TEA Secure Environment (TEA SE)

Request for Access:  ACES

Adult and Community Education System

A TEA SE username and password are required to access the ACES system.  To request a new username, or to modify or revoke existing access to the web application, please complete this form and follow the instructions for mailing or faxing the form.  Your username and password will be issued to you via email.  Your username will expire 15 months from issuance if there is no activity. Please access the ACES system at least once every 15 months.

Section 1:  Requestor Information

*Today's Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

*Date Required (MM/DD/YYYY)

*Last Name

*First Name and Middle Initial

*Job Title

 

*Organization or TEA Division Name

 

*Work Mailing Address

 

*City

*Zip Code

*County/District Number or TEA Cost Center

*Region Number
*Adult Education Fiscal Agency *3-digit Fiscal Agency (FA) Code

*Phone Number

FAX Number

*E-mail address

 

* = Required information  

Section 2:  Type of Access or Modification Requested

Select one action:

I do not have a TEA SE username.  Please create one for me.

I already have a TEA SE username, which is 

     ADD access to ACES.  My job duties include this responsibility.

     MODIFY my access to ACES. My needs have changed.  Modification desired is:

         

     REVOKE my access to ACES.  My duties no longer include this responsibility.

     DELETE my access to all TEA SE applications.

Section 3:  Request for Access to Confidential Data

You have requested access to confidential information.  Specific plans to protect the confidentiality of this information are needed in order to process this request.  In lieu of specific plans, please provide information requested below:

I agree that my access to ACES data (including staff or student name, Social Security Number, address, phone number, date of birth, and test score) is for the following limited purposes:

My purpose is to verify that a staff member or student is part of ACES.

Other purpose.  Please specify and provide justification below.

*1.  Who will have direct access to this confidential information?  If the answer includes persons other than those specifically stated on the request form, do you have Confidentiality Agreements on file for them?

*2.  What precautions have you taken to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential data on the workstation monitor?  Is the workstation located in a public or private area?

*3.  If any of the student information is printed (for example, in a report or screen print), where is the printed information stored?  If it is in a locked cabinet or area, who has access to that area?

*4.  If other safeguards are in place to secure this information, please note these below:

  • I understand that any username and password assigned to me by TEA is to be considered private and confidential.  I also understand that this information cannot be shared.  I will neither divulge my password nor use a username and password assigned to someone else.

  • I understand that I am responsible for all transactions made with my username and password.

  • If I suspect that my password has been compromised, I understand that it is my responsibility to change it.

  • I agree that access to confidential data will be limited to the purpose specified above, and agree to limit the data I view to that necessary for that purpose.

  • I will not knowingly or intentionally enter any unauthorized data, or change any data without authorization.

  • I understand that procedures must be in place to monitor and protect confidential information.

  • I agree to notify the TEA Information Security office when my job responsibilities no longer require access to the requested information, or I terminate employment with my current entity.

  • I understand that any unauthorized disclosure of confidential student information is illegal as provided in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and implementing federal regulations found in 34 CFR, Part 99.  FERPA is specially incorporated into the Texas Open Records Act as an exception to records that are subject to disclosures to the public (Government Code, Section 552.026).

  • In addition, I understand that any data sets or output reports that I, or my authorized representative, may generate using confidential data are to be protected. I will not distribute to any unauthorized person any data sets or reports that I have access to or may generate using confidential data. I understand that I am responsible for any computer transactions performed as a result of access authorized through my username(s) and password(s).

  • I also understand that release of confidential student information is prohibited by the Texas Government Code, Section 552.352, and that such an offense constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.

  • I certify that the information contained in the registration form is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and that the education agency named above has authorized me as a representative. I further certify that any ensuing program and activity will be conducted in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.


Requestor/Fiscal Agent:  Please choose one role and one justification.

Select one role:

Level 1

For example:  teacher

Enter/Edit Participant Demographic information

Enter/Edit Participant Profile information

Enter/Edit Participant Assessment information

Enter/Edit Participant Class Registration information

Enter/Edit Contact Hours information

Enter/Edit Participant Outcome, Gain and Achievement information

Level 2

For example: supervisor

Includes all Level 1 permissions

Enter/Edit Site information

Enter/Edit Class information

Enter/Edit Staff information

Assign Class Staffing information

Update Class Contact Hours Validation  information

Enter Staff Development Activity information

Record Staff Development Activity Rating

Record Staff Development - Staff Assignment and Staff Development Hours

Level 3

For example:  director

Includes all Level 1 and 2 permissions

Enter/Edit Provider information

Validate School District Geographic Area Site information

Update Class Contact Hours Validation information

Fiscal Agent Memo Update

Level 4

Texas LEARNS Grant Services Manager

Level 5 Texas LEARNS ACES Administrator

Select one justification:

I am a director. I am data entry for the director.

I am a supervisor.

I am data entry for the supervisor.

I am a teacher or teaching staff.

I am data entry for the teaching staff.

Other     Specify:


 

 

*Requestor's Signature

Date

 

*Fiscal Agency Director's Signature

(district/region/campus/vendor staff)

*Fiscal Agency Director's Typed Name & Title

(district/region/campus/vendor staff)


This section to be completed by Texas LEARNS Program Coordinator/Director

 

 

Texas LEARNS Program Coordinator/Director Signature Date

This section to be completed by TEA Security Coordinator

TEA SE username:

 

 

TEA Security Administrator Signature Date

Section 4: Submitting Your Request

To complete your application:  

1.  Print and sign the completed form.

2.  Submit the signed form to your director for approval.

3.  Mail or fax all pages of the application, signed by you and the Superintendent, to the address at the bottom of the page.  If you mail the request, be sure to retain a copy for your records.

For assistance, call 713-696-0700.

Texas LEARNS

6311 Irvington Blvd.

Houston TX  77022                           FAX:  713-696-0797