About TEA
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling)
An organization of more than 10,000 secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers and organizations who guide students through the secondary-to- higher-education transition process. This organization was founded in 1937.
NBPTS (National Board of Professional Teaching Standards)
A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization whose mission is to improve the quality of teaching and learning. NBPTS is designed for teachers seeking a national certification.
NCLB (No Child Left Behind)
A program passed in 2001 that supports standards-based education reform. The act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills to be given to all students in certain grades, if those states are to receive federal funding for schools. The act does not assert a national achievement standard; standards are set by each individual state.
NHR (National Honor Roll)
An organization that recognizes high school and middle school students for exceptional academic success. To be included, students must provide the National Honor Roll with detailed information about their accomplishments and extracurricular activities.
NHS (National Honor Society), NJHS (National Junior Honor Society)
National organizations established to recognize academic achievement, leadership, service and character in high school and middle level students
NIFA (New Instructional Facility Allotment)
An allotment that provides operational expenses associated with the opening of a new instructional facility
NMSC (National Merit Scholarship Corporation)
An independent, not-for-profit organization that conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program and the National Achievement® Scholarship Program - annual competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. This organization was established in 1955.
OCR (Office for Civil Rights)
A USDE agency that works to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through enforcement of civil rights
OEYP (Optional Extended Year Program)
A program that provides extended-day, extended-week or extended-year grants for students at risk of not being promoted to the next grade or at risk of not graduating from high school. OEYP works to increase academic skills and reduce student grade level retention.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
A format for documents that lets users capture and view information from almost any application and on any computer system. This format was invented by Adobe Systems.