TCTA follows and compiles the latest news impacting teachers and other classroom personnel. We actively monitor and bring you the latest information from the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, the State Board for Educator Certification, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the U.S. Department of Education. We also include summaries of the latest news in the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
Texas switches to intensity-based formula to fund special education
Aug 18, 2026
A major change in how special education services are funded at the state level starts with the 2026-27 school year.
One-time stipends help districts complete review of special education services
Jul 10, 2026
Districts can apply for funds through Aug. 6 to pay stipends to staff helping with special education review this summer.
SBEC approves TCTA's suggestions for rules regarding special education content competency
Dec 6, 2024
TCTA testified before SBEC regarding upcoming changes to the process through which a special education teacher can demonstrate content competency.
TCTA testifies on special education content competency at September SBEC meeting
Sep 20, 2024
TCTA testified at SBEC's September meeting regarding proposed changes to rules surrounding how special education teachers demonstrate content…
TCTA urges SBEC to retain flexibility for how special education teachers demonstrate content competency
Feb 22, 2024
TCTA testified at the Feb. 16 SBEC about the need to provide ways other than having to obtain content certification for special education teachers to…
Additional certification exam may be required for special education teachers
Dec 8, 2023
TCTA testified against a proposal being considered by SBEC to require some special education teachers to take an additional content certification…
TEA fined $33.3 million for failure to comply with IDEA
Dec 17, 2021
After several years of back and forth between TEA and the U.S. Department of Education regarding special education accommodations, TEA was recently…
Online training and free resources to support students
May 14, 2021
The Region 13 Education Service Center is offering a free, self-paced online course to help educators better meet the needs of students with…
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