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We had a great turnout last year and you asked to have it open all day.

Come and Go for as long as you need. Come alone or bring a team for a data work session away from distractions. Region 10 experts will be around to answer questions and collaborate with you as needed.

TEA Results Info.

Assessment and Accountability Webinars and 411s Registrations

Amy Herzon- Wylie ISD

Angela Warren- Dallas ISD

Helen Ritchey- Imagine Schools

Faranak Delavari- Irving ISD

Lakisha Merritt- Dallas ISD

Congratulations to these top readers. Winners were chosen by how many times they opened last week's newsletter and how many times they clicked on links.

❓ What and when can we make Accountability Appeals?

The appeals window will be open from August 12 to September 12 in TEAL based on data errors attributable to the vendor(s), TEA, or ESC.

If you are not sure if you should appeal, ask. I'm happy to look at it with you.

jennifer.hood@region10.org

❓ 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 may email CharterAskTED@tea.texas.gov

❓ When will the information about the 2023 Accountability Reset and new targets come out? September 2022

❓ 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.

Please remember to update AskTED with any changes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Check to make sure you have a DTC and an Accountability contact in AskTED and that they are current. Only 40% of Region 10 districts have someone listed for the Accountability district contact.

Texas Education Agency AskTED

TEA, Student Assessment, Performance Reporting, and the ESC use these lists to relay important information to districts.

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

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.

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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.

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October 6th Waxahachie

October 11th Canton

October 13th Prosper

October 19th Region 10

October 20th Royse City

October 25th Van Alstyne

Final Accountability Ratings come out Aug. 15. Region 10 has scheduled School Improvement 2022-2023 ESF Priority Trainings for July, August, and September for campuses that are designated as Improvement Required. If you are anticipating that you will need this training sign up early.

School Improvement Trainings for 2022-2023

Contact Ben.dickerson@region10.org for more information.

Chapter 37 Student Discipline Program, Safety & Security

September 7th 10-3

The TEA's Student Discipline Program provides guidance to local education agencies (LEAs) and regional education service centers on these disciplinary policies and procedures as well as discipline data reporting requirements outlined in the Texas Education Data Standards. Register here

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Programs

September 22nd, 9-3

Texas Education Code 33.005 states that school counselors must “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”. This meeting will be in-person at Region 10 ESC from 9-3pm with a live virtual presentation broadcast presented by Stephanie Lerner, TEA, from 10:00am-1:00pm. Lunch on your own will be from 1:00-2:00pm. There will be planned group discussion, activities, and work time before and the live presentation led by Susan Delarosa. Register here

The Statewide Parental Involvement Conference website is live and open to accept registrations. The conference – “Be A Light” – will be held at the Embassy Suites in Frisco December 8th-10th. Everything will be processed online this year, including the Speaker calls for proposal that must be submitted by September 6th. Please pass this information along to those in your organization who would benefit from attending the PI Conference, such as Parent Liaisons.

If you have questions about the conference, please contact the Title I Statewide PFE Initiative at Title1PFE@esc16.net.

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

What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

The TXschools.gov Profile tab includes the superintendent and principal for each district and campus. This information is pulled from AskTED and will be updated on a monthly basis going forward. To ensure the information shown on TXschools.gov is accurate, verify that the contact information in AskTED is current.

Local Accountability System

The Local Accountability System Notice of Interest for districts wishing to participate in the local accountability system is available online. Districts submitting a form will be contacted for follow-up discussions.

An updated Local Accountability System Guide and Sample District Plan are now available on the local accountability webpage. Both provide information about plan requirements and example components.

Districts wishing to learn more about the local accountability system and how to develop a district local accountability plan can participate in a 45-minute overview webinar with time for Q & A.

Upcoming webinar registration links for are below. The fall schedule will be available soon.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

System Updates

The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) has been updated and is now available. All users will be prompted to update their password on their first login for the 2022–23 school year.

To support the high volume of expected student file uploads this week, files with more than 200 students will be processed offline. The initial validation process may take up to three minutes in the user interface. Do not close the page or attempt to resubmit file uploads during the validation process.

After students have been uploaded to TIDE, there are two mechanisms for exporting student data in the View/Edit/Export Student task:

• choose to have the file sent to the TIDE secure inbox (recommended for data sets larger than 10,000 student records), or
• view the results in the user interface and then use the Export All options to save them to your device (exports will be limited to 10,000 student records).

For more information on uploading students, refer to the TIDE training module and the TIDE Enhancements training module in the Learning Management System (LMS).

STAAR Released Tests

PDF versions of the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) released tests for reading language arts (RLA), science, and social studies will be available on the STAAR Released Test Questions webpage beginning August 23. The 2022 STAAR mathematics released tests will be posted in September. In addition to PDF versions of the released tests, answer keys and item rationales will also be available. Districts can also access the online versions of the 2022 released tests through the Practice Test Site.

Learning Management System (LMS)

• Logging in to LMS

Before logging in to LMS for the first time this school year, district personnel must log in to TIDE and change their password. District personnel will use their TIDE log in credentials to access LMS in the 2022–2023 school year.

• Available Training Presentations

The following training presentations have been posted to the LMS.

• Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program
• The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
• TIDE Enhancements for the 2022–2023 School Year
• STAAR Alternate 2 Overview
• STAAR Alternate 2 Eligibility
• Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) Overview
• Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) Authoring System
• Authoring System Training Module
• TFAR Modules 1–7

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.

Did You Know?

The TXschools.gov Analytic Tools, which allow users to examine and manipulate various accountability system data, have been updated with 2021–22 data.

Employment Opportunities in Performance Reporting

The Performance Reporting Division is looking for people to join our team. Interested and qualified candidates can apply for the following positions:

Programmer Analyst (Programmer III)

This role supports customers in acquiring useful assessment data to make informed decisions about student performance outcomes on statewide assessments. This work is critical to improving outcomes for students by providing accurate performance data to students and school districts. Using technical skills and knowledge of assessments, the Programmer Analyst writes, revises, and implements complex SAS programs to create, combine, manage, and analyze datasets containing results of standardized tests. The work produced by the programmer is included in analytic reports for publication, provided to customers requesting public information as well as internal ad hoc requests within the agency. An important aspect of delivering customers with quality data and information involves the Programmer Analyst performing quality control work verifying accuracy of analysis and written reports.

Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer IV)

This role serves as a senior-level programmer and data analyst in the Rating and Reporting Systems unit of the Division of Performance Reporting. The Programmer/Data Analyst performs complex programming tasks to create and analyze datasets for the state accountability rating systems. The work involves creating and maintaining reports for the state accountability rating systems, developing and managing extensive quality control checks of SAS programs, and creating workflows to improve existing programs and applications. The Programmer/Data Analyst provides technical support to management in ongoing and new system development. This position contributes to the rigorous academic accountability and performance reporting system which is the cornerstone of the agency’s priority to promote improved outcomes for all students and to ensure all students are prepared for success in college, career, or military.

Performance Reporting Calendar

September 12: Accountability rating appeals window closes in TEAL

Fall 2022: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

August 2023: Accountability ratings under the reset system released

-2022 Data

-Parent Resources

-Analytic Tools

-A-F Resources

The adopted version of Chapters 1–11, all appendices, and the 2022 Administrator’s Guide are now available. A summary of changes to Chapters 1–11 from proposal to adoption is also available.

Only 29 people sent in comments on the 2022 Accountability Manual. Let your voice be heard and send Performance Reporting your comments on the 2023 Accountability Framework.

The Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework is now available. As part of the continuous improvement process, the agency spent two years consulting with stakeholders on enhancements to the accountability system. The proposed enhancements described in the preliminary framework are designed to provide parents, community members, and educators with the data essential to drive improved outcomes for all Texas children.

This document provides an overview of the proposed adjustments and is intended to guide discussions and spur additional stakeholder feedback, which will be gathered through fall 2022.

Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through October 1, 2022, to help inform an updated October accountability system framework, which will be published in late October 2022. The proposed 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in early 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023. Questions and/or feedback can be sent to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

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”.

As a result of LEA feedback, optional BOY assessments will be available during the 2022–23 school year. BOY assessments are designed to be administered at the start of the school year to provide educators with data to develop appropriate instructional plans and address gaps in student learning. This coming year’s BOY assessments will be the Spring 2022 released STAAR tests. Score calculations for English I and English II BOY assessments will not include constructed responses.

KEY DATES FOR BOY ASSESSMENTS

August 22–October 14, 2022 LEAs register students

August 30–October 21, 2022 Test administration window

For questions regarding any of these optional assessment resources, please contact TEA using the Student Assessment Division Help Desk.

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.

2022-2023 Scoring and Reporting for New Item Types

Math (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Science (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Social Studies (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Spanish Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Updated test blueprints

STAAR Redesign FAQ

Preliminary New Question Types by Grade Level and Content Area

STAAR Redesign Page

ELAR Redesign

❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test next year?

Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

New Region 10 Session Opened! Register Now.

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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.

We are lining up many things for your secondary advanced academics needs this Fall. Please mark your calendars for the opportunities listed below and know that more details and options will be on the way. Some registration links are not yet active, but they will be soon!

In-Person Offerings at Region 10 ESC

Date & Time- Session ID -Title

👉 Aug. 30 9:00 - noon 2648606 ACT College & Career Readiness Workshop

Sept. 27 9:00 - noon 2644820 GT/Advanced Academics Coordinator Fall Meeting

Oct. 3 9:00 - 3:00 2649029 Creating a Strategic Plan for CCMR!

Oct. 11 9:00 - 11:30 2649148 College Board Big Future (more details soon!)

Oct. 11 PM 2649149 College Board (more details soon!)

Oct. 25 9:00 - noon 2649163 Academic Rigor: Using STEM to Drive Cross-Curricular Connections

Offerings via Zoom

Date & Time- Session ID- Title

Sept. 13 11:30-12:30 2649164 An Overview of SAT & ACT Alignment to Texas Standards for Instructional Decisions

You can access Texas College Bridge offerings from their registration pages:

Texas College Bridge District Coordinator Trainings

Texas College Bridge Teacher Trainings

College Board Office Hours (more details soon!)

Sept. 16 @ 10:00 a.m.

Oct. 7 @ 10:00 a.m.

Oct. 21 @ 10:00 a.m.

Nov. 11 @ 9:00 a.m.

Dec. 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

Take a minute to submit this College Board Office Hour Survey so that we can best plan to meet your needs.

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

The following new Texas Education Agency Correspondence has been posted at the TEA website:

Date Title Division

August 25, 2022 SB 788 (87R) Model Data Sharing Agreement College, Career, and Military Prep

August 25, 2022 District Equity Plans School Improvement

👉 Things happening this week

✍ Dates for your calendar

❓ Region 10 FAQs

Assessment Master Consultant

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

Accountability Consultant

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