Texas Success Initiative and Developmental Education
*We recognize that you may have questions regarding the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and developmental education relative to the pandemic. 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 and TSIA2 Launch Updates:
TSI Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) Resources
- TSIA2 Mathematics Test Specifications (v1.4)
- TSIA2 ELAR Test Specifications (v1.4)
- Student Informational Brochure
- Interpreting Your Scores Brochure
- Mathematics Sample Questions
- English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) Sample Questions
- Essay (WritePlacer) Samples
- TSIA2 Learning Resources Webinar and Live Demonstration
- TSIA2 Accommodations Guidelines
- Standalone Retest Options for ELAR Tests (CRC and Essay)
- Use of Essay Score in Determining College Readiness with TSIA and TSIA2 score profiles
- How to Become a TSI Assessment Testing Site (email cri@highered.texas.gov for more information)
TSI Assessment Resources (prior to January 11, 2021)
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: Statewide Plan for Supporting Underprepared Students: Updates and Progress (January 2021)
- 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
Related Academic Standards
- Texas Adult Education and Literacy Content Standards, 2.0 (AEL Standards, 2.0)
- Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
- English III Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill
- Algebra II Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill
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