Reading Practices

As reading and writing are foundational to school success, TEA works to ensure that all Texas students have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction and highly-effective teachers. House Bill 3 addresses key reading practices which are detailed on this webpage.

Updates
Newest updates will always be provided at the top of this section. Expert Reading Panel - Call for Applicants Panelist Responsibilities Define the authorized provider selection rubric Serve on a quality assurance work group Establish inter-rater reliability with other expert panelist Agree to the statement of work and level of effort during the designated review panel windows How to Apply Email a resume and letter of interest to cohortleaderreviewpanel@westat.com Complete a multiple choice screening test delivered via a learning management system. Finalist will be invited for an interview. If accepted, expert reading panelist are not eligible to serve as cohort leaders or authorized providers. Panelists will be asked to certify that they have no conflicts of interest. Panelist receive an honorarium equivalent to $50/hr. and travel reimbursement. Visit https://tea.texas.gov/reading for more information about Texas Reading Academies

Updates

Newest updates will always be provided at the top of this section.

Expert Reading Panel - Call for Applicants

Panelist Responsibilities

Define the authorized provider selection rubric
Serve on a quality assurance work group
Establish inter-rater reliability with other expert panelist
Agree to the statement of work and level of effort during the designated review panel windows

How to Apply

Email a resume and letter of interest to cohortleaderreviewpanel@westat.com
Complete a multiple choice screening test delivered via a learning management system.
Finalist will be invited for an interview.

If accepted, expert reading panelist are not eligible to serve as cohort leaders or authorized providers.

Panelists will be asked to certify that they have no conflicts of interest.

Panelist receive an honorarium equivalent to $50/hr. and travel reimbursement.

Visit https://tea.texas.gov/reading for more information about Texas Reading Academies

K-3 Reading Academies

The HB3 Reading Academies will provide educators with the essential skills needed to ensure children develop a strong foundation in reading and writing.