About TEA
THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
A test that assesses the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering freshman-level students should have if they are to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges or universities
THECB (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)
A board created by the Texas Legislature in 1965 to "provide leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system to achieve excellence for the college education of Texas students." The Coordinating Board meets quarterly in Austin.
TIP (Technology Immersion Pilot)
A 1:1 computing initiative that built a model for using immersion technology that is replicable, encompasses all the tools needed in a 21st Century Learning environment, and promotes engagement and anytime, anywhere learning for both students and teachers. The Texas Education Agency provides leadership and senior management of TIP in collaboration with school district, consulting, communications, research and evaluation, and vendor partners.
TOY (Teacher of the Year)
The highest honor that the state of Texas can bestow upon a teacher. Facilitated by the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Teacher of the Year Program annually recognizes and rewards teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching. Winners are chosen from representatives of each of the 20 Regional Education Service Centers.
TPEIR (Texas PK-16 Public Education Information Resource)
A resource that provides stakeholders in public education - including administrators, educators, state leadership, researchers, and professional organizations - with access to public primary, secondary, and higher education information for purposes of research, planning, policy development, and decision-making
TPM (Texas Projection Measure)
A measure for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) that estimates whether a student is likely to pass TAKS assessments at a future grade (grades 5, 7 [writing only], 8, or 11). This measure is based on three pieces of data: (1) the student’s current performance on TAKS, (2) the student’s previous-year performance in the subject of interest, and (3) the TAKS scores of all students on the campus that the student attends.
TREx (Texas Record Exchange)
A web-based software application designed for the exchange of electronic student records as mandated by the 79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 2006 (House Bill 1). By using the TREx application, school registrars can electronically request and receive student records for students who have attended or will be attending Texas public schools. High school registrars and counselors also can electronically create and send official student transcripts to Texas public colleges and universities, using TREx to access the University of Texas (UT) SPEEDE server.
TSD (Texas School for the Deaf)
A school for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. It serves as a resource center on deafness for students, parents, professionals and others.
TSBVI (Texas School for the Visually Impaired)
A special public school in the continuum of statewide placements for students who have a visual impairment. It is also a statewide resource for parents of these children and professionals who serve them. Students, ages 6 through 21, who are blind, deaf blind, or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities, are eligible for consideration for services at TSBVI.
TSII (Texas School Improvement Initiative)
A state-wide educational leadership network of school district representatives trained in effective school practices: practitioners with expertise in analyzing student outcomes, planning, decision making, and program evaluation