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Success in the classroom is directly related to the quality of the connection teachers make with their students.
TCTA has developed many resources that help TCTA members practice the art and science of teaching.
Beginning with the TCTA’s must read Survival Guide and Classroom Teacher, along with TCTA’s Online Courses, TCTA provides Texas teachers all the information and insight they need to be successful.
>>Quick Links
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SBOE considers science TEKS, graduation requirements and more in lengthy meeting
- TCTA critical of move requiring pre-K expansion grant partnerships
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) overview
- Response to Intervention
- Implementing PE requirements
- TEKS resources for Texas educators
- Special Education and IDEA 2004
- District court rules that Texas bilingual programs fail to overcome student language barriers
- TCTA testifies on career and technology education
- TCTA input on the draft Commission for a College Ready Texas report
- Testing calendars for 2008-09 and beyond (from TEA)
- Certification Test Information for 2008 - 09
- Student assessment
- TAKS key to advancement with Student Success Initiative
- TAKS requirements for all grades
- Limited English Proficient students
- Long range technology plan
- Technology Applications Instructional Materials Available
- Web site helps teach Technology Applications courses
- Online mentoring provides support, resources for math and science teachers
- SBOE finally approves ELAR standards
>>Archived articles
8th Grade TEKS information posted
SBOE led by new chair takes on several contentious issues
Proposed Revised English Language Arts and Reading TEKS - March 28, 2008 Draft
New grade 8 science TAKS passing standards
TCTA offers members the following online seminar relating to student assessment issues: Earn 1.25 CPE credits.
Teaching physical activity for elementary teachers
Reviewed: 11/18/08










