Texas Success Initiative & Developmental Education
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 college-level coursework in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics through the administration of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). Students that do not meet one or more of the established benchmarks of the TSIA are required to participate in a Developmental Education (DE) program. Developmental Education programs may be comprised of academic coursework, interventions and/or support services designed to prepare students for college-level coursework.
TSI STATUTE AND THECB RULES APPLYING TO TESTING AND DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
TSI ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
- Student Informational Brochure
- Test Overview
- WritePlacer Sample Essays
- Sample Test Questions
- Report Access for Advisors & Faculty Webinar (May 2017)
- College Board Reporting for K-12 Schools & IHEs (Feb 2017)
- How to Become a TSI Assessment Testing Site
CO-REQUISITE MODEL (HOUSE BILL 2223) RESOURCES
HB 2223 FAQ, Webinar & Slide Deck
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Understanding Developmental Education NCBOs Webinar & Slide Deck (Feb 2017)
- Texas State University - The Education Institute
REPORTS
- Report to the Legislature: Developmental Education: Updates and Progress for Underprepared Students (Nov 2016)
- College Board TSI Assessment Validity Study, Presentation, & Slide Deck (Jun 2017)
- DEPS 2016 Professional Development Summary
- DEPS 2016 Advising Acceleration Summary
- DEPS 2016 College Prep Course Summary
Inquiries regarding TSI & DE should be directed to suzanne.morales-vale@thecb.state.tx.us
Inquiries regarding TSI & DE Reporting should be directed to melissa.humphries@thecb.state.tx.us
INTENSIVE COLLEGE READINESS INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS (ICR-IPAES)
Inquiries regarding ICR-IPAES or Adult Education should be directed to linda.munoz@thecb.state.tx.us