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Region 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 4/24/23
Week 2 of Testing Window
Thank you for all you do for students!
Need Help?
❓ Where can you find some quick answers?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section in the DCCR (District Campus Coordinator Resource)
❓ Who do I contact if I have questions?
Questions about:
- Texas Assessment Program
- testing policies and rules
- designated supports
- testing irregularities
Contact: The Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division
Telephone: 512-463-9536
Help Desk: Student Assessment Help Desk
Website: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/
Question about:
- accessing TIDE
- student information updates
- additional orders
- shipping information
- score code corrections
- secure browser technical assistance
Contact: Cambium Texas Testing Support
Telephone: 833-601-8821
Email: TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com
Website: http://TexasAssessment.gov
Live chat: https://www.texasassessment.gov/contact.html
Questions about :
- TEKS
- course requirements
- graduation requirements
- individual graduation committees
Contact : The Texas Education Agency Curriculum Division
Telephone: 512-463-9581
Email: curriculum@tea.texas.gov
Website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics
Questions about:
- preliminary and final assessment results
- student report cards
- progress measures
- item analysis
- conversion tables
- state and federal accountability
Contact: The Texas Education Agency Performance Reporting Division
Telephone: 512-463-9704
Email: performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov
Website: https://tea.texas.gov/perfreport/
❓ What do you do when a student arrives at school without prescribed eyeglasses and need a large-print test booklet, or a student may have a broken arm and need responses to constructed response items transcribed?
Accommodations in Unexpected or Emergency Situations
❓ If students are testing on paper, how do I prepare them for the new item types?
❓ Are you looking for manuals you may need for testing?
STAAR Test Administrator Manual
STAAR Paper Test Administration Information
STAAR Alternate 2 Test Administrator Manual
STAAR Accessibility Educator Guide
STAAR Oral and Signed Administrations Educator Guide
STAAR Alternate 2 Educator Guide
❓ Do you need System User Guides during testing?
What's in this issue: Quick Help and References for Current Testing Window, Assessment and Accountability Wednesday Webinar, Campus Pairing Registration Window, AEA Final Listings, RLA and English I & II DEI Deadline, TTAP Year 2 Application, Region 10 Summer Roadshows, R10 and 11 Assessment Conference Save the Date
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❓ Where can I find the printable reference materials for STAAR?
Math:
https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-mathematics-resources
Science:
https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-science-resources
❓ Who can be a test administrator for the Texas Assessment Program?
Any district staff member may serve as a test administrator if they hold valid education credentials (e.g., a Texas educator certificate or permit) or if they are supervised by a district staff member who holds valid education credentials. All district and campus personnel who participate in state-required testing or who handle or have access to secure test materials must be trained at least once in test security and administration procedures and must have signed an Oath of Test Security and Confidentiality.
❓ Will there be a stand-alone STAAR field test next year?
A stand-alone field test for STAAR is scheduled for February 2024. More information regarding the stand-alone field test will be provided later this year.
❓ If a student qualifies for supplemental aid, how do I know what is allowable and not allowable?
You can use the following power points from Student Assessment.
- 2022-2023 Allowable Supplemental Aids (PPT posted 11/21/22)
- 2022-2023 Allowable Supplemental Aids (PDF posted 11/22/22)
❓ 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.
The gradated points methodology uses 0-4 points to provide further differentiation for groups demonstrating growth but not yet achieving target performance. It also allows 4 points for those achieving the long-term 2037- 2038 target.
❓ What are the sunsetting limits for CCMR?
The January Updates to Preliminary A–F Framework describes limiting the percentage of graduates who only meet CCMR criteria via a sunsetting IBC to five graduates, or
20 percent, of graduates, whichever is higher. Does this mean a 20 percent cap on the total sunsetting IBCs earned?
The agency proposes limiting the percentage of graduates who only meet CCMR criteria via a sunsetting IBCs to five graduates or 20 percent of the total annual graduates, whichever is higher.
Example: Texas High School has 200 annual graduates. 50 graduates earned ONLY a sunsetting IBC as their CCMR credit. With the limit, Texas High School would receive credit for 40 of these graduates (20 percent of the total annual graduates), and ten of these graduates would not generate CCMR credit. This limit would be applied within Student Achievement and School Progress, Part B: Relative Performance and would not be applied within Closing the Gaps.
2019-22 Industry-Based Certification List for Public School Accountability Sunsetting (PDF)
❓ 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.
❓ When does the next CCMR verifier come out?
Late May: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier Corrections Window
❓ 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.
❓ 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.
Educator Committee Recruitment
TEA is looking for educators to attend committees this summer to review items that are being developed for the Texas Assessment Program. Educators who are actively teaching are especially needed. Additional information, as well as a link to the application form, is available on the Texas Educator Committees page of the Texas Assessment website. All interested educators should apply and selected educators will receive a meeting invitation via email.
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.
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ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight
This Week in Performance Reporting April 21
What’s New in Performance Reporting
A–F Accountability
Pairing Registration Window
Campuses that do not serve any grade level in which STAAR assessments are administered are paired with another campus in the same district or the district itself for accountability purposes. Pairing registration will be available within the TEA Login (TEAL) system. Email notification will be sent to superintendents of Pairing campuses on Monday, April 24, 2023.
AEA Final Listing
The final listing for district campuses and charter schools has been posted on the 2023 Accountability Rating System | Texas Education Agency page.
March TAAG Meeting Notes and Presentation
The March TAAG meeting notes and presentation has been posted to the 2023 Accountability Development Materials | Texas Education Agency page.
We are Hiring!
The Training and Outreach Coordinator ensures stakeholders receive clear and effective communication about the A-F accountability system. This role contributes directly to the work of TEA’s Performance Reporting division, which seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students. The Coordinator provides guidance, resources, outreach, and training to help ESCs, school administrators, teachers, parents, and the public understand and benefit from the accountability system. We are looking for an educator who is knowledgeable of state and federal assessment and accountability laws and regulations and has outstanding customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Apply here; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Assessment Scoring and Reporting
Spring 2023 STAAR Administration
Testing Windows - The testing window for the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration opens on Tuesday, April 18, and closes Friday, April 28, for reading language arts (RLA) assessments. All STAAR RLA assessments, including tests for grades 3–8, English I, and English II, must be completed by April 28, 2023. The testing window for science and social studies is April 25–May 5, and the testing window for mathematics is May 2–May 12.
Student Responses - District testing personnel must ensure all student responses for paper administrations of STAAR RLA are entered and submitted in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28, 2023. If district personnel do not submit student responses in DEI by this date, the responses will not be scored. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of the STAAR RLA testing window for DEI submissions.
2023 STAAR Alternate 2 Administration
Completing Administrations - District testing personnel must ensure all student responses for STAAR Alternate 2 are entered and submitted in DEI by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28, 2023. Tests paused in DEI must be submitted. If the tests are not submitted, they will expire, and no scores will be reported. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of this testing window for DEI submissions.
Reporting - Districts personnel must ensure all score codes and student information are entered in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) by April 28. This includes student demographics, program enrollment, and designated supports. If district testing personnel make changes to the information after this date, those changes will not be included in accountability reports. The reporting student data file format is available on the Texas Assessment website.
Printed Report Cards and Confidential Student Labels - Districts will not receive printed copies of STAAR Alternate 2 report cards unless they opt in to receive paper copies by April 28. Districts will receive confidential student labels unless they opt out of receiving labels by April 28. District personnel may make their selections for these options by using the Score Reporting and Label Requests module in TIDE.
Texas Formative Assessment Resource
The Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) system has been updated to include writing checklists, mathematics reference materials, and science reference materials. These documents are available in the Test Properties menu to be selected for inclusion on a test.
Training Opportunities
A new training video, How to Generate Test Session Status Reports for Scheduled Sessions, has been posted to the District and Campus Coordinator Resources. Refer to the Updates to Coordinator Resources section for the latest updates.
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.
Performance Reporting Calendar
April 24, 2023: 2023 Pairing Registration Window Opens
May: Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Release and Public Comment Period Opens; What if Report (TEAL) Release
Late May: CCMR Verifier (2022 Graduates) Corrections Window Opens
Late May/ Early June: 2023 A–F Estimator Public Web Release
July: CCMR Tracker (Part 2) Release (2022-23 grade 9-12 students)
Summer: 2023 A–F Refresh Parent Resources, Explanatory Materials, Videos Released
August 2023: Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Released
Late September 2023: Accountability Ratings Published (TEA and TXschools.gov)
Late September 2023: Accountability Appeals Registration Window Opens
Fall 2023: Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Integration Taskforce Meeting
ASSESSMENT Spotlight
👉 RLA and English I & II DEI Deadline
District testing personnel must ensure all student responses for paper administrations of State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) reading language arts (RLA) are entered and submitted in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28, 2023. If district personnel do not submit student responses in DEI by this date, the responses will not be scored. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of the STAAR RLA testing window for DEI submissions.
The TTAP Year 2 Application is open now through April 28, 2023, at 11:59 PM (CT).
TTAP is an innovative, through-year assessment model pilot serving as a possible replacement of the STAAR summative tests in future years. A through-year assessment model refers to a progress monitoring system that provides students multiple opportunities throughout the school year (fall, winter, spring) to demonstrate their mastery of standards and to contribute to their summative performance level reported at the end of the year. In year 2, TTAP will offer the same test titles as year 1 with some key changes noted below:
- Incorporation of content and language supports
- Addition of individual student predications to STAAR
- Increased supports/resources for accessing and interpreting data
See below for resources that you and district staff can access to learn more about year 2 of the pilot:
New STAAR Resources for Districts and Parents
The Texas Education Agency has put together two new webpages that host specific resources about the redesigned State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®).
The STAAR Redesign Resources for Districts webpage has resources and assets to help districts keep their staff informed about the STAAR redesign.
The STAAR Redesign Resources for Parents webpage includes curated information about STAAR developed especially for parents. This new webpage hosts flyers, short videos, and FAQs to assist districts in communicating important information about STAAR to parents. Both webpages include an updated version of the What Families Should Know About STAAR one-page document.Updates to the DCCR (District Campus Coordinator Resource) Guide
- 03/21/23: An additional step for special paper administrations of STAAR Spanish was added to the Instructions for Designating a Student Eligible for a Special Administration page.
- 03/17/23: Two new questions were added to the Frequently Asked Questions About Test Administrations page: #5 and #24.
- 3/24/2023: Additional step for a new test window feature in appeals reporting was added to How district-level users view test session status reports section.
- 3/24/2023: Additional steps that address the addition of the search filter for Test Window on Create, Edit, and Approve screens. The steps describe the functionality in the How district-level users manage appeal requests section.
STAAR Refresher TETN
The STAAR Refresher TETN is now posted in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Slide Deck: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/student-assessment-overview/accommodation-resourcesSTAAR Alternate 2 Trainings Available in the LMS (Learning Management System)
Trainings in the LMS (Learning Management System) under “Preparing for Testing”
Getting Students Familiar with the Online Platform!
Beginning of the Year 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”.
CCMR Spotlight
CCMR Tracker Stage 1: Released March 31
Stage 1: March 31
- CCMR indicators submitted via PEIMS through the 2021–22 school year
- OnRamps and TSIA results through 2021–22 school year
- SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificate results through the 2020–21 school year
Stage 2: July 2023
SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificates updated through 2021-22 school year
Background
The CCMR Tracker is a tracking tool within the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. This tool provides districts with an early preview of CCMR status for students who are in grades 9–12 during the 2022–23 school year. The CCMR Tracker contains lagging data as is detailed in the chart below. While the Tracker contains students who were in grades 9–12 on the 2022–23 PEIMS snapshot, the 2023 version does not contain results from school year 2022–23 as those data have yet to be reported.
Indicators are credited if earned within date ranges provided below for students beginning with grade 9 enrollment. TSI assessments are the only CCMR indicator that may be earned prior to grade 9. Indicators reported upon graduation (IEP and workforce readiness graduates and special education graduate with advanced diploma plan) do not appear in the Tracker.
Action
Corrections cannot be submitted to TEA; this report is for informational purposes only. If districts find errors, they are encouraged to work with testing vendors to make corrections prior to the student’s graduation. TSDS PEIMS data are final and cannot be corrected.
The 2023 CCMR Verifier, which will provide districts an opportunity to verify CCMR data given to the agency by outside testing entities for 2021–22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders, will be released in the TEAL Accountability application in July.
If you have questions about the Tracker, please contact the Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.
Military Ready DD Form 4
The securely uploaded DD Form 4 document will be the only form of documentation accepted to document military enlistment for CCMR credit and will only be accepted via the process outlined above. If a district cannot obtain the DD Form 4 or does not upload the form during the official submission process, military enlistment credit will not be awarded. A DD4 form is attached below.
From Region 10 Counselors
- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This makes it the perfect time to teach your students about body safety, especially if you are in one of the 37 states that require sexual abuse prevention through Erin's Law.
- A great tool to check out is called the “Fight! Child Abuse Program". The website has a lot of great talking points, activities and videos!
From R10 Counselors
TX Model Training for Administrators PPT linked below (we’re not permitted to send as an editable deck), so feel free to use it with your administrators, as needed. You are welcome to present it as is or incorporate into your district’s mandatory training. As a reminder, TEC §21.054 (as well as TEC §33.005 and §33.006), present an opportunity for SCs and administrators to work together to identify appropriate school counselor duties so students receive optimal support.
Supporting Students Behavior
When people ask me what I wished I had learned more about in school, my answer is easy… behavior. So much of my time has been spent supporting student behavior, but I feel like I didn't know much about it before I went into the field. It was definitely trial by fire. And while I definitely don't know everything about child behavior, I did want to share some resources that I think you'll find helpful! -Counselor Chelsey
✨Free Resources✨
TX Model Training for Administrators PPT (we’re not permitted to send as an editable deck), so feel free to use it with your administrators, as needed. You are welcome to present it as is or incorporate into your district’s mandatory training. As a reminder, TEC §21.054 (as well as TEC §33.005 and §33.006), present an opportunity for SCs and administrators to work together to identify appropriate school counselor duties so students receive optimal support.
The Region 10 Counseling Department has organized two virtual opportunities for Administrators to learn and collaborate directly with TEA’s Program Manager, Stephanie Learner about the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCPs).
This one hour, virtual lunch and learn is specifically designed for Administrators with three main objectives:
- Understand the role of CSCPs in the school environment
- Collaborate with other educators in how to implement a CSCP
- Explore and identify resources available
As a reminder, Texas Education Code §21.054 on continuing education indicates that continuing education requirements for a principal include instruction regarding effective implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program under Section 33.005, which indicates:
A school counselor shall work with the school faculty and staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program that conforms to the most recent edition of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs developed by the Texas Counseling Association.
Two Virtual Opportunities Available:
Tuesday, May 23rd
12:00-1:30 P.M.
Session ID: 2652377
Tuesday, August 1st
12:00-1:30 P.M.
Session ID: 2652373
The session will be recorded for those registered. For more information, contact susan.delarosa@region10.org or nickisha.fowler@region10.org
❓ Where can I find resources related to the College, Career, and Military Readiness component?
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.
ADVANCED ACADEMICS Spotlight
CTE Spotlight
For specific CCMR related questions contact:
Jennifer Gunn, Advanced Academics jennifer.Gunn@region10.org
Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org
To the Administrator Addressed Update April 20
The following new Texas Education Agency Correspondence has been posted at the TEA website:
April 20, 2023 Teacher Retention Data Reports, Certification Exam Reimbursements & Teacher Talent Strategies Educator Support
April 20, 2023 Reclassification of Emergent Bilingual Students Special Populations and Monitoring
April 20, 2023 Process for Certification of 2023–2024 Indirect Cost Rates for Independent School Districts (ISDs) Only Fiscal Compliance and Reporting
Important TREx Update! April 21
TREx Users:
On Monday, 04/24/2023, the TREx retention window of 14 calendar days for Requests and Records will be reset. This means any records or requests not saved or fulfilled older than 14 days will be purged from the system on that date. In addition, TREx users will again start receiving automated email notifications for inbound records and rejected records requests. It is important to be current with active requests and/or print pending requests before this date. Users have the option to save any records from their ‘Manage Records Transcripts’ screen to their local system. If you have any questions, you may enter a TIMS ticket by clicking this icon from the TREx application.
Thank you,
TEA TREx Support
Commissioner of Education Rule Filings April 21
Commissioner of Education Rules
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the April 21, 2023 issue
Summary: The proposed amendments would align terminology with Senate Bill 2066, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, and clarify policies and procedures for the education of emergent bilingual students and related program implementation.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 21, 2023
Public Comment Period: April 21, 2023-May 22, 2023. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: August 8, 2023
Please see the TEA website to view proposed commissioner of education rules.
Commissioner of Education Rule Review
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule review notices were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the April 21, 2023 issue. To view the notices in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website
Summary: TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapters AA and BB continue to exist and readopts the rules. TEA received no comments related to the review. No changes to Subchapter AA are necessary as a result of the review. At a later date, TEA may propose changes to Subchapter BB to address financial aid application graduation requirements and individual graduation committees.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 21, 2023
Adopted Review of 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules; and Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Truancy
Summary: TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapters AA and BB continue to exist and readopts the rules. TEA received comments related to the review. At a later date, TEA anticipates updating statutory references within Subchapter AA, §129.1031. TEA may also make updates to Subchapter BB to address truancy prevention and barriers to attendance and to accommodate changes due to the current legislative session.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 21, 2023
Adopted Review of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Hearings and Appeals, Subchapter AA, General Provisions for Hearings Before the Commissioner of Education; Subchapter BB, Specific Appeals to the Commissioner; Subchapter CC, Hearings of Appeals Arising Under Federal Law and Regulation; and Subchapter DD, Hearings Conducted by Independent Hearing Examiners
Summary: TEA finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapters AA-DD continue to exist and readopts the rules. TEA received no comments related to the review. At a later date, TEA plans to propose changes to update the web addresses in Subchapter AA, §157.1041, and to update statutory references in Subchapter CC.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 21, 2023
Please see the TEA website to view commissioner of education rule reviews.
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.
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