Accountability & School Improvement

The TEA website is in the process of updates and changes. Please be aware that many of the old links that you have for accountability resources may not be working. As I have new links and information, I will share out.

The CCMR Verifier will be available in TEAL June 4 - 26. The verifier enables districts to review and verify NON-PEIMS CCMR outcomes for students, and, when necessary, submit official documentation to request data correction during the verification window. Data that can be corrected through the verifier include: OnRamps, AP, IB, SAT, ACT, TSIA, Level I and Level II certificates, and Military Enlistment (DD4 forms).

PEIMS data elements are reported but non eligible for correction with the verifier, they must be corrected through a PEIMS Working Submission. In order to allow sufficient time for working submissions to be processed and confirmed, we recommend trying to have those completed by June 12.

There are 3 resources attached below if you have questions on the verifier.

Final Graduation and Dropout Rate information will also be available in TEAL on June 4. This is located under the Research and Analysis tab. Remember that in Domain 1 calculations, it will be the best of the 4 year, 5 year, or 6 year rate for all students. However in Domain 3, the 4 year federal graduation rate is used.

The A-F Estimator is a tool that enables the calculation and estimation of a campus's performance in each domain and overall ratings and is one of the featured tools shared during TEA's Accountability Tools webinar. The How to Use the A-F Accountability Estimator Tool video provides a 3-minute spotlight on the tool and its purpose, offering helpful context for how the estimator can be used in accountability planning and analysis. This video is intended as an introductory resource and can be used to build foundational understanding of the A-F Estimator tool.

The Consecutive Unacceptable Counts Roadmap is attached below. This resource provides an overview of the consecutive unacceptable counts methodology, explains how accountability ratings impact interventions, and outlines the exit criteria. This guide also includes useful FAQs, example scenarios, and reference material to support planning and decision-making

The HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List (RWL) approves supplemental instructional products that may be used to waive the 4-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio for eligible students as determined by HB 1416. While school systems may use a variety of instructional tools to support accelerated instruction, only products included on the RWL are eligible for the ratio waiver.

HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List Overview:

• Products were evaluated based on evidence of efficacy, rigor of supporting research, opportunities for student independence, alignment with accelerated instruction requirements, and alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• School systems are responsible for selecting, contracting, and funding any product they choose to implement.
• TEA did not conduct a suitability review of products on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List. Vendors are required to meet SBOE suitability requirements to remain eligible.
  School systems are responsible for ensuring that all instructional materials meet local suitability standards and applicable state requirements, including:
• All products approved for inclusion on the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List must also be reviewed and approved through the State Board of Education’s (SBOE) Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process when the applicable subject area or course is called for review.
• Additional information about the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List and review process is available on the HB 1416 webpage.

The review process for the HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List was conducted in winter 2025 and included a third-party evaluation of the rigor of research studies submitted by supplemental online curriculum vendors. Based on the results of that evaluation, no new products were approved for inclusion on the 2026-27 HB 1416 Ratio Waiver List.

Based on the 2026 Accountability Manual, the deadline to request to close a campus for the 2026-27 school year is September 1, 2026.

This timeline allows sufficient time for review and processing prior to the Texas Student Data System (TSDS) Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) fall enrollment and charter waitlist collections. Obsoletion requests for the upcoming school year are typically processed during the summer, after the current school year ends and before the new school year begins.

Important considerations for campuses with accountability implications: For any campus number request involving a campus with an overall D or F rating or identified for comprehensive support and improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), districts and charter schools must first consult with the TEA Office of Governance. Each such request is then reviewed by an agency campus number committee.

Campus status change requests received before the release of 2026 accountability ratings may not be processed until after the public release of this information.

For guidance on submitting a Campus Obsoletion Request, please reference the AskTED Obsoletion Request Instructions Guide. For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, please contact AskTED@tea.texas.gov.

Beginning with fiscal year 2026, districts will be able to request CTE certification reimbursements annually. Districts can complete the CTE Certification Reimbursement to Districts Form to request reimbursement of applicable fees they (districts) have paid for issuance of a standard certificate to eligible CTE-certified educators. For the 2026 fiscal year, districts can submit CTE certification reimbursement requests from March 26, 2026, through June 12, 2026. Please note that districts must submit one reimbursement request per eligible educator. Districts can submit all eligible educator reimbursements through the form here: CTE Certification Reimbursement to Districts Form.

If your district is interested in applying for the TEA grant to develop a Local Accountability System, there is a TEA grant to support districts in their efforts. If you are interested, please see the TEA Grant Opportunities Page.

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