Currently, teachers who are participating in the READ Grant will meet HB 3 requirements, as long as they complete:

1. All professional development, coaching, and artifact requirements related to the grant; and
2. Participate in the Summer 2020 three-day professional development sessions.

The Summer 2020 three-day professional development sessions are optional for teachers. They will receive their READ Grant stipend regardless of if they attend. However, if they do not complete the Summer 2020 sessions, they will not receive HB 3 Reading Academy credit.

A:  It is anticipated that the first cohorts of teachers and administrators will be able to start July 13, 2020.

A:  For both the Comprehensive and the Blended models of delivery, it is anticipated that it will take educators approximately 60 hours to complete the training over the course of 11 months.  This estimate includes the time it will take to complete the artifacts. 

When formulating PD plans for upcoming school years, school leaders should take into consideration the number of days necessary to complete the HB3 reading academy content and submit artifacts.  TEA recommends that school leaders carefully consider how to use in-service days and PLCs for completion of the HB3 reading academies.   

A:  If a teacher or principal does not demonstrate proficiency of the artifacts through the Blended model, he/she could re-enroll in another Blended course.  Another option would be for the participant to complete the HB3 reading academies requirement through the completion of the Comprehensive model.  Demonstration of proficiency is not required through the Comprehensive model, and more personalized support is available through individual coaching. 

At this time, there is not an established “number of attempts” regarding module completion.  More information is expected soon. 

A:  That decision would be made by the district.  If the district was serving as the Authorized Provider or implementing locally, this would likely not cost additional money.  However, if the district was using an Authorized Provider and determined the need to switch models, the Authorized Provider would likely charge additional funds. 

A:  Yes – this is called the fast track option.  In this case, a teacher or administrator would pay the $400 fee and register for the fast track option instead of the Blended or Comprehensive model.  The fast track option includes only the checks for understanding and artifacts.

The CFUs and artifacts would be graded through normal procedures by a Blended cohort leader.  If the participant does not pass, they would need to re-enroll in a regular Blended or Comprehensive course and pay the fee again.  For this reason, no teacher or administrator should use district funds to enroll in the fast track option without first consulting with the appropriate personnel in their district.