Resource ID:
Gearup_C_AcceptedNow
Grade Range:
11, 12, 13
This document has just about everything you need to know and do before and after classes start to make your first year in college insanely triumphant. Flip through “TXGU’s Guide to All Things College” right here, or download it to read…
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pr_Satact
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
One of the big parts of prepping to get into college is taking the ACT and/or SAT test. These college entrance exams measure general academic knowledge and also provide a rough assessment of students’ readiness to do college-level work. They are…
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pr_Advocate
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Your GEAR UP student probably has some big dreams. And you surely want to help make those big dreams come true. But it can be a bit confusing to figure out how you can actually go about helping your child prepare right now for a lifetime of success.…
Resource ID:
Gearup_C_CollegeGuid
Grade Range:
12, 13, 14
Get a sneak peek into the future right here with a glimpse of the college experience for a brand-new student. (Spoiler: There are a huge variety of resources on the campus to help your teen thrive.)
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pr_Checklist
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Not totally sure what you should be doing at any given moment to prep for college? No worries—we’ve got you covered. Choose your grade to get a to-do checklist that’ll help you stay on track for that shiny college future of yours.
The Factors Influencing Teaching (FIT) Choice Survey is designed for all individuals in Texas currently in or interested in the teaching profession, especially students enrolled in Education and Training courses at the high school level and/or students…
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pa_FafsaTafsa
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This guide walks you through what you need to know in order to complete the FAFSA/TASFA and score the most money possible for school.
This page includes information about the list of industry-based certifications for accountability.
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pa_Finaidintr
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The good news: There’s loads of money out there to help your child pay for college. The bad news: It can be pretty confusing to figure out how to actually access that money. Learn where all the money is and how your teen can snag some to help cover…
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pa_Strategies
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Who doesn’t want more money? This handy packet provides plenty of info on how to maximize your funds for college.
Resource ID:
19876
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Catalog is an administration tool for counselors, teachers, and staff's use in student schedule building and enrollment in the Texas State Data System (TSDS) with the appropriate TSDS PEIMS codes. The guide…
The goals of the current programs of study initiative include:
Prepare students for in-demand, high skill, and high wage careers
Engage members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education in the process
Develop new statewide programs…
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pa_Loansunder
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Figure out all the basics of education loans with this easy-to-understand guide, which also provides useful strategies, tips, and potential pitfalls to watch out for.
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pa_Understand
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
This handy guide was created to help students understand the real price of college by examining what’s included in the price (tuition and fees) and what’s not (books and transportation). The guide also offers up tips and tricks to help…
This opportunity is no longer available. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Wieland at debbie.wieland@tea.texas.gov
Resource ID:
Aging-Dementia
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
A Snapshot on Aging and Dementia Instructor’s Manual, student manual, and slide deck. The instructor manual has been reviewed by the Alzheimer’s Association® and meets the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following…
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RF-15-Trends
This discussion offers a few thoughts on trends and behaviors that may be more permanently shaped by the events of 2020. Specifically, the focus of this report is on how these trends will impact worker preparation, and which industries and occupations…
Resource ID:
BLS-Empl-Proj
This article examines the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019–29 employment projections through two alternate scenarios: a moderate impact scenario and a strong impact scenario.
TEA, in a collective effort with the Department of State Health Services, has launched the “Stay Well, Texas” public health campaign. Through this campaign, we are providing resources about preventing the spread of COVID-19. Over the next two…