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Region 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 6/5/23
Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Comment Period Closes June 20
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.
CCMR Verifier Correction Window Ends June 21
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.
What's in this issue: Deadlines for Accountability Manual Comments and CCMR Verifier Corrections, R10 Assessment and Accountability Webinar Wednesday June 14, A-F Estimator Released in TEAL Accountability, 2023 Preliminary Accountability Manual, TEA Accountability Refresh Resources
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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)
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.
Summer Webinar Registration Now Open
👉 6/14/23- 2654413
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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.
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✍ 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
TEA Accountability Reset Resources
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
2023 Campus 3–12 Enrollment List
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.
This Week in Performance Reporting June 9
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.
A–F Estimator Tool (TEAL) Release
An updated A–F Estimator has been developed to reflect 2023 accountability methodology and is now available within the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. The A–F Estimator prepopulates domain and component values with 2022 What If results. Users can enter predicted 2023 component values to estimate the corresponding 2023 domain and overall results. The accuracy and validity of the estimation is based solely on the data input by the user, and their understanding of the accountability system methodology.
Domain and overall rating estimations in the tool are based on the Preliminary 2023 accountability system methodology and are intended as a planning resource for districts and charter schools.
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.
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.
Final 2022 Graduation and Dropout Information (TEAL) Release
Graduation data was released on June 8th in the TEA Login (TEAL) within Research & Analysis application. The 2021-22 annual dropout summary report provides annual dropout rates for a district and its secondary campuses by grade span (Grades 7-8, 9-12, and 7-12). The student listing presents information on the data used to build the rates. A summary report is created for each campus and district that had one or more Grade 7-12 students in attendance during 2021-22. Please direct questions to research@tea.texas.gov.
FAQs
What are Campus Comparison Groups?
Each campus is assigned to a unique comparison group comprised of Texas schools that are most similar to it. To determine the campus comparison group, each campus is identified by school type then grouped with 40 campuses that are most similar in grade levels served, size, percentage of students who are economically disadvantaged, mobility rate, percentage of emergent bilingual students/English learners, percentage of students receiving special education services, and percentage of students enrolled in an Early College High School program. Campuses in a comparison group come from anywhere across Texas.
Campus Comparison Groups are coming soon! They will be released in TEAL in Mid-June.
What are the opportunities for data correction in TSDS PEIMS?
The accuracy of all accountability reports is dependent on the accuracy of the information submitted by districts through TSDS PEIMS. The TSDS PEIMS data collection has a prescribed process and set calendar for correcting errors or omissions discovered after the original submission. Districts also have the option to access various summary reports through the TSDS PEIMS application to assist them in verifying the accuracy of their data prior to submission deadlines. For each submission, a resubmission window allows districts an opportunity to resubmit information if an error is detected. Data submitted to the Working File are not used in accountability calculations. See the Texas Education Data Standards at Texas Education Data Standards | TSDS (texasstudentdatasystem.org) for more details about the correction windows and submission deadlines.
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
Mid-June Campus Comparison Groups (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)
The 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
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.
State Board of Education Rules
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the June 9, 2023 issue:
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.5, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript)
Summary: The adopted amendment adds a new requirement that a student who earns a diploma by satisfying the requirements of the Texas First Early High School Completion Program must have successful completion of the program indicated on the academic achievement record, or transcript. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Second Reading and Final Adoption by SBOE: April 2023 SBOE meeting
Effective Date: June 15, 2023
Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter A, Middle School
Summary: The adopted revisions repeal two existing middle school courses, add a new middle school course, and repeal implementation language that will no longer be relevant. New §127.2 was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Second Reading and Final Adoption by SBOE: April 2023 SBOE meeting
Effective Date: August 1, 2023
Please see the TEA website to view adopted State Board of Education rules.
Commissioner of Education Rules
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule review notice was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the June 9, 2023 issue. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Adopted Review of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Driver Education Standards of Operation for Public Schools, Education Service Centers, and Colleges or Universities; and Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Provisions for Career and Technical Education
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. In the future, TEA anticipates updating §75.1022 to clarify the types of certificates referenced and §76.1023 to update cross-references.
Publication in the Texas Register: June 9, 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.
Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
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To the Administrator Addressed June 8
The following new Texas Education Agency Correspondence has been posted at the TEA website:
Date Title Division
06/08/2023 Senate Bill 1882 Texas Partnerships Applications Educator Support
TREx Users: June 6
Beginning Thursday, June 8, 2023, TREx notification emails will be paused for the summer months. All records and requests will be retained during this time. Important: Although emails will be paused, districts are still expected to fulfill requests within the normal 10-day (14 calendar days) timeframe. If you have any questions, enter a TIMS ticket by clicking this icon from the TREx application.
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TEA TREx Support
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