About TEA
RTI (Response to Intervention)
The practice of meeting the academic and behavioral needs of all students through high-quality instruction and scientific research-based tiered interventions, frequent monitoring of student progress, and application of student response data.
SAI (Special Accreditation Investigation)
An accreditation investigation in response to conflict between members of the board of trustees or between the board and district administration that may be authorized by the commissioner of education if it appears the conflict involves a violation of the statutory duties of the board members or the administration. The investigation involves agency staff reviewing a district’s or charter’s accountability and performance measures. This investigation is authorized under Texas state law.
SAT
A college entrance examination administered by the College Board
SBEC (State Board for Educator Certification)
A state board that provides certification testing for educators, investigates allegations of educator misconduct, assists colleges, universities and alternative programs in developing and implementing teacher certification training programs, and ensures the quality of these programs
SBOE (State Board of Education)
A state board comprising 15 elected members from districts throughout the state that establishes policy and provides leadership for the Texas public school system. The board sets curriculum standards, determines passing scores for state-mandated assessment tests, and oversees the investment of the Permanent School Fund.
SCE (State Compensatory Education)
Programs and/or services designed to supplement the regular education program for students identified as at risk of dropping out of school
SENS (Statewide Education Notification System)
An information delivery system that provides critical and time-sensitive information from TEA to ESCs, school districts, charter schools and other organizations through email, phone, voice mail, and pagers.
SES (Supplemental Educational Services)
Additional academic instruction designed to increase the academic achievement of students in campuses needing improvement. These services may include tutoring, remediation and other educational interventions.
SHARS (School Health & Related Services)
A Medicaid financing program that is a joint effort of TEA and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). SHARS allows local school districts and shared services arrangements to obtain Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services provided to students in special education.
SIP (School Improvement Program)
A program that provides supplemental funds to Title I campuses that fail to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) for two or more consecutive years. Funds are used to improve student achievement.