High-Quality Prekindergarten
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Welcome to the High-Quality Prekindergarten Program section of the TEA website. This page and the resources linked below provide information and guidance to support the implementation of high-quality prekindergarten practices and with compliance with statutory requirements.
If you need additional support, please use the Early Childhood Education Support Portal.
General Information
Access general information on aiming for high quality in an early childhood program.
HQPK District Support
Access information regarding resources designed to assist LEAs in their ongoing compliance with the high-quality pre-k components.
Curriculum
This high-quality component certifies that the curriculum used in pre-k aligns with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
Student Progress Monitoring
This high-quality component supports educators in collecting and utilizing assessment data to inform instruction.
Teacher Requirements
This high-quality component confirms that teachers of young students are well prepared to carry out their important responsibilities.
Student-Teacher Ratio
Consistently maintained effective teacher/student ratios allow LEAs to ensure that the needs of all students are met.
Family Engagement
Strong family engagement is central to promoting children’s development and supporting their academic achievement.
Program Evaluation
Continuous improvement is a hallmark of a high-quality prekindergarten program.