Cohort Leader Information

How to become a Cohort Leader:

1. Register with TEA for cohort leader screening process:  https://tea.texas.gov/curriculum-and-instruction/learning-support-and-programs/texas-reading-academies#component-43681-body-h2-0
2. Successfully pass three-step screening process:
   • Pass initial pre-screener assessment with 80% score
   • Complete 5 reading artifacts with 80% score for each artifact
   • Submit reading artifacts for panel of experts to grade
3. Passing the screening process is required but not sufficient to get hired as a Cohort Leader; all cohort leaders will be hired directly by an Authorized Provider or by a district that has signed an MOU with an Authorized Provider to implement locally.

Screener Windows 

Registration opens on the first day of each window. 

2026

• March 23 – April 1, 2026
• April 27 – May 6, 2026
• June 8 – June 16, 2026
• July 20 – July 29, 2026
• August 31 – September 10, 2026
• December 7 – December 16, 2026

2027

• February 1 – February 9, 2027
• March 15 – March 24, 2027