Welcome to the high-quality prekindergarten program section of the TEA website. This page and those linked below will provide you robust information to support your implementation of high-quality prekindergarten practices and with your alignment with statutory requirements.
If you need additional support, please use the Early Childhood Education Support Portal.
Access general information on aiming for high quality in an early childhood program.
Access information regarding resources designed to assist LEAs in their ongoing compliance with the high-quality pre-k components.
This high-quality component certifies that the curriculum used in pre-k aligns with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
This high-quality component supports educators in collecting and utilizing assessment data to inform instruction.
This high-quality component confirms that teachers of young students are well prepared to carry out their important responsibilities.
Consistently maintained effective teacher/student ratios allow LEAs to ensure that the needs of all students are met.
Strong family engagement is central to promoting children’s development and supporting their academic achievement.
Continuous improvement is a hallmark of a high-quality prekindergarten program.