TEA will continue efforts to transparently communicate through the final rule adoption.

• 2023 A–F Refresh Summary of Stakeholder Feedback and Adjustments to Framework (November 2022) provides a summary of how stakeholder feedback has informed updates to the framework since the June release.

• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Overview and Summary (November 2022) provides a broad overview of the A–F refresh, including design commitments, timeline, and a technical summary of the proposed A-F refresh changes

• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Framework (November 2022) provides detailed technical descriptions of the proposed A–F refresh changes

Please submit feedback using this form before February 1, 2023.

*Please submit a separate form response for each comment.

*A summary of comments will be posted publicly in spring 2023.

👉 Remember nothing is final until the Accountability Manual is released in the Spring.

• October 7 TAAG Presentation Slides
• STARR Accessibility Registration
  
• Grade 3-5 RLA Constructed Response Scoring Guide
  

October 7, 2022, Meeting of TAAG

• October 7 Presentation Slides
• October 7 Meeting Minutes

R10's Lorna Salgado is offering two webinars on STAAR Accessibility and new question types. These are primarily for teachers to understand the online platform, the tools, the supports, and how they look on the new question types. There are two dates, Nov. 2nd, and Nov. 14th from 3:30-4:30 pm

Here is the registration link.

• STAAR Scoring Guides

1. RLA Grades 3-5 Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
2. RLA Grades 3-5 Constructed Response-Spanish (PDF posted 10/7/22)
3. RLA Grades 6-8 Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
4. English I Expository Writing (PDF posted 10/7/22)
5. English II Persuasive Writing (PDF posted 10/7/22)
6. English I and II Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
7. Science Grade 5 Short Constructed Response-English/Spanish (PDF posted 10/7/22)
8. Science Grade 8 Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
9. Biology Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
10. Social Studies Grade 8 Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
11. US History Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)

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Blanca Rodriguez- Lancaster ISD

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Wendy Cottam- Mckinney 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.

❓ When will 2023 cut scores & targets be released?

Performance Reporting's goal is Jan. 2023, based on the average of 2019 and 2022 state data.

❓ When will the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) be released?

December 2022

❓ 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.

The TEAL listing should be posted the first week of December.

❓ What is the character limit for TELPAS writing items?

Constructed Response Items

1,000 character limit

Sentence Rewrite Items

100 character count limit

❓ When should we expect to receive the December Test Administrator manuals?

11/14-11/18

Dates can be found on the COE

❓ How do students practice with Speech to Text on online practice tests?

The student has to be registered in TIDE and speech to text must be turned on (in Tide). The student will then sign in to the practice test using their TSDS number.

❓What accountability is a district required to share?

Each district must post its 2022 accountability ratings on its website. They must also provide information directly to parents regarding school performance. For detailed information on what is required, see the Posting FAQ.

❓ Where can students and staff find practice?

Go to: https://www.texasassessment.gov/educators.html

❓ 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.

❓ How much is the Extended Constructed Response worth?

The ECR (Extended Constructed Response) is worth 10 points. There will be two graders with a maximum of 5 points each.

❓ What is the character count limit for the extended constructed response?

Reading SCR will be 475

Writing SCR will be 475

ECR will be 2300

❓ 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.

❓ When will the information about the 2023 Accountability Reset and new targets come out? Fall 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.

As of October 3, 2022 we are asking all charter schools to submit AskTED requests using the new All In One Charter Information Form via the link at https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sixIdSvUSRPm9E

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

We are continually looking to improve our offerings and services in Teaching and Learning here at Region 10. As such we are inviting all instructional staff at all levels in our districts and charters to provide feedback and input for upcoming professional learning opportunities. Here is our ask of you:

1. Please complete the survey using the provided link or QR code.
2. Please share the link/QR code with your district’s instructional staff (including teachers, counselors, librarians, instructional coaches, campus administrators, district administrators, etc.).

Link: https://region10.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHiwrsyLBj36F94

(These three sessions are all the same. Choose which one works the best for you.)

Accountability 2023 Reset- 12/6/2022 at Region 10 #2650968

Accountability 2023 Reset Virtual- 12/9/2022 #2650969

The Region 10 Assessment team is offering a session to learn more about how the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) can supplement and support existing district resources and formative assessment practices. We expect this session to fill up fast, so please be sure to register at your earliest convenience.

TFAR Session with Donna Wise from TEA

Where: Virtual Only

When: Friday, December 2, 2022

Time: 10:00-12:00

Register HERE (Zoom link will be sent prior to the session)

We are delighted to announce that registration for our " 4th Annual R10 & R11 Assessment Conference: Game Changer: Putting the Pieces Together" is now open!

We are hosting the 4th Annual Assessment Conference at ESC Region 11 on January 18, 2023.

Register today to learn, network, and be a Game Changer!

REGISTER HERE

The registration cost is $50.00 per person. Make sure you register through your ESC.

Remember, if you are presenting at the conference, the registration cost is waived. If you have submitted a proposal to present, please wait until you hear from us about your proposal being accepted before registering.

We are seeking proposals that align with the following strands related to testing: STAAR, TELPAS, Accountability, STAAR ALT 2, TELPAS Alternate, Accommodations, Cambium System, Pearson, Analytic Portal, STAAR Redesign, and other best practice topics relevant to testing; keeping in mind, we will have all experience levels in attendance. Our theme this year is "Game Changer: Putting the Pieces Together" Presentations should be 45 minutes in length. Our goal is to provide the best practices approach so that schools can learn from each other and build their network and support system surrounding testing. The deadline for submission is November 14, 2022. Accepted proposals will be announced in late November. As an added benefit for presenting, individuals selected to present will attend the conference free of charge (Including up to two presenters). Please do not register for the session until proposal acceptance has been announced. If you have any questions, please reach out by email to melissa.shaw@region10.org or eschrader@esc11.net.

This is a great opportunity for you to share all your tricks of the trade! Please consider presenting – YOU are the best out there! Please click HERE to submit a proposal.

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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In order to prepare our spring content with your needs in mind we ask that you complete this survey. Please provide feedback on topics you would like to see addressed, the content delivery format that works best for you, and your most significant needs. We also appreciate you letting us know how we can change/adjust to better support you.

Thank you for your valuable feedback to help better support the opportunities we offer,

Susan Delarosa and Nickisha Fowler

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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.

A–F Accountability

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

A two-page summary document provides an overview of the proposed adjustments and is intended to guide discussions and spur additional stakeholder feedback, which will be gathered through winter 2022. Additionally, a summary of stakeholder feedback and adjustments provides a summary of how stakeholder feedback has informed updates to the framework since the June release.

For additional information, please view the November 9, 2022 To the Administrator Address letter.

Local Accountability System

Now is the perfect time to explore the local accountability system and how your district can develop a plan using your existing priorities and data! Districts may use the 2022–23 school year to develop a plan for approval and application to 2023 accountability year or develop a plan for application to the 2023–24 school year.

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 October and November are below.

November 2022

• Thu 11/17/2022 11:00 AM
• Tue 11/29/2022 11:00 AM

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

TIDE Updates

• New Information Banner Feature

Beginning on November 7, 2022, the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) features an announcement banner to provide reminders of important dates and deadlines as well as other information. The banner will be blue for information and reminders and red for critical notifications.

• Deleting Student Attributes

District personnel will have the ability to use the Additional Student Attributes Upload File to delete student attributes beginning on November 11, 2022.

TDS Test Tool Update

The graphing tool in the Test Delivery System (TDS) has been updated to include a draw functionality. The tool has been renamed Graph/Draw and is available starting November 7, 2022, for mathematics, science, and social studies tests. Reading language arts tests do not have this tool, as there are notepad and sticky notes tools available. The Graph/Draw tool allows students to plot points and lines and includes free-form draw functionality with multiple colors.

Calendar of Events

Printed copies of the Calendar of Events are scheduled to arrive in districts during the week of November 14, 2022. The online version of the Calendar of Events, available in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources, has been updated to include information about selecting the correct paper format in TIDE for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) Alternate 2. Refer to the STAAR Alternate 2 Administration section below for more information. This update is not reflected in the printed version.

CHROME OS Secure Browser Update

As a reminder, version 8.0.0.1 of the Chrome OS Secure Browser is now available in the Chrome Webstore. The secure browser should update automatically, but individuals should coordinate this required change with their information technology staff if the Chrome OS testing devices are not set to automatically update applications.

2023 TELPAS Administration

All students who need to take the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) assessments must have the Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to “1” in the Student Information page in TIDE.

The deadline for districts to indicate a special paper or holistic administration of TELPAS assessments is November 23, 2022. For students who need a paper or holistic administration and meet the eligibility requirements, districts must indicate the following in TIDE.

• Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to “1”
• Special Ed Indicator Code or Section 504 Indicator Code set to “Yes”
• Test Mode set to “Holistic” for TELPAS listening and speaking
• Test Mode set to “Paper & Holistic” for TELPAS reading and writing
• Paper Test Format set to the appropriate material for TELPAS reading

Initial order material quantities will be available for verification by districts using the TELPAS and TELPAS Alt Paper Materials Management administration task. These quantities are calculated based on students flagged appropriately in TIDE. Districts must review the initial order materials to confirm that sufficient quantities are ordered.

2023 TELPAS Alternate Administration

For any student eligible for TELPAS Alternate, districts must indicate the following in TIDE.

• Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to “1”
• Special Ed Indicator Code set to “Yes”
• Alternate Student Flag: TELPAS Alternate set to “Yes”

All indicator codes must be marked prior to November 23, 2022, for the district to receive an adequate supply of the Observable Behaviors Inventory.

2023 STAAR Alternate 2 Administration

As a reminder, for any student eligible for STAAR Alternate 2, districts must indicate the following in TIDE.

• Special Ed Indicator Code set to “Yes”
• Alternate Student Flag: STAAR Alternate 2 set to “Yes”

In addition, any student who needs to take a STAAR Alternate 2 end-of-course (EOC) assessment must have the STAAR Alternate 2 EOC Eligibility field for the specific course marked “Yes.”

The STAAR Alternate 2 Paper Format field has been added to TIDE. The paper format defaults to "Regular Print." For a student who needs a large-print version of a STAAR Alternate 2 test booklet, the district will need to select “Large Print” in the STAAR Alternate 2 Paper Format field in TIDE; otherwise, no action is necessary.

All indicators must be marked prior to January 6, 2023, to ensure that districts receive sufficient paper materials in the initial order shipment. Additional orders must be placed for students whose STAAR Alternate 2 indicators are added after the due date.

STAAR Redesign Trainings

Starting November 7, 2022, STAAR redesign training modules are available to teachers in the Learning Management System (LMS). A communication will be sent to all teachers on November 14, 2022, to inform them that these modules are available and to share registration links for optional webinars about the STAAR redesign led by the Texas Education Agency. A teacher must be a registered user in TIDE to access the LMS, so testing coordinators should anticipate access requests from teachers that do not already have TIDE accounts. Teachers should be given the user role of “TE”; if a district does not want teachers to have this permission level, the role “LMS Only” may be used to provide access only to the LMS. Refer to the User Role matrix in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources for additional information.

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:

Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer IV)

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

Performance Reporting Calendar

Mid-November: 2022 appeals resolved and final ratings released

Late November: Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) released

December 16: Deadline for SAT/ACT reimbursement submission though TEAL Accountability application

Early January: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

September 2023: Accountability ratings under the refreshed system released

Please see below regarding the information that TEA will be sending out to all teachers on Monday, November 14th.

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/email-to-teachers-regarding-staar-redesign-training

The purpose of this communication is to inform superintendents and school system administrators about an email that will be sent to teachers on November 14, 2022, regarding STAAR redesign training.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has been supporting ESCs and school systems in training their teachers about the STAAR redesign. Two new training opportunities are available this month for teachers that have yet to receive training from their ESCs or school systems. An asynchronous module is now available in the Student Assessment Learning Management System, and optional, TEA-led webinars for teachers about the STAAR redesign will be held during the week of November 28.

TEA will email the message below to all teachers in the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) database on Monday, November 14. Superintendents are encouraged to share the contents of this email with teachers through local communication channels after the 14th in case some teachers’ contact information is not current in the ECOS database.

TEA Email Content to be Sent to Teachers

Dear Educator,

Texas educators played an important role over the past two years in helping to shape the redesigned State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), which will be implemented in Spring 2023. The redesigned STAAR, a result of House Bill (HB) 3906 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, will align more closely with effective classroom instruction. The redesign includes several components:

• New types of test questions: New, non-multiple-choice question types are more like the kinds of questions teachers ask in class and give students more ways to show understanding.
• More cross-curricular reading passages: Reading comprehension test questions reference topics students have learned about in other classes.
• Evidence-based writing incorporated into reading language arts tests: Combined reading and writing tests better support the interconnected way these subjects are taught and eliminate stand-alone writing tests for grades 4 and 7.
• Robust accommodations in online tests: The online testing platform provides a full suite of robust accommodations for students with specific learning needs.
• Tests administered online: Online testing supports all the changes above and will provide faster test results in future years to support accelerated learning. The transition to online testing will be implemented beginning with the December 2022 administration.

There are multiple opportunities for educators to learn about the STAAR redesign, and all educators are encouraged to participate in at least one opportunity. Educators can receive CPE credit hours for participating in any of the following training opportunities, each of which cover the same STAAR redesign content:

• An interactive professional development session facilitated by your district or regional education service center (ESC) using TEA-provided materials.
• Online training modules hosted in the Student Assessment Learning Management System that can be completed on your own schedule. Please reach out to your district’s testing coordinator if you need access to the learning management system.
• Live STAAR redesign webinars hosted by TEA from November 28–December 2, 2022, which cover the same information educators will receive in trainings offered by their ESC or district.
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Registration links for TEA webinars are bulleted below:

• Monday, November 28, 2022 | 3PM–4PM (CST)
• Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | 11AM–Noon (CST)
• Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Noon–1PM (CST)
• Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 4PM–5PM (CST)
• Friday, December 2, 2022 | 3PM–4PM (CST)

Please submit any questions about the training opportunities to the Student Assessment Help Desk.

Thank you for all the work you do to support Texas students.

Sincerely,

Texas Education Agency

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”.

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.

❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test?

Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy

Please take a minute to review this important information about your role as a school counselor...the proposed rules for Senate Bill 179 (80/20 rule on counseling duties) have been released. To view, please click this link: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/commissioner-rules-tac/proposed-commissioner-of-education-rules

Public comment is open November 4- December 5 with a proposed effective date of February 21, 2023. To make a comment, click here to provide your valuable input: https://form.jotform.com/210613401561138

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:

https://www.texasassessment.gov/educators.html

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

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.

There is a verification process in TEAL for the SAT and ACT college preparation assessment reimbursements. This verification process has occurred in November/December in the past.

Here is past TEA communication:

TEA will release the ACT/SAT testing data to districts in TEAL for districts to review, verify and submit for reimbursement. The person responsible for this project must have Accountability-level access in TEAL. Only the Superintendent can grant this level of access in TEAL.

In the TEAL application, districts will need to review the following four categories:

• School Day – Matched: This link is an Excel file that districts may download, review and keep for record-retention. TEA assumes that if a student tested in the school day environment, the district paid for the cost of the exam at the state-negotiated rate and is eligible for reimbursement. *

• *Since the School Day – Matched students are automatically considered for reimbursement, districts whose students did take a school day assessment but did not pay for their students must opt out. This is not needed for districts that want to be reimbursed for national day students.
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• National Day – Matched: This link provides access to an application where districts SELECT the students for whom the district paid and who tested on a national testing day. Districts must ADD the 10-Digit Student ID. To be eligible for reimbursement, districts must identify students and verify the district paid for the cost of the exam.
• School Day/National Day – Unmatched: This link provides access to an application where districts SELECT the students for whom the district paid and who tested on a national or school testing day. Districts must ADD the 10-Digit Student ID. To be eligible for reimbursement, districts must identify students and verify the district paid for the cost of the exam.
• Not Represented: Any student for whom the district paid for an assessment and is not found in any of the above categories. The district will have the opportunity to submit the student for a reimbursement request while the TEAL application is open.

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!

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!)

Nov. 11 @ 9:00 a.m.

Dec. 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

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

Date Title Division

November 09, 2022 Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Academic Accountability System Framework Performance Reporting

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

Date Title Division

November 11, 2022 ESSER I Liquidation Extension and LEA Data Collection Tool Launch and Deadline Grant Compliance and Administration

November 11, 2022 Information for Districts and Charter Schools Identified as Having a High Dropout Rate School Improvement

November 11, 2022 2022 Results Driven Accountability (RDA): Determinations and Monitoring Division of Special Education Program, Policy, Engagement, and Reporting (SEPPER)

November 11, 2022 Email to Teachers Regarding STAAR Redesign Training Student Assessment

The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the November 11, 2022 issue.

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities, §61.1031, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed new rule would implement requirements for school safety to ensure a safe and secure environment in Texas public schools.
Publication in the Texas Register: November 11, 2022
Public Comment Period: November 11-December 12, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Public Hearing Information: A public hearing to solicit testimony and input on the proposal will be held at 9:00 a.m. on December 5, 2022, at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing must sign in between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. The hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Each individual's comments are limited to three minutes, and each individual may comment only once. Individuals are encouraged to submit written comments along with their public testimony. Questions about the hearing should be directed to safeschools@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: March 1, 2023

Please see the TEA website to view proposed commissioner of education rules.

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

PRESS RELEASE

TEA Releases Final 2021-2022 Financial Accountability Ratings

AUSTIN, Texas – November 10, 2022 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced final financial accountability ratings for more than 1,200 school districts and charter schools across the state, with 85 percent earning the highest rating possible for 2021-2022.

Created in 2001 by the 77th Texas Legislature, the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) is designed to encourage public schools to improve their management of financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.

The FIRST ratings are calculated using twenty (20) financial indicators for school districts and twenty-one (21) financial indicators for open-enrollment charter schools, such as administrative cost expenditures; the accuracy of a district’s or charter school’s financial information submitted to TEA; and any financial vulnerabilities or material weaknesses in internal controls as determined by an external auditor.

Ratings for 2021-2022 are based on annual financial reports provided to TEA by districts and charter schools for the 2021 fiscal year. The financial accountability rating system requires TEA to review the audited financial reports from all districts and charter schools.

A school district or charter school is assigned one of four letter grades (A, B, C, or F), as well as a coinciding financial management rating (Superior Achievement, Above Standard Achievement, Meets Standard Achievement, or Substandard Achievement).

For 2021-2022, the final FIRST ratings are as follows:

There are five critical indicators that result in an automatic F or Substandard Achievement rating should a school district or charter school fail in that specific category – regardless of overall score.

In addition, FIRST ratings for charter schools operated by a public institution of higher education (IHE) are assigned separately. Based on 7 indicators, IHEs are assigned either a Pass or Fail rating. For 2021-2022, every public institution of higher education operating a charter school (7) received a final FIRST rating of Pass.

For IHEs, there are two critical indicators that result in an automatic Fail rating should an IHE fail in that specific category – regardless of the overall score.

All school districts and charter schools are required to report information and financial accountability ratings to parents and taxpayers. In addition, districts and charter schools must hold a public discussion or hearing regarding its financial report.

To review the final 2021-2022 FIRST ratings for all districts and charter schools (plus view final FIRST ratings from previous years), visit the TEA website at http://tea.texas.gov/index4.aspx?id=3864.

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