Progress Learning Achieves Top Scores in Texas HB 1605 IMRA Process: What This Means for Your District

The wait is over. After months of rigorous review, Progress Learning has officially been approved by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process for Supplemental Mathematics grades 3-8, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry – with exceptional scores across all evaluation criteria and achieving 100% alignment to the TEKS.

If you’ve been following our coverage of HB 1605 and how to navigate the new instructional materials landscape, you know we’ve emphasized that while HB 1605 provides a helpful roadmap for selecting materials, Texas educators have always retained the autonomy to choose what works best for their students.

In our previous posts, we assured Texas educators that Progress Learning remained a powerful choice regardless of state approval status. We stand by that message – quality speaks for itself, as proven by districts like Forney ISD who’ve seen significant STAAR® gains with our platform.

But now, with our SBOE approval and exceptional scores, Texas schools get the best of both worlds:

• The proven quality you’ve trusted all along
• Access to the additional $40 per student in HB 1605 funding
• State validation of our instructional design and effectiveness

What the IMRA Scores Reveal

The State Board of Education evaluated our supplemental mathematics materials across six critical dimensions:

1. Intentional Instructional Design – How well materials support systematic learning
2. Progress Monitoring – Tools to track and respond to student performance
3. Supports for All Learners – Differentiation and intervention capabilities
4. Depth and Coherence of Key Concepts – Content rigor and alignment
5. Balance of Conceptual and Procedural Understanding – How we teach both the “why” and “how”
6. Productive Struggle – Opportunities for meaningful problem-solving

Our scores across all categories were strong with particularly strong results in Intentional Instructional Design and Progress Monitoring – the cornerstones of effective STAAR® preparation.

Unlocking Additional Funding for Your District

As we explained in our overview of HB 1605, the bill provides an additional $40 per student for SBOE-approved materials. With our IMRA approval, your district can now:

• Use HB 1605 allocated funds specifically for Progress Learning
• Stack this funding with existing IMTA dollars for comprehensive coverage
• Expand Progress Learning to additional campuses using dedicated state funds
• Bypass the RFP process since we’re now state-approved for supplemental math

Remember, these funds roll over year to year, so even if you’re mid-cycle with another provider, you can plan for next year’s transition.

Coordinated District Rollout

We understand that large-scale implementation takes coordination, and that’s exactly what we’re built for. With IMRA-approved materials and HB 1605 funding available, Texas districts are adopting Progress Learning across multiple campuses with confidence. Whether you’re planning ahead or launching mid-year, we’ll work with you to build a rollout plan that fits your timeline, staff structure, and instructional goals.

Here’s how we typically support district rollouts in Texas:

• Phase 1: Leadership Planning and Setup

• • • We collaborate with district leaders to create an implementation plan that aligns with your district goals and instructional framework. Together, we establish success criteria, import rosters, and configure the platform across campuses. This stage ensures a strong, aligned foundation before teachers ever log in.

• Phase 2: Principal and Instructional Coach Training

• • • Before teacher onboarding begins, we offer customized professional development designed around your district’s goals, organizational structure, and schedule. Leaders experience Progress Learning from the lens of both instruction and coaching so they can confidently guide campus implementation. Sessions are delivered directly or through a train-the-trainer model.

• Phase 3: Teacher Onboarding

• • • When your team is ready, we provide hands-on training tailored to TEKS, STAAR® (or soon, the Student Success Tool exams), and the day-to-day realities of Texas classrooms. Training is designed to help teachers immediately visualize how they can incorporate Progress Learning’s tools and data insights into instruction, intervention, and daily routines.

• Phase 4: Diving Into Reports and Data-Driven Instruction

• • • Once teachers are comfortable with the platform, we support campuses and PLCs as they leverage reports to inform instruction. Districts see the strongest results when they use our progress monitoring dashboards, Dot Rank reports, and TEKS-aligned insights to guide reteach plans, intervention cycles, and campus-wide goal setting.

• Ongoing: Continued Support and Check-Ins

• • • Our team stays engaged well beyond onboarding. From your first benchmark window to end-of-year planning, we provide continuous coaching, data reviews, and support. Many Texas districts have seen improved alignment, stronger PLC conversations, and measurable gains in student performance after a mid-year or phased rollout.

Progress Learning is easy to scale, built for Texas classrooms, and backed by a team that understands the daily demands educators face. No matter your timeline or training preferences, we’ll meet you where you are and support you every step of the way.

What This Means for Texas Mathematics Education

Our SBOE approval comes at a critical time. With continuing focus on accelerated learning and intervention, districts need proven solutions that can:

• Identify and close learning gaps quickly
• Provide rigorous, TEKS-aligned practice
• Generate actionable data for targeted intervention
• Engage students through age-appropriate gamification

Progress Learning delivers on all fronts, and now with state approval, there’s no barrier to implementation.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next?

While we celebrate this mathematics approval, we’re not stopping here. Progress Learning continues to pursue approval for additional subjects and grade bands. We remain committed to:

• Pursuing SBOE approval for new subject areas in the IMRA 2026 Cycle
• Maintaining our position as Texas educators’ trusted partner
• Continuously improving based on educator feedback
• Supporting the success of every Texas student and teacher

Ready to Join Thousands of Texas Educators?

With Texas SBOE approval, exceptional scores, and proven results, there’s never been a better time to bring Progress Learning to your district. Whether you’re looking to:

• Replace an underperforming platform
• Add supplemental support for STAAR® preparation (including adapting to STAAR® replacement exams)
• Access newly available HB 1605 funds
• Implement a comprehensive K-12 solution

We’re ready to partner with you.

Request a demo to learn how your district can leverage HB 1605 funding for Progress Learning, or download our IMRA scorecard to see the full evaluation results.