Share your thoughts now. It is always helpful to hear what others are seeing in their data. In an effort to allow you to collaborate as data is coming in, here is a jamboard to share your initial thoughts. Share and read what others are saying. You can include your name and district if you wish. What outliers are you seeing? What is better/worse than you expected? What is surprising you? . . .

2022 Data First Thoughts

-2022 Data will be added when scores go public on August 15

-Parent Resources

-Analytic Tools

-A-F Resources

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.

2022 Data First Thoughts (jamboard)

2023 Accountability Development Materials

August Perrfromance Reporting Summer ESC Accountability Roadshow Registration (face to face)

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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.

❓ If a student is enrolled in a district for the October snapshot, then tests in May in another district, where does that score get reported for accountability?

If a student does not meet the accountability subset as s/he moved districts, the result would not be included for either district. If the student moves campuses, but remains within the same district, the result would be included for the district but not for either campus. The student must test in the same campus/district as the October snapshot in order for their result to be included. If the student does not meet district subset, then the student will not count for either district; that result would be rolled up into state accountability calculations.

❓ How do we handle student score codes if they do not show up for June testing?

Paper Testers

Do NOT submit an answer document for a student who does not show up for the June EOC test administration. There is no “A” (Absent) score code on the answer documents for the June EOC test administration. DNR/Void the answer document.

Online Testers

The following list outlines the most common instances when a score code does not have to be applied in TIDE for a registered student to take an online test:

• The student takes the tests on paper.
• The student is not enrolled in your district at the time of testing (exception: the student is an OOD or OOS examinee).
• The student has previously taken a STAAR EOC assessment and passed the test.
• The student does not show up for the June administration.

See below from the HB 4545 FAQ

❓ What documentation is required to prove compliance, and what process is used to enforce compliance?

Documentation that would serve as evidence of compliance includes student schedules that include dates and duration of the tutoring, the tutor assignment, the tutor-to-student ratio, subject area, and minutes completed. Other documentation that may be needed are any parent/guardian waivers that indicate a group greater than 3:1 was approved by the parent/guardian.

The process to ensure HB 4545 compliance with the local educational agency (LEA) would start at the local level with a stakeholder accessing the LEA’s grievance process, and, if a resolution is not achieved, the complainant could file a complaint with TEA. A complaint filed with TEA raising this allegation will likely be referred to the Compliance Review Unit, which will work with the identified LEA to come into compliance to the extent it is not. Should the LEA remain out of compliance, TEA may investigate and issue sanctions against the LEA for ongoing noncompliance with HB 4545 requirements.

❓ Do hours compound for retests for EOC administrations?

Please note that students who fail to pass STAAR EOC exams have multiple retest opportunities during the school year that could result in the students not needing to complete unfinished accelerated instruction if the students pass the retest exams. If a student retakes an EOC exam and does not pass the exam, the student will be required to complete an additional 30 hours of accelerated instruction in addition to any accelerated instruction hours that remain uncompleted after the previous EOC exam failure.

❓ Will we have to notify parents of any failures in STAAR grades 3–8?

Although the specific notice requirement in TEC, §28.0211(d) was repealed, LEAs are still required to notify the parent or guardian of each student of STAAR results for grades 3–8 and high school.

❓ If an LEA opts to use the summer as the primary time for delivery of required accelerated instruction are students required to attend?

There is not a statute that explicitly requires a student to attend accelerated instruction offered during the summer. The LEA can have a local policy or decision based on other legal requirements to require summer attendance (such as a student must attend to be promoted). If a student misses summer opportunities and the parent had not sought to opt-out of the offered accelerated instruction (as noted above in question 18), the missed instruction will need to be provided in the fall semester by the LEA.

Update to FAQ #32:

The superintendent may designate one person (and this can be more than one person across the district) to meet with Accelerated Learning Committee in the superintendent’s place. A superintendent has broad flexibility in determining who may be a designee, such as a deputy/associate/assistant superintendent, chief officer, academic/learning/instructional specialist, coach, facilitator, director, etc. The statute also provides that the superintendent’s designee under TEC, §28.0211((f-4), may be an employee of a regional education service center but may not be a person who served on the student’s accelerated learning committee.

**This can also be a principal or assistant principal as long as the designee did not serve on the original ALC committee

❓ Are the Federal Identifications Updates final for 2022?

The agency intends to submit an amendment to the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan to adjust the methodology used in August 2022 to identify and exit schools for federal support and improvement.

All comments on this proposed amendment are due by April 4, 2022, by email addressed to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov

When, and if, TEA receives USDE approval of the amendment, additional information will be provided to LEAs on the impact to August 2022 identification and exit of schools for improvement.

❓ When will the 2022 Accountability Ratings go public? August 15, 2022

❓ When will the information about the 2023 Accountability Reset and new targets come out? September 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.

❓ What am I forgetting to do?

Don’t forget to check the What’s New page in the DCCR.

Check your TIDE inbox and download and save contents to your computer.

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

This Summer Region 10 is Coming to a Location Near You: Sherman, Melissa, Irving, Greenville. and Red Oak!

Look for sessions on STAAR Redesign Overview, Accountability, Counseling, CTE, Early Childhood, Effective Teaching, GT, English Learner Support, School Health Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, ELAR, STEM, Special Populations, and Digital Learning

Register Now to hold your spot!

Why is the agency resetting the academic accountability system?

In the wake of COVID-19, we must set meaningful goals for students that help guide Texas schools back on track for success. We must leverage lessons learned over the years to improve the rigor, transparency, and fairness of the accountability system, while maintaining a design that allows all schools in the state the opportunity to earn an A. As part of the continuous improvement process, the agency spent two years consulting with stakeholders on enhancements to the accountability system. The proposed enhancements are designed to provide parents, community members, and educators with the data essential to drive improved outcomes for all Texas children.

What information will be shared during the Summer Roadshow?

Performance Reporting is offering the opportunity to participate in a training and feedback session on the Preliminary 2023 Accountability System Framework during the summer of 2022. The session preliminary framework. will consist of an overview presentation, Q&A, and an opportunity to provide feedback on the preliminary framework.

TEA’s Performance Reporting staff will conduct a training and feedback session for Region 10 LEAs on the Preliminary 2023 Accountability System Framework. The session will be led by Agency staff as they provide an overview presentation as well as an opportunity for district leaders to offer input and ask questions.

Due to limited space, face-to-face registration is limited to 2 individuals per LEA (i.e., optimally individuals tasked with leading C&I and/or district accountability efforts). We will provide a remote/Zoom option for any other personnel in your district who wish to hear the information presented.

Aug. 2, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Location: Richardson ISD Professional Development Center (PDC)

701 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

Registration Links:

· Face to Face Session #2648496 (limited to two participants/LEA)

· Virtual Session #2648498

Contact Jennifer.hood@region10.org for more information.

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

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What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

2022 Accountability Development

The 2022 Campus Comparison Groups are now available on the 2022 Accountability Rating System webpage. Campus comparison groups are used to award distinction designations, which will be publicly available on August 15, 2022. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to the campus comparison group.

Please contact us at performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov or 512-463-9704 with any additional questions.

Local Accountability System

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.

Participating districts may wish to develop a plan during the summer of 2022 that is then applied to the 2022–23 school year. We also support districts that are using the 2022–23 school year to develop a plan for application to the 2023–24 school year.

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.

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 June are below. Webinars will also be offered in July and August.

Monday, June 20 @ 11 am

Wednesday, June 22 @ 3:30 pm

Tuesday, June 28 @ 3 pm

Thursday, June 30 @ 11 am

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

June 2022 STAAR Administration

Test Materials Shipment

Test materials for the June 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration were delivered to districts. These should have been received by June 14.

Report Cards and Confidential Student Labels

Printed report cards are not available for the June STAAR administration. Districts will receive printed Confidential Student Labels unless they opt out of receiving labels by June 24. Districts may opt out of receiving labels through the Score Reporting and Label Requests module in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE).

System Updates

As a reminder, TIDE, the Test Delivery System (TDS), and the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) will be offline between August 15 and August 21, 2022, to complete a system rollover for the 2022–2023 school year. Please be sure to download any data files prior to August 14, 2022. All systems will be back online on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Data Corrections

Districts can resolve student information and submit score code changes for the April and May 2022 STAAR EOC administrations from June 13–17, 2022. Changes submitted during this window will be reflected in updated reports that will be provided on July 13, 2022. Any updates made after this window will be included in scheduled updates and will not be reflected in reports used for accountability.

• Resolve student information – the spelling of a student’s name, the student’s date of birth, and student’s gender can be updated through the View/Edit/Export Student, Upload Student Information module in TIDE by the district or campus coordinator

• If a student is not reported in the correct district or campus, the district coordinator should contact Texas Testing Support to update the information.

• Score code changes – to submit a score code change, districts should select the “Change Score Code” option under Request Type in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE.

• Rescore appeals – district testing coordinators can request a rescore of the English I or English II assessment constructed response item. Districts can submit the rescore appeal in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE. Districts will be invoiced $50.00 per rescore if the score does not change. Districts should submit a Purchase Order in the comments with the appeal for invoicing by Pearson.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

Employment Opportunity in Performance Reporting

The Performance Reporting Division is looking for people to join our team. Interested and qualified candidates can apply for the following position:

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.

This Week’s FAQ (This remains our top FAQ of all time!)

If a student is enrolled in a district for the October snapshot, then tests in May in another district, where does that score get reported for accountability?

If a student does not meet the accountability subset as s/he moved districts, the result would not be included for either district. If the student moves campuses, but remains within the same district, the result would be included for the district but not for either campus. The student must test in the same campus/district as the October snapshot in order for their result to be included. If the student does not meet district subset, then the student will not count for either district; that result would be rolled up into state accountability calculations.

Performance Reporting Calendar

June: TXschools.gov refreshed

Late June: Part 2 of CCMR Tracker released

June 22: CCMR Verifier closes

July: Final 2022 CCMR Student Listing released in TEAL

August 15: Accountability ratings released publicly

Fall 2022: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

August 2023: Accountability ratings under the reset system released

STANDARD AND ADDITIONAL REPORTS (FOR DISTRICT USERS)

Preliminary reports for the May 2022 STAAR grades 3–8 administration are now posted for your district in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) inbox. The STAAR Report Cards, rosters, summary reports, and data files posted can be accessed by the district coordinator. Reports posted in the secure inbox will be available for 90 days.

As a reminder, CAI and TEA are reviewing the English Learner Performance Measure (ELPM) calculations and ELPM Plan. The information provided in district data files for some students is not correctly calculated due to coding changes submitted from districts and other issues with processing. The ELPM data should be considered preliminary. Updates and final ELPM calculations will be reflected in the final data files delivered July 15, 2022. Districts should not use the preliminary ELPM calculations for local accountability estimates.

STAAR progress measures are calculated using previous-year history available to CAI, matching the student’s previous PEIMS ID and current TSDS ID. If a progress measure and on-track measure are not calculated in the data file, but for whom prior-year test information is populated at positions 430–443 or 783–796, students have unresolved duplicate test history. The prior-year test information will be removed in the final file.

For the May 2022 grades 3–8 administration, item level data is included in the posted student data files. As a result, Student Data Requests (SDR) for the May 2022 administration will also include item level data.

Printed copies of the Confidential Student Labels are being shipped to your district and will arrive June 24–29, 2022, unless your district opted out of receiving the labels. For this administration, Confidential Student Labels will be in black and white. Districts will NOT receive printed copies of STAAR Report Cards unless they opted in to receiving paper copies during the window noted on the Calendar of Events.

Results for this administration will be posted to the Family Portal by June 24, 2022, for parents and students to view. Secure access to the Family Portal is available for families from the Texas Assessment homepage by entering the student access code. For the May 2022 STAAR grades 3–8 administration, the Family Portal will display student results and item level data.

REGION REPORTS (FOR REGION USERS)

Region reports for the May 2022 STAAR grades 3–8 administration are now posted in your TIDE Inbox.

DATA CORRECTIONS

Districts can resolve student information and submit score code changes for the May 2022 STAAR grades 3–8 administrations from June 20–24, 2022. Changes submitted during this window will be reflected in updated reports that will be provided on July 15, 2022. Any updates made after this window will be included in scheduled updates and will not be reflected in reports used for accountability.

• Resolve student information – the spelling of a student’s name, the student’s date of birth, and student’s gender can be updated through the View/Edit/Export Student, Upload Student Information module in TIDE by the district or campus coordinator.
• If a student is not reported in the correct district or campus, the district coordinator should contact Texas Testing Support to update the information.
• Score code changes – to submit a score code change, districts should select the “Change Score Code” option under Request Type in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE.
• Change Language – if a student’s paper test was mismarked as English or Spanish, districts can update the language by submitting a “Change Language” appeal in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE.
• Test discrepancies – if a student is reported in your data file with a discrepancy indicator 1 – student not found, or discrepancy indicator 3 – duplicate record, districts can resolve discrepancies in the Discrepancy Resolution System in TIDE.
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• As a reminder, districts can resolve discrepancies related to paper testing for STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessments this week.
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For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

NOTE: Cambium is observing the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20. Limited staff at Texas Testing Support will be available.

STANDARD AND ADDITIONAL REPORTS (FOR DISTRICT USERS)

Preliminary reports for the April and May 2022 STAAR EOC administrations are now posted for your district in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) inbox. The STAAR Report Cards, rosters, summary reports, and data files posted can be accessed by the district coordinator. Reports posted in the secure inbox will be available for 90 days.

CAI and TEA are reviewing the English Learner Performance Measure (ELPM) calculations and ELPM Plan. The information provided in district data files for some students is not correctly calculated due to coding changes submitted from districts and other issues with processing. The ELPM data should be considered preliminary. Updates and final ELPM calculations will be reflected in the final data files delivered July 13, 2022. Districts should not use the preliminary ELPM calculations for local accountability estimates.

For the April and May 2022 administrations, item level data is included in the posted student data files. As a result, Student Data Requests (SDR) for the April and May 2022 administrations will also include item level data.

Printed copies of the Confidential Student Labels are being shipped to your district and will arrive June 17–22, 2022, unless your district opted out of receiving the labels. For this administration, Confidential Student Labels will be in black and white. Districts will NOT receive printed copies of STAAR Report Cards unless they opted in to receiving paper copies during the window noted on the Calendar of Events.

Results for these administrations will be posted to the Family Portal by June 16, 2022, for parents and students to view. Secure access to the Family Portal is available for families from the Texas Assessment homepage by entering the student access code. For the April and May 2022 STAAR EOC administrations, the Family Portal will display student results and item level data.

REGION REPORTS (FOR REGION USERS)

Region reports for the April and May 2022 STAAR EOC administrations are now posted in your TIDE Inbox.

DATA CORRECTIONS

Districts can resolve student information and submit score code changes for the April and May 2022 STAAR EOC administrations from June 13–17, 2022. Changes submitted during this window will be reflected in updated reports that will be provided on July 13, 2022. Any updates made after this window will be included in scheduled updates and will not be reflected in reports used for accountability.

• Resolve student information – the spelling of a student’s name, the student’s date of birth, and student’s gender can be updated through the View/Edit/Export Student, Upload Student Information module in TIDE by the district or campus coordinator.
• If a student is not reported in the correct district or campus, the district coordinator should contact Texas Testing Support to update the information.
• Score code changes – to submit a score code change, districts should select the “Change Score Code” option under Request Type in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE.
• Rescore appeals – district testing coordinators can request a rescore of the English I or English II assessment constructed response item. Districts can submit the rescore appeal in the Appeals/Score Codes module in TIDE. Districts will be invoiced $50.00 per rescore if the score does not change. Districts should submit a Purchase Order in the comments with the appeal for invoicing by Pearson.
• Test discrepancies – if a student is reported in your data file with a discrepancy indicator 1 – student not found, or discrepancy indicator 3 – duplicate record, districts can resolve discrepancies in the Discrepancy Resolution System in TIDE.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

NOTE: Cambium is observing the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20. Limited staff at Texas Testing Support will be available.

JUNE 2022 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

• Test Materials Shipment

Test materials for the June 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration are scheduled to arrive in districts by June 14.

• Report Cards and Confidential Student Labels

Printed report cards are not available for the June STAAR administration. Districts will receive printed Confidential Student Labels unless they opt out of receiving labels by June 24. Districts may opt out of receiving labels through the Score Reporting and Label Requests module in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE).

SYSTEM UPDATES

• Cambium System Updates

As a reminder, TIDE, the Test Delivery System (TDS), and the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) will be offline between August 15 and August 21, 2022, to complete a system rollover for the 2022–2023 school year. Please be sure to download any data files prior to August 14, 2022. All systems will be back online on Monday, August 22, 2022.

• Learning Management System Updates

As a reminder, all district personnel currently using a personal email address to log in to the Learning Management System (LMS) or TIDE need to update their log in email address to an address associated with their district. Only users with valid district email addresses will be able to access LMS in the 2022–2023 school year. All users should download and save any information or certifications they have in LMS. Staff who change districts or who do not update their personal email address to a work-associated email address will not have access to their training history in LMS after July 1, 2022.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

NOTE: Cambium is observing the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20. Limited staff at Texas Testing Support will be available.

Online Test Sessions

Beginning June 6, 2022, districts will be able to create test sessions for the June administration in the Test Administrator Interface of the Test Delivery System (TDS). For instructions on how to create a test session, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

Additional Orders

Districts may request additional paper test materials for the June administration by contacting Texas Testing Support. All requests must be submitted by June 19, 2022.

Action Item

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

As a reminder, all district personnel currently using a personal email address to log in to the Learning Management System (LMS) or TIDE need to update their log in email address to an address associated with their district. Only users with valid district email addresses will be able to access LMS in the 2022–2023 school year. Please notify all users of LMS in your district to verify the email address they are using and, if necessary, change it to a district email address as soon as possible.

Before the end of the school year, all users should download and save any information or certifications they have in LMS. The training modules available in LMS will be updated for the 2022–2023 school year, and some trainings will no longer be available. It is best practice for all users to download and save their training history annually. History of completed trainings will be saved to the LMS account associated with an email address. Staff who change districts or who do not update their personal email address to a work-associated email address will not have access to their training history in LMS after July 1, 2022.

❓ Need help with the new vendor?

Cambium Office Hours

You can set up office hours by contacting 833-601-8821 or texastestingsupport@cambiumassessment.com

Test Information Distribution Engine

Manage Students and users for testing and reporting, order test materials, and track student participation.

Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User’s Guide

This user guide provides instructions on how to use TIDE. At its core, TIDE is a registration system for users who will access CAI systems and students who will take CAI tests. Users of all CAI systems must be added to TIDE before they can access any CAI system. Students must be added to TIDE before they can test in the Test Delivery System (TDS). Rosters must be added in TIDE so Reporting can display scores at the classroom level. During testing, TIDE users can print test tickets, manage invalidation requests, and monitor test progress. After testing, TIDE users can clean up data and track return shipments of paper testing materials.

Note: Task available in TIDE vary based on your user role and assessment program.

Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide

This is the system used to deliver online assessments.

This user guide supports Test Administrators who manage testing for students participating in the Texas Assessment Program practice tests and operational tests.

Please send to your technology department/team at the district and campus level.

Secure Browser System Requirements

Bandwidth Check

2022-2023 Scoring and Reporting for New Item Types

Math (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Science (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Social Studies (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Spanish Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Updated test blueprints

STAAR Redesign FAQ

Preliminary New Question Types by Grade Level and Content Area

STAAR Redesign Page

ELAR Redesign

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

Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy

Preliminary student results for the spring 2022 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) administration are available in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS).

❓ What is the final word on English Learners TELPAS for 2022 Accountability calculations?

The ELP methodology will be updated to account for the impact of COVID on 2021 and 2020 TELPAS administrations.

• A student is considered having made progress if the student advances by at least one score of the composite rating from the prior year to the current year, or the student’s 2022 result is Advanced High or Basic Fluency.

• If the composite rating from 2021 is not available, the 2020 composite rating is compared to the 2022 composite rating. As the completion of TELPAS was optional in 2020, if the 2020 composite rating is available but does not show progress, the 2019 composite rating is compared to the 2022 composite rating.

• If the composite rating from 2020 is not available, the 2019 composite rating is compared to the 2022 composite rating.

• If the composite rating from 2019 is not available, the 2018 composite rating is compared to the 2022 composite rating. The ELP component will evaluate three years of TELPAS Alternate data in addition to TELPAS data. Current year TELPAS Alternate composite scores will be compared to the 2021, 2020, or 2019 (if 2020 is not available).

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier is now available on the Performance Reporting tab within the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. Districts should use the CCMR Verifier to verify the accuracy of their CCMR data which will be included in 2022 accountability ratings and, if needed, submit official documentation to correct data by June 22. If no discrepancies are found, no action is required.

Please note that data from TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections, and therefore, are not shown. Districts SHOULD NOT submit industry-based certification (IBC) documentation through the level I and level II certificates field; IBCs are not eligible for correction.

Minimum requirements for credit can be found in the Minimum Requirements for Credit one-pager. CCMR data is shown for 2020–21 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders. The CCMR Verifier one-pager provides additional information.

Please contact us at performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov or 512-463-9704 with any additional questions.

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.

On June 10, TEA released 2022-2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant. The purpose of this grant is to improve Advanced Placement course offerings within regions, increase the number of students meeting College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes, and prepare students to succeed in a computer science related profession. This grant opportunity allows each LEA to achieve this by providing funds to plan, implement and sustain an AP CSP course.

The deadline to submit the LOI Application is July, 12, 2022. You can find the Program Guidelines and other documents posted to TEA Grant Opportunities page. Listed below are dates/deadlines leading up to the submission deadline as well as links to resources that will be helpful if you decide to apply.

Key Dates in Application Process

(see LOI Application for more detail for complete grant timeline and links)

June 21, 2022 Applicants’ Webinar 10:00-11:00 a.m., Central Time

June 23, 2022 Last date to submit FAQs to TEA contact person

June 29, 2022 FAQs posted to TEA Grant Opportunities page

July 12, 2022 Due date for the LOI application

*TEA staff member should be contacted with questions about the LOI: Tracy Johnson, Statewide Coordinator of College and Career Readiness College, Career and Military Preparation tracy.johnson@tea.texas.gov; Phone: (512) 463-9762.

College Board Resources

Teacher Training and Curriculum

The College Board has endorsed innovative AP CSP curricula and professional development offered by well-regarded computer science organizations. Curricula from these organizations include preapproved syllabi, lesson plans, formative assessments, and professional development for teachers who are both experienced and new to the course.

AP CSP Course Page

The AP CSP Course page provides educators with resources to support implementation, from a recruitment toolkit and strategies to teacher resources to our 2020 research findings, showing that AP Computer Science Principles often serves as an entryway to STEM fields for female, Black, Hispanic, and first-generation students.

Have you heard? HB1525 introduced a new tiered funding approach to CTE. This funding model will change the weighted funding for CTE courses based on the level of the course. In the past, CTE courses received a funding multiplier of 1.35.

With the new legislation, courses not in a program of study will have a 1.1 multiplier; level I and II course within a program of study will have a 1.28 multiplier; and level IIl and IV courses will now have a 1.47 multiplier. Be sure to look into how course selection for your LEA can impact the funding you receive.

Here is another way to look at it…

Every student you put into a CTE course gives you money you did not have before (you get a DBA regardless of courses, this is extra!):

• Non-Program of Study (POS) courses – approx. $102.67 per student that you did not have before
• Level I and II POS courses – approx.. $287.47 per student that you did not have before
• Level IIl and IV POS courses – approx.. $482.53 per student that you did not have before

*this is based on 1 credit and a DBA of $6,160. If you have a 2 credit CTE course you would multiply that number by 2, etc.

👉 The Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) required for the Perkins Grant opens on February 7, 2022- to May 13, 2022.

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

Brandi Fennell, Counseling brandi.fennell@region10.org

The FPC Division has posted Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) documents in the Division Resources section of its web page for the following ESSA programs, updating them with questions that were received between November 2021 and May 2022:

• Title I, Part C

• Title II, Part A

• Title IV, Part A

The recently added questions and answers appear in red text and are preceded by an asterisk (*).

The updated FAQ documents for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D; and PNP Equitable Services are scheduled to be published in early July.

Please continue to submit questions for all the Division’s programs to ESSASupport@tea.texas.gov.

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

Date Title Division

June 17, 2022 Distinguished Elementary Educator Recognition Pool Division of District Talent Systems

Validation Alert: Schedule BS6016 of the 2022–2023 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal)

The purpose of this bulletin is to notify local educational agencies (LEAs) applying for the 2022–2023 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal) that TEA will conduct a validation of certain amounts reported on Schedule BS6016–Financial Compliance Requirements.

The Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting (FFCR) Division will contact a random sample of LEAs to provide budget source documentation to support the “Budget for special education for 2022–2023” amount reported on Line 2 of the LEA MOE for Eligibility section of the BS6016.

FFCR staff will also review/validate the Line 1 special education expenditure amount by comparing to the LEA’s IDEA-B LEA MOE Subsequent Year Expenditure and Per-Capita Expenditure Report indicated on page 2 of the FINAL IDEA-B LEA MOE Compliance Review for School Year (SY) 2020–2021 (Fiscal Year 2021), which was posted in GFFC Reports and Data Collections.

The FFCR Division will conduct outreach after applicants submit the 2022–2023 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal). Special education directors of selected LEAs will receive an e-mail from compliance@tea.texas.gov with instructions to attach documentation within five business days (TEA will use staff e-mails listed in the Texas Education Directory, ASKTED).

Please share this bulletin with any appropriate LEA staff to ensure that they are prepared to comply if contacted.

For Further Information

With any additional questions, please email compliance@tea.texas.gov.

The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the June 17, 2022 issue:

Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on School Finance, §61.1010, Additional State Aid for School Districts that Contract to Partner to Operate a District Campus
Summary: The adopted amendment reflects changes by House Bill 1525, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, which allows resource campuses to receive additional funding under Texas Education Code, §48.252. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 21, 2022

Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities, §61.1032, Instructional Facilities Allotment
Summary: The adopted amendment implements House Bill 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, by reflecting the use of current year property values in calculations and updating cross references to statute. The adopted amendment also clarifies the term "state information depository." The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 21, 2022

Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities, §61.1035, Assistance with Payment of Existing Debt
Summary: The adopted amendment implements House Bill 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, by reflecting the use of current year property values in calculations and updating cross references to statute. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 21, 2022

Adopted Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Implementation of the Academic Content Areas Testing Program, Division 1, Implementation of Assessment Instruments
Summary: The adopted amendments align the rules with House Bill 4545, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, which eliminated requirements associated with the Student Success Initiative, including the parental notification and reporting requirements, and the postsecondary readiness assessments required in Texas Education Code, §39.0238. The amendments were adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 21, 2022

Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.

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

Department of Grant Compliance and Administration

To the GovDelivery subscriber addressed:

News from the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division

School Year 2020–2021 (Fiscal Year 2021) Final IDEA-B LEA MOE Compliance Reviews Available

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has posted final Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-B) local educational agency (LEA) maintenance of effort (MOE) compliance reviews for school year 2020–2021 (fiscal year 2021) in the GFFC Reports and Data Collections secure application. Please follow these steps to find your final review:

1. Log on to TEA Login (TEAL).
2. Select “GFFC Reports and Data Collections ”
3. Select “View Reports and ISD ”
4. From the Report Title drop-down menu, select “IDEA-B LEA MOE Compliance Review.”
5. From the School Year drop-down menu, select “2020–2021.”
6. Click on the “Search”
7. Select the report dated June

The final review reflects TEA’s evaluation of LEA responses to the 2020–2021 preliminary IDEA-B LEA MOE compliance review, as described in the March 24, 2022, To the Administrator Addressed letter posted to the TEA Correspondence page.

Noncompliant LEAs

If the final IDEA-B LEA MOE compliance review shows your LEA to be in noncompliance, please wait to send your refund to the agency. TEA will ask you to return funds in a separate letter, which will include instructions on how to refund the amount due.

Resources

Please refer to the IDEA-B LEA MOE page of the TEA website for further information and additional resources regarding IDEA-B LEA MOE.

For Further Information

Please email the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division at compliance@tea.texas.gov with any questions regarding the IDEA-B LEA MOE compliance review process.

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Senate Bill 560 Surveys – The English Learner Support Division is seeking your valuable input for the development of the TEA’s strategic plan aimed at improving outcomes for our 1.1 million emergent bilingual students. Please take a few minutes to complete one of the following surveys.

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2022 Hybrid Title III Symposium – Don’t miss this impactful 2-day statewide professional development opportunity to learn how to strengthen support for emergent bilingual students. Register at https://www.txel.org/Events/.

Thank you for all you do for emergent bilingual students and their families!

English Learner Support Division

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