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.

What's New in Reading Academies

Updates
To access the 2019-2021 HB 3 Reading Academies Authorized Provider Request for Application (RFA), please visit the TEA Grants Opportunities page. 2019-2021 HB 3 Reading Academies Authorized Provider – Non-ESC Application Materials • Notice of Intent to Apply • Competitive Authorization Program Guidelines • Competitive Authorization Application: 2019-2021 HB 3 Reading Academies Authorized Provider – Non-ESC For more information about authorized providers, see the following resources: • To The Administrator Addressed correspondence - House Bill 3 (HB3) Implementation: Reading Practices Update (December 5, 2019) • HB 3 Reading Practices Updates webinar

Updates

To access the 2019-2021 HB 3 Reading Academies Authorized Provider Request for Application (RFA), please visit the TEA Grants Opportunities page.

2019-2021 HB 3 Reading Academies Authorized Provider – Non-ESC Application Materials
•   Notice of Intent to Apply
•   Competitive Authorization Program Guidelines
•   Competitive Authorization Application: 2019-2021 HB 3 Reading Academies Authorized Provider – Non-ESC

For more information about authorized providers, see the following resources:
• To The Administrator Addressed correspondence - House Bill 3 (HB3) Implementation: Reading Practices Update (December 5, 2019)
• HB 3 Reading Practices Updates webinar

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.