ACADEMICS / PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Public Education

Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin 512-463-9734
http://tea.texas.gov

K-12 Registration Information
https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Schools/General_Information/Enroll_Your_Child

Testing and Assessment
The statewide assessment program in Texas includes a variety of standardized tests:

* Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS)
* State-Developed Alternative Assessment (SDAA)
* End-of-Course Examinations (EOC)
* Reading Proficiency Tests in English (RPTE)

For the testing calendar, comparative data, and scores for individual schools and school districts, contact:

Division of Student Data
512-475-3523
https://tea.texas.gov/Reports_and_Data/Student_Data/

Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools organized and operated by individuals or groups rather than the state. These schools are designed to foster educational competition and offer parental choice in education. They enjoy a significant amount of freedom to create innovations in educational and administrative practices. For more information about charter schools or a list of charter schools in your area, contact:

Texas Charter Schools Association
512-584-8272
https://txcharterschools.org/

Regional Support Center

Region 17 Education Service Center
1111 West Loop 289
Lubbock 806-792-4000
https://www.esc17.net/