House Bill (HB) 1605 was passed during the 88th Texas Legislature (Regular Session) and established an expanded process for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to approve high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), increased funding for HQIM, supported parent transparency with instructional materials, created clear teacher protection guidelines for planning time, and provided new requirements for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) review and revision. For more information, please visit the TEA website for HB 1605 and IMRA.
In order to determine which of the IMRA math resources would be best for Tomball ISD students in the 2025-2026 school year, the TISD Mathematics Department is convening a committee of more than 30 people consisting of:
District Administrators from the following departments: Curriculum & Instruction, Digital Learning, Mathematics, Multilingual, Office of School Leadership, Student Support Services, and Technology
Campus Administrators and Staff, including Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Math Department Chairs, Math Specialists, Math Teachers, and Advanced Academics Specialists
Parents
Committee Meetings are scheduled for the following dates/times:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - Virtual Meeting to Discuss the Overall Process, Timeline, and Expectations of the Committee
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 8:00am-3:30pm (Come and Go) - In Person Region 4 Publishers' Showcase
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm- Virtual Meeting to Discuss Review of Findings and Recommendation for Next Steps