TexQuest
K-12 Resources
TexQuest Tune Up- What's New?
One Sheet Update Guide
Direct Link to Resources
Exploring the Resources
Teaching Books-Meet the Author
13 Ways Digital Resources Help You Reach Students
Texquest Resource Guides
Science Resource Guide
ELA & Dual Language Resource Guide
TexQuest Logos
Customizable Bookmarks
Seasonal Flyers
Parent Connections
Special Population Connections
TexQuest for Accommodations
District/School Administrator Connections
TEKS Connections
Get your statistics with ChalkDUST
ChalkDUST (Database Usage Statistics Tool) is a statistics reporting tool for the TexQuest Databases Program maitained by TSLAC (Texas State Library and Archives Commission). While you can still get usage statistics from individual content providers, ChalkDUST gives you the ability to download and manipulate statistics from all providers simultaneously. Link here to ChalkDUST, to ChalkDUST FAQs, or to TSLAC's online videos.
Access ChalkDUST Access ChalkDUST FAQs
Provider Support Pages
TexQuest providers have a wealth of information including training tools, tutorials, promotional resources, classroom activities, flyers, links, images, direct urls, MARC records, title lists, and more. Select the links below to see what they offer TexQuest users.
Training, Integration, and Promotion Activities
Training
Training Videos
Sketchnoting
Integration Activities
How to add TexQuest resources to Follett Destiny
Promotion
Add TexQuest signature to your email
Model TexQuest Websites
Share how you are using TexQuest Program and Provider icons and resources on YOUR website as examples for other TexQuest schools. Submit an IPA with your link.
Make sure that your usernames and passwords are not published on the open net.
Rockport Fulton High School (icons with direct links by provider)
Legacy High School (icons with direct links by provider)
Garland ISD Libraries (narrows district resources by content)
Mesquite ISD Libraries (direct links organized by content type)
Hudson Bend Middle School (Texquest provider direct links)
Frisco ISD (access through third party, lists resources, dispays TexQuest icon)
Coleman Middle School (TexQuest icon, icons w/direct links)
Lake Travis High School (Icons, secret page for usernames and passwords)
Claud H. Gilmer Memorial Library, Rocksprings (Student page in public/school combined library)
Blashke Sheldon Elementary, Ingleside (Used S'more)
San Antonio ISD (embedded Symbaloo)
TexQuest Implementation Guide
Follow these steps to INCREASE AWARENESS, USE, AND INTEGRATION of your TexQuest resources.
1. Learn about TexQuest. You may copy and modify the linked slide show for use at your own school/district.
2. Add links to your TexQuest resources on your district, school, and/or library webpages. Make it easy for your patrons to find the resources by providing multiple access points and direct links to specific databases. Images and Links can help you with icons, widgets, and direct links. See examples of what other campuses/districts have done at TexQuest IPAs.
3. Complete the TexQuest District Customization Request to customize all of your district TexQuest user names and passwords or to IP authenticate so your students don't have to log in when using TexQuest at school. To customize access by campus, please contact each new provider separately at the addresses on Campus Customization FAQs.
4. Learn about TexQuest resources and their features. The DIY Basic Training on the Training page has been created by the providers with trainers in mind. Each video of less than 30 minutes should provide you with enough "how to" information on each resource to feel comfortable sharing with other teachers. Check out the provider support page for more detailed information to share with your teachers and students.
5. Look at the TexQuest Training Calendar to see if live training or a mini-conference is scheduled for an ESC in your area, or check with your ESC TexQuest contact to see what is planned for this year. Complete the TexQuest Training form to host live webinars from TexQuest providers at your district.
6. Show your staff how the TexQuest resources can be integrated into their curriculum. Focus on features like Text to Speech, Translations, and TEKS Correlations to get their interest. The TexQuest General Resource Guide can be linked, modified, and/or shared with your faculty as a reference. The slide show 13 Ways TexQuest Helps You Reach Students is aligned to the guide and can also be copied and/or modified.
7. Offer short focused training sessions to individuals or small groups. Start with a department, grade level, or special needs group and show them how to use one resource that aligns to their curriculum or needs. Special education is a good place to start. Check out some of the specialized resources at TexQuest.net/programmaterials.
8. Encourage students to use TexQuest by featuring resources on your website, using social media, or customizing bookmarks and seasonal promotional materials. Customizable seasonal promotions are available at TexQuest.net/programmaterials.
9. Share TexQuest resources with parents at PTA/PTO meetings, open house, or even virtually. The Parent Connection section has resources for parents including a slide show for parents, articles, and an infographic that can be tweeted or used as a presentation. Encourage parents to use TexQuest at home with their students.
10. Get ideas from librarians and teachers around the state with TexQuest Integration & Promotion Activities (IPAs). Submit one of your own, along with links to share resources you have created. Building on our success makes the program stronger!
Images & Links
TexQuest Express
TexQuest Breakout
Can you find the answers and save the world?
How to Create a Breakout
Digital Sandbox Link
Need Help?
Contact the TexQuest Support Center at Education Service Center, Region 20 for assistance with your TexQuest needs:
Sign up, Usernames and Passwords, Customization
Training and Resource Integration
Promotional Materials
texquest@esc20.info
(844) 719-1501 (toll free)
(210) 370-5786 (local) Fax: (210) 503-6388
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TexQuest Evaluation
Michelle Cooper
Digital Learning Specialist
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 North Longview Street
Kilgore, TX 75662
Phone: (903)988-6918
Email: mcooper@esc7.net
Website: https://www.esc7.net/page/dl.home
Location: Region 7 Education Service Center, 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA
Phone: 903-988-6918
Twitter: @_MichelleCooper