Texas Success Initiative and Developmental Education
*We recognize that you may have questions regarding the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and developmental education during this unprecedented time. Please review THECB’s FAQ related to COVID-19 for questions that pertain to the TSI, TSIA, and developmental education. Many of your questions may also be answered by viewing our TSI/TSIA-Related Updates Webinar from April 9, 2020.*
The purpose of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) program is to guide Texas public institutions of higher education in determining whether entering, non-exempt students are ready for entry-level college coursework in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics through the administration of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). Students who do not meet one or more of the established benchmarks of the TSIA are required to participate in developmental education support prior to, or together with, enrollment in college-level coursework. Developmental supports such as corequisite and non-course competency-based options help students succeed in meeting their academic and career goals.
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TSI Statute and THECB Rules Applying to Testing and Developmental Education
- TSI Statute
- THECB Rules for TSI
- Developmental Education Learning Outcomes/ACGM
- TSI/TSIA-Related Updates Webinar (April 2020)
TSI Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) Resources
- TSIA2 Test Administrator Training Schedule
- K-12 Resources:
- TSIA2 Information and Implementation Plan Overview Webinar and Slide Deck (October 2019)
- Q&A from TSIA2 Webinar for K-12 (October 2019)
- Higher Education Resources:
- TSIA2 Information and Implementation Plan Overview Webinar and Slide Deck (October 2019)
TSI Assessment Resources
- Student Informational Brochure
- TSIA Interpreting Your Scores
- WritePlacer Sample Essays
- Sample Test Questions
- Report Access for Advisors & Faculty Webinar (May 2017)
- College Board Reporting for K-12 Schools & IHEs (February 2017)
- How to Become a TSI Assessment Testing Site
Corequisite Model (House Bill 2223) Resources
HB 2223 FAQ, Webinar & HB 2223 PPT
- Comm/Tech College HB 2223 Worksheet
- Comm/Tech College HB 2223 Methodology
- University HB 2223 Worksheet
- University HB 2223 Methodology
- HB 2223 Statewide Trends
Professional Development
- Texas Corequisites Project
- Understanding Developmental Education NCBOs Webinar & Webinar Slide Deck (February 2017)
- Texas State University - The Education Institute
Reports
- Report to the Legislature: Developmental Education Update and 2018-2023 Statewide Plan for Supporting Underprepared Students (November 2018)
- Report to the Legislature: Developmental Education: Updates and Progress for Underprepared Students (November 2016)
- College Board TSI Assessment Validity Study, Presentation, & Presentation Slide Deck (June 2017)
- DEPS 2016 Professional Development Summary
- DEPS 2016 Advising Acceleration Summary
- DEPS 2016 College Prep Course Summary
Intensive College Readiness Instructional Models (ICR-IPAES)
- Texas Adult Education and Literacy Content Standards, 2.0 (AEL Standards, 2.0)
- Program Overview - Intensive College Readiness
- Intensive College Readiness Guide
Points of Contact:
- Inquiries regarding TSI & DE (including corequisite models) should be directed to Suzanne Morales-Vale at Suzanne.Morales-Vale@highered.texas.gov
- Inquiries regarding CRSM Grants should be directed to Keylan Morgan at Keylan.Morgan@highered.texas.gov
- Inquiries regarding TSI & DE Reporting should be directed to Melissa Humphries at Melissa.Humphries@highered.texas.gov