Amira For Texas

Accelerating Literacy Growth Across the Lone Star State

Amira combines neuroscience research with AI to help Texas students become proficient readers.

Amira for Texas

Why Texas Districts Choose Amira

  • TEA-Approved for HB 1416 Waivers

    Helps districts meet HB 1416 tutoring requirements with an AI-powered tutor.

  • TEA-Approved for HB 3 Reporting

    An approved reading instrument for first and second-grade students.

  • TEA-Approved for Blended Learning

    Recognized through the LASO Grant for Science of Reading, based blended learning.

  • Aligned with Texas Standards

    Amira supports TEKS and district-selected curricula, ensuring instructional coherence.

  • Digital Provider of the TPRI

    Amira is the digital provider of the TPRI assessment, developed by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Children’s Learning Institute. Amira Assess can deliver the TPRI assessment, in the form approved by the TEA and other state agencies.

Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas

Amira helps Texas’ bilingual classrooms by building strong reading foundations in both English and Spanish.

  • For Students

    Grows reading skills in English and Spanish, strengthening proficiency and long-term success.

  • For Teachers

    Provides progress data in both languages, making growth easy to see and act on.

  • For Districts

    Connects seamlessly with bilingual and ESL programs, aligning with Texas standards and district goals.

Preparing Students for TELPAS

With Amira, English Learners develop the skills they need to excel on TELPAS.

  • Building Fluency

    Low-pressure practice improves fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

  • Developing Comprehension

    Real-time feedback builds critical reading skills.

  • Responding to Each Student

    Individualized tutoring ensures every student is prepared for TELPAS.

TX-RAMP Level 2 Certified for Texas Schools

Amira has achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 certification through June 2029, demonstrating compliance with Texas’ rigorous security and risk management standards. For districts, that means a trusted literacy partner with verified safeguards for student data, streamlined procurement, and confidence that your technology meets state requirements.

TX-RAMP Level 2 certification

Celebrate Student Growth and Engagement at Lubbock ISD

At Lubbock Independent School District, Amira is giving teachers more time to teach while helping students make meaningful reading growth. Classrooms are seeing stronger engagement, and students are building literacy skills at a faster pace.

Student using a laptop
Kim Callison
The opportunity for kids to produce, read, and get feedback daily is monumentally impactful for improving reading scores across our district.
Kim CallisonAssistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at Lubbock Independent School District, TX

See Amira in Action

Trusted Across the Lone Star State

  • Ector County ISD
  • Houston ISD
  • Katy ISD
  • Lubbock ISD
  • Aldine ISD
Jaci Underwood
I could see that my third graders were missing some sounds, some phonics rules from a few years back that my teachers would not have instantly picked up on, but Amira did. Then my teachers knew what to do right away.
Jaci UnderwoodPrincipal, Lubbock Independent School District, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Amira is TEA-approved for HB 1416 tutoring waivers, HB 3 early reading and dyslexia reporting, and as a blended learning vendor through the LASO Grant.

Get Started with Amira

Sign up today to learn how your district can meet HB 1416 tutoring and HB 3 reading and dyslexia reporting requirements with Amira. Our Texas team will connect with you to share details, answer questions, and guide next steps.

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