The Texas Education Agency, to support school systems in the implementation of blended learning, will reimburse school systems for blended learning professional development, including coaching, from qualifying providers. This funding is provided by Rider 39 of the General Appropriations Act of the 89th Texas Legislature.
The following are the two categories designated for reimbursement by TEA:
- Customized PD Courses | Blended Learning PD courses available for both teachers and administrative personnel as new learning to acquire or refresh skills and knowledge in the field of blended/personalized learning best practices.
- Job-Embedded Coaching Courses| Blended Learning PD courses available to both teachers and administrative personnel who previously have experience in BL models and are seeking a mentor or coach for tailored guidance towards a specific goal in the field of blended/personalized learning best practices for themselves or supporting others.
The process for reimbursement approval is as follows:
- The school system contacts the PD provider, completes the provider-created readiness materials, and then submits the list of educators to be enrolled in the program to the PD provider.
- TEA and the PD provider will review a readiness assessment and approve the school system and educator eligibility for reimbursements.
- Once approval is obtained, the school system pays the cost of the selected program, and educators begin the PD program; and
- Upon verified educator completion of the program, TEA will reimburse the school system.
Please note that reimbursements will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For the 2025-2026 school year, PD programs must be completed by August 31, 2026, to be eligible for reimbursement.
More information can be found here.
