Resource ID:
Gearup_Pa_TexasTomor
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Essentially, this is a one-page portal launching exploration of three college tuition savings programs. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund helps families pay for some or all college tuition fees upfront by purchasing Tuition Units—unit prices are locked…
Resource ID:
Coun-TWC
Grade Range:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Texas Workforce Commission website
Resource ID:
13402
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
A PowerPoint presentation for instructional purposes that can be adopted or modified by the classroom teacher to supplement a lesson plan.
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pr_Commonapp
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
If you’re ready to start sending those college apps in, look no further—the Common Application lets you fill out one application, and then use it for up to 600 different colleges and universities.
Resource ID:
CEW-EVOM
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
The Economic Value of College Majors uses Census Data to analyze wages for 137 college majors to detail the most popular college majors, the majors that are most likely to lead to an advanced degree, and the economic benefit of earning an advanced degree…
Resource ID:
DFR-FCCTD
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
This report traces the origins of the financial crisis and the Fed's response, and addresses the need for long-term financial reform.
Resource ID:
15728
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Centers for Independent Living (CIL) provide a variety of independent living services to individuals with disabilities. In this video, the importance of community partnerships in meeting goals such as housing, transportation, self-advocacy, and…
Resource ID:
15719
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
When conducting Career and Technical Education (CTE) advisory committee meetings, it is important to inform the members of the progress of the program and specifically state any program needs.
Resource ID:
15738
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are designed to support and enhance the learning of CTE programs. Many organizations are inclusive in nature as they provide opportunities for learning and competition for all students, including special…
Resource ID:
DFR-LAHR
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
The Long-Awaited Housing Recovery
U.S. housing markets experienced a notable boom and a painful bust in the past decade. Most recently, housing began its long-awaited recovery—the subject of this three-part report.
January 2013
Resource ID:
14392
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
A PowerPoint presentation for instructional purposes that can be adopted or modified by the classroom teacher to supplement a lesson plan.
Resource ID:
15758
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Response to Intervention (RTI) is an approach which is used to identify and support students with learning and behavior needs. In this video, the process as well as the benefits of RTI are described.
Resource ID:
15730
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are uniquely positioned to be of help to students who are transitioning to life after school. A representative from a CIL discusses how CTE teachers can play an influential role in the transition…
Resource ID:
16351
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
In this video, the role of career and technical education (CTE) teachers and parents in preparing students with disabilities for transition to life after high school is described. An overview of state agencies that aid in transition is provided.…
Resource ID:
12606
Grade Range:
11, 12
A PowerPoint presentation for instructional purposes that can be adopted or modified by the classroom teacher to supplement a lesson plan.
Resource ID:
15701
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The purpose of the Texas College and Career Readiness Initiative is to identify and define the competencies and skills that graduating high school students must possess to be successful in higher education and beyond. This video explains the process…
Resource ID:
Gearup_Pr_Thinkcolle
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Think College is more than a website—it’s a comprehensive movement to provide college planning resources to people with intellectual and development disabilities.
Resource ID:
15767
Grade Range:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
When attending IEP meetings it is critical that CTE personnel provide the committee with accurate information about CTE programs of study. In this video the rationale and tips for providing such information is provided.
Grade Range:
9, 10, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12, 9, 13