TCTA convention a great success

Hundreds of Texas Classroom Teachers Association members are back at school this week after reviewing policy issues, electing officers and receiving professional development training at the 2010 TCTA Convention in Fort Worth.

Education Commissioner Robert Scott made brief remarks and then engaged in a lively question-and-answer session with convention delegates.
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Two ways to tell TEA about the student data you want

• TEA wants to hear from teachers specifically - take advantage of this prime opportunity either by attending a regional forum and earning three CPE credits or giving input via the website. Check out the "Student Snapshot" sample and give feedback to TEA. The first of eight free regional forums is Feb. 22, but you must register to attend.    Act Now->

SBOE graduation requirements FAQs

• What happened to concurrent enrollment courses? What are the criteria that students must meet to opt in to the minimum high school program? Are students on the distinguished achievement program required to complete a health credit? TEA answers these questions and more on changes to high school graduation programs. More->

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