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Region 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 5/1/23

Monday MattersRegion 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 5/1/23
Happy Principal Appreciation Day

Week 3 of Testing Window Week 3 of Testing Window

Thank you for all you do for students! Thank you for all you do for students!

Need Help?

❓ Where can you find some quick answers?


Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section in the DCCR (District Campus Coordinator Resource)


❓ Who do I contact if I have questions?


Questions about:

  • Texas Assessment Program
  • testing policies and rules
  • designated supports
  • testing irregularities


Contact: The Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Telephone: 512-463-9536

Help Desk: Student Assessment Help Desk

Website: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/


Question about:

  • accessing TIDE
  • student information updates
  • additional orders
  • shipping information
  • score code corrections
  • secure browser technical assistance


Contact: Cambium Texas Testing Support

Telephone: 833-601-8821

Email: TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com

Website: http://TexasAssessment.gov

Live chat: https://www.texasassessment.gov/contact.html


Questions about :

  • TEKS
  • course requirements
  • graduation requirements
  • individual graduation committees


Contact : The Texas Education Agency Curriculum Division

Telephone: 512-463-9581
Email: curriculum@tea.texas.gov
Website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics


Questions about:

  • preliminary and final assessment results
  • student report cards
  • progress measures
  • item analysis
  • conversion tables
  • state and federal accountability


Contact: The Texas Education Agency Performance Reporting Division

Telephone: 512-463-9704

Email: performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov

Website: https://tea.texas.gov/perfreport/

❓ What do you do when a student arrives at school without prescribed eyeglasses and need a large-print test booklet, or a student may have a broken arm and need responses to constructed response items transcribed?


Accommodations in Unexpected or Emergency Situations


❓ If students are testing on paper, how do I prepare them for the new item types?


New question type paper samplers

Answer keys to online samplers of new question types

❓ Are you looking for manuals you may need for testing?


STAAR Test Administrator Manual

STAAR Paper Test Administration Information

STAAR Alternate 2 Test Administrator Manual

STAAR Accessibility Educator Guide

STAAR Oral and Signed Administrations Educator Guide

STAAR Alternate 2 Educator Guide


❓ Do you need System User Guides during testing?


  • Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User Guide
  • Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide
  • Data Entry Interface (DEI) User Guide
  • Centralized Reporting System (CRS) User Guide
In This issue

What's in this issue: Quick Help and References for Current Testing Window, Campus Pairing Registration Window, AEA Final Listings, Becoming the Unforgettable Principal Workshop, Region 10 Summer Roadshows, R10 and 11 Assessment Conference Save the Date What's in this issue: Quick Help and References for Current Testing Window, Campus Pairing Registration Window, AEA Final Listings, Becoming the Unforgettable Principal Workshop, Region 10 Summer Roadshows, R10 and 11 Assessment Conference Save the Date

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Supplemental Aids for STAAR: What’s Allowed and What’s Not?

STAAR Redesign Resources for Districts

Frequently Asked Questions About Test Administration

Congratulatoins

Our Top Readers from Last Week Our Top Readers from Last Week

Alexandry Douglas- Lancaster ISD

Meredith Birdwell- Eagle Mountain Saginaw

Lakeisha Smith- Dallas ISD

Wendy Hawthorne- Lancaster ISD

Amy Herzon- Wylie 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.

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❓ When is the pairing window?


The 2023 campus pairing registration window for state academic accountability is now open. It closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023.


❓ Where can I find the printable reference materials for STAAR?


Math:

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-mathematics-resources

Science:

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-science-resources

❓ Who can be a test administrator for the Texas Assessment Program?


Any district staff member may serve as a test administrator if they hold valid education credentials (e.g., a Texas educator certificate or permit) or if they are supervised by a district staff member who holds valid education credentials. All district and campus personnel who participate in state-required testing or who handle or have access to secure test materials must be trained at least once in test security and administration procedures and must have signed an Oath of Test Security and Confidentiality.

❓ Will there be a stand-alone STAAR field test next year?


A stand-alone field test for STAAR is scheduled for February 2024. More information regarding the stand-alone field test will be provided later this year.


❓ If a student qualifies for supplemental aid, how do I know what is allowable and not allowable?


You can use the following power points from Student Assessment.

  • 2022-2023 Allowable Supplemental Aids (PPT posted 11/21/22)
  • 2022-2023 Allowable Supplemental Aids (PDF posted 11/22/22)

❓ 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 are the long-term goals for Closing the Gaps?

The gradated points methodology uses 0-4 points to provide further differentiation for groups demonstrating growth but not yet achieving target performance. It also allows 4 points for those achieving the long-term 2037- 2038 target.


ESSA Proposed Long-Term Targets

❓ What are the sunsetting limits for CCMR?


The January Updates to Preliminary A–F Framework describes limiting the percentage of graduates who only meet CCMR criteria via a sunsetting IBC to five graduates, or
20 percent, of graduates, whichever is higher. Does this mean a 20 percent cap on the total sunsetting IBCs earned?


The agency proposes limiting the percentage of graduates who only meet CCMR criteria via a sunsetting IBCs to five graduates or 20 percent of the total annual graduates, whichever is higher.


Example: Texas High School has 200 annual graduates. 50 graduates earned ONLY a sunsetting IBC as their CCMR credit. With the limit, Texas High School would receive credit for 40 of these graduates (20 percent of the total annual graduates), and ten of these graduates would not generate CCMR credit. This limit would be applied within Student Achievement and School Progress, Part B: Relative Performance and would not be applied within Closing the Gaps.


2019-22 Industry-Based Certification List for Public School Accountability Sunsetting (PDF)

❓ Where can I find my past CCMR Verifier information?


TEA provides a final VERIFIER file as the LISTING file a few weeks after the Verifier window has closed in TEAL Accountability.


❓ When does the next CCMR verifier come out?


Late May: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier Corrections Window

❓ What is 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.

❓ 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.

Educator Committee Recruitment Educator Committee Recruitment

Texas Educator Committee

TEA is looking for educators to attend committees this summer to review items that are being developed for the Texas Assessment Program. Educators who are actively teaching are especially needed. Additional information, as well as a link to the application form, is available on the Texas Educator Committees page of the Texas Assessment website. All interested educators should apply and selected educators will receive a meeting invitation via email.

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.

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✍ 5th Annual Region 10 and 11 Assessment Conference SAVE THE DATE January 17, 2024 ✍ 5th Annual Region 10 and 11 Assessment Conference SAVE THE DATE January 17, 2024

✍ Assessment and Accountability Webinar Sessions

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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May 17 session 9-4 by Steve Flores

As you begin preparations for 2023-2024 school year, have you considered the Leadership Essentials you should prioritize, plan, execute, and monitor to set your campus up for continuous success? Dr. Steve Flores, leadership coach, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, professor, and author will equip principals with leadership strategies that will build confidence and self-efficacy to perform at high levels. This training will focus on the leadership skills and strategies to:


· Telling your story and maximizing social media to promote your campus

· Setting the tone as the leader through modeling and continuous improvement

· Assessing your team and identifying and growing your campus leaders

· Establishing and maintaining a positive culture and climate

· Focusing on self to better assist others


*Each participant will receive a copy of Friday Focus by Dr. Steve Flores


Click Here to Register for this Principal Workshop with Dr. Steve Flores

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ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight

Accountability
Updated 2023 A–F Refresh Framework (March 2023)
Searchable Accountability FAQ

This Week in Performance Reporting April 28

What’s New in Performance Reporting


A–F Accountability


STAAR High/Low Cut Points


The STAAR raw scores and scale scores associated with the calculation of School Progress, Part A: Academic Growth, and corresponding high and low performance level cut points, have been updated on the 2023 Accountability Development webpage, in the What-If Reports section. These updates reflect how a defined raw score of 0 is accounted for in the calculation. This update does not change where the high/low cut points had previously been established.


CCMR Verifier


The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier will be available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application from Thursday, May 25 to June 23. The CCMR Verifier provides districts an opportunity to verify the accuracy of their CCMR data and, if needed, submit official documentation to correct data. CCMR indicators determined by TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections, and therefore, will not be shown. The CCMR Verifier will contain data for 2021-22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders.


Pairing Registration Window


The 2023 campus pairing registration window for state academic accountability is now open. It closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023.


Campuses that do not serve any grade level in which STAAR assessments are administered are paired with another campus in the same district or the district itself for accountability purposes. Pairing registration will be available within the TEA Login (TEAL). Email notification will be sent to superintendents of Pairing campuses on Monday, April 24, 2023.


AEA Final Listing


The final listing for district campuses and charter schools has been posted on the 2023 Accountability Rating System | Texas Education Agency


We are Hiring


The Training and Outreach Coordinator ensures stakeholders receive clear and effective communication about the A-F accountability system. This role contributes directly to the work of TEA’s Performance Reporting division, which seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students. The Coordinator provides guidance, resources, outreach, and training to help ESCs, school administrators, teachers, parents, and the public understand and benefit from the accountability system. We are looking for an educator who is knowledgeable of state and federal assessment and accountability laws and regulations and has outstanding customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.


Apply here; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


Assessment Scoring and Reporting


Spring 2023 STAAR Administration


Student Responses


As a reminder, district testing personnel must ensure all student responses for paper administrations of State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) reading language arts (RLA) assessments are entered and submitted in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28, 2023. If district personnel do not submit student responses in DEI by this date, the responses will not be scored. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of the STAAR RLA testing window for DEI submissions.


Additional Orders


For any student taking a braille administration who also needs content and language supports, district personnel must add a request for paper with embedded supports to their additional order. Additional orders should be submitted as soon as possible for materials to arrive prior to testing for science, social studies, and mathematics.


2023 STAAR Alternate 2 Administration


Completing Administration


As a reminder, district testing personnel must ensure all student responses for STAAR Alternate 2 are entered and submitted in DEI by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28, 2023. Tests which remain paused in DEI will be closed and marked as complete at the close of the administration. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of this testing window for DEI submissions.


Reporting


District personnel must ensure all score codes and student information are entered in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) by April 28. This includes student demographics, program enrollment, and designated supports. If district personnel make changes to the information after this date, those changes will not be included in accountability reports. The reporting student data file format is available on the Texas Assessment website.


Printed Report Cards and Confidential Student Labels


Districts will not receive printed copies of STAAR Alternate 2 report cards unless they opt in to receiving paper copies by April 28. Districts will receive confidential student labels unless they opt out of receiving labels by April 28. District personnel may make their selections for these options by using the Score Reporting and Label Requests module in TIDE.


Texas Formative Assessment Resource


The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for social studies within the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) have been updated. Efforts have been made to realign all TFAR items to the TEKS adopted in 2018, including user-authored and TEA-owned items. If an item no longer aligns to a current standard, “undesignated” will appear as the standard in TFAR. To realign a user-authored item that is now undesignated, users must copy the item, make necessary changes, and save again.


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


April 24, 2023: 2023 Pairing Registration Window Opened


May: Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Release and Public Comment Period Opens; What if Report (TEAL) Release; A – F Refresh Communications Resources


Late May: 2023 A–F Estimator (TEAL and Public Web) Release


Late May: CCMR Verifier (2022 Graduates) Corrections Window Opens


July: CCMR Tracker (Part 2) Release (2022-23 grade 9-12 students)


Summer: 2023 A–F Refresh Parent Resources, Explanatory Materials, Videos Released


August 2023: Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Released

Late September 2023: Accountability Ratings Published (2023 and 2022 What If, on TEAL and TXschools.gov)


Late September 2023: Accountability Appeals Registration Window Opens


Fall 2023: Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Integration Taskforce Meeting

Assessment

ASSESSMENT Spotlight ASSESSMENT Spotlight

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New STAAR Resources for Districts and Parents

The Texas Education Agency has put together two new webpages that host specific resources about the redesigned State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®).

The STAAR Redesign Resources for Districts webpage has resources and assets to help districts keep their staff informed about the STAAR redesign.

The STAAR Redesign Resources for Parents webpage includes curated information about STAAR developed especially for parents. This new webpage hosts flyers, short videos, and FAQs to assist districts in communicating important information about STAAR to parents. Both webpages include an updated version of the What Families Should Know About STAAR one-page document.

Updates to the DCCR (District Campus Coordinator Resource) Guide

  • 03/21/23: An additional step for special paper administrations of STAAR Spanish was added to the Instructions for Designating a Student Eligible for a Special Administration page.


  • 03/17/23: Two new questions were added to the Frequently Asked Questions About Test Administrations page: #5 and #24.


  • 3/24/2023: Additional step for a new test window feature in appeals reporting was added to How district-level users view test session status reports section.


  • 3/24/2023: Additional steps that address the addition of the search filter for Test Window on Create, Edit, and Approve screens. The steps describe the functionality in the How district-level users manage appeal requests section.

STAAR Refresher TETN

The STAAR Refresher TETN is now posted in the Learning Management System (LMS).

Slide Deck: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/student-assessment-overview/accommodation-resources

STAAR Alternate 2 Trainings Available in the LMS (Learning Management System)

ATAAR ALT 2 Trainings
2022-2023 Calendar of Events
TFAR Educator Guide with FAQs (PDF posted 11/28/22)

Trainings in the LMS (Learning Management System) under “Preparing for Testing”

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”.

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CCMR Spotlight CCMR Spotlight

Tracker

CCMR Tracker Stage 1: Released March 31 CCMR Tracker Stage 1: Released March 31

The purpose of this communication is to provide information regarding the release of the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Tracker. The CCMR Tracker is released in two stages through TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.


Stage 1: March 31

  • CCMR indicators submitted via PEIMS through the 2021–22 school year

  • OnRamps and TSIA results through 2021–22 school year

  • SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificate results through the 2020–21 school year



Stage 2: July 2023


SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificates updated through 2021-22 school year


Background

The CCMR Tracker is a tracking tool within the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. This tool provides districts with an early preview of CCMR status for students who are in grades 9–12 during the 2022–23 school year. The CCMR Tracker contains lagging data as is detailed in the chart below. While the Tracker contains students who were in grades 9–12 on the 2022–23 PEIMS snapshot, the 2023 version does not contain results from school year 2022–23 as those data have yet to be reported.

Indicators are credited if earned within date ranges provided below for students beginning with grade 9 enrollment. TSI assessments are the only CCMR indicator that may be earned prior to grade 9. Indicators reported upon graduation (IEP and workforce readiness graduates and special education graduate with advanced diploma plan) do not appear in the Tracker.

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Action


Corrections cannot be submitted to TEA; this report is for informational purposes only. If districts find errors, they are encouraged to work with testing vendors to make corrections prior to the student’s graduation. TSDS PEIMS data are final and cannot be corrected.


The 2023 CCMR Verifier, which will provide districts an opportunity to verify CCMR data given to the agency by outside testing entities for 2021–22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders, will be released in the TEAL Accountability application in July.


If you have questions about the Tracker, please contact the Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

Military Ready DD Form 4 Military Ready DD Form 4

Beginning with 2023 annual graduates, TEA will award CCMR credit to graduates for whom the district uploads the required documentation. Districts must obtain a completed DD Form 4 “Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States” from a student who has enlisted. The DD Form 4 must be completed in full, including all required signatures by the student and the enlistment officer.


The securely uploaded DD Form 4 document will be the only form of documentation accepted to document military enlistment for CCMR credit and will only be accepted via the process outlined above. If a district cannot obtain the DD Form 4 or does not upload the form during the official submission process, military enlistment credit will not be awarded. A DD4 form is attached below.

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From Region 10 Counselors From Region 10 Counselors

R10 Counselors Conversations May Newsletter
  • April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This makes it the perfect time to teach your students about body safety, especially if you are in one of the 37 states that require sexual abuse prevention through Erin's Law.


  • A great tool to check out is called the “Fight! Child Abuse Program". The website has a lot of great talking points, activities and videos!

From R10 Counselors

TX Model Training for Administrators PPT linked below (we’re not permitted to send as an editable deck), so feel free to use it with your administrators, as needed. You are welcome to present it as is or incorporate into your district’s mandatory training. As a reminder, TEC §21.054 (as well as TEC §33.005 and §33.006), present an opportunity for SCs and administrators to work together to identify appropriate school counselor duties so students receive optimal support.


Supporting Students Behavior

When people ask me what I wished I had learned more about in school, my answer is easy… behavior. So much of my time has been spent supporting student behavior, but I feel like I didn't know much about it before I went into the field. It was definitely trial by fire. And while I definitely don't know everything about child behavior, I did want to share some resources that I think you'll find helpful! -Counselor Chelsey


✨Free Resources✨

Behavior Intervention Cheat Sheets

Reflection Sheets/Think Sheets

TX Model Training for Administrators PPT (we’re not permitted to send as an editable deck), so feel free to use it with your administrators, as needed. You are welcome to present it as is or incorporate into your district’s mandatory training. As a reminder, TEC §21.054 (as well as TEC §33.005 and §33.006), present an opportunity for SCs and administrators to work together to identify appropriate school counselor duties so students receive optimal support.

The Region 10 Counseling Department has organized two virtual opportunities for Administrators to learn and collaborate directly with TEA’s Program Manager, Stephanie Learner about the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCPs).


This one hour, virtual lunch and learn is specifically designed for Administrators with three main objectives:

  • Understand the role of CSCPs in the school environment
  • Collaborate with other educators in how to implement a CSCP
  • Explore and identify resources available


As a reminder, Texas Education Code §21.054 on continuing education indicates that continuing education requirements for a principal include instruction regarding effective implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program under Section 33.005, which indicates:


A school counselor shall work with the school faculty and staff, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program that conforms to the most recent edition of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs developed by the Texas Counseling Association.


Two Virtual Opportunities Available:


Tuesday, May 23rd

12:00-1:30 P.M.

Session ID: 2652377


Tuesday, August 1st

12:00-1:30 P.M.

Session ID: 2652373


The session will be recorded for those registered. For more information, contact susan.delarosa@region10.org or nickisha.fowler@region10.org

❓ Where can I find resources related to the College, Career, and Military Readiness component?

The Performance Reporting Resources webpage has a tab dedicated to College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) resources. Visit this tab under the Frequently Asked Questions Documents section to learn more about CCMR data sources and how CCMR in accountability and the CCMR Outcomes Bonus differ. You may also view related webinar recordings under the Webinar Recordings section.

ADVANCED ACADEMICS Spotlight ADVANCED ACADEMICS Spotlight

R10 Advanced Academics & GT Updates April Newsletter

CTE Spotlight CTE Spotlight

For specific CCMR related questions contact:

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

TEA Updates

TEA Commissioner of Education Rule Filings April 28

Adopted Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter EE, Accreditation Status, Standards, and Sanctions, Division 1, Status, Standards, and Sanctions, §97.1066, Campus Closure, and New §97.1066, Campus Repurposing and Closure

Summary: The adopted repeal and new rule reflect changes to Texas Education Code, §39A.113, by House Bill 4205, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, and provide clarification to statutory provisions. The new section was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: May 7, 2023

Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.
Commissioner of Education Rule Review

The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule review notice was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the April 28, 2023 issue. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.

Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Early Childhood Education Programs; Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Coordinated Health Programs; Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Texas Accelerated Science Achievement Program Grant; Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Pilot Programs; Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Award Programs; Subchapter GG, Commissioner's Rules Concerning College and Career Readiness School Models; Subchapter HH, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies; Subchapter II, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Texas High Performance Schools Consortium; Subchapter JJ, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Innovation District; Subchapter KK, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Compliance Investigations in Connection with State-Funded Education Program Grants; Subchapter LL, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Innovative Instructional Programs; and Subchapter MM, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Supplemental Special Education Services Program
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 102, Subchapters AA and CC-MM, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: April 28, 2023-May 29, 2023. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule review is available on the commissioner rule review web page.

Please see the TEA website to view commissioner of education rule reviews.

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.

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Press Release- Senate Confirms SBOE Chair Keven Ellis for Second Term April 28

The State Board of Education today announced the Texas Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Keven Ellis for a second term as Chair of the State Board of Education (SBOE). Although SBOE members are elected, Governor Greg Abbott appoints the chair from among the 15 board members. The appointment must be confirmed by the Senate, which did so with a unanimous, 31-0 vote.

Ellis, a chiropractor from Lufkin, was first elected to the SBOE in November 2016 after serving as president of the Lufkin Independent School District Board of Trustees. Ellis represents District 9, home of nearly 2 million residents in a 24-county swath of East Texas and Dallas County.

First appointed Chair in 2019, Ellis has overseen the review and revision of high-quality curriculum standards including Health, Science, and Social Studies; the latter involving the implementation of important civics standards into the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Ellis also oversaw the implementation of Senate Bill 1232 which provided for the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to serve as the sole entity responsible for management of the Permanent School Fund (PSF), which was a joint responsibility of both the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the School Land Board.


“I feel the role of a member of the Texas State Board of Education is one of the most important elected positions in the state of Texas, and I am honored to be chosen by Governor Abbott to serve a second term as Chair of this body, “Ellis said. “I want to thank Governor Abbott for this appointment and Lt. Governor Patrick and the Texas Senate for the confirmation. I will work tirelessly to serve our students.”

For more information on the work and membership of the SBOE, please visit tea.texas.gov/sboe.

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