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Region 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 9/26/22
TEA Performance Reporting Wants To Hear From You!
2023 Accountability
The Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework is now available. As part of the continuous improvement process, the agency spent two years consulting with stakeholders on enhancements to the accountability system. The proposed enhancements described in the preliminary framework are designed to provide parents, community members, and educators with the data essential to drive improved outcomes for all Texas children.
This document provides an overview of the proposed adjustments and is intended to guide discussions and spur additional stakeholder feedback, which will be gathered through fall 2022.
Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through October 1, 2022, to help inform an updated October accountability system framework, which will be published in late October 2022. The proposed 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in early 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023. Questions and/or feedback can be sent to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.
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What's in this issue: Accountability Rest Feedback Needed, R10 Enrollment Data, TELPAS Redesign, STAAR Redesign Information
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Online samples of new item types
New Question Types Scoring and Reporting Guides
- Math (PDF posted 8/15/22)
- Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 08/19/22)
- Science (PDF posted 1/27/22)
- Social Studies (PDF posted 1/27/22)
- Spanish Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)
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❓ R10 Most Asked Questions ❓
❓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?
❓ 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 may email CharterAskTED@tea.texas.gov
❓ 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.
Update District Contacts in AskTed
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.
TEA, Student Assessment, Performance Reporting, and the ESC use these lists to relay important information to districts.
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We’re almost one month away from the brightest event of the year!
Register today for the 2022 Region 10 School Counseling Conference on Tuesday, October 4th. K-12 counselors will receive valuable information from community-based organizations and subject matter experts. Take a look at this amazing lineup!
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Location: Region 10 ESC 400 E. Spring Valley Road, Richardson 75081
Registration: $149 for CISS COOP Members, $199 for Non CISS COOP Members
Breakfast and lunch will be provided with your registration
Statewide Parental Involvement Conference Dec. 8-10
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.
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ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight
This Week in Performance Reporting Sept. 23
What’s New in Performance Reporting
A–F Accountability
As a reminder, Performance Reporting is collecting feedback on the Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework through October 1, 2022. Stakeholder feedback will help inform the updated 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework, which will be released this fall.
Please send any feedback to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.
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 September are below.
Assessment Scoring and Reporting
December 2022 STAAR Administration
- Update Student Eligibility
Districts should ensure that all students eligible for end-of-course (EOC) assessments have been added to the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) by October 6, 2022. All eligible students must be registered in TIDE for retester flags to be set. All students participating in the December 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration should have the December EOC Eligibility field set to “Yes” in TIDE. Student eligibility must be added before the deadline so that the correct number of test administrator manuals are shipped to districts.
- Indicate Students Eligible for Paper Administrations
If a student is eligible for a special paper administration of an online assessment, ensure that the Special Ed Indicator Code or Section 504 Indicator Code is set to “Yes” in TIDE. District personnel must also set the student’s Test Mode to “Paper” and make the appropriate Paper Test Format selection. If these settings are not entered correctly by October 6, 2022, for students who need to test on paper, materials for these students will not be shipped with initial orders.
Initial order materials quantities will be available for verification by districts. These quantities are calculated based on students flagged appropriately and are updated nightly. Districts must confirm sufficient quantities by October 6, 2022. If additional paper materials are required after this deadline, district personnel will be responsible for entering their own counts during the additional order window.
- Out-of-District (OOD) and Out-of-School (OOS) Test Site Registration
The STAAR Out-of-School and Out-of-District Test Site Registration Form for the December 2022 STAAR administration is available now through October 7, 2022. Districts must register each participating OOD and OOS test site in the test site registration form.
Training Opportunities
The Centralized Reporting System (CRS) Overview training presentation has been posted to the Learning Management System (LMS).
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 Analyst (Programmer III)
This role supports customers in acquiring useful assessment data to make informed decisions about student performance outcomes on statewide assessments. This work is critical to improving outcomes for students by providing accurate performance data to students and school districts. Using technical skills and knowledge of assessments, the Programmer Analyst writes, revises, and implements complex SAS programs to create, combine, manage, and analyze datasets containing results of standardized tests. The work produced by the programmer is included in analytic reports for publication, provided to customers requesting public information as well as internal ad hoc requests within the agency. An important aspect of delivering customers with quality data and information involves the Programmer Analyst performing quality control work verifying accuracy of analysis and written reports.
Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer IV)
This role serves as a senior-level programmer and data analyst in the Rating and Reporting Systems unit of the Division of Performance Reporting. The Programmer/Data Analyst performs complex programming tasks to create and analyze datasets for the state accountability rating systems. The work involves creating and maintaining reports for the state accountability rating systems, developing and managing extensive quality control checks of SAS programs, and creating workflows to improve existing programs and applications. The Programmer/Data Analyst provides technical support to management in ongoing and new system development. This position contributes to the rigorous academic accountability and performance reporting system which is the cornerstone of the agency’s priority to promote improved outcomes for all students and to ensure all students are prepared for success in college, career, or military.
Did You Know?
The accountability policy and technical advisory committees are being combined into one, blended committee. The new committee, the Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG), will continue the important work related to providing the commissioner of education with recommendations related to the academic accountability system. TAAG membership will consist of a cross section of districts, advocacy groups, and public stakeholders. A list of members can be found on the 2023 Development page.
In addition to the TAAG, Performance Reporting (PR) is assembling membership for an ESC Accountability Group (EAG). This group will also meet with PR staff to refine recommendations related to the academic accountability system. Once membership is established, it will also be posted on the 2023 Development page.
Performance Reporting Calendar
Fall 2022: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released
Mid-November 2022: 2022 appeals resolved and final ratings released
November 2022: Texas Academic Performance Reports released
August 2023: Accountability ratings under the reset system released
Txschools.gov Refresh is Live
-Parent Resources
-Analytic Tools
-A-F Resources
2022 Accountability Manual and Administrator’s Guide
Due to the redesign of the reading language arts (RLA) STAAR, the inclusion of new item types in mathematics, the shift to a fully online assessment system, and required standard setting and validation processes, STAAR Progress Measures will NOT be calculated for 2022–23. In 2023 the new Transition Table will measure growth.
ASSESSMENT Spotlight
Upcoming Texas Assessment Program Activities
BEGINNING-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENTS
The test administration window for the optional Beginning-of-Year (BOY) assessments is August 30–October 21, 2022. Refer to the Optional Beginning-of-Year Assessments webpage for more information and resources, as well as a BOY Assessments Overview training available in the Learning Management System (LMS). Student results, including the confidential campus rosters, district and campus summary reports, and student data files, will be available in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS).
TEXAS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT RESOURCE
The test administration window for the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) opens on August 30, 2022. The first units available will be for reading language arts (RLA) and mathematics, with additional units being added throughout the year. Refer to the Texas Formative Assessment Resource webpage for more information, as well as a Sharing Content in TFAR training available in LMS. Student results will be available in CRS.
DISTRICT AND CAMPUS COORDINIATOR RESOURCES
The District and Campus Coordinator Resources (DCCR) for the 2022–2023 school year is now available. A few sections are still under construction and districts will be notified in upcoming communications when these additional sections are made available.
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.
New Trainings in the LMS (Learning Management System) under “Preparing for Testing”
Getting Students Familiar with the Online Platform!
Beginning of the Year 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”.
Beginning-of-Year Assessments
As a result of LEA feedback, optional BOY assessments will be available during the 2022–23 school year. BOY assessments are designed to be administered at the start of the school year to provide educators with data to develop appropriate instructional plans and address gaps in student learning. This coming year’s BOY assessments will be the Spring 2022 released STAAR tests. Score calculations for English I and English II BOY assessments will not include constructed responses.
KEY DATES FOR BOY ASSESSMENTS
August 22–October 14, 2022 LEAs register students
August 30–October 21, 2022 Test administration window
For questions regarding any of these optional assessment resources, please contact TEA using the Student Assessment Division Help Desk.
STAAR Interim Assessments
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
Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR)
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.
STAAR Redesign 2022-2023
❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test next year?
TELPAS Spotlight
Redesign of TELPAS Reading and Writing
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:
For specific TELPAS questions contact
Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org
CCMR Spotlight
Creating a Strategic Plan for CCMR!
❓ 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
We are lining up many things for your secondary advanced academics needs this Fall. Please mark your calendars for the opportunities listed below and know that more details and options will be on the way. Some registration links are not yet active, but they will be soon!
In-Person Offerings at Region 10 ESC
Date & Time- Session ID -Title
Sept. 27 9:00 - noon 2644820 GT/Advanced Academics Coordinator Fall Meeting
Oct. 3 9:00 - 3:00 2649029 Creating a Strategic Plan for CCMR!
Oct. 11 9:00 - 11:30 2649148 College Board Big Future (more details soon!)
Oct. 11 PM 2649149 College Board (more details soon!)
Oct. 25 9:00 - noon 2649163 Academic Rigor: Using STEM to Drive Cross-Curricular Connections
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!)
Oct. 7 @ 10:00 a.m.
Oct. 21 @ 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 11 @ 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
Take a minute to submit this College Board Office Hour Survey so that we can best plan to meet your needs.
CTE Spotlight
For specific CCMR related questions contact:
Jennifer Gunn, Advanced Academics jennifer.Gunn@region10.org
Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org
To the Administrator Addressed Update Sept. 23
Date Title Division
September 23, 2022 Texas Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) Incentive Program – State Exam Fee Subsidy for the 2022-2023 School Year College Career and Military Preparation
September 23, 2022 Purple Star Campus Designation Announcement 2022-23 Highly Mobile and At-Risk Student Programs Division
September 23, 2022 Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) for Kindergarten Data, Public Prekindergarten, and Private Prekindergarten Providers Early Childhood Education
September 23, 2022 The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy Standards and Programs
September 23, 2022 Child Find (SPPI-11 & SPPI-12) Submission in the Texas Student Data System for the SY 2022–2023 Division of Special Education Program, Policy, Engagement, and Reporting
September 23, 2022 School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Reporting Requirement Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting
Commissioner of Education Rules Sept. 23
Summary: The proposed amendments would provide updates and clarifications regarding special education complaints and due process hearings.
Publication in the Texas Register: September 23, 2022
Public Comment Period: September 23-October 24, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings to solicit testimony and input on the proposal will be held at 9:00 a.m. on October 6 and 7, 2022, via Zoom. The public may participate in the October 6 hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89294633839. The public may participate in the October 7 hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85463744981.The public may attend one or both hearings. Anyone wishing to testify at one of the hearings must sign in between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the respective hearing. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Each individual's comments are limited to three minutes, and each individual may comment only once. Both hearings will be recorded and made available publicly. Questions about the hearings should be directed to spedrule@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: January 3, 2023
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 152, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Examination Requirements, §152.1001, Exceptions to Examination Requirements for Individuals Certified Outside the State
Summary: The proposed amendment would implement House Bill 139, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, by adding military community members to the population of educators licensed outside the state and eligible to qualify for an exception to examination requirements in Texas. The proposed amendment would also provide additional edits to improve the readability and applicability of the rule and support continued consistency in completion of the test exemption review process.
Publication in the Texas Register: September 23, 2022
Public Comment Period: September 23-October 24, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: January 3, 2023
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
TEA Press Release: Purple Star Campus Designations
AUSTIN, Texas – September 22, 2022 – The Texas Education Agency today announced the designation of 179 Texas public schools as Purple Star Campuses for the 2022-2023 school year.
Established in 2019 by the 86th Texas Legislature, the Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas public schools that provide high quality supports to meet the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. To be eligible, campuses must designate a campus-based military liaison, create and maintain an easily accessible web page that includes information for military-connected students and their families, institute a campus transition program for military-connected students, and support a military family assistance initiative.
This year’s Purple Star designees comprise the largest group in the program’s history, nearly quadrupling the number of campuses designated last year. Nearly 200 campuses across the state applied for the designation, reflecting the commitment of Texas educators to bring the needs of military-connected students and families to the forefront. The Lone Star State is second nationally in the number of military-connected students it educates in public schools.
“I am extremely proud of the work these schools are doing to meet the needs of students and families that have sacrificed an incredible amount in service to our country,” said Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath. “We recognize the challenges military-connected students often face when transitioning schools. However, these campuses are committed to maximizing the availability of high-quality supports to make that transition easier and to help set these students up for success.”
All Texas public school campuses are eligible to receive a Purple Star designation, regardless of the size of their military-connected student population. Applications are accepted on an annual basis, with the designation lasting two years. To learn more about the criteria and application process, visit TEA’s Purple Star Campus Designation webpage. For the list of this year’s designees, click the link below.
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