Create Customized Versions of TEKS RS Content – TEKS Resource System Support

If capability is turned ON in the District Content Settings of Content Administration, authorized users can create customized versions of TCMPC IFD and YAG components, and publish them for district use.

REQUIRED ROLE: District Content Creator

REQUIRED SETTING: Create District Version > ON

SITE ACCESS: TEKS Resource System Components > Curriculum Quick Search

To find TCMPC components you'd like to customize, click on the TEKS Resource System Components drop-down in the site's main navigation menu and select the Curriculum Quick Search option.

opened TEKS R S components navigation menu with an arrow pointing to the curriculum quick search option

Select the desired Grade Level, Subject Area, and Course (if applicable), and then click the Search button.

curriculum quick search page with an outline around the grade level and subject area filters and an arrow pointing to the search button

Find a YAG or IFD in the list and click the title to open the component page.

search results area of the curriculum quick search page with an opened year at a glance folder and an arrow pointing to a sample hyperlinked year at a glance title

When the page opens, click the Create District Version button at the top of the page.

the top of a sample teks r s yag with an arrow pointing to the create district version button

Note: if the Create District Version button is missing, this means it is turned off in the District Content Settings. Contact your District Content Administrator to request that this be turned on.

By default, the system appends your district name to the existing YAG or IFD title. However, this title can be modified as necessary to suit your district's needs.

the top of the newly created district version of the yag with an arrow pointing to the appended portion of the document title

Modifying the District Version of the YAG

After creating a district version of a TEKS RS YAG, you may remove some of the existing standards by unchecking the desired boxes.

the alignments section of the yag with an arrow pointing to the unchecked box associated with a sample standard

To remove an existing unit from the YAG, click the Remove button in the upper right corner of the unit. To reorder the units, either click the title to drag and drop the desired unit to its new location, or click the Move Up or Move Down buttons to achieve the desired position.

the upper right portion of the alignments section showing the move up, move down, and remove buttons

To add a different unit (IFD) to the YAG, click the Manage Alignments button at the bottom of the six-week or nine-week section.

the bottom left corner of the alignments section showing the manage alignments button

Use the desired search filters to perform a search of available IFDs. The list will display both TEKS RS and district-created IFDs. TEKS RS IFDs are indicated by the TEKS RS logo, while district-created IFDs are indicated by a schoolhouse icon.

the manage alignments window showing the search filters along with the aligment results list and selected alignments list

Click the Add button to include this unit on the YAG.

the alignment results list with an arrow pointing to the add button

Modifying the District Version of the IFD

After creating a district version of a TEKS RS IFD, you can edit any of the desired text field(s) and/or drop-down selections.

the unit overview section of a sample i f d with an outline around the unit overview text entry box

To add or remove standards, scroll down to the appropriate standards section and click the Manage Standards button.

the unit level taught directly teks section of a sample i f d with an arrow pointing to the manage standards button

To remove standards, click the Delete button for each one you wish to delete under the Current Academic Standards column.

the manage standards window showing the current academic standards list and an arrow pointing to the delete button associated with a sample standard

To add more standards, use the appropriate filters to refine your search and click the Search button.

the manage standards window showing the search filters and an arrow pointing to the search button

Under the Standard Search Results section, click the Add button for any standard(s) you wish to add.

the manage standards window showing the standard search results list with an arrow pointing to the add button

Click the Save button at the top of the page when you are finished making all desired modifications to the IFD.

the top of a sample i f d with an arrow pointing to the save button

Once the components have been customized and are ready for district users, they can then be published. Please see the Make District Content Available to Users support guide for more information.

District Content Creators/Admins can also create these components from scratch, using their own district-defined content, alignments, and resources.

For information about creating a district IFD from scratch, please see the Create a District IFD support guide.
For information about creating a district YAG from scratch, please see the Create a District YAG support guide.