👀 Due to the Preliminary 2023 Accountability Framework's feedback, Performance Reporting will release a new framework Nov. 9.

Here are the TAAG Presentation slides and meeting notes posted on the TEA Performance Reporting 2023 Accountability Development Materials page.

October 7, 2022, Meeting of TAAG

• October 7 Presentation Slides
• October 7 Meeting Minutes

The goal is to share new cut points & targets by Nov. 28. The average of 2019 and 2022 state data will most likely be used to determine them.

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

STARR Accessibility Registration

R10 &R11 Assessment Conference Registration

Calendar of Events

Grade 3-5 RLA Constructed Response Scoring Guide

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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❓ What is the character limit for TELPAS writing items?

Constructed Response Items

1,000 character limit

Sentence Rewrite Items

100 character count limit

❓ When will 2023 cut scores & targets be released?

Performance Reporting's goal is Nov. 28, based on the average of 2019 and 2022 state data.

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

Late November 2022

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

❓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

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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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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,

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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.

What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

The Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) fall submission due date for districts is December 8, 2022.

As the fall submission deadline approaches, it is a good time for districts to review local data submission procedures to confirm clean and accurate data are submitted during the fall collection. After the PEIMS resubmission window closes, these data are considered final, and additional corrections are not accepted. Accurate and timely data are the cornerstone of a fair and reliable accountability system. As such, Performance Reporting staff has made targeted efforts to stress the importance of quality PEIMS data submissions. PEIMS data are used throughout the A–F accountability system and in numerous reports produced by Performance Reporting.

2023 Accountability Development

Notes and presentation materials from the October 7th Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG) meeting are now posted on the 2023 Accountability Development page. TEA shares TAAG materials to increase transparency and the availability of public information regarding the development of the 2023 accountability system. TAAG proposals may be used to surface new ideas and get feedback from committee members. Finalized methodologies will be published with the release of the 2023 Accountability Manual in Spring 2023.

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.

October 2022

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November 2022

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Assessment Scoring and Reporting

STAAR Interim Assessments

Window 1 for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) Interim Assessments is scheduled for November 7 through December 16, 2022, for mathematics and reading language arts assessments. Window 2 for science and social studies assessments is scheduled for November 7, 2022, through April 14, 2023. Testing personnel can now create test sessions for Window 1 and Window 2 interim assessments. For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

Updated District and Campus Coordinator Resources

The 2022–2023 District and Campus Coordinator Resources has been updated to include the following sections: Complete Administrations, STAAR Out-of-School and Out-of-District Administrations, and Student Mobility. In addition, the STAAR Test Administrator Manual, the Data Entry Interface User Guide, and the final Calendar of Event are now available. Refer to the Updates to Coordinator Resources section for a list of updates made since this resource was posted in August.

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

November 9: Updated preliminary 2023 A–F accountability system framework released

Mid-November: 2022 appeals resolved and final ratings released

November 28: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

Late November: Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) released

September 2023: Accountability ratings under the refreshed system released

UPDATE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION IN TIDE

District personnel only need to upload student information into the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) once, at the beginning of the year. Before testing, all student records must be added to TIDE either individually or in bulk as a file upload. Refer to the Upload Student Information into TIDE of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources for more information.

In addition, while uploading students you should mark students eligible for each administration using the following fields.

• State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®)

o If a student needs an above-grade test, then the specific test should be selected in the STAAR 3–8 Above Grade field.

o Any student who needs to take a STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessment must have the appropriate eligibility field marked “Yes” for the specific course.

• STAAR Alternate 2

o Any student who needs to take STAAR Alternate 2 must have the following fields set to “Yes”.

• Special Ed Indicator Code
• STAAR Alternate 2 field

o In addition, any student who needs to take a STAAR Alternate 2 EOC assessment must have the STAAR Alternate 2 EOC Eligibility fields for the specific course marked “Yes”.

• Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)

Any student who needs to take TELPAS must have the Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to “1”.

• TELPAS Alternate

Any student who needs to take TELPAS Alternate must have the

o Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to "1",

o Special Ed Indicator Code set to “Yes”, and

o TELPAS Alternate Eligibility field set to "Yes".

UPDATED DISTRICT AND CAMPUS COORDINATOR RESOURCES

The 2022–2023 District and Campus Coordinator Resources has been updated to include the following sections: Complete Administrations, STAAR Out-of-School and Out-of-District Administrations, and Student Mobility. In addition, the STAAR Test Administrator Manual, the Data Entry Interface User Guide, and the final Calendar of Event are now available. Refer to the Updates to Coordinator Resources section for a list of updates made since this resource was posted in August.

UPDATE TO TIDE

The following forms are now available in the Administration and Security Forms module TIDE:

• Accommodation Request Form
• Security Oath for Superintendent
• Security Oath Part I for District Coordinator
• Security Oath Part II for District Coordinator
• Procedural Testing Irregularity
• Serious Testing Violation
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UPDATE TO TFAR SYSTEM

Previously in the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) system, campus-level users were not able to score constructed-response items on tests created in the system. This issue has been resolved, and both campus testing coordinators and teachers can now score these items by clicking Tests to Score in the Central Reporting System (CRS). After all items have been scored and submitted, users will see the results of these tests in CRS.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The STAAR Interim Assessment Overview training module is now available in the Learning Management System.

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.

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

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

October 28, 2022 Updated Proposed Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures Information Technology

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Video Surveillance of Certain Special Education Settings, §103.1303, Commissioner's Review of Actions Concerning Video Cameras in Special Education Settings

Summary: The proposed amendment would update the procedures for documents filed with the agency's division responsible for hearings and appeals to allow electronic filing.
Publication in the Texas Register: October 28, 2022
Public Comment Period: October 28-November 28, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: February 14, 2023

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 157, Hearings and Appeals, Subchapter AA, General Provisions for Hearings Before the Commissioner of Education; Subchapter BB, Specific Appeals to the Commissioner; and Subchapter DD, Hearings Conducted by Independent Hearing Examiners
Summary: The proposed amendments would modify the rules to provide for electronic filings and service of documents with the agency's division responsible for hearings and appeals.
Publication in the Texas Register: October 28, 2022
Public Comment Period: October 28-November 28, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: February 14, 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

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

Date Title Division

October 27, 2022 22-23 Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waivers OSPM - English Learner Support

✍ Dates for your calendar

❓ Region 10 FAQs

Email: melissa.shaw@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1210

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