Pilot Edition Texas OER 6-12 Math, COVID Emergency Release (CER 3.0)
CER Updates
On July 31, 2025, the CER pilot instructional materials that align with State Board of Education (SBOE)-approved Bluebonnet Learning materials will be removed from all TEA platforms [e.g., TEA Instructional materials website, Texas Gateway, Test Delivery System (TDS), OER-Assessment Viewing Application (AVA)].
The following CER pilot instructional materials will remain available until they are approved by the SBOE through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process:
Pilot Accelerated Math (Grades 6 and 7)
Pilot Geometry
Pilot Algebra II
Bluebonnet Learning Updates
In November 2024, the following Bluebonnet Learning Edition 1 instructional materials were approved through the IMRA process by the SBOE:
K–3 Foundational Skills
K–5 Reading Language Arts
K–5 Math
Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6–8, Algebra I)
These instructional materials, as well as implementation supports and the Bluebonnet Learning pilot programs, will be available on the new Bluebonnet Learning Portal. The Bluebonnet Learning Portal will allow open access to all Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, for any Texan, with no login necessary.
Covid Emergency Release, Pilot EditionsThe COVID Emergency Release, Pilot Edition V3, 6–12 Math is currently called Carnegie Learning 6–12 Texas Math Solution and includes teacher guides and student resources for learning together and individually. The vendor Carnegie Learning provided the base material for teachers to gain digital access to clearly articulated, coherent Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS) aligned modules with daily lesson plans, ongoing formative assessment opportunities, and summative topic assessments.
The agency developed these learning resources as a contingency option for school districts during COVID. All resources are optional. Prior to publication, materials go through a rigorous third-party review. Review criteria include TEKS alignment, support for all learners, progress monitoring, implementation supports, and more. Products also are subject to a focus group of Texas educators.
Digital and Print AccessCurrently, 6–12 Math COVID Emergency Release Pilot Edition is available for transparent review on the Texas Gateway and offers all the necessary components of a high-quality curriculum with additional tools to help teachers with lesson planning and prep, plus resources to help families support learning at home.
Help guide continuous improvement by taking our online survey. If you have questions or concerns about the instructional materials, please email us.These are pilot materials and will not be submitted for IMRA Review.
8 CTE 101: Career and Technical Education in Texas
This binder provides an overview of Career and Technical Education in Texas and how it is implemented at the state and local levels. Teachers who are not certified in CTE and have been assigned to teach one of the CTE courses for mathematics or science credit must complete CTE 101. CTE-certified teachers may complete CTE 101, but it is not a requirement.
7 Title III, Enhancing Instructional Opportunities for Immigrant Students
This course details the accountability Title III, Part A funded local educational agencies (LEAs) are held to while providing services for immigrant children and youth. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered. The course will be available for credit in summer 2020.
6 Title III, Part A Services for Non-Profit Schools
Title III, Part A Services for Private Non-Profit Schools details the responsibilities that local educational agencies (LEAs) have in providing equitable Title III, Part A services to eligible private non-profit (PNP) school English learners (ELs), their teachers, and other educational personnel. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered. The course will be available for credit in summer 2020.
7 Title III, Part A: Strengthening and Increasing Parental Outreach
The course outlines best practices for implementing parental and family programs and activities required under Title III, Part A, Section 3115 (d)(6) and (e)(1)(A). It is recommended that the course titled Enhancing Instructional Opportunities for Immigrant Students be taken before this course to enhance your understanding of both instructional and parental activities in support of Title III, Part A. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered. The course will be available for credit in summer 2020.
7 Title III Early Childhood Education for English Learners
This course will provide teachers and administrators a better understanding of how to design early childhood instruction to meet the needs of young English learners' (ELs) language development and examine the critical areas of academic success. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered. The course will be available for credit in summer 2020.
2 ELL Instructional Videos—ELA and Reading
The ELL instructional videos show teachers using strategies from each of the three key areas—affective, linguistic, and cognitive—in an authentic classroom setting. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered. The course will be available for credit in summer 2020.
16 The Revised Fine Arts TEKS
This course will provide an overview of the benefits of fine arts education for students and various aspects of fine arts programming, as well as the application of the revised TEKS for each discipline. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered.
20 Science Academies for Grades K–4, Part 1
The Science Academies for Grades K–4, Part 1 provides pedagogical and content knowledge support for elementary science teachers. This training, previously available in Texas Courses, is now openly available but does not earn course provider credit and no certificate will be offered.
5 ELPS for Administrators
This course is designed for campus administrators and will provide an overview for ELPS district implementation requirements and guidance on how to monitor effective instruction for English language learners (ELLs). As an administrator or instructional leader, it is critical to have an understanding of how integrating the ELPS into content area instruction and aligning instruction to ELLs’ language proficiency levels provides linguistic and cognitive supports.
Texas Courses Update
Professional development courses for CPE credit are transitioning to a new course platform—TEALearn; professional development courses are no longer available through the Texas Gateway. As part of this process, TEA has reviewed courses that were previously offered through the Gateway. This resource provides an update on current status and availability of Classic Gateway courses.
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2017–2018 Cybersecurity Tips and Tools Archived Webinars
Archived webinars presented by former TEA Chief Information Security Officer, Frosty Walker, in 2017–2018. This resource includes presentation slides and FAQs.
2018–2019 Cybersecurity Tips and Tools Archived Webinars
Archived webinars presented by former TEA Chief Information Security Officer, Frosty Walker, in 2018–2019. This resource includes presentation slides and FAQs.
2019–2020 Cybersecurity Tips and Tools Webinars
Webinars, presentations, and FAQs provided by TEA's former Chief Information Security Officer, Frosty Walker, and Interim Information Security Officer, Melinda Dade, for the 2019–2020 school year.
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Theatre: Elementary
In this module, you will identify differences between the original and revised elementary theatre TEKS, articulate some of the guiding principles behind the revised elementary theatre TEKS, and revise current lesson designs in order to align them to the revised elementary theatre TEKS.
Theatre: Middle School
By the end of this module, you will be able to identify differences between the original and revised middle school theatre TEKS, articulate the guiding principles behind the revised middle school theatre TEKS, and revise current lesson designs in order to align them to the revised TEKS.