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What's in this issue: How to Access Your TEAL Accountability Application, Development of the 2025–2026 Student Assessment Testing Calendar, ESSA Amendments Updates, STARR and EOC Early Results Guidance Tables, 2022 Raw and Scaled Scores, Military Ready DD4 Form, ESSA and Framework Feedback, Webinar and 411's Registration Links, Upcoming Leadership Development Opportunities
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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
❓ What are the Required Grade 7 Reading Instruments?
Texas Education Code (TEC,) §28.006(c-1) requires each school district to administer at the beginning of the seventh grade a reading instrument adopted by the commissioner to each student whose performance on the grade 6 STAAR reading assessment did not demonstrate reading proficiency.
In the fall of 2022, TEA released a call for Grade 7 Reading Instruments. TEA is now in the process of reviewing publishers' applications for inclusion on the 2023-2027 Commissioner’s List of Approved Grade 7 Reading Instruments. The approved list is expected to be made available in Spring 2023 so that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may order instruments for the 2023-2024 school year. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the TEA web page Call for Grade 7 Reading Instruments.
❓ What is Permissive Mode?
Permissive Mode is a feature within the secure browser application that allows a student to use non-embedded assistive technology to complete a test.
For more information, refer to the Assistive Technology Manual for Windows & macOS.
❓ 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.
❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test?
Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy
❓ 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)
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.
TEA Federal Report Card Dissemination Requirement Jan. 5
Federal Report Card
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each State education agency to prepare and publish an annual report card with state-, local education agency (LEA)- and campus-level data. The Federal Report Card data for 2021-2022 are now available.
Dissemination Requirement
Each LEA that receives Title I, Part A funding is responsible for disseminating the state-, LEA- and campus-level report cards to 1) all LEA campuses, 2) parents of all enrolled students, and 3) the general public via widely available public means, such as posting on the Internet, distribution to the media, or distribution through public agencies.
At a minimum, the LEA must—
- Post direct links to the State, LEA, and campus report cards on its web site;
- Notify parents of all students about the availability of the report cards and the options for obtaining them;
- Provide appropriate translation (either oral or written) upon request;
- Make hard copies available to parents upon request; and
- Make hard copies available for viewing in public locations.
Sample parent notification letters in English and Spanish that LEAs may customize are available on the TEA Federal Report Card Web Page. TEA strongly encourages LEAs to translate the sample letter in a language and format that all parents can understand.
LEAs are not required to use the sample parent notification letters, but they must make the federal report card information readily accessible to the public, and LEAs must notify parents of the availability of the federal report card information no later than Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Contact Information
Questions related to the dissemination requirement should be directed to the Federal Program Compliance Division at ESSASupport@tea.texas.gov, or 512-463-9499.
Questions related to the data contained in the report should be directed to the Performance Reporting Division at Performance.Reporting@tea.texas.gov, or 512-463-9704.
❓ 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.
❓ 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 the character limit for TELPAS writing items?
Constructed Response Items
1,000 character limit
Sentence Rewrite Items
100 character count limit
❓ 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.
❓ What is the short and extended constructed response?
Short Constructed Response
To answer a short constructed response item, the student will give a brief explanation in their own words to demonstrate their understanding of the content. This type of item will be included on STAAR RLA, English I, English II, science, and social studies test (3-8 or EOC). Responses may be up to 475 characters in length, not including spaces. The question will contain two parts, both of which must be answered in the student’s response to receive full credit. Responses will be scored using a 2-point rubric by one human scorer. Rubrics will be item-specific.
Extended Constructed Response
Extended constructed response (ECR) items will require the student to provide an in-depth response by explaining, analyzing, and evaluating information in a reading selection or stimulus. Extended constructed response items may be included on any STAAR RLA test (3-8 or EOC). 3rd-5th grade ECR items will be either informational or argumentative, and 6th-8th and EOC ECR items will be either information, argumentative, or correspondence. The genres of the ECRs will not be released before testing.
The student’s responses will be based on a passage they have read. Information from the passage will be needed to answer other items as well. The student will be expected to cite evidence from the passage in their ECR. Their response can be up to 2300 characters long, not including spaces.
ECRs will be scored by two human scorers, each using a 5-point rubric. Students can receive up to ten points for their ECR. Sample rubrics will be released later in the summer of 2022.
❓ 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.
- TEA plans to create an overarching "what if" ratings file by district available through TEAL.
- After the "what if" ratings file is available through TEAL, TEA plans to release a public file with and rating by domain.
The public file could contain district name, district number, campus name, campus number, school type, % econ. disadv., overall score and grade, student achievement scaled score and grade, school progress scaled score and grade, closing the gaps scaled score and grade.
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ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight
This Week in Performance Reporting March 3
What’s New in Performance Reporting
A–F Accountability
Performance Reporting has multiple confidential data releases, alternative education accountability (AEA) registration, and campus pairing registration on the horizon, all of which utilize the TEAL Accountability application. In preparation for these releases, we would like to send out a reminder on how to gain access to the TEAL Accountability application. TEAL Accountability application access varies across districts and charter schools, depending on staff roles and responsibilities; the application contains confidential student information related to accountability ratings. As such, only those district and charter school personnel who meet the requirements under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) should apply. The steps below describe the application process.
- Go to the TEA Login page.
- Click Request New User Account.
- Fill in the form and submit it. You will receive an email with your account information.
- Apply for access to the Accountability application by selecting My Application Accounts > Request New Account. Once an application is submitted for access, a notification is sent to the superintendent for approval.
Please contact us at performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov or 512-463-9704 with any additional questions.
Assessment Scoring and Reporting
Spring 2023 STAAR Administration
- Early Results Guidance Tables
On May 22, district testing coordinators will be able to access students’ raw scores for the spring STAAR administration in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) and via data files sent to their secure inboxes in TIDE. To support districts in interpreting the raw score information and making accelerated instruction and graduation decisions, the Texas Education Agency has posted early results guidance tables on the STAAR Redesign webpage. For each STAAR grades 3–8 and end-of-course assessment, the table indicates whether the total raw score earned is likely passing, likely not passing, or in the zone of uncertainty. Refer to Reporting Timelines for Spring 2023 STAAR for additional information regarding reporting dates.
STAAR Alternate 2 Administration
Districts can expect to receive the initial order of secure test materials for STAAR Alternate 2 between February 27 and March 3. A training video on how to handle secure test materials will be available in early March. If needed based on initial orders received, districts may order additional paper test materials between March 3 and April 21. In TIDE, select “STAAR Alternate 2, Paper Materials Management” from the Administration Task dropdown menu to view more information.
2023 TELPAS Administration
The testing window for the 2023 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) is open through March 31, 2023. As a reminder, all TELPAS tests must be completed, uploaded, and submitted by 11:59 p.m. (CT) March 31.
- Online listening and speaking assessments and online reading and writing assessments should be completed in the Test Delivery System (TDS) for all eligible students in grades 2–12.
- Holistic ratings should be uploaded in TIDE using the Holistic Rating Upload template for all eligible students in kindergarten and grade 1 and any students in grades 2–12 who are eligible for a special holistic administration of the listening, speaking, or writing.
- Responses for special paper administrations of reading for any eligible students in grades 2–12 should be entered into the Data Entry Interface (DEI).
2023 TELPAS Alternate Administration
The testing window for the 2023 TELPAS Alternate is open through March 31, 2023. District testing personnel should enter students’ Observable Behaviors into DEI by 11:59 p.m. (CT) March 31.
Training Opportunities
- STAAR Alternate 2 Accommodations
The How to Enter STAAR Alternate 2 Accommodations training video is now available in the Enter Student Information into TIDE section of the District and Campus Coordinators Resources. This video will review the two ways to record information in TIDE for students who are assessed with STAAR Alternate 2.
- RLA Oral and Signed Administration
The Oral and Signed Administration for Reading Language Arts (RLA) training video has been posted to the Learning Management System (LMS). This training video will provide a brief overview of the Oral and Signed Administration Policy and how it applies to Reading Language Arts.
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.
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:
The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) Data and Federal Reporting team processes indicators for the TPRS and implements the federal accountability reporting requirements. The Programmer III will perform highly complex SAS and computer programming work in support of the state and federal accountability system. This is a senior level programmer position that works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.
Performance Reporting Calendar
March: Updated 2023 A–F System Framework Release
Late March: Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) Campus Registration Window
March 31: Final 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listing (TEAL) Release
April-May: What If Report (TEAL and Public Web) Release
April-May: Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Release
Late April: 2023 Pairing Registration Window Opens
Late May: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier Corrections Window
Late May: 2023 A–F Estimator (TEAL and Public Web) Release
August 2023: Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Release
September 2023: Accountability ratings under the refreshed system released
What If Reports Coming in Spring
ASSESSMENT Spotlight
Development of the 2025–2026 Student Assessment Testing Calendar March 3
The purpose of this communication is to notify Texas public school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and Education Service Centers (ESCs) about the posting of a draft version of the 2025–2026 Student Assessment Testing Calendar. In addition, updated versions of the 2024–2025 and 2023–2024 Student Assessment Testing Calendars are available. The drafts of these testing calendars are posted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website at http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/.
These three testing calendars have been developed based on educators’ requests to receive the spring State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) results before the end of the school year. To address this request, the spring STAAR testing windows have been moved up one week. The calendars maintain:
· two-week online testing windows for all STAAR assessments and
· the testing windows for STAAR Alternate 2, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), and TELPAS Alternate.
In addition, 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 in a separate communication.
TEA is accepting public comments on the draft versions of the 2025–2026, 2024–2025, and 2023–2024 Student Assessment Testing Calendars. Public comments on the draft calendars should be sent to Test.Calendar@tea.texas.gov by Friday, March 31, 2023.
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)
UIL and Testing Full Amendment Jan. 10
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”.
STAAR Interim Assessments
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–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
Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR)
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.
TELPAS Spotlight
When TELPAS writing was a holistically-rated student writing collection, those resources could be kept up. However, if the inquiry is about the new online writing assessment, the testing environment needs to be appropriate for testing and no instructional displays are visible that could provide a direct source of answers for the subject-area assessment being administered. In this case, it is the TELPAS writing domain that is being tested.
Redesign of TELPAS Reading and Writing
Based on input from educators, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) reading and writing domains will be combined in an online test for students in grades 2–12 this year.
Because of this new standardized version of a writing assessment, districts will no longer need to holistically rate writing samples for students in grades 2–12.
Students in kindergarten and grade 1 will continue to be holistically rated in all four language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Where can students and staff find practice?
Go to:
For specific TELPAS questions contact
Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org
CCMR Spotlight
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
TEA Texas First Early High School Webinar
TEA has posted the power point for the webinar to the Texas First Early High School Completion Program webpage
Texas Education Agency's Texas First Early High School Completion Program webinar on February 24 has been posted to the TEA's You Tube page.
Scholarship Deadlines
Do you know that there are scholarships for elementary and middle students? There are! Doodle for Google is for K-12 students and awards up to $30K in scholarships. Deadline: March 7, 2023
Click HERE to learn which colleges awards the best scholarships for 2022-2023.
Title IV, Part A School Safety State Initiative has released their January newsletter. I’ve also added it to our R10 Counselor Conversation’s newsletter (under mental health) so all information is organized for us.
Please forward their newsletter on to anyone at your district/campus that has need for school safety and/or mental health related updates: https://www.smore.com/ve76ct
"Just Breathe"
Calling all mental health professionals, school counselors, administrators, diagnosticians, or anyone else who serves adolescents and needs a recharge.
Join us and the Fusion Academy, Plano campus on March 29th for a learning on location at Monl Creative Studio in Frisco from 12-1 P.M. The venue is "insta-worthy", the food will be tasty, and the relaxation/mindfulness exercises will be a valuable treat. All we need is YOU! RSVP by emailing cdiiorio@fusionacademy.com to let us know you are coming.
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
State Board of Education Rule Filings March 6
Summary: The proposed amendment would add 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. State Board of Education Rule Review Proposed 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
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January-February 2023 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 3, 2023-5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2023. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2023 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Please see the TEA website to view proposed State Board of Education rules.
Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 111, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics, Subchapter D, Other High School Mathematics Courses, §111.56, Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus (One Credit)
Summary: The new section adds a new Advanced Placement mathematics course to align with current offerings from the College Board. The new section was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Second Reading and Final Adoption by SBOE: January-February 2023 SBOE meeting
Effective Date: August 1, 2023
Adopted Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance, Subchapter A, Student Attendance Allowed, and Subchapter B, Student Attendance Accounting
Summary: The adopted repeal implements House Bill 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, which removed the SBOE's rulemaking authority related to student attendance. The repeal was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Second Reading and Final Adoption by SBOE: January-February 2023 SBOE meeting
Effective Date: March 9, 2023
Please see the TEA website to view adopted State Board of Education rules.
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the SBOE will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapters A and D, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 3, 2023-5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2023. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposed review at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2023 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rule reviews is available on the SBOE rule review web page.
Discussion of Review by SBOE: January-February 2023 SBOE meeting
Please see the TEA website to view State Board of Education rule review.
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
2023 Census Block Tier Mapping for Reconciliation to SOF March 3
The Census Block Tier Mapping for 2023 spreadsheet has been rebalanced based on ADA-eligible, economically disadvantaged student counts as submitted via PEIMS for those students whose GEOID begins with 48. The intended purpose of the previously posted, original spreadsheet, was for Local Education Agency budgeting of their State Compensatory Education Allotment (SCE). With this newly provided and rebalanced spreadsheet, it is now possible to reconcile actuals found in the Summary of Finance (SOF) calculations for the SCE appropriation to the Census Block Tier Mapping for 2023 spreadsheet. For additional information related to the original mapping spreadsheet prior to rebalancing, please see below.
The 2020 United States Decennial Census altered each and every block group number, its corresponding size, as well as it’s boundary limits. This means that for the years 2010 to 2019, Texas was comprised of 15,811 unique block groups. After the year 2020, Texas is and will be comprised of 18,638 unique block groups until the next decennial census in 2030.
For this reason, economically disadvantaged student counts taken from PEIMS data as provided by LEAs could no longer be utilized in order to develop a mapping spreadsheet for budgeting purposes and it became necessary to “start from scratch” using the U.S Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year data. This required downloading a dataset of the entire population of people less than 18 years of age, regardless of economic disadvantage, in Texas.
With the ADA-eligible economically disadvantaged student counts by block group now available in PEIMS, all 18,638 Census Block Groups and their corresponding SCE tiers have been rebalanced from the previous Census Block Tier Mapping for 2023 spreadsheet in order to spread the total number of economically disadvantaged students among five equal groups (as closely as possible), or quintiles.
A TSDS Census Block Group Tool has also been provided for your use here: https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/TSDS/exit
Please email thomas.heil@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9622 with questions.
To the Administrator Addressed Update March 2
Date Title Division
03/02/2023 LEA Preparation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Preliminary Compliance Reviews for IDEA-B LEA MOE Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting
03/02/2023 2022 Leaver Records Data Validation Compliance Reviews Data Reporting Compliance
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✨
Are you looking for ways to transition your students back into the new year? Whether a student struggles with anger management, anxiety, or facing the general ups and downs of life, focusing on what students can control is important. As your ESC school counseling consultants, we created a simple student self-care presentation for you to use along with presenter notes. Feel free to add to your own drive, share with teachers and use as needed.
Writing the future together,
Susan Delarosa & Nickisha Fowler
We are here for you! Let us know how we can support you.
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Melissa Shaw, M.Ed.
Email: melissa.shaw@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1210
Jennifer Hood, M.Ed.
Email: jennifer.hood@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1404