Curriculum Planning
Exploros Social Studies (TX) Teacher Guide
Everything you need to successfully teach with Exploros, including instructional best practices, planning guidance, classroom routines, and implementation tips.
Texas Social Studies Pacing Guides
Suggested pacing for every Texas Social Studies course, including Core and Extension learning experiences to help you plan your instructional calendar.
Note: All pacing guides were last updated on July 30, 2026. The only changes were expanded TEKS coverage within learning experiences and unit tests. The pacing and list of learning experiences did not change. 8th Grade U.S. History Through 1877 is still undergoing a process standards audit, with final updates expected by August 3, 2026. The third-grade course is in development, and pacing guides are coming soon!
Exploros Instructional Look-Fors
A guide for instructional coaches, administrators, and teachers showing what high-quality Exploros instruction looks like in the classroom.
Exploros Student Response Elements Playbook
Learn the purpose of each student response type in Exploros and how each supports student thinking and classroom discussion.
Exploros Implementation Fidelity Statement
Learn the instructional practices that help students get the most from Exploros and support strong implementation across classrooms.
Pre- and Post-Test Resources
Pre-Post Test Teacher Guide
Step-by-step instructions for preparing, assigning, administering, and reviewing Exploros Pre- and Post-Tests.
Pre-Post Test Administrator Guide
Resources for district and campus administrators, including setup, implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
Pre-Post Test Blueprint (2026–2027)
View the standards measured on each assessment and see how they align with the Exploros curriculum.
Note: This is the final 2026–2027 Pre-Post Test Blueprint. Last updated July 27, 2026.
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