Texas Academy Of Mathematics And Science

TAMS is a unique residential program at the University of North Texas for high school-aged Texas students who are gifted in math and science. While living in McConnell Hall, students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of coll
http://www.tams.unt.edu/

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Information for the Texas education community.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/

T-Star Online

T-STAR (the Texas School Telecommunications Access Resource) is a statewide satellite communications system designed by the Texas Education Agency to expand the telecommunications capabilities of the public school system.
http://www.t-star.org/

Texas Teacher Network

Professional resources for educators in the state of Texas.
http://www.txteacher.net/

TENET Web

Texas Education Network. Its purpose is to provide the most useful, up-to-date resources for the education community: teachers, administrators, parents and students.
http://www.tenet.edu/

Texas School for the Deaf

A residential school for deaf or hard-of-hearing Texas students, ages 0-22.
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/

Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering

Focuses on increasing and strengthening minority and female participation in the engineering, scientific and computer science professions.
http://www.tame.org/

Texans for a Traditional School Year

A nonprofit, statewide coalition of parents, educators, students and school administrators concerned about education and the impact the early to mid-August school start date has on students and teachers.
http://www.traditionalschoolyear.org/

Texas Academic Decathlon

Academic competition for students from all academic backgrounds, and both public and private high schools. Regional and state competitions advance to an annual nationals event.
http://www.txacadec.org/

Links for Texas Educators

Excellent list of links for sites related to Texas education, especially for K-12.
http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/texasteacherresources/

Texas International Education Consortium

TIEC is an organization of 32 public universities in Texas whose purpose includes developing, coordinating and conducting international education programs. Information on programs, affiliated universities, and staff.
http://www.tiec.org/

Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

Providing retirement and related benefits for employees of public schools, colleges, and universities. Includes information about investments, retirement account access, training, upcoming legislation, and agency administration and employment.
http://www.trs.state.tx.us/

Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation

Information, publications, and forms for schools, lenders, and borrowers.
http://www.tgslc.org/

Texas Aerospace Scholars Program

An interactive on-line learning experience highlighted by a week-long internship where selected students are encouraged to study math, science, engineering, or computer science by interacting with engineers at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).
http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS/

NYTimes.com - Juggling 3 School Goals, Texas Trips

Low taxes, good schools and equal access to public education for the rich and the poor are clashing in Texas, and one of them will likely give very soon. [Requires free nytimes.com registration to view.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/30/education/30LESS.html

Texas Tomorrow Fund

Prepaid higher education tuition program.
http://www.texastomorrowfunds.org/

Teaching Jobs in Texas

Allows education career seekers to find employers seeking to fill teaching jobs and other education related employment in Texas.
http://www.educationamerica.net/browse.phtml?sid=tx

Texas Schools Job Vacancy Lists

Includes links to jobs available for teachers and administrators listed by school district, open across the state. Job Fair calendar included.
http://www.tarleton.edu/~careers/

Texas Schools

Your objective source of elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools. Access Choosing Schools, Track School Performance and the Parent Resource Center to learn about school performance and help your child succeed
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/TX

Stepping Stone School

Offers programs for children 18 months to 5 years of age. Site includes FAQ, testimonials, a list of corporate partners, curriculum, enrollment form, and a list of locations in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, and College Station.
http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/

Texas Education Review

A scholarly journal published by the Texas Review Society providing an independent voice on education policy.
http://www.educationreview.homestead.com/

Child and Youth Care Worker Certification Institute

Certifies individual child/youth care work practitioners and accredits training and education programs. Includes information on goals, testing, and certification.
http://www.cyccertification.org/

Texas Association of School District Police (TASDP)

Affiliated with the Texas Municipal Police Association so as to afford to the school district police greater access to professional training; to have greater opportunities for a legislative agenda; and, to enable members to receive legal representation in
http://www.tasdp.org/

Texas School Rankings

Texas Public K-12 School Rankings are based on data from the Academic Excellent Indicator System (AEIS) provided by Texas Education Agency.
http://www.psk12.com/rating/USindexphp/STATE_TX.html

Children's Courtyard

Early childhood education, with locations in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston areas. Give information on teacher training, employment, programs, and certifications.
http://childrenscourtyard.com/

Texas Reading Initiative for Parents & Educators

Information geared to parental interest in reading instruction and how to help their student be successful.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/reading/interest/interest.html

Student Success Initiatives

Learn from TEA how Texas is meeting the challenge to provide its children with comprehensive research-based instruction in reading and math.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/studentsuccess/index.html

Texas Middle School Inclusive Education Grant Project

The focus of this grant project is on increasing academic inclusive education opportunities for students with developmental disabilities at the middle school level. we are working with five project sites within the state of Texas.
http://www.inclusivemomentum.com/

Texas Schoolhouses

Showcasing Texas historic schoolhouses, contemporary and vintage photos; articles on Texas educations.
http://www.texasescapes.com/Texas_architecture/TexasSchoolhouses/TexasSchoolhouses.htm

Texas Free School Guide - Local School Reports Before You Move From Education Experts

Simple step by step process that will provide to you through the mail the information that you need as a parent to help insure that your children receive the education they deserve before you move or relocate.
http://texas.freeschoolguide.com

Police Futurists

The Society of Police Futurists International (PFI) is an organization of law enforcement practitioners, educators, researchers, private security specialists, technology experts and other professionals dedicated to improving criminal and social jus
http://www.policefuturists.org/index.htm

ESC Region 12: Jobs

Job listings for schools in Region XII plus links to job listings at all other Educational Service Centers in Texas.
http://208.162.207.14:591/esc12jobs/FMPro?-db=esc12jobvac&-lay=All&-format=search.htm&-view

Gifted Education Policies for Texas

An interactive, graphic guide to gifted and talented education issues for Texas, featuring in-depth information on state education statistics, legislation and policies, obstacles, schools, and opportunities.
http://www.geniusdenied.com/StatePolicyDetails.aspx?StateCode=153&NavID=6_0

Texas Colleges and Universities

Link directory for colleges and universities in Texas.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/schools/

Texans for Better Science Education

A statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to maintaining the professionalism of science education in Texas public schools and the integrity of science in the Texas public school curriculum.
http://www.strengthsandweaknesses.org/

Tutoring Direct

We provide one on one in home tutoring by highly qualified tutors. Math, science, test preparation, special education, english, reading, social studies, reading, prekindergarten through adult.
http://www.tutoringdirect.com

Get Certified! Texas

GetCertifiedTexas provides preparation for the Examination for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) using Study Guides, Classes, and practice questions.
http://www.getcertifiedtexas.com

Texas Citizens for Science

A statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to maintaining the professionalism of science education in Texas public schools, the integrity of science in the Texas public school curriculum, and the accuracy of science in Texas government agencies and in
http://www.texscience.org/