Practices and procedures that provide equitable access to grade-level curriculum during instruction and assessment for all students.

A federal law requiring that students with disabilities who receive special education services be afforded the right to a free and appropriate public education tailored to individual learning needs. This program provides federal funding to states and school districts for this purpose. Students who are eligible must be provided an individualized education program (IEP) developed to meet their unique needs. It also strengthens accountability for the education of students with disabilities by requiring their participation in statewide and districtwide assessments, with appropriate accommodations when necessary.

Student expectations considered critical for success in The current grade or subject, important for preparedness in the next grade or subject, and have been identified as eligible for emphasis and assessment.

The state-mandated curriculum that establishes what every student, from elementary through high school, should know and be able to do. TEKS was developed to comply with the Texas Education Code and can be found in the Texas Administrative Code in Chapters 113 and 118

Student expectations introduced or reinforced in the current grade or subject/course that are eligible for assessment but with less emphasis than other skills. Supporting standards play a role in preparing students for the next grade or course, but not a significant role because they address more narrowly defined ideas.

Broad statements that serve as headings under which knowledge and skills and student expectations from the TEKS can be meaningfully grouped for reporting. These were formerly referred to as “Objectives” in the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)program.

A label used to identify mathematics, science, and social studies assessment tasks that require the student to use a process from the TEKS curriculum to demonstrate the academic skill.

The level of proficiency or knowledge a student must demonstrate in order to pass a statewide assessment. Passing standards are set each year by the state.

The score report generated for each student who participates in the Texas Student Assessment Program