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EPISD reports progress and gaps on TSI, IBC and SAT goals under House Bill 3
Summary
District staff told trustees that TSI test-only college-readiness rates have risen over two years but remain below district targets; staff outlined strategies including embedded Khan Academy SAT practice, campus audits to boost industry-based certification completers, and requested deeper disaggregated data for board review.
El Paso Independent School District staff presented a condensed House Bill 3 College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) report at the Jan. 20 board meeting, highlighting growth on some measures and shortfalls on others.
Al Garcia, chief academic officer, introduced the report and said the presentation focused on TSI (Texas Success Initiative) test results, industry-based certifications (IBC), and SAT readiness. Jason Long, executive director for advanced academics (introduced by Garcia), described progress-measure goals for 2026 graduates and current…
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