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Call for K–3 Literacy and Numeracy Instruments

Purpose

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ (ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ) is seeking qualified publishers and local educational agencies to submit literacy and numeracy instruments for review as part of the commissioner’s approval process authorized under Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.006 and §28.0063. Instruments that are reviewed and ultimately placed on the Commissioner’s List of Approved Kindergarten Reading Readiness Instruments or the Commissioner’s List of Approved K–3 Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Instruments will be eligible for statewide use beginning in the 2027–28 school year.

For this request, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ is soliciting submissions in the following instrument categories for kindergarten through grade 3:

Kindergarten (K) Reading Readiness Instruments: Instruments designed to measure foundational literacy skills in reading development and comprehension at the beginning of kindergarten. Only one primary instrument and two alternate instruments for kindergarten reading readiness will be selected. As a result, submissions in this category will be evaluated through a competitive application process, and only a limited number of instruments may be selected.

K–3 Foundational Literacy Instruments: Instruments designed to measure foundational literacy skills in reading development and comprehension in kindergarten through grade 3 in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). There is no cap on the number of instruments that may be approved.

K–3 Foundational Numeracy Instruments: Instruments designed to measure foundational numeracy skills in mathematics in kindergarten through grade 3 in alignment with the TEKS. There is no cap on the number of instruments that may be approved.

Timeline

The timeline below reflects the anticipated sequence of activities for the review and approval process. All dates are tentative and subject to change based on agency needs and operational considerations. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ will provide updated timelines as necessary throughout the review cycle. Disclaimer: ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ reserves the right to adjust timelines and request additional information from publishers as needed.

Application Submissions, Support, and Questions

Application Submissions

Applicants must complete the Request for Literacy and Numeracy Instruments (RFLNI) Response Form, which collects both organizational information and instrument-specific details for each instrument submitted for review. Applicants should carefully review the entire RFLNI before beginning their submission.

All application materials, including the RFLNI Response Form and all supporting documentation, must be submitted electronically through the provided by ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ. Submissions received through any other method will not be reviewed. 

The deadline for submission is April 06, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. No late submissions will be accepted.

Informational Sessions

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ will provide application support to prospective applicants through two live informational webinars. These webinars will offer an overview of the RFLNI, including submission requirements, timelines, and key statutory and technical expectations. Attendance is open to all interested publishers and organizations.

Live webinars will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. CST
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• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. CST
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Submissions of Questions and Posting of Answers

To ensure equitable access to information, all questions related to this RFLNI must be submitted in writing through the survey available at: .

Questions must be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST on March 13, 2026. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ will consolidate all submitted questions and publish written responses as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on this webpage by March 20, 2026. All applicants are encouraged to review the posted FAQs regularly throughout the application period.

Documents

• Request for Literacy and Numeracy Instruments (RFLNI)
• RFLNI Response Form
• FAQs – to be posted by EOD March 20, 2026