ACADEMICS / PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Public Education

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

K-12 Registration Information
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/enroll-your-child

School Laws & Rules
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules

School Data & Education Directory
https://tea.texas.gov/reports-and-data

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 or school districts, contact:

Division of Student Assessment
512-463-9536
https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment

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:

Division of Charter Schools
512-463-9575
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/texas-schools-charter-schools

Magnet Schools
Austin Independent School District offers magnet schools with special programs such as fine arts, math/science, and Montessori in addition to a strong core curriculum. Magnet schools “attract” students to specialized fields of study. For more information on magnet programs, contact:

Austin Independent School District Magnet Department
512-414-1700
https://www.austinisd.org/newsouthmagnet