Monday Matters

The Preliminary 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listings and explanatory materials are now available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.

Accelerated testers are defined as students who complete a STAAR EOC at the Approaches Grade Level or above standard in Algebra I, English II, and/or Biology prior to grade 9. To fulfill federal testing requirements, these accelerated students must take a corresponding subject area SAT or ACT while in high school.

Accelerated testers are included on the Preliminary 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listing if the student was reported as enrolled in grade 11 in 2021–22 PEIMS attendance files. Students are attributed to the district/campus at which they were reported in attendance for the final six weeks. The Preliminary 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listings reflect which subject area the student is considered accelerated and if the student has a corresponding SAT or ACT on record. Results as of May 2022 (2021–22, 2020–21, and 2019–20 school years) are included. The 2023 accountability calculations will include results through May 2023, and the September 2023 STAAR student listings released in TEAL Accountability will include these additional results.

The Final 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listing will be released in Spring 2023 and will be updated to reflect accelerated testers reported by each district as enrolled in grade 12 for the 2022–23 PEIMS snapshot. The students included on the final listing will be evaluated as accelerated testers for 2023 accountability reports.

Performance Level Cut Points

SAT and/or ACT results for accelerated testers are included in STAAR components in the subject areas of English language arts (ELA)/reading, mathematics, and science at the standards provided below.

For Further Information

If you have questions about academic accountability, please contact the Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov. For questions about assessment requirements, please submit your questions via the Student Assessment HelpDesk.

Texas Formative Assessment Resource Educator Guide

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❓ What is TPRS? Is it the same as TAPR?

The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) integrates state and federal reporting requirements into a single reporting system that can be viewed at the campus, district, region, and state level. As the most comprehensive reporting system published by TEA, TPRS provides additional performance reports, results, and indicators for student groups not previously reported on state accountability data tables, the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), or the School Report Card. TPRS is the enhanced online version of TAPR. It has been recently updated with Remote vs. In-Person Data. TEAL Accountability application will show you unmasked data.

The TPRS Glossary provides definitions, describes methodologies, and lists sources for each tab in the TPRS system.

❓ When will 2023 cut scores & targets be released?

Performance Reporting's goal is Jan. 2, 2023, based on the average of 2019 and 2022 state data.

❓ When will the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) be released?

December 15, 2022

❓ Where can I find my past CCMR Verifier information?

TEA provides a final VERIFIER file as the LISTING file a few weeks after the Verifier window has closed in TEAL Accountability.

The TEAL listing should be posted December 30.

❓ What is the character limit for TELPAS writing items?

Constructed Response Items

1,000 character limit

Sentence Rewrite Items

100 character count limit

❓ Has the time limit for STAAR testing changed?

TEA is removing the maximum time allowed for STAAR assessments based on feedback from educators, parents, and students, as well as other changes to the program.

Districts will no longer have to stop students from testing after a four- or five-hour testing period. Students are expected to complete STAAR tests in about three hours. Any students who are still testing after four hours should be consolidated into a general testing area to continue testing. Students may continue testing until the end of the school day.

❓ What is the character count limit for the extended constructed response?

Reading SCR will be 475

Writing SCR will be 475

ECR will be 2300

❓ Who can make changes to AskTED?

The TED Administrator, you can find out who this is on AskTED. Search by District, Personnel, Include Other District Roles, TED Administrator.

👉 Charter Schools should use the New All In One Charter Information Form to make AskTED requests.

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

(These Accountability Sessions provide the most recent information provided by TEA Performance Reporting to ESCs. The first three sessions are all the same. Choose which one works the best for you.)

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Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) 2023 Reset 1/5/2023 at Region 10 #2651269

Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) 2023 Reset Virtual- 1/6/2023 #2651272

We are delighted to announce that registration for our " 4th Annual R10 & R11 Assessment Conference: Game Changer: Putting the Pieces Together" is now open!

We are hosting the 4th Annual Assessment Conference at ESC Region 11 on January 18, 2023.

Register today to learn, network, and be a Game Changer!

REGISTER HERE

The registration cost is $50.00 per person. Make sure you register through your ESC.

Remember, if you are presenting at the conference, the registration cost is waived. If you have submitted a proposal to present, please wait until you hear from us about your proposal being accepted before registering.

Join with other district and campus leaders to hear assessment and accountability updates, ask questions, and collaborate with others. We are all better together. All sessions are 10 am on Wednesdays.

Save the Dates. Registration Coming Soon.

1/25/23

2/8/23 2/22/23

3/22/23

4/5/23 4/26/23

5/10/23 5/31/23

These brief remote Question & Answer sessions will be focused on the 2023 Accountability Reset Information. All participants registered on the Region 10 website will receive information to log in to the webinar the morning of the webinar.

Save the Dates. Registration Coming Soon.

1/20/23 - 2/24/23 - 3/31/23 - 4/21/23

This newsletter compiles weekly information from Region 10 and TEA, as well as timely reminders. Read and Share.

TEA will continue efforts to transparently communicate through the final rule adoption.

• 2023 A–F Refresh Summary of Stakeholder Feedback and Adjustments to Framework (November 2022) provides a summary of how stakeholder feedback has informed updates to the framework since the June release.

• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Overview and Summary (November 2022) provides a broad overview of the A–F refresh, including design commitments, timeline, and a technical summary of the proposed A-F refresh changes

• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Framework (November 2022) provides detailed technical descriptions of the proposed A–F refresh changes

Please submit feedback using this form before February 1, 2023.

*Please submit a separate form response for each comment.

*A summary of comments will be posted publicly in spring 2023.

👉 Remember nothing is final until the Accountability Manual is released in the Spring.

SPRING 2023 STAAR ALTERNATE 2 ADMINISTRATION

As a reminder, any student who needs to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) Alternate 2 must have the following fields set to “Yes” in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) by January 6, 2023.

• Special Ed Indicator Code
• Alternate Student Flag: STAAR Alternate 2

In addition, the STAAR Alternate 2 EOC Eligibility fields and the STAAR Alternate 2 Paper Format field (for large print) must be adjusted, as applicable.

STAAR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS UPDATE

Scoring rubrics are now available in the Central Reporting System (CRS) for all Window 1 and 2 STAAR Interim items. Window 3 is scheduled for January 10 through April 14, 2023, for mathematics and reading language arts assessments. Window 2 for science and social studies assessments will remain open through April 14, 2023. Testing personnel can now create test sessions for Window 3 interim assessments. For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

NEW FAMILY PORTAL

As a reminder, Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) will begin hosting the Family Portal for the Texas Assessment Program beginning on January 2, 2023. The Family Portal is a tool for families to access their child’s test results for STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate. Confidential student access codes will not be changing with the new portal.

Districts may provide parents with access to the Family Portal via their district Student Information System (SIS). If your district uses a SIS, refer to the new Family Portal card on the Testing Personnel page of the Texas Assessment website to enable SSO integration with the Family Portal. If your district uses a SIS vendor, contact the SIS vendor to ensure that the link has been updated and is properly routed to the new Family Portal.

TIDE users can view confidential student access codes for the Family Portal from the View/Edit/Export Students page. Additionally, TIDE users with specific permissions may generate a report for their campus or district through the Generate Access Code List option in the Family Portal Access panel under the After Testing section in TIDE. Results for the December 2022 STAAR administration are scheduled to be available in the new Family Portal on January 24.

NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

As a reminder, a new Learning Management System (LMS) for the Texas Assessment Program is scheduled to launch on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (CT). The new LMS is accessed using a single sign-on authentication through Texas Information Distribution Engine (TIDE). When you log in to the LMS on January 2, you will be automatically directed to the new site. Highlights of the new LMS are listed below.

• A personalized learner homepage provides users with all their information in one place.
• A new manager homepage provides an intuitive interface that allows users to quickly find what they are looking for.
• Reporting pages provide consolidated views of progress and easy-to-read detailed reports.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or TexasAssessment.gov via live chat.

Getting Students Familiar with the Online Platform!

Beginning of the Year Assessments

STAAR Interim Assessments

Texas Formative Assessment Resource

Released Practice Tests – New updated tests to be posted soon!

STAAR RELEASED TESTS

Released versions of the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) are now available in the Test Delivery System (TDS) Student Practice Site. PDF copies of the 2022 STAAR tests will be posted on the Texas Education Agency website soon.

Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program

Go to https://www.texasassessment.gov/testing-personnel.html and it is listed under “Prepare for Testing Activities”.

STAAR Interim Assessments, an optional online tool to help educators monitor progress and predict student performance on STAAR, will be available during the 2022–23 school year for all STAAR tested grades/subjects and courses. Interim assessments are full-scope tests designed to be administered one to two times during the school year, depending on the content area. Interim assessments will include new item types that will appear on STAAR in Spring 2023, except for constructed response questions because they are not machine-scorable. Windows for administering interim assessments can be found in the table below.

KEY DATES FOR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

August 22, 2022–April 7, 2023 LEAs register students

November 7, 2022–December 16, 2022 Administration Window 1: RLA and Math Tests #1

Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, Algebra I, English I, and English II

November 7, 2022–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 2: Science and Social Studies Tests Grade 5 science, Spanish grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies, biology, and U.S. history

January 10, 2023–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 3: RLA and Math Tests #2

Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, algebra I, English I, and English II

TFAR is a free, optional platform used by educators to create, administer, analyze, and share formative assessments. Teachers will be able to analyze the results of these formative assessments to help inform instructional choices such as making immediate lesson plan adjustments or providing specific interventions for students at the level of individual standards.

TFAR is meant to supplement and support existing LEA resources and formative assessment practices. Assessments created in TFAR should be combined with a broader set of classroom formative practices that are part of a coherent instructional framework.

Additionally, formative assessments from select, high quality instructional materials (HQIM) with an open education license will be available to administer through the same online test administration system as assessments created using TFAR. Assessments from math and RLA curricula, grades K-5, will be prioritized, and other, select curricula’s assessments will be released on a rolling basis. More information about which HQIM products’ tests will be available in the online system and the release dates of these tests will be available in the fall.

❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test?

Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy

Based on input from educators, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) reading and writing domains will be combined in an online test for students in grades 2–12 this year.

Because of this new standardized version of a writing assessment, districts will no longer need to holistically rate writing samples for students in grades 2–12.

Students in kindergarten and grade 1 will continue to be holistically rated in all four language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Where can students and staff find practice?

Go to:

https://www.texasassessment.gov/educators.html

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

This correspondence is to notify you that the 2021-2022 Summary of Finances (SOF) reports have been updated to include the final 2020 count of annual graduates for the College, Career, or Military Readiness Outcomes Bonus (CCMR OB) in excess of the established thresholds set in the commissioner of education rules for the three cohorts:

1. annual graduates who are educationally disadvantaged;
2. annual graduates who are not educationally disadvantaged;
3. and annual graduates who are enrolled in a special education program.
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The NF (Near-Final) column of the 2021-2022 SOF reports has been updated to incorporate CCMR OB funding and used in near-final settle up calculations. Local education agencies (LEAs) may view their SOF reports through the online Foundation School Program (FSP) system and refer to SOF Run ID 39331. Negative balances resulting from this update will be transferred to reduce FSP payments in school year 2022–2023. Payments will be issued for positive remaining balances.

For Further Information

Additional information on CCMR OB criteria is available on the CCMR tab of the Performance Reporting Resources web page. In addition, a To The Administrator Addressed letter dated September 8, 2022, provides updated information on CCMR credit for military enlistment, beginning with 2023 graduates.

If you have questions regarding CCMR OB criteria or student listings, please contact TEA’s Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

For questions regarding funding, please contact the State Funding Division at (512) 463-9238 or sfinance@tea.texas.gov.

News from the Grants Administration Division

Reallocation amounts for the 2022-2023 Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Grant Application have been made available in eGrants and are now available on the Entitlements page.

No action is required by the grantee at this time. TEA staff will initiate adjustments to the largest budgeted class/object code to incorporate the reallocation amounts. The grantee’s approved budget, reflected on Schedule BS6001 – Program Budget Summary and Support, will be the sum of the final amount and reallocation amount.

Once the reallocation process is completed, the grantee will receive email notification of revisions to program budgets with the revised Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) attached to that email. Until those email notifications and attachments are distributed, TEA requests that LEAs and ESCs not submit any amendments to claim the reallocation funding.

Amendments

If necessary, once a grantee receives email notification of the revised budget and NOGA, the grantee may file an amendment to revise the budget entered by TEA staff. Please refer to When to Amend the Application on the Amending an Application page to determine whether an amendment is necessary.

The deadline to submit amendments is 5:00 p.m. Central Time, May 17, 2023.

For Further Information

For any grant-related questions, please contact the Grants Administration Division at (512) 463-8525, or grants@tea.texas.gov.

For questions about the grant application, contact your assigned negotiator listed on the Grants Administration Contacts page.

The Performance Reporting Resources webpage has a tab dedicated to College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) resources. Visit this tab under the Frequently Asked Questions Documents section to learn more about CCMR data sources and how CCMR in accountability and the CCMR Outcomes Bonus differ. You may also view related webinar recordings under the Webinar Recordings section.

1-Hour Zoom Sessions on Resources to Support ACT, SAT, & TSIA2

TEKS Alignment for SAT & ACT

• Jan. 26 @ 11:30 a.m.

• Feb. 27 @ 4:30 p.m.

Targeting the TSIA2

• Jan. 26 @ 4:30 p.m.

• Feb. 27 @ 11:30 a.m.

Texas College Bridge Updates

• Launching in January 2023: The required essay for completion of the College Prep English course via Texas College Bridge will now be in EdReady! Students will have the ability to write and submit the essay directly from their EdReady study path. Teachers will provide feedback and grade the essay directly in EdReady.

• The Group Summary Report allows you to monitor student progress and completion.

• Check out the FAQ document!

• Check out the newly-created PEIMS guidance document!

There is a verification process in TEAL for the SAT and ACT college preparation assessment reimbursements. This verification process has occurred in November/December in the past.

Here is past TEA communication:

TEA will release the ACT/SAT testing data to districts in TEAL for districts to review, verify and submit for reimbursement. The person responsible for this project must have Accountability-level access in TEAL. Only the Superintendent can grant this level of access in TEAL.

In the TEAL application, districts will need to review the following four categories:

• School Day – Matched: This link is an Excel file that districts may download, review and keep for record-retention. TEA assumes that if a student tested in the school day environment, the district paid for the cost of the exam at the state-negotiated rate and is eligible for reimbursement. *

• *Since the School Day – Matched students are automatically considered for reimbursement, districts whose students did take a school day assessment but did not pay for their students must opt out. This is not needed for districts that want to be reimbursed for national day students.
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• National Day – Matched: This link provides access to an application where districts SELECT the students for whom the district paid and who tested on a national testing day. Districts must ADD the 10-Digit Student ID. To be eligible for reimbursement, districts must identify students and verify the district paid for the cost of the exam.
• School Day/National Day – Unmatched: This link provides access to an application where districts SELECT the students for whom the district paid and who tested on a national or school testing day. Districts must ADD the 10-Digit Student ID. To be eligible for reimbursement, districts must identify students and verify the district paid for the cost of the exam.
• Not Represented: Any student for whom the district paid for an assessment and is not found in any of the above categories. The district will have the opportunity to submit the student for a reimbursement request while the TEAL application is open.

Jennifer Gunn, Advanced Academics jennifer.Gunn@region10.org

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund

Summary: The proposed new rules would include changes to the existing rules relating to the Bond Guarantee Program, including changes to the reserve. The proposed revisions would also organize the rules in Chapter 33 by creating new Subchapter B, Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation Rules, which would contain §33.21.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 18, 2022 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: December 23, 2022-5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2023. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January-February 2023 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 111, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics, Subchapter D, Other High School Mathematics Courses, §111.56, Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus (One Credit)
Summary: The proposed new section would add a new Advanced Placement mathematics course to align with current offerings from the College Board.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 18, 2022 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: December 23, 2022-5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2023. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January-February 2023 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter A, Middle School
Summary: The proposed revisions would repeal two existing middle school courses, add a new middle school course, and repeal implementation language that will no longer be relevant.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 18, 2022 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: December 23, 2022-5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2023. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January-February 2023 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance, Subchapter A, Student Attendance Allowed, and Subchapter B, Student Attendance Accounting
Summary: The proposed repeal would implement House Bill 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, which removed the SBOE's rulemaking authority related to student attendance.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 18, 2022 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: December 23, 2022-5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2023. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January-February 2023 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Please see the TEA website to view proposed State Board of Education rules.

Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Transition Assistance for Highly Mobile Students Who Are Homeless or in Substitute Care

Summary: The adopted revisions provide clarification, simplify provisions, and align with statute. The revisions were adopted with changes since published as proposed .
Effective Date: January 1, 2023

Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.

Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the agency rules in the Texas Register. The Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.

Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you.

Rulemaking rules@tea.texas.gov
Texas Education Agency
(512) 475-1497

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 150, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Appraisal, Subchapter AA, Teacher Appraisal, §150.1012, Local Optional Teacher Designation System, §150.1013, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and §150.1014, Teacher Designation Performance Standards

Summary: The proposed amendments would update the requirements for a district's local designation system, establish fees and requirements for a district's local designation system renewal, and update the teacher designation performance standards.
Local Optional Teacher Designation System Application Statutorily Based Framework
Publication in the Texas Register: December 16, 2022
Public Comment Period: December 16, 2022-January 23, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: March 28, 2023

Please see the TEA website to view proposed commissioner of education rules.

Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the agency rules in the Texas Register. The Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.

Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you.

Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
(512) 475-1497

Rulemaking Division
rules@tea.texas.gov

Are you looking for ways to transition your students back into the new year? Whether a student struggles with anger management, anxiety, or facing the general ups and downs of life, focusing on what students can control is important. As your ESC school counseling consultants, we created a simple student self-care presentation for you to use along with presenter notes. Feel free to add to your own drive, share with teachers and use as needed.

Writing the future together,

Susan Delarosa & Nickisha Fowler

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