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The Latest News & Updates

Welcome to your all-in-one resource for all things related to curriculum, instruction, and materials here at Region 10!

This brand-new, monthly newsletter brings you the latest updates, resources, and must-know information from Strong Foundations team (formerly known as the High-Quality Instructional Materials team), the Instructional Practices team, and Curriculum Support team (TRS, TCR, TCMPC).

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August Feature for Curriculum & Instruction Leaders

Legislative Updates

The 89th Legislative Session brought significant action impacting public education, with a strong focus on school funding, student behavior and safety, and curriculum and instruction quality.

To review the full scope of changes, please access the 89th Legislative Implementation Timeline. This same resource also includes the most recent TEA “To The Administrator” (TAA) guidance that are being impacted by these legislative updates.

For August, we are highlighting two timely legislative updates for Curriculum & Instruction Leaders as we begin the new school year:

Senate Bill 12

SB 12 aims to strengthen parental engagement and improve transparency in public education.

Key Update

Sec. 26.0062 – Required Disclosure Regarding Instructional Plan
Each school district must adopt a policy requiring that, at the start of each semester, an instructional plan or course syllabus for every class be posted on the district’s website.

Action

Review and update your LEA policy to ensure SB 12 compliance.
Determine how instructional plans will be shared with parents.

Recommendation

If your LEA is a member of the Region 10 Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC), you can use Year at a Glance (YAG) documents as your instructional plan. This meets SB 12 requirements and minimizes additional workload.

House Bill 2

HB 2 is a comprehensive law focused on improving teacher recruitment and retention, enhancing school safety, and providing new resources across the public education system. Implementation begins in the 2025–2026 school year.

Key Update (August 7)

Changes related to PK–2 instruments and dyslexia screening
New requirements for 7th grade reading diagnostic administration

Action

Review the TEA TAA communication for details.
Share key information with relevant district stakeholders.

Recommendation

Confirm appropriate PK–2 assessment instruments are selected.
Document administration and reporting timelines to ensure compliance.

Professional Learning & Coaching Request

If your LEA is seeking specialized professional learning or staff coaching, please complete this request form. A Region 10 Teaching & Learning team member will contact you to discuss your needs. Click here to complete the Professional Learning request form.

Mark Your Calendar

Quarter 1 Curriculum Directors Meeting

September 25, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

As part of our kickoff learning for curriculum and instruction leaders, Moak Casey, will provide a debrief on key legislative updates from the 89th session that impact curriculum, instruction, and materials starting in the 2025–26 academic year. In addition to legislative updates, we will address other timely and relevant topics that impact LEAs during the early fall semester.

Spring Valley Building | Upstairs | Houston & Lamar Rooms

R10 Contact: Susan Speed

Registration Link

Experiencing EdTech Conference

October 30-31, 2025

8:15 AM - 3:30 PM

Spring Valley Building

R10 Contact: Michelle Turner

Registration Link

Learn more about the conference by clicking here.