The Curriculum Division provides state level support, information and non-regulatory guidance to school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, and students regarding general curriculum laws and rules, particularly with respect to graduation requirements, options for offering courses, and award of credit.
The division is responsible for supporting development and implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the foundation curriculum (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) and the enrichment curriculum (CTE, fine arts, health education, languages other than English, physical education, and technology applications). The Curriculum Division also provides state level program leadership in the areas of bilingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL) for English language learners; Career and Technical Education, Gifted/Talented education, migrant education, and variety of other programs including the AP/IB Incentives, Dual Credit, Early College High Schools, Health and Safety, and the Texas Virtual School Network.
Navigate through our webpages using the Curriculum A–Z Index
Staff Directory
Foundation Curriculum
English Language Arts and Reading
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Enrichment Curriculum
Career and Technical Education
Fine Arts
Health Education
Languages other than English (LOTE)
Physical Education (PE)
Technology Applications
Curriculum Programs
AP/IB Incentives
Bilingual/ESL Education
Credit by Exam
Early College High Schools (ECHS)
Gifted/Talented Education
Health and Safety
School Guidance and Counseling
Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)
Title I Part C, Migrant Education Program (MEP)
Title III Part A, English Language Acquisition (ELA)
Related Links
Academic Innovation and Mentoring (AIM)
Academic Achievement Record
Character Education
Dual Credit Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 203KB)
Graduation Requirements
High School Diplomas for Certain Veterans
Innovative Courses
Response to Intervention
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Texas-Spain Initiatives
Curriculum Newsletters
Issue 1 - Spring 2010 (PDF, 356KB)
Issue 2 - Fall 2010 (PDF, 323KB)
Issue 3 - Spring 2011 (PDF, 492KB)
Issue 4 - Spring 2012 (PDF, 620KB)
Issue 5 - Fall 2012 (PDF, 557KB)
Issue 6 - Spring 2013 (PDF, 874KB)
Curriculum Division
curriculum@tea.state.tx.us
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1401
(512) 463-9581