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Curriculum and Instruction

State curriculum standards, instructional materials, and key academic programs statewide.

Standards and Support

TEA supports the development and delivery of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure quality learning for all Texas students. 

Learn about the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do.

What you will find:

  • TEKS Review and Revision

  • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills by Chapter

  • TEKS-Related Documents

  • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills by Grade Level (Elementary)

Instructional materials convey the TEKS through tools like lesson plans and rubrics. TEA works with the State Board of Education to review, approve, and oversee their use across Texas schools.

The SBOE has authority for the review and adoption of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). SBOE members nominate individuals to serve on the review work groups.

What you will find:

  • ELPS Review 2023–2024

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Curriculum and Instruction

What students learn and how educators teach. Find curriculum standards (TEKS), learn about instructional materials, and effective instruction in schools.

Review and Adoption: Email: review.adoption@tea.texas.gov

Instructional Materials Ordering and Distribution: Email: instructional.materials@tea.texas.gov

Educational Technology: Email: edtech@tea.texas.gov