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As Texas’ definitive source for college and career planning, Texas OnCourse equips middle and high

In May 2015 the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 18 with overwhelming support, to bolster the college and career advising available to students in middle and high schools. HB 18 established a statewide initiative to train counselors and advisors in public secondary schools about the range of educational pathways and career opportunities available to students, especially as a result of House Bil

l 5 in 2013. HB 18 also required each school district to provide instruction to students in seventh and eighth grade about preparing for high school, college, and possible careers.

08/25/2026

Texas students need strong advising to navigate what comes after graduation — and the Texas OnCourse Academy Learning Community exists to support the educators guiding them! 🙌 It aims to bring educators, counselors, advisors, and higher ed staff from across Texas into one space to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and grow together. Expect monthly spotlight sessions, peer mentoring, themed learning tied to an annual calendar, and a chance to help shape the tools and resources driving advising statewide. Learn more and sign up by filling out the quick interest form at the link below:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c8e93a93a0f74a00a7b97392b1ccaf3b

08/10/2026

Our Professional Learning Series is back tomorrow with an hour-long webinar full of updates on the new graduation requirement and recent platform enhancements, My Texas Future and Direct Admissions, accessible admission pathways, and more.👏 Don't miss out - Register at the link below now:

https://highered-texas.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wa7PPHHTRfGiyfyCK3fE4g #/registration

08/05/2026

Our Network Newsletter is back!👏 This month's edition is packed with updates and resources you don't want to miss out on, including starting the school year strong, the My Texas Future Recognition Program, and our ApplyTexas Webinar Series. See the August newsletter in your browser at the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/TXOCNN

07/09/2026

Join our team's Lauren Discher and Jasmine Paiz next Tuesday at Career and Technical Association of Texas' Summer Conference. team will showcase how My Texas Future can help your students chart their postsecondary path with Direct Admissions and make informed decisions about careers with the Skills and Interests Quizzes. They’ll also discuss new platform features, upcoming graduation requirements, and practical strategies for integrating the My Texas Future tools into CTE programs to improve student planning and outcomes.

https://www.ctat.org/mpage/ctatsummer

06/23/2026

One of the most valuable tools for long-term student success is often overlooked: building a professional network! Through these connections, students can discover career pathways, gain new skills, and receive advice that may not be found in a textbook. Networking also helps students build communication skills, expand their perspectives, and uncover opportunities that can shape their future success. Encourage students to start early!🤝

06/16/2026

Join our team's Lauren Discher and Jasmine Paiz this Thursday at the 'Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow: CTE Conference' in El Paso, Texas! 🙌 The team will showcase how and Direct Admissions are transforming college and career exploration for middle school, high school, and postsecondary students. Attendees will learn how the platform’s streamlined process and regional workforce data provide students with meaningful insights into credential requirements and trends in job growth and salaries.

https://www.esc19.net/conferences/cte-summer-conference/press-release

06/08/2026

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. (CDT) for the Texas OnCourse Academy Learning Community’s Conversation with Colleagues! During this end-of-year Spotlight Session, educators will connect to celebrate wins, share impactful resources, and reflect on lessons learned throughout the year. Participation is available to Academy Learning Community members, and a Zoom invitation will be sent directly to those enrolled in the community: https://tinyurl.com/AcademyTXOC

06/03/2026

This month's Network Newsletter has been sent out and it's jam-packed with updates and resources you don't want to miss out on. This month's newsletter has valuable information on addressing summer melt with students! Check your inbox or the link below:

https://email.texasoncourse.org/june-connections-supporting-students-through-summer-melt

06/02/2026

Helping students reflect on their interests and values can provide insights into the types of careers and schooling that may be a good fit. Whether they value helping others, solving problems, being creative, working outdoors, or having flexibility in their career, those priorities can help guide their exploration.

The next step is to turn those insights into action. Students can realize opportunities by joining clubs, volunteering, participating in job shadowing experiences, attending career fairs, taking career assessments, or exploring courses related to their interests. To read more on helping students explore postsecondary pathways, visit the Texas OnCourse Academy!

05/11/2026

Tomorrow! 🎉 Student engagement and interaction with My Texas Future is increasing! Join us as our inaugural My Texas Future Schools of Excellence participate in a round table discussion sharing their best practices incorporating My Texas Future on campuses across Texas. We’ll also provide you with educator resources to implement immediately with your upcoming planning. Register now: https://highered-texas.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_sdNh3sX0SZmmZ4JSypAXiA #/registration

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