Monday Matters

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.

January Updates to Preliminary 2023 A-F Refresh Framework

Texas Formative Assessment Resource Educator Guide

LaKeisha Smith-Bluitt- Dallas ISD

Latasha Murry- Lancaster ISD

Allen Mitci-McKinney ISD

Jamie Cannon- Boles ISD

Anastasia Armstreet- Van Alstyne ISD

M Foster- Van Alstyne 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 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.

❓ When will 2023 cut scores & targets be released?

Performance Reporting's goal is Jan. 2, 2023, based on the average of 2019 and 2022 state data.

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

December 15, 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 December 30.

❓ 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 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.

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

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.

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.

Save the Dates. Registration Coming Soon.

1/25/23

2/8/23 2/22/23

3/22/23

4/5/23 4/26/23

5/10/23 5/31/23

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.

Save the Dates. Registration Coming Soon.

9 AM-10AM: 1/20/23 - 2/24/23 - 3/31/23 - 4/21/23

NEW AEA 411/Collaboration 10AM-11AM 1/20/23 - 2/24/23 - 3/31/23 - 4/21/23

1) Are you seeing an increase in substance use in your district? Join us on Friday, January 27th from 9:30-11:30 AM as we dive into current drug trends with Timothy Jackson, NTBH, LCDC, OSAR Team Lead.

Over the years we have seen an increase in substance use including Fentanyl awareness among today’s youth. Those who work with grades 4-12 and their families will benefit from staying up to date on the latest drug trends. Learn how these trends affect the body physically and mentally, as well as how to recognize the signs of misuse among our children.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER TODAY (https://txr10.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=2651382)

2) House of Shine's inaugural Change Bowl is seeking change-makers. If you know a student who desires to improve their school or community, please encourage them to submit this application with their idea to change their corner of the world!💡🌎✨

https://www.houseofshine.com/changebowlapp If you have any questions during the application process, please reach out tokarisa@houseofshine.com

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

In order to align letter grades and scores used in the A–F academic accountability system to the common conception of letter grades, raw domain and component scores are adjusted or “scaled.” Cut scores related to the 2023 A–F accountability system refresh are available, as well as scaling resources and 2023 scaled score lookup tables for domain and domain component scores are listed on the following link.

Additionally, the Preliminary 2023 A–F System Framework has continued to progress based on stakeholder feedback and detailed modeling since the updated version was released in November 2022. More recent updates are outlined in January Updates to Preliminary A–F Refresh Framework and are available on 2023 Accountability Development Materials website.

The 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in proposed form in spring 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023.

Amendment to the State’s ESSA State Plan

As described in the January 2, 2023 To The Administrator Addressed, TEA intends to submit an amendment to the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan to adjust the methodology and targets within the Closing the Gaps domain in alignment with the refresh. A detailed summary of the proposed Closing the Gaps changes and a full draft of the ESSA amendment with changes highlighted is available here.

Please submit comments on the proposed amendment through the ESSA Amendment Feedback Form by Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

Spring 2023 STAAR Alternate 2 Administration

As a reminder, any student who needs to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) Alternate 2 must have the following fields set to “Yes” in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) by January 6, 2023.

• Special Ed Indicator Code
• Alternate Student Flag: STAAR Alternate 2

In addition, the STAAR Alternate 2 EOC Eligibility fields and the STAAR Alternate 2 Paper Format field (for large print) must be adjusted, as applicable.

STAAR Interim Assessments Update

• Update to TIDE Rosters

Scoring rubrics are now available in the Central Reporting System (CRS) for all Window 1 and 2 STAAR Interim items. Window 3 is scheduled for January 10 through April 14, 2023, for mathematics and reading language arts assessments. Window 2 for science and social studies assessments will remain open through April 14, 2023. Testing personnel can now create test sessions for Window 3 interim assessments.

For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

New Family Portal

As a reminder, Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) will begin hosting the Family Portal for the Texas Assessment Program beginning on January 2, 2023. The Family Portal is a tool for families to access their child’s test results for STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate. Confidential student access codes will not be changing with the new portal.

Districts may provide parents with access to the Family Portal via their district Student Information System (SIS). If your district uses a SIS, refer to the new Family Portal card on the Testing Personnel page of the Texas Assessment website to enable SSO integration with the Family Portal. If your district uses a SIS vendor, contact the SIS vendor to ensure that the link has been updated and is properly routed to the new Family Portal.

TIDE users can view confidential student access codes for the Family Portal from the View/Edit/Export Students page. Additionally, TIDE users with specific permissions may generate a report for their campus or district through the Generate Access Code List option in the Family Portal Access panel under the After Testing section in TIDE. Results for the December 2022 STAAR administration are scheduled to be available in the new Family Portal on January 24.

New Learning Management System

As a reminder, a new Learning Management System (LMS) for the Texas Assessment Program is scheduled to launch on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (CT). The new LMS is accessed using a single sign-on authentication through Texas Information Distribution Engine (TIDE). When you log in to the LMS on January 2, you will be automatically directed to the new site. Highlights of the new LMS are listed below.

• A personalized learner homepage provides users with all their information in one place.
• A new manager homepage provides an intuitive interface that allows users to quickly find what they are looking for.
• Reporting pages provide consolidated views of progress and easy-to-read detailed reports.

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.

Performance Reporting Calendar

January: 2021–22 School Report Card released

Spring: Proposed version of the 2023 Accountability Manual

September 2023: Accountability ratings under the refreshed system released

STAAR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS UPDATE

Scoring rubrics are now available in the Central Reporting System (CRS) for all Window 1 and 2 STAAR Interim items. Window 3 is scheduled for January 10 through April 14, 2023, for mathematics and reading language arts assessments. Window 2 for science and social studies assessments will remain open through April 14, 2023. Testing personnel can now create test sessions for Window 3 interim assessments. For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

NEW FAMILY PORTAL

As a reminder, Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) will begin hosting the Family Portal for the Texas Assessment Program beginning on January 2, 2023. The Family Portal is a tool for families to access their child’s test results for STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate. Confidential student access codes will not be changing with the new portal.

Districts may provide parents with access to the Family Portal via their district Student Information System (SIS). If your district uses a SIS, refer to the new Family Portal card on the Testing Personnel page of the Texas Assessment website to enable SSO integration with the Family Portal. If your district uses a SIS vendor, contact the SIS vendor to ensure that the link has been updated and is properly routed to the new Family Portal.

TIDE users can view confidential student access codes for the Family Portal from the View/Edit/Export Students page. Additionally, TIDE users with specific permissions may generate a report for their campus or district through the Generate Access Code List option in the Family Portal Access panel under the After Testing section in TIDE. Results for the December 2022 STAAR administration are scheduled to be available in the new Family Portal on January 24.

NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

As a reminder, a new Learning Management System (LMS) for the Texas Assessment Program is scheduled to launch on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (CT). The new LMS is accessed using a single sign-on authentication through Texas Information Distribution Engine (TIDE). When you log in to the LMS on January 2, you will be automatically directed to the new site. Highlights of the new LMS are listed below.

• A personalized learner homepage provides users with all their information in one place.
• A new manager homepage provides an intuitive interface that allows users to quickly find what they are looking for.
• Reporting pages provide consolidated views of progress and easy-to-read detailed reports.

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–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

This correspondence is to notify you that the Final 2020 Annual Graduates College, Career, or Military Readiness Outcomes Bonus (CCMR OB) Student Listings and explanatory materials are now available in the House Bill 3 tab of the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application.

Data related to enrollment in institutes of higher education were updated from estimates of enrollment to actual enrollment. This listing is considered final and was used by the State Funding Division to settle up fiscal year 2021–2022 CCMR OB funding. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.

The Summary of Finance (SOF) reports reflect funding based on the count of annual graduates in excess of the thresholds for the three cohorts: annual graduates who are educationally disadvantaged (economically disadvantaged), annual graduates who are not educationally disadvantaged, and annual graduates who are enrolled in a special education program.

For Further Information

Additional information on CCMR OB criteria is available on the Performance Reporting Resources page.

If you have questions regarding CCMR OB criteria or student listings, please contact TEA’s Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

For questions regarding funding, please contact the State Funding Division at (512) 463-9238 or sfinance@tea.texas.gov.

The Preliminary 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listings and explanatory materials are now available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.

Accelerated testers are defined as students who complete a STAAR EOC at the Approaches Grade Level or above standard in Algebra I, English II, and/or Biology prior to grade 9. To fulfill federal testing requirements, these accelerated students must take a corresponding subject area SAT or ACT while in high school.

Accelerated testers are included on the Preliminary 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listing if the student was reported as enrolled in grade 11 in 2021–22 PEIMS attendance files. Students are attributed to the district/campus at which they were reported in attendance for the final six weeks. The Preliminary 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listings reflect which subject area the student is considered accelerated and if the student has a corresponding SAT or ACT on record. Results as of May 2022 (2021–22, 2020–21, and 2019–20 school years) are included. The 2023 accountability calculations will include results through May 2023, and the September 2023 STAAR student listings released in TEAL Accountability will include these additional results.

The Final 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listing will be released in Spring 2023 and will be updated to reflect accelerated testers reported by each district as enrolled in grade 12 for the 2022–23 PEIMS snapshot. The students included on the final listing will be evaluated as accelerated testers for 2023 accountability reports.

Performance Level Cut Points

SAT and/or ACT results for accelerated testers are included in STAAR components in the subject areas of English language arts (ELA)/reading, mathematics, and science at the standards provided below.

For Further Information

If you have questions about academic accountability, please contact the Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov. For questions about assessment requirements, please submit your questions via the Student Assessment HelpDesk.

This correspondence is to notify you that the 2021-2022 Summary of Finances (SOF) reports have been updated to include the final 2020 count of annual graduates for the College, Career, or Military Readiness Outcomes Bonus (CCMR OB) in excess of the established thresholds set in the commissioner of education rules for the three cohorts:

1. annual graduates who are educationally disadvantaged;
2. annual graduates who are not educationally disadvantaged;
3. and annual graduates who are enrolled in a special education program.
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The NF (Near-Final) column of the 2021-2022 SOF reports has been updated to incorporate CCMR OB funding and used in near-final settle up calculations. Local education agencies (LEAs) may view their SOF reports through the online Foundation School Program (FSP) system and refer to SOF Run ID 39331. Negative balances resulting from this update will be transferred to reduce FSP payments in school year 2022–2023. Payments will be issued for positive remaining balances.

For Further Information

Additional information on CCMR OB criteria is available on the CCMR tab of the Performance Reporting Resources web page. In addition, a To The Administrator Addressed letter dated September 8, 2022, provides updated information on CCMR credit for military enlistment, beginning with 2023 graduates.

If you have questions regarding CCMR OB criteria or student listings, please contact TEA’s Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

For questions regarding funding, please contact the State Funding Division at (512) 463-9238 or sfinance@tea.texas.gov.

News from the Grants Administration Division

Reallocation amounts for the 2022-2023 Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Grant Application have been made available in eGrants and are now available on the Entitlements page.

No action is required by the grantee at this time. TEA staff will initiate adjustments to the largest budgeted class/object code to incorporate the reallocation amounts. The grantee’s approved budget, reflected on Schedule BS6001 – Program Budget Summary and Support, will be the sum of the final amount and reallocation amount.

Once the reallocation process is completed, the grantee will receive email notification of revisions to program budgets with the revised Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) attached to that email. Until those email notifications and attachments are distributed, TEA requests that LEAs and ESCs not submit any amendments to claim the reallocation funding.

Amendments

If necessary, once a grantee receives email notification of the revised budget and NOGA, the grantee may file an amendment to revise the budget entered by TEA staff. Please refer to When to Amend the Application on the Amending an Application page to determine whether an amendment is necessary.

The deadline to submit amendments is 5:00 p.m. Central Time, May 17, 2023.

For Further Information

For any grant-related questions, please contact the Grants Administration Division at (512) 463-8525, or grants@tea.texas.gov.

For questions about the grant application, contact your assigned negotiator listed on the Grants Administration Contacts page.

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.

1-Hour Zoom Sessions on Resources to Support ACT, SAT, & TSIA2

TEKS Alignment for SAT & ACT

• Jan. 26 @ 11:30 a.m.

• Feb. 27 @ 4:30 p.m.

Targeting the TSIA2

• Jan. 26 @ 4:30 p.m.

• Feb. 27 @ 11:30 a.m.

Texas College Bridge Updates

• Launching in January 2023: The required essay for completion of the College Prep English course via Texas College Bridge will now be in EdReady! Students will have the ability to write and submit the essay directly from their EdReady study path. Teachers will provide feedback and grade the essay directly in EdReady.

• The Group Summary Report allows you to monitor student progress and completion.

• Check out the FAQ document!

• Check out the newly-created PEIMS guidance document!

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.

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

Date Title Division

2023-01-05 Technical Assistance Dashboard Access Special Education, Review and Support Monitoring

2023-01-05 The Notice of Procedural Safeguards Special Education Policy Engagement and Reporting

2023-01-05 School Safety Allotment School Safety and Security

2023-01-05 2022-2025 School Safety Standards Formula Grant School Safety and Security

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter C, Assessment of Educators, §230.25, Test Exemptions for Persons with a Hearing Impairment

Summary: The proposed amendment would create a carve-out for the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) examination, removing the requirement that a candidate be unable to process only written linguistic information to allow an exemption; would remove the requirement that to qualify for an exemption, a person who is already certified in another state and seeking a one-year certificate in Texas must have a recommendation from an SBEC-approved Texas educator preparation program (EPP); and would eliminate the limitation that persons who qualify for an exemption to one certification examination cannot ever take another certification examination unless they have regained their ability to process written linguistic information.
Public Comment Period: December 30, 2022–January 30, 2023. 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 February 10, 2023 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 10, 2023
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: April 11–14, 2023
Projected Effective Date: May 11, 2023

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 233, Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates
Summary: The proposed amendments would remove certificates no longer issued by the SBEC; would strike, where applicable, language referencing deadlines for use of test scores for certificate issuance; would add three new special education certificates into rule; would update language specific to licensure requirements for cosmetology certification; and would propose the addition of a new foreign language certificate to the list of credentials issued by the SBEC. Technical changes would also provide clarification and consistent information related to the classroom teacher certificates issued by the SBEC.
Public Comment Period: December 30, 2022–January 30, 2023. 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 February 10, 2023 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 10, 2023
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: April 11–14, 2023
Projected Effective Date: May 11, 2023

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 239, Student Services Certificates, Subchapter B, School Librarian Certificate, and Subchapter D, Reading Specialist Certificate
Summary: The proposed revisions would update the standards for the School Librarian and Reading Specialist certificates, would provide timelines for transitions for both certificates to the new standards for preparation purposes, and would provide technical edits as necessary. The proposed revisions reflect feedback provided by the SBEC-appointed advisory committees for the School Librarian and Reading Specialist certificates.
Public Comment Period: December 30, 2022–January 30, 2023. 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 February 10, 2023 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 10, 2023
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: April 11–14, 2023
Projected Effective Date: May 11, 2023

Please see the TEA website to view SBEC proposed 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.

Adopted Already Effective Rules

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

Adopted Figure: 19 TAC §229.1(c) Texas Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual
Adopted Figure: 19 TAC §229.3(f)(1)
Summary: Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The adopted amendments provide for adjustments to the 2021–2022 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; implement Senate Bill 2066, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; clarify assessments used for accountability; update procedures for EPP commendations; provide the SBEC additional flexibility when sanctioning programs; and clarify what data is used for the determination of accreditation statuses.
Effective Date: December 29, 2022

Adoption of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 241, Certification as Principal
Summary: The adopted revisions 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 adopted revisions also repeal outdated Subchapter B, Principal Certificate, and provide technical edits where needed.
Effective Date: December 29, 2022

Please see the TEA web site to view SBEC Rules Texas Administrative Code Currently in Effect.

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

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