implement effective dropout prevention and recovery efforts and help all students to earn a high school diploma.
Equal
Educational Opportunities (EEO)
The Equal Educational Opportunity Unit ensures that no person in Texas shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.
Educator Employment Resources
Links to several possible employment opportunities for professional educators.
Educator Excellence
Links to important information for professional educators, such as loan deferment and cancellation, master teacher programs, teacher mentoring, and the school leadership pilot program.
Gifted
and Talented - Advanced Academic Services
How
to Become a Texas Teacher - SBEC
Whether you're a recent college graduate, a mid-career changer, a teacher from another state/country, or someone who does not yet have a college degree, this information outlines how to become a teacher in Texas.
Incentive
Grant Programs
Information
on Technology Applications Graduation Credit
Information regarding technology courses and graduation
credit that may be of interest to high school principals,
counselors, and journalism departments as well as technology
directors and curriculum coordinators.
Perceptions
- Student Art Collection
Products
Available Through the DIR Store
Professional
Development and Appraisal System (PDAS)
State
Board for Teacher Certification (SBEC)
This state agency works to ensure the highest level
of educator preparation and practice to achieve student
excellence.
State Minimum Salary Schedule
Information concerning the minimum salary schedule for Texas's classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time counselors, and full-time school nurses as well as the Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service.
Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
Teachers with certain types of student loans may qualify for partial loan forgiveness, deferment, or cancellation benefits. Learn more about how to qualify here.
Teacher
of the Year Program
"Texas Teacher of the Year" is the highest honor that
the State of Texas can bestow upon a teacher. Learn
about the program's guidelines, how to apply, the selection
process, and other important information.
Teacher
Toolbag
Developed for teachers by teachers, this section links
to sites, lessons, and resources to save teachers the
hassle of searching and surfing the net.
Contact TEA
Web Administration with questions about this page.
This page last updated
April 30, 2008
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