Critical Information:

FTE estimator based on the new weighted funding tiers passed by the legislature in 2021. Link to the estimator. (Make a copy for yourself to use the Google Sheet.)

• Education Aide I Certification- updated in 2022
• TSDS CO22 Course List
• Statewide Programs of Study - The one-pagers, changed significantly.
• Regional Programs of Study
• CTE TEKS - (Courses that are updated have been relocated to chapter 127, retaining their original service ID number.)
• Required Online Courses for CTE through TEALearn
• CTE and SPED FAQ- TEA supplied answers to assist with understanding SPED in CTE.
• Perkins V Overview 
• Perkins Post-Secondary Data Resources– Searchable district and program-level data on Perkins core indicators.

How are the Perkins Planning Amounts Determined? 

The Census Bureau updates school district census data annually via their Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program. While decennial census data collected and certified for release is an integral part of this program's mathematical computation, it is not the only component. Once the Census 2020 data collection has been completed, verified for statistical accuracy, and authorized for use in the SAIPE model, it is my understanding that the Census 2010 base data in the model will be replaced by Census 2020 base data. Still, the model will continue to use many other data sources as outlined in this document under the “Reviewing the Census Data” paragraph. We receive this information annually as this data source is used by USDE formula allocations to states and state allocations to eligible LEAs for those census-based formula grants like Title I, Part A, Title II, Part A, and Carl D. Perkins.

Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on School Finance, @61.1003, Career, and Technology Education Allotment for P-TECH and New Tech Network Campuses

Summary: The adopted new rule reflects changes made by House Bill 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, by explaining how Texas Education Agency will calculate and make available funding under Texas Education Code, @48.106(a)(2)(B) and (C). The new rule was adopted without changes since published as proposed.

Effective Date: July 30, 2020

@61.1003. Career and Technology Education Allotment for P-TECH and New Tech Network Campuses.
     (a) This rule, made pursuant to Texas Education Code (TEC), @48.011 and @48.004, addresses calculations in
          TEC, @48.106(a)(2)(B) and (C).

     (b) In place of funding under TEC, @48.106(a)(2)(B) and (C), a district is entitled to $50 for each student in
          average daily attendance enrolled in either of the following:
       (1) a campus designated as a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) school
            under TEC, @29.556; or
       (2) a campus that is a member of the New Tech Network and that focuses on project-based learning
            and work-based education.

All CTE Courses taught for CORE credit in Math and Science require completing the Texas Gateway Courses, no matter what teaching certificate is held.  Hold locally proof of completion for all staff.  

• Introduction to Integrating Math into CTE Classrooms Part 1 and 2
• Introduction to Integrating Science into CTE Classrooms Part 1 and 2 

STAAR EOC Online Resource list