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In an effort to synthesize many different perspectives about a layered topic, we'd like to provide you this CCMR overview

: http://gg.gg/CCMRoverview

Audio will autoplay on most of the slides in this presentation to provide you simple explanations on different aspects of College, Career, and Military Readiness. Additionally, there are a number of hyperlinks to help you gain additional information, and specific contact information can be found on the last slide.

Click the next arrow, allow the sound to play, then click the next arrow to progress through the slides. The slides that have audio have a little box at the bottom right.

Information Regarding Assessment/Accountability Webinars:

Hello webinar participants! We are sharing our webinar schedule below, including the session IDs, to assist you in registering for our Assessment/Accountability webinars. Participants from districts who are members of our Regional Cooperative Services (RCS) can register without additional cost. Those joining us from districts that are not members of RCS will incur a $25 charge for each webinar. Registrants will receive the webinar link needed to log in to the live Zoom webinar the morning of each event. All participants joining the live session will receive professional development credit through Region 10.

Region 10 will continue to post the video recording of these webinars to our Accountability and State Assessment page on Region 10’s website at no cost. However, professional development credit is only awarded to those who join the live webinar session.

Webinar Schedule:

Session ID Sub Title Schedule:

2620486 Assessment/Accountability Webinar Jun 5, 2019

Fall Webinars (all are at 10:00):

2624716 Aug. 7th

2624717 Aug. 21st

2624720 Sept. 4th

2624727 Sept. 18th

2624728 Oct. 16th

2624730 Oct. 30th

2624732 Nov. 13th

2624736 Dec. 4th

2624737 Jan. 15th

2624738 Jan. 29th

2624739 Feb. 12th

2624740 Feb. 26th

2624741 Mar. 18th

2624742 Apr. 1st

2624743 Apr. 15th

2624745 Apr. 29th

2624748 May 20th

2624749 June 3rd

2624750 June 17th

Online A-F Accountability Course is open. You can find the course on the Region 10 website, Online Learning, Teaching and Learning, Accountability and Assessment, Course.

https://olc.region10.org/pd/course/index.php?categoryid=292

Hint: There is an answer key for the calculations. It is more about the process.

Congratulations Tandi Owen and Roberto Gonzales for being the first ones to complete this course!

2625344 Aug. 9th Calculating A-F Work Session

2625058 Sept. 5th Instructional Coaches 201

2624520 Sept. 9th How to Avoid Getting on an Accountability List

2624470 Sept. 16th Accountability 101

2624476 Oct. 9th Strategic Small Groups for A-F

2624521 Oct. 9th What Am I Looking At? Data Sources for Meaning

2624478 Oct. 24th Accountability for High School Counselors

2624482 Nov. 7th Digging Deeper: Distinctions and Designations

2624522 Nov. 12th Trends and Patterns: Discovering System Data Analysis

2624483 Nov. 18th Culture of Accountability

2624524 Dec. 3rd Understanding STAAR Progress Measures

2624525 Dec. 10th Growth PLC Facilitator

Registration is open now. Reserve your spot for the 3rd annual IDCC (Instructional and Digital Coach Conference)

DTCS,

Save the date for Region 10 and 11 Assessment Con 2020! More details to come later!! Please share with your CTCs, BE/ESL, and Special Education departments.

The 2019 Texas Assessment Conference is now accepting proposals for concurrent sessions.

To find information on how to submit a session, please visit the Texas Assessment Conference page here: http://txassessmentcon.org/

We know that TSNAP members help make this a great conference. We look forward to see the wonderful sessions that will be presented this year by our members across the state. Remember to submit your proposals before you leave for summer break. The deadline to submit proposals is June 21, 2019.

Dr. Elda Garcia

TSNAP President

Visit our website at tsnap.org or contact us for more information.

This communication is to inform you of the availability of reports for the May 2019 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) grades 5 and 8 mathematics and reading retests.

Standard Reports (for district users)

Reports for the May 2019 STAAR grades 5 and 8 mathematics and reading retest administration are now posted for your district. By default, access for campus staff (e.g., campus testing coordinators and principals) is closed. Districts are able to open access for campus staff to view their campus standard reports. Go to Reports > Report Access tab to allow campus staff to view their reports. For further instructions, refer to the STAAR Assessment Management System User’s Guide, available at http://TexasAssessment.gov/technology.

STAAR Report Cards, confidential campus rosters, summary reports, and data files can be accessed through the STAAR Assessment Management System at http://TexasAssessment.gov/STAAR under the Reports > Results tab. Select the 2019 MAY STAAR GR 5&8 MA-RE Retest option from the Reporting Admin drop-down menu.

Printed copies of the Confidential Student Labels are being shipped to your district and will arrive June 4–7, 2019, unless your district opted out of receiving the labels. The shipments include additional orders placed by May 20.

Results for these administrations will be posted to the Student Portal by June 5, 2019, for parents and students to view. Secure access to the Student Portal is now available for families from the Texas Assessment homepage at http://TexasAssessment.gov by entering the student access code. For the May 2019 STAAR grades 5 and 8 mathematics and reading retest administration, there will be no items or rationales available in the Student Portal or in the district data file.

Additionally, results for this administration will also be posted to the Teacher Portal by June 5, 2019. Secure access to the Teacher Portal is available from the Texas Assessment website at http://TexasAssessment.gov/administrators/. Authorized users will be able to view student results by administration.

Beginning in spring 2019, STAAR Assessment Management System users with a teacher role and an associated TX-UNIQUE-STAFF-ID will have access to teacher rosters containing specific students who were linked to their TX-UNIQUE-STAFF-ID during the registration window. For more information about accessing teacher rosters, download the Texas Teacher Portal Help Guide in the Help section of the Teacher Portal.

Good afternoon, Performance Reporting bulletin members.

Welcome to this week’s update.

Have a coworker who needs to sign up? Bulletin subscriptions can be managed on TEA’s website at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXTEA/subscriber/new.

Have feedback about the weekly bulletin? We’d love to hear from you! Feedback helps us continuously improve our newsletter and keep it relevant.

What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Development

College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Preview Listing 2

This week the agency released the second 2019 CCMR Preview Student Listing in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. The purpose of this preview listing is to provide districts early access to CCMR data that are provided to the agency by outside testing entities, such as the College Board. Districts should review the student listing and compare data with local records. If discrepancies are identified, districts may notify the Performance Reporting Division using the instructions sent in the notification to superintendents on May 31, 2019.

This second preview listing contains the remaining 2019 CCMR data for 2017–18 annual graduates and 2017–18 non-graduating 12th graders not previously released:

· SAT

· ACT

· AP

· IB

· Level I and Level II Certificates

· OnRamps Dual-Enrollment

A final 2019 CCMR Student Listing will be released in mid-June.

Amendment to the State’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) component of the Closing the Gaps domain compares a student's current year composite rating to the prior year composite rating. For 2017 and prior, the composite ratings were calculated using, in part, the student's TELPAS Listening and Speaking performance, as determined by a holistic rating system. In 2018 and 2019, the composite ratings instead used the student's TELPAS Listening and Speaking performance, as determined by the new item-based standardized assessments. As there are two years (i.e., 2018 and 2019) of composite rating data calculated in the same way, the agency intends to submit an amendment to adjust the target for the ELP measure to better align with 2018 and 2019 TELPAS data.

Due to the need to receive final approval from the U.S. Department of Education prior to the release of ratings, all comments on this proposed amendment are due by Thursday, June 13, 2019, by electronic mail to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov. Additional information can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/News_and_Multimedia/Correspondence/TAA_Letters/Amendment_to_the_State_s_Every_Student_Succeeds_Act_(ESSA)_State_Plan/.

Local Accountability Systems

The 2019 Local Accountability System Manual is available for public comment. The public comment period closes on Monday, June 3, 2019. Public comments may be made through the TEA website or to LAS@tea.texas.gov.

Have a question or comment about the local accountability system?

Email LAS@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9704.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

Spring 2019 STAAR EOC Administrations

STAAR Report Cards, rosters, summary reports, and data files for the spring 2019 STAAR EOC administrations were posted to the Assessment Management System on May 29. The reports can be accessed through the Assessment Management System at https://www.TexasAssessment.com/STAAR/

Note: The English Learner Performance Measure (EL PM) fields on the student level data files have been populated based on results from the preliminary spring 2019 TELPAS data. Updates made by districts during the TELPAS data correction window will be processed and any possible changes will be reflected in the next regular monthly update in July.

English Learner Performance Measure

Technical documentation and FAQs related to the 2019 English learner (EL) performance measure are now available on the Scoring and Reporting website. Please note that EL performance measure results will be available in the consolidated accountability file (CAF) and August TEAL Accountability Student Listings.

Spring 2019 TELPAS

TELPAS Report Cards, rosters, summary reports, and data files for the 2019 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) administration were posted to the TELPAS Assessment Management System on May 23. The reports can be accessed under Reports > Published Reports via the 2019 TELPAS administration. Printed copies of the standard reports for all students tested and any additional reports requested are being shipped to your district and are scheduled to arrive by May 31, 2019.

Raw score to scale score conversion tables are posted here.

For questions or help with accessing and interpreting STAAR results, districts and parents can email assessment.reporting@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9704.

This Week’s FAQs

Does the ELP component of the Closing the Gaps domain employ a subset rule similar to accountability subset applied to STAAR components?

Yes. A subset rule will continue to be applied to the ELP component; if the student was enrolled in the same campus or district on the October 2018 TSDS PEIMS snapshot as the campus or district that they were administered the TELPAS in spring 2019, the result will be included in the district’s or campus’s 2019 ELP calculations.

How are results included in accountability calculations for those students who move between the April English I/English II EOC and May EOC administrations?

English I and English II EOC assessment results from the April administration are assigned to the same campus or district as a May EOC assessment result. To meet the accountability subset, the student must have been administered the May assessment at the same campus or district that they were enrolled on fall snapshot.

If the student took an English I or English II EOC in April but did not take an EOC in May, the April result is reported to the campus at which the April assessment was administered, even if the student moved between April and May.

Accountability Summer Learning Webinars

Performance Reporting has received requests to provide training on the 2019 accountability rating system, and we’re happy to announce the creation of our summer learning webinar series. These presentations will provide an explanation of each domain within the accountability system and an understanding of how performance data is used to generate a rating for campuses and districts. These webinars are designed for audiences who are not familiar with the accountability rating system or need training on the most crucial components within the system.

All webinars are offered through Zoom, a free video conference service. Additional webinars will be announced throughout the summer. You can sign up using a Zoom, Google, or Facebook login. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for free.

Accountability Summer Learning Webinar Dates

Understanding the Student Achievement Domain—June 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm

Understanding the School Progress Domain—July 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm

Understanding the Closing the Gaps Domain—August 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm

Performance Reporting Calendar

Mid-June—Final 2019 CCMR Student Listing released (TEAL)

Mid-June—2019 Campus Comparison Groups released (TEAL)

August 7—2019 preliminary performance domain tables without rating labels released (TEAL)

August 14—2019 preliminary accountability tables with rating labels and distinction designations released (TEAL)

August 15—2019 preliminary accountability tables with rating labels and distinction designations released (public site)

August 15—Campuses identified under PEG criteria for 2020–21 school year released (public web)

August 14–September 13—2019 appeals application available to districts (TEAL)

September 13—2019 accountability appeals window closes

Contact Information
Texas Education Agency
Performance Reporting Division
(512) 463-9704
performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov

Commissioner of Education Rule

The following rule action was filed with the Texas Register on May 13, 2019, for publication in the May 24, 2019 issue:

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter AA, Accountability and Performance Monitoring, §97.1002, Accountability Rating System Provisions Related to Hurricane Harvey

Summary: The proposed repeal is necessary because the Hurricane Harvey Provision applied only to excerpts of the 2018 Accountability Manual, which will be replaced by the 2019 Accountability Manual in August 2019.

Publication in the Texas Register: May 24, 2019

Public Comment Period: May 24, 2019 - June 24, 2019. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.

Public Hearing Notice: A public hearing on the proposed repeal will be held at 8:30 a.m. on June 20, 2019, in Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing must sign in between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. The hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Performance Reporting at (512) 463-9704.

Proposed Effective Date: August 25, 2019

Excerpted Section of the 2018 Accountability Manual: Provisions Related to Hurricane Harvey

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

The following rule actions were filed with the Texas Register on May 20, 2019, for publication in the May 31, 2019 issue:

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter AA, Accountability and Performance Monitoring, §97.1004, Adequate Yearly Progress

Summary: The proposed repeal is necessary because the rule is concerned with requirements from the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which is no longer in effect.

Publication in the Texas Register: May 31, 2019

Public Comment Period: May 31, 2019 - July 1, 2019. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.

Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2019

2012 Adequate Yearly Progress Guide

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter EE, Accreditation Status, Standards, and Sanctions, Division 2, Contracting to Partner to Operate a District Campus, §97.1075, Contracting to Partner to Operate a Campus under Texas Education Code, §11.174, and §97.1079, Determination Processes and Criteria for Eligible Entity Approval under Texas Education Code, §11.174

Summary: The proposed amendment to §97.1075 would clarify which entities are subject to the requirements of Texas Education Code, §11.174(c). The proposed amendment to §97.1079 would correct a statutory reference and remove alternate authority for the commissioner to approve entity eligibility requests.

Publication in the Texas Register: May 31, 2019

Public Comment Period: May 31, 2019 - July 1, 2019. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.

Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2019

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

This correspondence is to notify you that you may now download the second 2019 College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Preview Student Listing in Excel from the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application.

This preview listing contains the remaining 2019 CCMR data for 2017–18 annual graduates and 2017–18 non-graduating 12th graders not previously released. A final 2019 CCMR Student Listing will be released in mid-June.

This preview listing contains student-level data for the following CCMR indicators:

· SAT

· ACT

· AP

· IB

· Level I and Level II Certificates

· OnRamps Dual-Enrollment

Purpose

The purpose of this preview listing is to provide districts early access to CCMR data that are provided to the agency by outside testing entities, such as the College Board. Districts should review the student listing and compare data with local records. If discrepancies are identified, districts may notify the Performance Reporting Division using the instructions below.

Supported Web Browsers

The TEAL Accountability application is not fully compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Please use Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Apple Safari web browsers to view and download content through TEAL Accountability.

District-Provided SAT, ACT, AP, and IB Data Submission Instructions

If a district has a CCMR-qualifying SAT, ACT, AP, or IB record for a 2017–18 annual graduate or 2017–18 non-graduating 12th grader that is not reflected in the preview listing, the district may notify Performance Reporting by following the instructions below. Level I and Level II Certificates, as well as OnRamps dual-enrollment course completion data, are supplied by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the OnRamps program; this data is considered final. In order to be considered, the SAT, ACT, AP, or IB assessment must meet the criterion scores and have been administered prior to the deadline shown below. All district submissions must be completed by 5:00 PM CDT on June 10, 2019.

· Complete the tabs of the 2019 District-Provided Data spreadsheet. The Instructions tab provides data entry parameters.

· Save copies of official assessment results as PDFs.

· Submit the completed spreadsheet and all supporting documentation securely via Accellion. A link to Accellion registration and instructions is provided in the Instructions tab of the spreadsheet. Spreadsheets will only be accepted via Accellion.

· Only one spreadsheet should be submitted per district. All campuses and all students should be listed on the same spreadsheet.

· All spreadsheets and supporting documentation must be received by 5:00 PM CDT on June 10, 2019. The agency will not prompt districts for missing data.

All 2019 District-Provided Data submissions will receive a delivery receipt. Additionally, Performance Reporting will notify districts of outcomes for each student after the assessment data have been processed. Please note that the data processed during this time will only impact data as is used in CCMR calculations and associated CCMR reporting. Updated data sets will not be provided to other TEA divisions or state agencies.

Assessment Administration Deadlines and Score Criteria

Assessment

Deadline

Score Criteria

ACT college admissions test

Tests as of July 2018 administration

>=19 on English and >=23 Composite

or

>=19 on Math and >=23 Composite

AP examination

Tests as of May 2018 administration

3 or better

IB examination

Tests as of May 2018 administration

4 or better

SAT college admissions test

Tests as of June 2018 administration

>=480 on the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing or >=530 on Mathematics

If you have questions, please contact the Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

Thank you.

Contact Information
Texas Education Agency
Performance Reporting Division
(512) 463-9704

performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov

Attachment – 2019 District Provided Data

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Email: melissa.shaw@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1210

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Email: staci.barker@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1068

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Email: jennifer.hood@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1404