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School Operations
TEKS Resource System - Curriculum
Our TEKS Resource System helps you by creating a comprehensive, customizable, curriculum and assessment management system. We offer TEKS-aligned curriculum, resources, and assessment items for each of the core subject areas and bilingual for one flat yearly price.
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Service
Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC)
TCMPC allows participating ESCs to share responsibility for the management and operations of the online curriculum management systems known as the TEKS Resource System and Texas Curriculum Resources.
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School Operations
TExGUIDE
Teachers already know how hard it is to make connections between their curriculum, aligned resources, and instructional planning. TExGuide bridges that gap by providing a platform to increase the efficiency and quality of lesson planning for all teachers.
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Program Support
Instructional Materials
Comprehensive resource for understanding and implementing High Quality Instructional Materials in alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), offering guidance on materials review and supporting district-level decisions.
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Series
Technology Applications: Tech Apps Talk
Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss K-8 Technology Applications TEKS implementation.
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Printable
New Science TEKS Tools Checklists
Get your own breakdown of the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) tools for Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Video
New Science TEKS Video Series
The Science TEKS are changing in 2024-2025. Learn about the changes with our informative video series.
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Series
Data Driven Teaching: Using TEKS Resource System for Assessments & Differentiation
Using TCMPC to Monitor Progress In this session, we’ll dive into how we can use TCMPC assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet student needs. You’ll explore tools for differentiation and get work time to plan with your data in mind. Coll
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Series
From Learning to Leading: Effective Long-Term Planning and Implementation
Implementing TEKS Resource System On Your Campus This session invites you to think big picture as you prepare for the upcoming school year. You’ll explore how to apply what you’ve learned throughout our teacher series to support the implementation of the TEKS
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Article
Three Ways to Impact Science Instruction
In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT). One of the first things the team tackled, along with two ESC Region 13 science specialists, was taking a deep dive into science STAAR/EOC district data for […]
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Series
TCMPC: TEKS Resource System Teacher Series
Learn the functions and components of the TEKS Resource System in a low-risk and high-energy setting.
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Article
Science Transition Year FAQs for STAAR/EOC
2024-2025 is a transition year for implementing the new K-12 science standards. Teachers across Texas want to know if this year’s Science STAAR/EOC focuses solely on the new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Not quite. This year is designated a “transition year” for Texas science assessments. So, any content overlapping between the previous and current […]
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Discovering the Wonders of Phenomena in the Science TEKS
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Guide defines phenomena (the plural of phenomenon) as naturally occurring, detectable events observable through the senses. Do you know how many times phenomena are mentioned in the Science TEKS? These grade bands mention phenomena multiple times. Kindergarten Through Grade 5 Examples of Phenomena in […]
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3 Reasons to Pay Attention to the Science TEKS Introduction
The new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten through 12th grade will be implemented for the 2024-2025 school year. All grade-level TEKS have an Introduction followed by the standards. The Introduction can often be overlooked, yet it can contain valuable information. Let’s look at a few items that can be found in […]
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Professional Development
Launch_K5 Computer Science Professional Development Academy
Hands-on coding and computing skills aligned with the new Technology Applications TEKS, preparing you to inspire the next generation of learners.
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Article
Content within the New Science TEKS
Content within the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) starts in the 2024-25 school year. The new TEKS affects Kindergarten through 12th grade. In our previous blog, we looked at the tools recommended within the new TEKS. Now, let’s examine a few changes within the content portion for some of the grade levels. […]
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Free Standards-based Tasks to Explore in TPSP
The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) is a Texas Education Agency (TEA) created website providing teachers across Texas with free standards-based tasks to use with their students. Let’s explore how you can embed these resources into your existing lesson plans to maximize the benefit to your students. Who and What Getting Started The TPSP resource […]
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The Key to Effective Teaching Through Internalization
So, your district has adopted High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). Now what? TEA defines full-subject high-quality materials as those that ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), align with research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) in each subject area, and support all learners. HQIM provides educators with a full set of instructional materials that include […]
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Science Tools Within the New Science TEKS
The new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. In our previous blog, we outlined three key areas of change in the new Science TEKS. Another area worth highlighing is how the science tools were updated within each grade level. Let’s break […]
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Technology Applications TEKS Changes Coming for 2024-25 School Year
In 2022, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval to the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS ) for Technology Applications, sometimes referred to as “Tech Apps.” The revisions will be implemented beginning with the 2024-25 school year. This is the same year the new Science TEKS will be implemented. The revised […]
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Region 13 Engineers Week Challenge
Celebrate the 2024 Engineers Week by joining our fun Engineers Week Challenge and do some engineering design with your students! Preview some of the engineering practices embedded in the upcoming Science TEKS. Engineers Week is February 18-24, 2024. The winner of the Engineers Week Challenge will receive a free registration to the 2024 Region 13 […]
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3 Key Areas of Change to the Science TEKS
Did you know Texas has brand new Science standards? The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th have been revised, approved by the State Board of Education, and will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. You may be wondering, “How has the Science TEKS changed?” Three key areas of change […]
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What are HQIM and RBIS?
Current research suggests that high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) together with an understanding of research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) can have a positive impact on student learning. While HQIM ensures full coverage of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), RBIS articulates the key instructional shifts necessary to bring rigorous instruction to life for students. These ideas […]
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Professional Development
EUREKA Custom Training
Eureka Math TEKS Edition (K-5) is a High-Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) designed to meet the needs of all students through effective Tier 1 instruction. Our custom trainings are designed to empower teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver high-quality math instruction, foster conceptual understanding, and promote student engagement and productive struggle.
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Article
What is an aligned lesson in student learning?
Every March I watch round after round of NCAA college basketball. A few inches can make the difference between a game-saving win or a loss. Players practice tirelessly to ensure they’re on target. Much like a few inches can determine a win or loss on the court, aligning our lessons can make a significant impact […]
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Preparing for the future Science TEKS
When I taught fourth-grade science in July 2020, I discovered the classroom textbooks had copyright dates of 1992, almost two decades before my students were born! This realization led to the inevitable question: “Is this information still current, or has science changed?” The short answer is today’s understanding of science changes constantly. According to NPR, […]
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What are TEKS?
TEKS stands for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. These state-mandated educational standards guide educators and students in Texas schools. They cover subjects such as reading, math, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education. These standards help teachers plan lessons and ensure that learning is consistent across Texas for all students, no matter where they live.
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) regularly reviews and updates the TEKS keeping them current and effective. This ensures that Texas students are well-prepared for their future.
Need to get in touch?
Contact a member of our team for more information.
Amber Laroche, 512-919-5358
TEKS at ESC Region 13
ESC Region 13 offers numerous options to learn about the TEKS and how they impact the classroom. From yearly service programs to timely workshops, our specialists are always working to provide you with current information in many different subject areas.
Our selection of TEKS-related services includes the TEKS Resource System, TExGUIDE, Events and workshops, Downloadable resources, Self-paced online courses, Video Series, and Blog posts.
Get in touch
Reach out to our content area specialists with specific questions.
- Science: Carolyn Beardsley, Elementary, and Vejheh Tavakoli, Secondary
- Mathematics: Alejandra Gonzalez, Elementary, and Sami Briceno, Secondary
- English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR): Gabrielle Sweetland-Garza, Elementary; Leslie Snyder, Elementary; and Kelley Weigand, Secondary
- Social Studies: Melissa Solis
- TEKS Resource System: Evelyn Shyu
- TExGUIDE: Amber Laroche and Ben Zink
- Multilingual: Ana Segulin
- Technology Applications: Adrienne Arroyo
- STEM: Adrienne Arroyo
- Instructional Materials Review and Adoption (IMRA): Amber Laroche
- High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM): Ami Courville, ELAR K-5; Jill Bodling, Math K-5; and Bridgette Arnold, Pre-K