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From Test Prep to College Success: Scaling Texas College Bridge & EdReady for Flexible TSIA2 Success and Beyond

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As Texas educators work to ensure every high school student graduate is college- and career-ready, the Texas College Bridge program continues to evolve to meet diverse institutional needs across the state. Beyond its established postsecondary readiness pathways, Texas College Bridge is expanding its reach to deliver targeted, personalized TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0) test preparation, setting students on the right path for postsecondary success.

At the core of this transformation is EdReady, which delivers personalized diagnostic assessments and custom-tailored study paths, allowing educators to support TSIA2 preparation across a wide variety of learning environments, including classroom integration, self-paced independent study, and targeted intervention labs.

In this interactive webinar, our dynamic Texas College Bridge team will explore how to leverage EdReady’s adaptive technology to scale test prep initiatives, track real-time student mastery, and tailor learning goals to fit the unique scope of each campus or institution over time.

What You Will Learn
Expanding the Texas College Bridge Framework: Discover how the recent expansion into TSIA2 test prep complements existing TSI exemption pathways, giving districts a comprehensive, all-in-one toolkit for student readiness.
Personalized TSIA2 Prep in Any Learning Environment: Learn how EdReady identifies specific knowledge gaps in ELAR (English, Language Arts & Reading) and Math to create custom study paths, including uses for whole-class instruction, targeted interventions, or independent review.
Scaling & Adapting EdReady Across Your Institution: Explore strategies to customize target scores, adapt curriculum to changing institutional standards, and scale implementation seamlessly from single classrooms to entire school districts.
Data-Driven Student Interventions: Gain actionable insights into reporting tools that help educators monitor student progress, predict readiness, and intervene effectively before test day.

Timi Creekmore
Timi Creekmore

Former Director, Texas College Bridge, The Commit Partnership (TX)

Timi has 25+ years of experience in public education, both at the K-12 and higher ed levels. Her passion for helping students led her to The Commit Partnership. She came on board in 2020 to lead the Texas College Bridge college preparatory program shortly after its inception. Texas College Bridge offers an avenue through EdReady, powered by NROC, for students to prepare for college earning an exemption from college entrance exams, allowing them to enroll directly into entry-level college courses. Her hope is for every student to have the opportunity to learn, grow and live successful lives.

Leah Ballard
Leah Ballard

Executive Director, Texas College Bridge

Leah is the Executive Director of Texas College Bridge, where she leads statewide efforts to help Texas students successfully transition from high school to college and careers. A proud Texas native, Leah spent more than 16 years in Garland ISD serving as a teacher, counselor, lead counselor, and CTE coordinator—experiences that shaped her commitment to removing barriers to student opportunity. She brings a systems- and data-driven approach to building partnerships across K-12 and higher education and expanding pathways to postsecondary credentials and high-quality careers. Leah believes deeply in the power of education and that every student deserves access to opportunity, regardless of race, background, or zip code.

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