Accelerated Learning Resources
To accelerate student learning to grade level TEKS mastery, we must rethink how we support teachers, adopt and implement instructional materials, and provide more time for the students most in need.
House Bill 4545
Overview
House Bill 4545 recently passed in the 87th Regular Legislative Session . The new statute is effective, as of June, 2021, with acceleration instruction practices required during the 2021-2022 school year for all students, based on results from Spring 2021. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has provided support and guidance for local education agencies (LEAs).
Retention and
Retesting
HB 4545 establishes new requirements for accelerated instruction for students who do not pass the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®). At a high level, the legislation includes:
- Elimination of grade retention and retesting requirements in grades 5 and 8
- For any student who does not pass the STAAR test in grade 3, 5, or 8 in math or reading, a new LEA requirement to establish an accelerated learning committee to develop an individual educational plan for the student and monitor progress
Learning
Acceleration
For any student who does not pass the STAAR test in grades 3–8 or STAAR (EOC) end-of-course assessments, clarification of prior accelerated instruction requirements, specifying that it must include either:
- Being assigned a classroom teacher who is a certified master, exemplary, or recognized teacher or
- Receiving supplemental instruction (tutoring) before or after school, or embedded in the school day
HB 4545 Accelerated Instruction Requirements
School Year Staffing
Summer School Staffing & Scheduling Support
Master Scheduling Considerations Webinar
HB 4545 Webinars
Webinar Topic |
Recording | Slides |
1: HB 4545 Implementation Overview | |
2: Accelerated Instruction Requirements & Tutoring |
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3: Acceleration Learning Committees & Parent Engagement | |
4: Accelerated Learning Resources |
District Resources
District Name |
Resource |
Somerset ISD |
Master Schedule & Reading Academy |
Ector County | Virtual Tutoring Plan |
Crystal City ISD |
Accelerated Instruction Plan |
Hawkins ISD | Calculation of Accelerated Instruction |
Houston ISD | Accelerated Learning Tracker (XLS) (PDF) |
Rockdale ISD | ALC Meeting Agenda & Script |
Rockdale ISD |
ALC Plan & Minutes |
Public Hearing - Proposed 19 TAC Chapter 104, Accelerated Instruction
Public Hearing 1 (YouTube)
Public Hearing 2 (YouTube)
Additional Resources
- Texas Tutoring Supports Update March 24, 2022
- Promotion and Accelerated instruction legislation (PDF) June 17, 2021
- COVID-19 Learning Loss and Acceleration Slides (PDF) March 25, 2021
- ST Math and Tutoring (Webinar) (Toolkit)
Resources for Parents
- General Parent-Teacher Planning Tool (English) (Spanish)
- HB 4545 Parent-Teacher Planning Tool (English) (Spanish)
- Parent-Teacher Conference Planning Tool (90ss Clip) (Full Video Clip)
- Support to Help Ensure Your Child is On Track This School Year