AskTED Data Updates
Staying informed is important for administrators to be able to do their job well. How do you make sure that you get important information coming out of TEA? One of the main ways is updating AskTED, the online Texas Education Directory (TED), which is updated daily. AskTED is the primary source used by TEA and other agencies to direct communications to the school’s administration and board. TEA expects that the school’s administrators keep AskTED updated with the most recent information, in real time, to ensure the school receives timely information from the State agencies. It includes both district and campus information. Please check your data now so that your grants populate correctly this spring and summer (including grade spans served)!
How is AskTED used by other education agencies and organizations?
The information in AskTED is used in a variety of ways. TEA employees, school districts, and the general public use AskTED to:
- Find contact information and create mailing labels for Texas public schools, districts, and charter schools,
- Pre-populate certain documents and forms, such as the grant application documents in eGrants, and
- Determine who will receive important emails from the agency.
How can I check the accuracy of my charter’s information in AskTED?
- From the top of the TEA home page, select the link to AskTED.
- From the AskTED page, select the link to Quick District Lookup
- Type your district name in the box indicated. Click “Search.” Review the resulting details for accuracy.
- For more detailed information, you can download additional reports. Select the “Reports and Directories” button. Then select “Download Principals, Superintendents, District and/or ESC Staff Data File.”
- Select the categories you wish to review and click “Download file.”
- When the file is downloaded, you can scroll down to find your school’s information.
- If you wish to further customize the reports, select the HELP button on the AskTED landing page. Then select “Search by (Customized Searches).”
This video takes you step-by-step through the AskTED portal: AskTED Video
The CSS Federal Team works with clients to assist with keeping their AskTED data accurate and up to date. We help sort through their AskTED system information and work with TEA Charter Division to get their changes made.
Is it important to keep the information in AskTED up to date?
The contact information in AskTED is used by TEA to communicate with charter school officials. Failing to keep contact information up to date may result in missing important information and updates specific to your charter.
What information should be kept up to date?
Be sure that campus and district names, addresses, and phone numbers are accurate. The names and email addresses of key leaders such as superintendent, CFO, principals, and board members should be updated as they change. The foster care, homeless, and safety officer (SSSP) contacts should be updated as well.
At the campus level, grade span information is often incorrect for charters as they open and add grades. Newer charters will need to update grade spans every year.
The following chart shows you which contacts are required to be entered by law:
Who updates AskTED for charter districts?
TEA’s Charter School Division updates contact information for charter schools and districts. This does not happen automatically, and you cannot change AskTED yourself. You must request any updates and changes. You can reach them by email at CharterAskTED@tea.texas.gov or by telephone at 512.463.9575. In addition, changes can be made using the online All-in-One Charter School Update Form. Be sure to follow up and check that your changes have been made in a timely manner. Keep documentation of when you submit changes.
Need help?
Please contact Charter School Success:
- Dr. Sheila K. Sherman ssherman@charterschoolsuccess.com
Have questions?
Ask questions, get answers, and discuss this topic on the Charter School Community Roundtable now.