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Region 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 6/5/23
TEA Released Accountability Resources
TEA Released the A-F District Communications Toolkit
To support districts in communicating with their School Boards and other stakeholders about the A–F refresh, TEA has compiled the following resources:
- A-F Refresh Template District Presentation to School Board: An editable PowerPoint presentation template that district leaders can customize to use to communicate to School Boards and other stakeholders
- Supplemental A–F Refresh Info: Additional slides on the context of the A–F refresh, including the purpose of the A–F accountability system, A–F design commitments, and A–F refresh changes
- A–F Refresh one-pager: A brief overview of the A–F system and the A–F refresh
- Commissioner Video Message to School Boards: Commissioner Mike Morath discusses the A–F refresh and the importance of communicating changes this year
2022 What If (TEAL) Release
👉 June 7 #2654769
CCMR Verifier
The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier is available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application from Thursday, May 24 to June 21. The CCMR Verifier provides districts an opportunity to verify the accuracy of their CCMR data and, if needed, submit official documentation to correct data. CCMR indicators determined by TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections, and therefore, will not be shown. The CCMR Verifier will contain data for 2021– 22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders.
2023 Campus 3–12 Enrollment List Now Available
District domain and overall ratings are changing to a proportionality method to improve the alignment of district overall ratings with campus overall ratings. This is based on the number of students enrolled in grades 3–12 at each campus receiving domain grades. District enrollments were set in October 2022. This list is posted on the 2023 Accountability Rating System page.
Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual
The Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual, Chapters 1-12 are available here. Chapters 1–12 are open for public comment May 19, 2023–June 20, 2023. Details on the public comment period and how to submit comments can be found at: Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules | Texas Education Agency.
The final 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in Fall 2023.
What's in this issue: R10 What If Webinar Wednesday June 7, 2023 Preliminary Accountability Manual, TEA Accountability Resources, CCMR Verifier, 2023 Campus Enrollment List, Region 10 Summer Roadshows, R10 Summer Assessment and Accountability Webinars, R10 Accountability Summer 411s, R10 Data Date, Save the Date for R10 and 11 Assessment Conference and Texas Assessment Conference (TAC)
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❓ R10 Most Asked Questions ❓
❓ As you are getting results, where can you find more information?
❓ What are the June testing dates?
❓ Where can I find information about the individual graduation committees (IGC) process?
Contact : The Texas Education Agency Curriculum Division
Telephone: 512-463-9581
Email: curriculum@tea.texas.gov
Website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics
❓ If you have 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/
❓ Who should have TEAL Accountability Access?
Texas Education Agency (state.tx.us)
The TEA Login Application Help link outlines roles in obtaining access.
❓ Will there be a stand-alone STAAR field test next year?
A stand-alone field test for STAAR is scheduled for February 5- 9, 2024. More information regarding the stand-alone field test will be provided later this year.
Field Tested Subjects: 3-8 RLA, Eng. I and Eng. II
❓ 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)
❓ 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.
✍ Assessment and Accountability Webinar Sessions
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.
Register Now R10 What If Webinar
👉 June 7 #2654769
Summer Webinar Registration Now Open
6/14/23- 2654413
7/26/23- 2654414
Accountability 411s are designed for virtual discussion and Q&A. Summer registrations are now open.
6/30/23 Accountability 411 2654415
6/30/23 Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) 411 2654431
7/28/23 Accountability 411 2654434
7/28/23 Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) 411 2654435
2024 School Year 3rd Annual R10 Data Date
Do you need time without distractions to look at your 2023 Accountability data?
Do you need another set of eyes to look at it with you?
Come and go when you can, to collaborate with Region 10. We will sit down with you, look at your strengths and weaknesses, as well as share what Region 10 has to offer you that will support your specific data. There will be several Region 10 experts available in the room. Come and have a data date with us.
Hold your Spot Now
✍ Oct. 12, 2023 at Region 10 2654416
✍ Texas Assessment Conference 2023 November 6-8 Kalahari Resort &Convention Center, Round Rock, TX
✍ 5th Annual Region 10 and 11 Assessment Conference January 17, 2024
This newsletter compiles weekly information from Region 10 and TEA, as well as timely reminders. Read and Share.
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ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight
This Week in Performance Reporting June 2
What’s New in Performance Reporting
A–F Accountability
For questions or assistance regarding the information in this section, contact Performance Reporting Division at 512-463-9704 or email to performance.reporting@TEA.Texas.gov.
What If Report (TEAL) Release
What If ratings are now available to districts through TEAL as an excel data download. The What If ratings shared in TEAL applies the refreshed A–F framework to 2022 results. What If ratings are preliminary, based on 2023 Preliminary Accountability Manual methodology. Upon the final adoption and ruling of the 2023 Accountability Manual the 2022 What Ifs and final 2023 ratings will be reported on TXschools.gov.
Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual
The Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual, Chapters 1-12 are available here. Chapters 1–12 are open for public comment May 19, 2023–June 20, 2023. Details on the public comment period and how to submit comments can be found at: Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules | Texas Education Agency.
The final 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in Fall 2023.
A–F Refresh Deep Dive Webinar
The 2023 deep dive webinar recording is now available on the 2023 Accountability Development Materials page. This 90-minute webinar includes details of the proposed 2023 A–F Accountability Refresh changes. It also provides a more technical deep dive into the Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps domains in the refreshed 2023 A–F academic accountability system.
Q&A from Deep Dive Webinar coming soon.
CCMR Verifier
The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier is available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application from Thursday, May 24 to June 21. The CCMR Verifier provides districts an opportunity to verify the accuracy of their CCMR data and, if needed, submit official documentation to correct data. CCMR indicators determined by TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections, and therefore, will not be shown. The CCMR Verifier will contain data for 2021-22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders.
2023 Accountability Ratings Release Dates
Last week, May 26th, the bulletin calendar miscommunicated the accountability ratings publishing dates for TEAL and TXschools.gov. These dates have been corrected in the Preliminary 2022-2023 Performance Reporting Calendar below. Districts will still have access to their accountability results 2 days prior to the scores becoming public. We apologize for this miscommunication of these critical dates.
FAQs
Do the What If reports reflect the most recent 2023 Spring EOC scores?
No, the released What If reports do not include the 2023 Spring EOC results. The What If reports apply the A–F framework to 2022 results.
When will we know the raw scores and scale scores associated with high/low cut points for the 2023 Spring EOC?
In the June 27th preliminary EOC data file (see the Calendar of Events), a student’s high/low performance level indicator for accountability will be reported. A new document (2023 STAAR Raw Scores and Scale Scores Associated with the Calculation of Academic Growth) will be posted to the 2023 Accountability Development Website the week of June 19th.
Assessment Scoring and Reporting
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. Dates available in the Calendar of Events.
Spring 2023 STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2 Administrations
For the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) and STAAR Alternate 2 end-of-course (EOC) assessments, early student results with passing information will be available in the Central Reporting System (CRS) beginning May 31, 2023, for district testing coordinators, as well as all authorized users. Early data files will be posted to district coordinators’ secure inboxes in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) on this same date and are in a custom data file format, which is available on the Technology Resources page of the Texas Assessment website. The early results now include students’ performance levels for STAAR EOC assessments and STAAR Alternate 2 EOC assessments. Lexile and Quantile information reported for STAAR English I, English II, and Algebra I is preliminary and will be updated in July.
As a reminder, CRS allows authorized users to view secure test items. These test items remain secure until they are released to the public in August.
Minimum System Requirements for 2023–2024
The Minimum System Requirements for the 2023–2024 school year is now available in the Technology Resources section of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources. The updated desktop secure browser version 16 for supported versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux will be available on the Texas Assessment website in July. District personnel will need to update desktop secure browsers to version 16 for the new school year. Additionally, the URLs for the Test Delivery System will be updated for the 2023–2024 school year.
Preliminary 2022 - 2023 Performance Reporting Calendar
May 19 Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Release and Public Comment Period Opened
May 24 CCMR Verifier (2022 Graduates) Corrections Window Opened
May 31 What If Report (TEAL) Release; A–F Refresh Communications Resources Posted
June 9 2023 A–F Estimator (TEAL) Release
June 20 Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Public Comment Period Closes
June 21 CCMR Verifier (2022 Graduates) Correction Window Closes
July 2023 CCMR Tracker (Part 2) Release (2022-23 grade 9-12 students)
Summer 2023 2023 A–F Refresh Parent Resources; Explanatory Materials; Videos Released
Early September 2023 Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Released
Fall 2023 Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Integration Taskforce Meeting (Taskforce members to be selected and notified in mid-July)
September 26 2023 Accountability Ratings Published (TEAL) Accountability Appeals Registration Window Opens
September 28 2022 What If Ratings Public Publication and 2023 Accountability Ratings Published (Txschools.gov)
Late September PEG List Posted
January 2024 Appeals Resolved; Final Ratings; TAPR; School Report Card; and Federal Report Card Posted
ASSESSMENT Spotlight
Upcoming Texas Assessment Program Activities June 5
SPRING 2023 STAAR REPORTING
The spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) grades 3–8 preliminary assessment reports for accountability will be delivered to district coordinators’ secure inboxes in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) on June 9, 2023. These files will contain raw score information; performance level information is not available. Due to the timelines for resetting performance standards, Lexile and Quantile history fields in these files will be blank. However, this information will be populated in the final assessment files that will be delivered on August 11. For STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessments, Lexile and Quantile measures included in the preliminary assessment reports for accountability, which will be delivered June 27, are not final. Updated Lexile and Quantile measures will be included in the final assessment files for STAAR EOC assessments that will be delivered August 8. Printed student report cards for STAAR EOC assessments will be delivered with STAAR grades 3–8 report cards and will arrive in districts by September 1.
2023 TELPAS ADMINISTRATION
District testing personnel must resolve test discrepancies and submit score code changes for the 2023 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) administration during the data correction window from June 15 to 22, 2023. During this correction window, district personnel may request rescores for TELPAS speaking and writing. Only rescore requests for students who are at the advanced level for TELPAS speaking or writing will be processed during this time. Any changes will be reflected in updated reports used for accountability, which will be provided on July 25. All other rescore requests may be submitted starting July 26 but will not be reflected in reports used for accountability.
To submit a score code change, district personnel should select the “Change Score Code” option under the Request Type field in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE. To request a rescore of TELPAS speaking or writing items, district personnel should select the “Re-Score a Test” option under Request Type in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE. If a rescore does not result in an improved score, the district will pay a fee of $50. A purchase order number should be entered in the comment section of the Appeals/Score Codes module when submitting the rescore request in TIDE.
ANNUAL SYSTEM ROLLOVER
TIDE, the Test Delivery System (TDS), the Central Reporting System (CRS), and the Learning Management System (LMS) will be offline from 6:00 p.m. (CT) August 18 through 1:00 a.m. (CT) August 28, 2023, to complete a system rollover for the 2023–2024 school year. District testing personnel should download any necessary data files prior to August 18. All users should download and save any information or certifications they have in LMS prior to August 18. During this downtime, all student data will be cleared from TIDE. Students will need to be added to TIDE for the 2023–2024 school year. Users will not be cleared from TIDE, but all passwords will need to be reset when TIDE reopens. Although TDS will be unavailable for users to log in, practice tests will be accessible in guest mode.
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.
One-pager about STAAR
One-pager about STAAR Reporting Timeline
CCMR Spotlight
CCMR Verifier Open May 24- June 21
The CCMR Verifier provides districts an opportunity to verify the accuracy of their CCMR data and, if needed, submit official documentation to correct data. CCMR indicators determined by TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections, and therefore, will not be shown. The CCMR Verifier will contain data for 2021-2022 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders.
CCMR Tracker Stage 1: Released March 31
CCMR Tracker (Part 2) Release (2022-23 grade 9-12 students)- July
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.
❓ 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.
For specific CCMR related questions contact:
Jennifer Gunn, Advanced Academics jennifer.Gunn@region10.org
Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org
Texas Education Rule Filing June 2
Commissioner of Education Rules
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the June 2, 2023 issue.
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accountability, §109.1001, Financial Accountability Rating
Summary: The adopted amendment updates financial accountability rating information and rating worksheets for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, including adjustments required under Texas Education Code, §39.087, as added by House Bill 1525, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. The adopted amendment also addresses adjustments for scores and ratings upon appeal for the indicator for the timely submission of a complete annual financial report. The amendment was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Changes since published as proposed: School FIRST – Rating Worksheet Dated June 2023 for Rating Years 2022-2023+
Final version: School FIRST – Rating Worksheet Dated June 2023 for Rating Years 2022-2023+
Final version: Charter FIRST – Rating Worksheet Dated June 2023 for Rating Years 2022-2023+
Effective Date: June 6, 2023
Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.
State Board of Education Rule Review
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule review notice was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the May 26, 2023 issue. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Adopted Review of Chapter 157. The State Board of Education (SBOE) adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Hearings and Appeals, Subchapter A, General Provisions for Hearings Before the State Board of Education, and Subchapter D, Independent Hearing Examiners, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.
Summary: The SBOE finds that the reasons for adopting Chapter 157, Subchapters A and D, continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBOE received no comments related to the review of Chapter 157. Changes to the rules in 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter D, will be presented to the SBOE for consideration at its next SBOE meeting in response to the rule review and SBOE members.
Publication in the Texas Register: May 26, 2023
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
To the Administrator Addressed June 1
The following new Texas Education Agency Correspondence has been posted at the TEA website:
Date Title Division
06/01/2023 Adopted School Safety Standards School Safety
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