Texas Math Academies

K-3 educators are required to attend the Texas Mathematics Academies by school year 2030–31, per House Bill (HB) 2. To avoid confusion with prior initiatives, TEA is referring to this requirement as the Texas Mathematics Academies K–3. It is the responsibility of human resources personnel within each local school system to verify that all K–3 teachers and administrators have attended Texas Mathematics Academy by school year 2030–31.

Attendance Requirement

HB 2 requires that each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall ensure that no later than the 2030–31 school year, each:

• Classroom teacher that provides instruction in mathematics to students in kindergarten through third grade,
• Principal,
• Assistant principal,
• Mathematics instructional coach, and
• Mathematics interventionists at a campus with one of those grade levels
• Others are strongly encouraged to participate.

Cost

Under Texas Education Code (TEC) §48.108(b)(1), local school systems may use Early Education Allotment (EEA) funds to cover teacher attendance at Texas Mathematics Academies developed under TEC §21.4553. Other allowable funding sources may also be used.

• Cost per Participant: $1,200 (one-time)
• Payment Responsibility: Local school systems are responsible for costs; however, participants can be required to pay after a first failed attempt.

Pathways

Prior to enrolling a teacher in the Texas Mathematics Academies, local school systems will determine which grade-level pathway most closely aligns with the teacher’s instructional role and the school system's needs. The following pathways are offered:

• Administrator
• Kindergarten/Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3

Module Breakdown

Texas Mathematics Academies K–3 consists of five modules totaling approximately 30 hours, designed to be completed within an 11-month period. The program blends face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous learning experiences to maximize participant engagement and mastery.

Modules 1 and 2 will be conducted in-person, through live, synchronous instruction.

Modules 3, 4, and 5 will be completed asynchronously via TEA Learn and include artifact* submissions. These modules are delivered across the school year, providing a structured and comprehensive professional learning experience. Additionally, cohort leaders will conduct virtual coaching sessions in Module 3 and 5.

*Artifacts are competency-based assignments that serve as evidence of mastery, requiring participants to apply, demonstrate, and document instructional practices.

Grades 4 & 5 Deep Dives

For grades 4 and 5, professional development is available through Texas Mathematics Academies Deep Dives, formerly known as the Mathematics Achievement Academies. Participation in Deep Dives is optional, providing educators with the flexibility to engage in extended learning on research-based, systematic approaches that help educators build students’ problem-solving skills and develop a strong foundation in number sense and fluency.

Deep Dive professional learning opportunities are facilitated by ESCs, and participants engage in 18 hours of face-to-face learning over 3-days in collaboration with colleagues.

• Grade 4: Whole and rational number addition and subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, and fraction concepts.
• Grade 5: Whole and rational number addition and subtraction, multiplication and division of whole and rational numbers, and fraction operations.

Additional Resources

Visit the TEA website to explore information about the program structure, attendance requirements, funding, and more.

Learn more about HB 2 and Texas Mathematics Academies:

• House Bill 2
• House Bill 2: Texas Mathematics Academies | Frequently Asked Questions
• Texas Mathematics Academies One-Pager

Reach out to Alejandra Gonzalez for more information.