The Texas Council on International Studies (TCIS) works with EISD through a Texas Partnership, often referred to as an 1882 Partnership. TCIS helped both Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls and Roy Cisneros Leadership Elementary School earn International Baccalaureate (IB) certification.

TCIS schools share the mission of building a better world by cultivating young people who are caring and innovative in their approach to learning, both inside and outside of the classroom.  Students are encouraged to ask questions and are taught the necessary skills to research, collaborate and communicate their findings to both school stakeholders and the broader community. These skills prepare IB students for success at university and beyond.