Mathematics Achievement Academies and ֱ Reading Academies

The Mathematics Achievement and ֱ Reading Academies are professional development initiatives for ֱ public school educators. These academies enhance educators’ knowledge and skills in mathematics and reading instruction. The academies align with the latest research and best practices for teaching ֱ Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). The goal of the academies is to help every student achieve proficiency in grade-level mathematics and reading.

Academies Timeline

The Mathematics Achievement and ֱ Reading Academies have evolved through legislation to expand subject grade levels and teacher requirements:  

 
 
2015

Mathematics Achievement Academies

Senate Bill (SB) 934, 84th ֱ Legislature, introduces Mathematics Achievement Academies for kindergarten–grade 3.

 

 

Literacy Achievement Academies

 SB 925, 84th ֱ Legislature, introduces Literacy Achievement Academies for teachers who provide reading instruction to students for kindergarten–grade 3.

 

 
 

Reading-to-Learn Academies

SB 972, 84th ֱ Legislature, introduces Reading-to-Learn Academies for teachers who provide comprehension instruction to students in grades 4-5.

 

 
 
2019-2020

The Reading Excellence Academies Development (READ) Grant

READ Grant is implemented. (Note: teachers have been given credit for House Bill (HB) 3 TRA if they participated)

 

 
 

ֱ Reading Academies

HB 3, 86th ֱ Legislature, requires ֱ Reading Academies for all K–3 teachers.

 

 
2021

Mathematics Achievement Academies

SB 1267, 87th ֱ Legislature, amends Mathematics Achievement Academies to include all grade levels.

 

 
 

ֱ Reading Academies

SB 1267, 87th ֱ Legislature, amends ֱ Reading Academies to include all grade levels.

 

Contact Information

Mathematics Achievement Academies
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ֱ Reading Academies    
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