See This Week in Performance Reporting below for more information.

Online samples of new item types

STAAR Released Question 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)

Alexadrya Douglas- Lancaster ISD

Faranak Delavari- Irving ISD

Karen Tachibana- Lancaster ISD

Erika Echegaray- McKinney ISD

Greg Stover- Sam Rayburn 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.

❓ Where can students and staff find practice?

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

❓ Has the time limit for STAAR testing changed?

TEA is removing the maximum time allowed for STAAR assessments based on feedback from educators, parents, and students, as well as other changes to the program.

Districts will no longer have to stop students from testing after a four- or five-hour testing period. Students are expected to complete STAAR tests in about three hours. Any students who are still testing after four hours should be consolidated into a general testing area to continue testing. Students may continue testing until the end of the school day.

❓ How much is the Extended Constructed Response worth?

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

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

Reading SCR will be 475

Writing SCR will be 475

ECR will be 2300

❓ Who can make changes to AskTED?

The TED Administrator, you can find out who this is on AskTED. Search by District, Personnel, Include Other District Roles, TED Administrator

Charter Schools 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.

Please remember to update AskTED with any changes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Check to make sure you have a DTC and an Accountability contact in AskTED and that they are current. Only 40% of Region 10 districts have someone listed for the Accountability district contact.

Texas Education Agency AskTED

TEA, Student Assessment, Performance Reporting, and the ESC use these lists to relay important information to districts.

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

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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10/12/22 2648872 10/26/22 2648873

11/16/22 2648874 11/30/22 2648875

12/14/22 2648876

These brief remote Question & Answer sessions will be focused on the 2023 Accountability Reset Information. All participants registered on the Region 10 website will receive information to log in to the webinar the morning of the webinar.

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10/28/22 2648882

12/2/2022 2648883

12/16/2022 2648884

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October 6th Waxahachie

October 11th Canton

October 13th Prosper

October 19th Region 10

October 20th Royse City

October 25th Van Alstyne

The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Programs

September 22nd, 9-3

Texas Education Code 33.005 states that school counselors must “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”. This meeting will be in-person at Region 10 ESC from 9-3pm with a live virtual presentation broadcast presented by Stephanie Lerner, TEA, from 10:00am-1:00pm. Lunch on your own will be from 1:00-2:00pm. There will be planned group discussion, activities, and work time before and the live presentation led by Susan Delarosa. Register here

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

The Statewide Parental Involvement Conference website is live and open to accept registrations. The conference – “Be A Light” – will be held at the Embassy Suites in Frisco December 8th-10th. Everything will be processed online this year, including the Speaker calls for proposal that must be submitted by September 6th. Please pass this information along to those in your organization who would benefit from attending the PI Conference, such as Parent Liaisons.

If you have questions about the conference, please contact the Title I Statewide PFE Initiative at Title1PFE@esc16.net.

This newsletter compiles weekly information from Region 10 and TEA, as well as timely reminders. Read and Share.

What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

Military Enlistment Data

Beginning with 2023 annual graduates, TEA will award College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) credit to graduates for whom the district submits the required military enlistment 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, and submitted via a secure upload process in the spring of 2024. An example of the DD Form 4 is available from the DoD site here.

To learn more, view this To the Administrator Address letter.

Proposed Industry-Based Certifications and Programs of Study Phase-In

While 2022 graduates who earned an IBC will credit CCMR for 2023 accountability ratings, the coupling of programs of study and IBCs may be phased in. As proposed, beginning with 2024 accountability ratings (2023 annual graduates), students who earn an IBC will have to meet additional course requirements to credit the CCMR components of the accountability system. An overview of this proposed phase-in is shown below. To view additional details, see the complete proposed phase-in timeline and this To the Administrator Addressed letter.

Proposed Requirements for CCMR Credit

2023 Graduates IBC (old and new lists) plus 1 course in aligned program of study¹

2024 Graduates IBC (old and new lists) plus Concentrator in aligned program of study2

2025 Graduates Only new IBC list plus Completer in aligned program of study3

2026 Graduates Only new IBC list plus Completer in aligned program of study3

1 One course that is level two or higher.

2 Two or more courses for at least two credits in the same program of study.

3 Three or more courses for four or more credits, including one level three or level four course in the same program of study.

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.

Mon 9/12/2022 12:30 PM

Thu 9/15/2022 9:00 AM

Tue 9/20/2022 2:00 PM

Thu 9/22/2022 11:00 AM

Fri 9/23/2022 12:00 PM

Tue 9/27/2022 11:00 AM

Fri 9/30/2022 1:00 PM

The Local Accountability System Notice of Interest for districts wishing to participate in the local accountability system is available online. Districts submitting a form will be contacted for follow-up discussions.

An updated Local Accountability System Guide and Sample District Plan are now available on the local accountability webpage. Both provide information about plan requirements and example components.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

System Updates

The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) has been updated and is now available. All users will be prompted to update their password on their first login for the 2022–23 school year.

To support the high volume of expected student file uploads this week, files with more than 200 students will be processed offline. The initial validation process may take up to three minutes in the user interface. Do not close the page or attempt to resubmit file uploads during the validation process.

After students have been uploaded to TIDE, there are two mechanisms for exporting student data in the View/Edit/Export Student task:

• choose to have the file sent to the TIDE secure inbox (recommended for data sets larger than 10,000 student records), or
• view the results in the user interface and then use the Export All options to save them to your device (exports will be limited to 10,000 student records).

For more information on uploading students, refer to the TIDE training module and the TIDE Enhancements training module in the Learning Management System (LMS).

STAAR Released Tests

PDF versions of the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) released tests for reading language arts (RLA), science, and social studies are available on the STAAR Released Test Questions. The 2022 STAAR mathematics released tests will be posted in September. In addition to PDF versions of the released tests, answer keys and item rationales will also be available. Districts can also access the online versions of the 2022 released tests through the Practice Test Site.

Learning Management System (LMS)

• Logging in to LMS

Before logging in to LMS for the first time this school year, district personnel must log in to TIDE and change their password. District personnel will use their TIDE log in credentials to access LMS in the 2022–23 school year.

• Available Training Presentations

The following training presentations have been posted to the LMS.

• Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program

• The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)

• TIDE Enhancements for the 2022–23 School Year

• STAAR Alternate 2 Overview

• STAAR Alternate 2 Eligibility

• Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) Overview

• Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) Authoring System

• Authoring System Training Module

• TFAR Modules 1–7

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.

Performance Reporting Calendar

September 12: Accountability rating appeals window closes in TEAL and for mailed packets

Fall 2022: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

August 2023: Accountability ratings under the reset system released

-2022 Data

-Parent Resources

-Analytic Tools

-A-F Resources

The adopted version of Chapters 1–11, all appendices, and the 2022 Administrator’s Guide are now available. A summary of changes to Chapters 1–11 from proposal to adoption is also available.

Only 29 people sent in comments on the 2022 Accountability Manual. Let your voice be heard and send Performance Reporting your comments on the 2023 Accountability Framework.

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.

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.

APRIL AND MAY 2022 STAAR ADMINISTRATIONS

Updated data files and student report cards (SRCs) for the April and May 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administrations will be delivered to the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) secure inboxes on Thursday, September 1, 2022. These files reflect changes made after the final files were delivered, including any paper materials scanned and scored late. Data in these files will be updated in the Family Portal but are not reflected in the state accountability information.

JUNE 2022 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

Final data files, standard reports, and updated SRCs for the June 2022 STAAR administration will be delivered to district testing coordinators’ secure TIDE inboxes on Monday, August 29, 2022.

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”.

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, an optional online tool to help educators monitor progress and predict student performance on STAAR, will be available during the 2022–23 school year for all STAAR tested grades/subjects and courses. Interim assessments are full-scope tests designed to be administered one to two times during the school year, depending on the content area. Interim assessments will include new item types that will appear on STAAR in Spring 2023, except for constructed response questions because they are not machine-scorable. Windows for administering interim assessments can be found in the table below.

KEY DATES FOR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

August 22, 2022–April 7, 2023 LEAs register students

November 7, 2022–December 16, 2022 Administration Window 1: RLA and Math Tests #1

Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, Algebra I, English I, and English II

November 7, 2022–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 2: Science and Social Studies Tests Grade 5 science, Spanish grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies, biology, and U.S. history

January 10, 2023–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 3: RLA and Math Tests #2

Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, algebra I, English I, and English II

TFAR is a free, optional platform used by educators to create, administer, analyze, and share formative assessments. Teachers will be able to analyze the results of these formative assessments to help inform instructional choices such as making immediate lesson plan adjustments or providing specific interventions for students at the level of individual standards.

TFAR is meant to supplement and support existing LEA resources and formative assessment practices. Assessments created in TFAR should be combined with a broader set of classroom formative practices that are part of a coherent instructional framework.

Additionally, formative assessments from select, high quality instructional materials (HQIM) with an open education license will be available to administer through the same online test administration system as assessments created using TFAR. Assessments from math and RLA curricula, grades K-5, will be prioritized, and other, select curricula’s assessments will be released on a rolling basis. More information about which HQIM products’ tests will be available in the online system and the release dates of these tests will be available in the fall.

❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test next year?

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.

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

New Region 10 Session Opened! Register Now.

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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.

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

Offerings via Zoom

Date & Time- Session ID- Title

Sept. 13 11:30-12:30 2649164 An Overview of SAT & ACT Alignment to Texas Standards for Instructional Decisions

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!)

Sept. 16 @ 10:00 a.m.

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.

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

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

Date Title Division

September 09, 2022 CCMR Credit for Military Enlistment, Beginning with 2023 Graduates

Performance Reporting

September 09, 2022 Validations of Fiscal Data Reported by LEAs for Federal Grants Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting

September 09, 2022 2022–2023 Significant Expansion of Enrollment—Open-Enrollment Charter Schools Only Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting

The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the September 9, 2022 issue:

Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The amendment adopts by reference the updated Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), Version 18.0. The FASRG provides accounting rules for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers. No changes were made to the rule since published as proposed; however, the FASRG adopted by reference in the rule includes changes to Module 1, Module 1 Appendices, and Module 5 at adoption. The FASRG is posted on the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
Second Reading and Final Adoption by SBOE: June 2022
Effective Date: September 13, 2022

Please see the TEA website to view adopted State Board 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 September 9, 2022 issue. To view the notices in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.

Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 76, Extracurricular Activities, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 76, Subchapter AA, continues to exist.
Public Comment Period: September 9, 2022-October 10, 2022. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule review is available on the commissioner rule review web page.

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

Rulemaking Division
rules@tea.texas.gov

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Assessment Master Consultant

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

Accountability Consultant

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