(These Accountability Sessions provide the most recent information provided by TEA Performance Reporting to ESCs. The first three sessions are all the same. Choose which one works the best for you.)

Accountability 2023 Reset- 12/6/2022 at Region 10 #2650968

Accountability 2023 Reset Virtual- 12/9/2022 #2650969

(The two AEA sessions are the same.)

Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) 2023 Reset 1/5/2023 at Region 10 #2651269

Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) 2023 Reset Virtual- 1/6/2023 #2651272

TEA will continue efforts to transparently communicate through the final rule adoption.

• 2023 A–F Refresh Summary of Stakeholder Feedback and Adjustments to Framework (November 2022) provides a summary of how stakeholder feedback has informed updates to the framework since the June release.

• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Overview and Summary (November 2022) provides a broad overview of the A–F refresh, including design commitments, timeline, and a technical summary of the proposed A-F refresh changes

• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Framework (November 2022) provides detailed technical descriptions of the proposed A–F refresh changes

Please submit feedback using this form before February 1, 2023.

*Please submit a separate form response for each comment.

*A summary of comments will be posted publicly in spring 2023.

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

• Updated A-F Preliminary Framework
  
• Updated A-F Preliminary Summary
• Updated Preliminary 2023 A–F Refresh Feedback

• STAAR Scoring Guides

1. RLA Grades 3-5 Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
2. RLA Grades 3-5 Constructed Response-Spanish (PDF posted 10/7/22)
3. RLA Grades 6-8 Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
4. English I Expository Writing (PDF posted 10/7/22)
5. English II Persuasive Writing (PDF posted 10/7/22)
6. English I and II Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
7. Science Grade 5 Short Constructed Response-English/Spanish (PDF posted 10/7/22)
8. Science Grade 8 Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
9. Biology Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
10. Social Studies Grade 8 Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)
11. US History Short Constructed Response (PDF posted 10/7/22)

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❓ Has the time limit for testing been removed for December testing?

Yes, the time limit was removed for all 2022-2023 testing.

❓ When will 2023 cut scores & targets be released?

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

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

December 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 the first week of December.

❓ What is the character limit for TELPAS writing items?

Constructed Response Items

1,000 character limit

Sentence Rewrite Items

100 character count limit

❓ How do students practice with Speech to Text on online practice tests?

The student has to be registered in TIDE and speech to text must be turned on (in Tide). The student will then sign in to the practice test using their TSDS number.

❓ Where can students and staff find practice?

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

❓ Has the time limit for STAAR testing changed?

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

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

❓ How much is the Extended Constructed Response worth?

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

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

Reading SCR will be 475

Writing SCR will be 475

ECR will be 2300

❓ Who can make changes to AskTED?

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

👉 Charter Schools should use the New All In One Charter Information Form to make AskTED requests.

❓ What is TPRS? Is it the same as TAPR?

The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) integrates state and federal reporting requirements into a single reporting system that can be viewed at the campus, district, region, and state level. As the most comprehensive reporting system published by TEA, TPRS provides additional performance reports, results, and indicators for student groups not previously reported on state accountability data tables, the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), or the School Report Card. TPRS is the enhanced online version of TAPR. It has been recently updated with Remote vs. In-Person Data. TEAL Accountability application will show you unmasked data.

The TPRS Glossary provides definitions, describes methodologies, and lists sources for each tab in the TPRS system.

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

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

Texas Education Agency AskTED

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

As of October 3, 2022 we are asking all charter schools to submit AskTED requests using the new All In One Charter Information Form via the link at https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sixIdSvUSRPm9E

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

We are continually looking to improve our offerings and services in Teaching and Learning here at Region 10. As such we are inviting all instructional staff at all levels in our districts and charters to provide feedback and input for upcoming professional learning opportunities. Here is our ask of you:

1. Please complete the survey using the provided link or QR code.
2. Please share the link/QR code with your district’s instructional staff (including teachers, counselors, librarians, instructional coaches, campus administrators, district administrators, etc.).

Link: https://region10.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHiwrsyLBj36F94

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.

👉 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.

👉 12/2/2022 2648883

12/16/2022 2648884

12/9/22 2649008

In order to prepare our spring content with your needs in mind we ask that you complete this survey. Please provide feedback on topics you would like to see addressed, the content delivery format that works best for you, and your most significant needs. We also appreciate you letting us know how we can change/adjust to better support you.

Thank you for your valuable feedback to help better support the opportunities we offer,

Susan Delarosa and Nickisha Fowler

https://forms.gle/cFiH78nDpmU9sLH79

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

As a reminder, resources with information about the updated accountability framework are now available on the 2023 Accountability Development webpage. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through February 1, 2023, to help inform the proposed rule. The 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in proposed form in spring 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023. Specific questions and/or feedback on the A–F System Refresh can be submitted here.

Commissioner Morath will host a webinar on the updated preliminary framework for superintendents and district accountability staff on Thursday, December 1 from 3:00-4:00pm CST. Please register in advance for this webinar at the following link.

Local Accountability System

Now is the perfect time to explore the local accountability system and how your district can develop a plan using your existing priorities and data! Districts may use the 2022–23 school year to develop a plan for approval and application to 2023 accountability year or develop a plan for application to the 2023–24 school year.

Districts wishing to learn more about the local accountability system and how to develop a district local accountability plan can participate in a 45-minute overview webinar with time for Q & A.

Webinar registration links for October and November are below.

November 2022

• Tue 11/29/2022 11:00 AM

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

December 2022 STAAR EOC Administration

• Creating Test Sessions

Districts may begin creating test sessions for the December State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) end-of-course (EOC) administration on November 15, 2022.

• Test Materials

Districts will receive STAAR test administrator manuals and its initial shipment of secure paper test materials for the December administration the week of November 14–18, 2022. Districts must order any needed additional paper test materials during the window of November 18–December 9, 2022, and additional return labels by December 30, 2022.

Spring 2023 Administrations

As a reminder, districts must have specific flags set in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) for students to participate in spring administrations of the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), TELPAS Alternate, and STAAR Alternate 2.

• TELPAS

Students must have the Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to “1” for the TELPAS administration. The deadline for districts to indicate a special paper or holistic administration is November 23, 2022. For students who meet the eligibility requirements for a special paper or holistic administration, districts must have the Special Ed Indicator Code or Section 504 Indicator Code set to “Yes”. Districts must also make the appropriate selections in the Test Mode and Paper Test Format fields.

• TELPAS Alternate

To be eligible for the TELPAS Alternate administration, students must have the Emergent Bilingual Indicator Code set to “1”, the Special Ed Indicator Code set to “Yes”, and the Alternate Student Flag: TELPAS Alternate set to “Yes” by November 23, 2022.

• STAAR Alternate 2

To be eligible for the STAAR Alternate 2 administration, students must have the Special Ed Indicator Code set to “Yes” and the Alternate Student Flag: STAAR Alternate 2 set to “Yes” by January 6, 2023. In addition, the STAAR Alternate 2 EOC Eligibility field and the Paper Test Format field must be adjusted, as applicable.

Texas Formative Assessment Resource Update

Cambium has identified some reading language arts (RLA) content in the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) Authoring System for the STAAR Released Library that does not have the appropriate text-to-speech or content and language supports. The affected RLA passages and items have been removed from the STAAR Released Library. Users who wish to administer tests that were published prior to October 31, 2022, and included these passages or items are encouraged to follow the directions on how to republish teacher-authored tests to ensure that the content used from the STAAR Released Library provides testers with the appropriate accommodations.

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:

Division Director of Performance Reporting (Director IV)

The Division Director of Performance Reporting is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of state academic accountability systems, federal accountability reporting, and risk assessment and data analysis. The Director performs highly advanced managerial work by setting and overseeing a strategy for accountability systems, including establishing workstream plans, goals, and metrics; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. The Director immediately serves as a key leader and team supervisor within the agency and will collaborate and interact regularly with senior stakeholders within the agency and in the field.

Manager of Policy and Communications (Manager IV)

The Manager of Policy and Communications is responsible for facilitating state and federal academic accountability rating and reporting system releases, as well as providing guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. This position will provide statewide clear and effective communication regarding academic accountability and will lead the team that provides state-level support, information, and non-regulatory guidance related to state and federal accountability ratings and data reporting system releases. The Manager of Policy and Communications will support TEA’s strategic priority of improving low-performing schools by providing support to local education agencies through technical assistance, professional development, and resource development. This position will collaborate with other divisions within the agency to provide support and guidance with respect academic accountability as well as perform highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. This position reports to the Director of Policy and Communications.

Accountability Communications Coordinator (Education Specialist IV)

The Accountability Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting schools and improving student outcomes by ensuring that the state school accountability system is clearly and accurately communicated. This position provides accountability-related guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. The Accountability Communications Coordinator also will provide statewide clear and effective communication regarding academic accountability and data reporting system releases. The Accountability Communications Coordinator will collaborate with other divisions within the agency to provide support and guidance with respect academic accountability as well as perform highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. The Accountability Communications Coordinator reports to the Manager of Policy and Communications in the Performance Reporting Division.

Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer IV)

This role serves as a senior-level programmer and data analyst in the Rating and Reporting Systems unit of the Division of Performance Reporting. The Programmer/Data Analyst performs complex programming tasks to create and analyze datasets for the state accountability rating systems. The work involves creating and maintaining reports for the state accountability rating systems, developing and managing extensive quality control checks of SAS programs, and creating workflows to improve existing programs and applications. The Programmer/Data Analyst provides technical support to management in ongoing and new system development. This position contributes to the rigorous academic accountability and performance reporting system which is the cornerstone of the agency’s priority to promote improved outcomes for all students and to ensure all students are prepared for success in college, career, or military.

Performance Reporting Calendar

November 30: Student listings for 2022–23 local remote learning ADA funding eligibility though TEAL Accountability

December 8: SB 15 virtual program ratings and student listings released though TEAL Accountability

December 15: SB 15 virtual program ratings public release

Mid-December: Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) released

December 16: Deadline for SAT/ACT reimbursement submission though TEAL Accountability

December 30: 2023 preliminary accelerated testers student listings released

Early January: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

September 2023: Accountability ratings under the refreshed system released

To the Education Service Center and District Staff Members Addressed:

This communication is to inform you of the following upcoming activities for the 2022–2023 Texas Assessment Program.

TIDE ACTIVATION AND LOGIN INFORMATION

As a reminder, when a user’s Texas Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) account is created, TIDE sends the user an activation email. This email contains a link that directs the user to the Reset Your Password page in TIDE. This is where the user can set up your password for logging in to TIDE and other applicable Cambium systems. It is important to note that this link expires 15 minutes after the email is sent. If the user does not set up a password within 15 minutes, the requestor must request a new link for the user.

If the user does not receive an activation email, that person should check his or her spam folder. Emails are sent from DoNotReply@cambiumassessment.com, so the user may need to add this address to his or her contact list. If no email is found in either the inbox or spam folder, users should select Forgot Your Password on the TIDE login page.

Refer to the Registration section of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources and the TIDE User Guide for additional information.

UPDATES TO THE DISTRICT AND CAMPUS COORDINATOR RESOURCES

The District and Campus Coordinator Resources has been updated to include the Student Data Request User Guide. In addition, the How to Verify Students are Registered for TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate training video is now available in the Verify Student Information section. Refer to the Updates to Coordinator Resources section for additional updates since this resource was posted in August.

NON-EMBEDDED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS UPDATE

For students requiring non-embedded supports such as predictive text, refreshable braille displays, or eye gazers, the Permissive Mode indicator code must be set to “On” in TIDE before test administration begins.

Most non-embedded assistive technology tools are supported by Windows and macOS desktops only, with applications running independently and not allowing copying of information from the secure browser. Permissive mode on macOS (10.13–10.15) is supported only with secure browser application version 12.5. Mobile devices, such as Chromebooks and iPads, do not support permissive mode. More detailed system requirements are provided for each assistive technology tool in the Assistive Technology Manual for Windows and macOS found in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources.

Districts must ensure that the proper secure browser application version is downloaded from the Texas Assessment website to allow for testing with permissive mode.

TEXAS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT RESOURCE UPDATE

New assessments created in the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) authoring system may require 24 hours from the time they are published to become available in the test administration interface.

TRAINING UPDATE

The Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program training module is now available in the Learning Management System (LMS). This training reviews test security and confidentiality, testing irregularities and serious testing violations.

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.

DECEMBER 2022 STAAR EOC ADMINISTRATION

• Creating Test Sessions

Districts may begin creating test sessions for the December State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) end-of-course (EOC) administration on November 15, 2022.

• Test Materials

Districts will receive STAAR test administrator manuals and its initial shipment of secure paper test materials for the December administration the week of November 14–18, 2022. Districts must order any needed additional paper test materials during the window of November 18–December 9, 2022, and additional return labels by December 30, 2022.

SPRING 2023 ADMINISTRATIONS

• STAAR Alternate 2

To be eligible for the STAAR Alternate 2 administration, students must have the Special Ed Indicator Code set to “Yes” and the Alternate Student Flag: STAAR Alternate 2 set to “Yes” by January 6, 2023. In addition, the STAAR Alternate 2 EOC Eligibility field and the Paper Test Format field must be adjusted, as applicable.

TEXAS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT RESOURCE UPDATE

Cambium has identified some reading language arts (RLA) content in the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) Authoring System for the STAAR Released Library that does not have the appropriate text-to-speech or content and language supports. The affected RLA passages and items have been removed from the STAAR Released Library. Users who wish to administer tests that were published prior to October 31, 2022, and included these passages or items are encouraged to follow the directions on how to republish teacher-authored tests to ensure that the content used from the STAAR Released Library provides testers with the appropriate accommodations.

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.

Please see below regarding the information that TEA will be sending out to all teachers on Monday, November 14th.

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/email-to-teachers-regarding-staar-redesign-training

The purpose of this communication is to inform superintendents and school system administrators about an email that will be sent to teachers on November 14, 2022, regarding STAAR redesign training.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has been supporting ESCs and school systems in training their teachers about the STAAR redesign. Two new training opportunities are available this month for teachers that have yet to receive training from their ESCs or school systems. An asynchronous module is now available in the Student Assessment Learning Management System, and optional, TEA-led webinars for teachers about the STAAR redesign will be held during the week of November 28.

TEA will email the message below to all teachers in the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) database on Monday, November 14. Superintendents are encouraged to share the contents of this email with teachers through local communication channels after the 14th in case some teachers’ contact information is not current in the ECOS database.

TEA Email Content to be Sent to Teachers

Dear Educator,

Texas educators played an important role over the past two years in helping to shape the redesigned State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), which will be implemented in Spring 2023. The redesigned STAAR, a result of House Bill (HB) 3906 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, will align more closely with effective classroom instruction. The redesign includes several components:

• New types of test questions: New, non-multiple-choice question types are more like the kinds of questions teachers ask in class and give students more ways to show understanding.
• More cross-curricular reading passages: Reading comprehension test questions reference topics students have learned about in other classes.
• Evidence-based writing incorporated into reading language arts tests: Combined reading and writing tests better support the interconnected way these subjects are taught and eliminate stand-alone writing tests for grades 4 and 7.
• Robust accommodations in online tests: The online testing platform provides a full suite of robust accommodations for students with specific learning needs.
• Tests administered online: Online testing supports all the changes above and will provide faster test results in future years to support accelerated learning. The transition to online testing will be implemented beginning with the December 2022 administration.

There are multiple opportunities for educators to learn about the STAAR redesign, and all educators are encouraged to participate in at least one opportunity. Educators can receive CPE credit hours for participating in any of the following training opportunities, each of which cover the same STAAR redesign content:

• An interactive professional development session facilitated by your district or regional education service center (ESC) using TEA-provided materials.
• Online training modules hosted in the Student Assessment Learning Management System that can be completed on your own schedule. Please reach out to your district’s testing coordinator if you need access to the learning management system.
• Live STAAR redesign webinars hosted by TEA from November 28–December 2, 2022, which cover the same information educators will receive in trainings offered by their ESC or district.
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Registration links for TEA webinars are bulleted below:

• Monday, November 28, 2022 | 3PM–4PM (CST)
• Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | 11AM–Noon (CST)
• Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Noon–1PM (CST)
• Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 4PM–5PM (CST)
• Friday, December 2, 2022 | 3PM–4PM (CST)

Please submit any questions about the training opportunities to the Student Assessment Help Desk.

Thank you for all the work you do to support Texas students.

Sincerely,

Texas Education Agency

Getting Students Familiar with the Online Platform!

Beginning of the Year Assessments

STAAR Interim Assessments

Texas Formative Assessment Resource

Released Practice Tests – New updated tests to be posted soon!

STAAR RELEASED TESTS

Released versions of the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) are now available in the Test Delivery System (TDS) Student Practice Site. PDF copies of the 2022 STAAR tests will be posted on the Texas Education Agency website soon.

Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program

Go to https://www.texasassessment.gov/testing-personnel.html and it is listed under “Prepare for Testing Activities”.

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

KEY DATES FOR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test?

Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy

Please take a minute to review this important information about your role as a school counselor...the proposed rules for Senate Bill 179 (80/20 rule on counseling duties) have been released. To view, please click this link: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/commissioner-rules-tac/proposed-commissioner-of-education-rules

Public comment is open November 4- December 5 with a proposed effective date of February 21, 2023. To make a comment, click here to provide your valuable input: https://form.jotform.com/210613401561138

Based on input from educators, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) reading and writing domains will be combined in an online test for students in grades 2–12 this year.

Because of this new standardized version of a writing assessment, districts will no longer need to holistically rate writing samples for students in grades 2–12.

Students in kindergarten and grade 1 will continue to be holistically rated in all four language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Where can students and staff find practice?

Go to:

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

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

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

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

Proposed Review of Chapter 150, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Appraisal, Subchapter AA, Teacher Appraisal; Subchapter BB, Administrator Appraisal; and Subchapter CC, Superintendent Appraisal

Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 150, Subchapters AA, BB, and CC, continue to exist.

Public Comment Period: November 25, 2022-December 26, 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

Rulemaking Division

rules@tea.texas.gov

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

Date Title Division

November 17, 2022 Blended Learning PD Reimbursements for 2022-2023 School Year Expanded Learning Models

November 17, 2022 2023-2024 Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC, Cycle 12, Year 1 Expanded Learning Models

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