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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 Herzog- Wylie ISD

Tricia Leavitt- Eagle Mountain ISD

Lauren Shofner- Dallas ISD

Maritza Villa- Irving ISD

Mary Kennington- Coppell 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), REA or ESC.

❓ 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

TXschools.gov Refresh

On August 15, TXschools.gov was enhanced with several new features that allow stakeholders to better understand accountability ratings. Updates include detailed accountability ratings/data, profile information to highlight what schools offer, a compare tool to view the performance of up to three schools or districts, additional parent resources, and a school finder to search for schools by address. Users can also find Tell Me More buttons to explain ratings and Dig into the Data buttons to easily view detailed accountability reports.

In addition, the Analytic Tools are being refreshed with 2022 data on a rolling basis and will be fully available by August 26th. These tools allow users to analyze various data sets. The following tools are available:

• STAAR Performance
• STAAR Comparison
• School/District Comparison
• CCMR
• Academic Growth
• Graduation
• Correlate

We encourage you to check out these valuable resources!

2022–24 Industry-based Certification List

Yesterday a To the Administrator Addressed letter about the new IBC list was sent to superintendents. This letter has been updated to state that the list will apply to 2023 graduates evaluated in August 2024 accountability ratings.

Additional explanatory materials are forthcoming and will be available on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.

For questions related to the IBC list or reporting IBCs, please contact College, Career, and Military Preparation at cte@tea.texas.gov. For questions about how the list will be used for accountability ratings, contact Performance Reporting at performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

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.

Webinar registration links for August are below. The fall schedule will be available soon.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

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

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

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.

Training Opportunities

The following training presentations will be posted in the Learning Management System (LMS) today.

• The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
• TIDE Enhancements for the 2022–23 School Year

System Updates

As a reminder, TIDE, TDS, and the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) are offline August 15–21, 2022, to complete a system rollover for the 2022–23 school year. All systems will be back online on Monday, August 22, 2022.

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 via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

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.

This Week’s FAQ

Can our federal school improvement labels (comprehensive, targeted, and additional targeted support) be appealed?

No. TEA does not have the authority to grant appeals to federal identifications. Please refer to Chapter 8 of the accountability manual for additional information regarding appeals.

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 will be added when scores go public on August 15

-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

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Transition Assistance for Highly Mobile Students Who Are Homeless or in Substitute Care

Summary: The proposed revisions would provide clarification, simplify provisions, and align with statute.
Publication in the Texas Register: August 19, 2022
Public Comment Period: August 19, 2022-September 19, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: November 22, 2022

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter KK, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Compliance Investigations in Connection with State-Funded Education Program Grants, §102.1401, Compliance Investigations

Summary: The proposed amendment would update statutory references to align with changes made by Senate Bill 1365, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, and update the title of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter EE.
Publication in the Texas Register: August 19, 2022
Public Comment Period: August 19, 2022-September 19, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: November 22, 2022

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

Proposed Rules

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs

Summary: Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the 2021–2022 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would implement Senate Bill 2066, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; would clarify assessments used for accountability; would update procedures for EPP commendations; would provide the SBEC additional flexibility when sanctioning programs; and would clarify what data is used for the determination of accreditation statuses.
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §229.1(c) Texas Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §229.3(f)(1)
Public Comment Period: August 19, 2022–September 19, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed SBEC rules web page. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the September 30, 2022 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: September 30, 2022
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: November 15–18, 2022
Projected Effective Date: December 29, 2022

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 241, Certification as Principal

Summary: The proposed revisions would implement House Bill 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, to update the educator standards for the Principal as Instructional Leader certificate to reflect the qualifications of certification as a principal. The proposed revisions would also repeal outdated Subchapter B, Principal Certificate, and would provide technical edits where needed.
Public Comment Period: August 19, 2022–September 19, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed SBEC rules web page. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the September 30, 2022 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: September 30, 2022
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: November 15–18, 2022
Projected Effective Date: December 29, 2022

Please see the TEA website to view SBEC rules. Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the SBEC rules in the Texas Register. The SBEC Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.

Thank you.

Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
sbecrules@tea.texas.gov

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

Date Title Division

August 18, 2022 United States Presidential Scholars Program and United States Senate Youth Program College, Career, and Military Prep

August 18, 2022 2023–2024 Public Education Grant (PEG) List Available Performance Reporting

August 18, 2022 Information for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Campuses Identified to Engage in School Improvement Interventions School Improvement

August 18, 2022 Industry-Based Certifications List for Public School Accountability College, Career, and Military Prep

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

Date Title Division

August 16, 2022 iWatchTexas School Safety School Safety

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Phone: 972-348-1210

Accountability Consultant

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