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Region 10 TX Assessment and Accountability Info: 9/19/22
What Beginning of the Year (BOY) data are you using to monitor growth based on 2022 data?
What's in this issue: Military is no longer paused for CCMR, IBCs and POS information, TELPAS Redesign, STAAR Redesign Information
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Online samples of new item types
New Question Types Scoring and Reporting Guides
- Math (PDF posted 8/15/22)
- Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 08/19/22)
- Science (PDF posted 1/27/22)
- Social Studies (PDF posted 1/27/22)
- Spanish Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)
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❓ R10 Most Asked Questions ❓
❓What accountability is a district required to share?
Each district must post its 2022 accountability ratings on its website. They must also provide information directly to parents regarding school performance. For detailed information on what is required, see the Posting FAQ.
❓ Where can students and staff find practice?
❓ Has the time limit for STAAR testing changed?
TEA is removing the maximum time allowed for STAAR assessments based on feedback from educators, parents, and students, as well as other changes to the program.
Districts will no longer have to stop students from testing after a four- or five-hour testing period. Students are expected to complete STAAR tests in about three hours. Any students who are still testing after four hours should be consolidated into a general testing area to continue testing. Students may continue testing until the end of the school day.
❓ How much is the Extended Constructed Response worth?
The ECR (Extended Constructed Response) is worth 10 points. There will be two graders with a maximum of 5 points each.
❓ What is the character count limit for the extended constructed response?
Reading SCR will be 475
Writing SCR will be 475
ECR will be 2300
❓ Who can make changes to AskTED?
The TED Administrator, you can find out who this is on AskTED. Search by District, Personnel, Include Other District Roles, TED Administrator
Charter Schools may email CharterAskTED@tea.texas.gov
❓ When will the information about the 2023 Accountability Reset and new targets come out? Fall 2022
❓ What is TPRS? Is it the same as TAPR?
The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) integrates state and federal reporting requirements into a single reporting system that can be viewed at the campus, district, region, and state level. As the most comprehensive reporting system published by TEA, TPRS provides additional performance reports, results, and indicators for student groups not previously reported on state accountability data tables, the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), or the School Report Card. TPRS is the enhanced online version of TAPR. It has been recently updated with Remote vs. In-Person Data. TEAL Accountability application will show you unmasked data.
The TPRS Glossary provides definitions, describes methodologies, and lists sources for each tab in the TPRS system.
Update District Contacts in AskTed
Please remember to update AskTED with any changes for the 2022-2023 school year.
Check to make sure you have a DTC and an Accountability contact in AskTED and that they are current. Only 40% of Region 10 districts have someone listed for the Accountability district contact.
TEA, Student Assessment, Performance Reporting, and the ESC use these lists to relay important information to districts.
✍ What PD do You Need?
Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?
✍ Assessment and Accountability Webinar Sessions
Join with other district and campus leaders to hear assessment and accountability updates, ask questions, and collaborate with others. We are all better together. All sessions are 10 am on Wednesdays.
👉 9/21/22 2648871
10/12/22 2648872 10/26/22 2648873
11/16/22 2648874 11/30/22 2648875
12/14/22 2648876
✍ Accountability 411 Q & A
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.
👉 9/23/22 2648879
10/28/22 2648882
12/2/2022 2648883
12/16/2022 2648884
Annual DTC Trainings
Save the Date! Registration coming soon!
October 6th Waxahachie
October 11th Canton
October 13th Prosper
October 19th Region 10
October 20th Royse City
October 25th Van Alstyne
Counseling Events
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
Statewide Parental Involvement Conference Dec. 8-10
The Statewide Parental Involvement Conference website is live and open to accept registrations. The conference – “Be A Light” – will be held at the Embassy Suites in Frisco December 8th-10th. Everything will be processed online this year, including the Speaker calls for proposal that must be submitted by September 6th. Please pass this information along to those in your organization who would benefit from attending the PI Conference, such as Parent Liaisons.
If you have questions about the conference, please contact the Title I Statewide PFE Initiative at Title1PFE@esc16.net.
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ACCOUNTABILITY Spotlight
This Week in Performance Reporting Sept. 16
What’s New in Performance Reporting
A–F Accountability
Beginning with 2023 annual graduates, TEA will award College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) credit for graduates who enlist in the military by December 31 following graduation. 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 which is expected be available from March through June 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.
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.
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.
Factoid Friday
There was a 257% increase in the number of accountability rating appeals from 2019 to 2022. An appeals summary, similar to these summaries from 2018 and 2019, will be available in late fall.
Performance Reporting Calendar
Fall 2022: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released
August 2023: Accountability ratings under the reset system released
Txschools.gov Refresh is Live
-Parent Resources
-Analytic Tools
-A-F Resources
2022 Accountability Manual and Administrator’s Guide
Due to the redesign of the reading language arts (RLA) STAAR, the inclusion of new item types in mathematics, the shift to a fully online assessment system, and required standard setting and validation processes, STAAR Progress Measures will NOT be calculated for 2022–23. In 2023 the new Transition Table will measure growth.
2023 Accountability
The Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework is now available. As part of the continuous improvement process, the agency spent two years consulting with stakeholders on enhancements to the accountability system. The proposed enhancements described in the preliminary framework are designed to provide parents, community members, and educators with the data essential to drive improved outcomes for all Texas children.
This document provides an overview of the proposed adjustments and is intended to guide discussions and spur additional stakeholder feedback, which will be gathered through fall 2022.
Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through October 1, 2022, to help inform an updated October accountability system framework, which will be published in late October 2022. The proposed 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in early 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023. Questions and/or feedback can be sent to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.
ASSESSMENT Spotlight
Upcoming Texas Assessment Program Activities
BEGINNING-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENTS
The test administration window for the optional Beginning-of-Year (BOY) assessments is August 30–October 21, 2022. Refer to the Optional Beginning-of-Year Assessments webpage for more information and resources, as well as a BOY Assessments Overview training available in the Learning Management System (LMS). Student results, including the confidential campus rosters, district and campus summary reports, and student data files, will be available in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS).
TEXAS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT RESOURCE
The test administration window for the Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) opens on August 30, 2022. The first units available will be for reading language arts (RLA) and mathematics, with additional units being added throughout the year. Refer to the Texas Formative Assessment Resource webpage for more information, as well as a Sharing Content in TFAR training available in LMS. Student results will be available in CRS.
DISTRICT AND CAMPUS COORDINIATOR RESOURCES
The District and Campus Coordinator Resources (DCCR) for the 2022–2023 school year is now available. A few sections are still under construction and districts will be notified in upcoming communications when these additional sections are made available.
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.
New Trainings in the LMS (Learning Management System) under “Preparing for Testing”
Getting Students Familiar with the Online Platform!
Beginning of the Year Assessments
Texas Formative Assessment Resource
Released Practice Tests – New updated tests to be posted soon!
STAAR RELEASED TESTS
Released versions of the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) are now available in the Test Delivery System (TDS) Student Practice Site. PDF copies of the 2022 STAAR tests will be posted on the Texas Education Agency website soon.
Technology Requirements for the Texas Assessment Program
Go to https://www.texasassessment.gov/testing-personnel.html and it is listed under “Prepare for Testing Activities”.
Beginning-of-Year Assessments
As a result of LEA feedback, optional BOY assessments will be available during the 2022–23 school year. BOY assessments are designed to be administered at the start of the school year to provide educators with data to develop appropriate instructional plans and address gaps in student learning. This coming year’s BOY assessments will be the Spring 2022 released STAAR tests. Score calculations for English I and English II BOY assessments will not include constructed responses.
KEY DATES FOR BOY ASSESSMENTS
August 22–October 14, 2022 LEAs register students
August 30–October 21, 2022 Test administration window
For questions regarding any of these optional assessment resources, please contact TEA using the Student Assessment Division Help Desk.
STAAR Interim Assessments
STAAR Interim Assessments, an optional online tool to help educators monitor progress and predict student performance on STAAR, will be available during the 2022–23 school year for all STAAR tested grades/subjects and courses. Interim assessments are full-scope tests designed to be administered one to two times during the school year, depending on the content area. Interim assessments will include new item types that will appear on STAAR in Spring 2023, except for constructed response questions because they are not machine-scorable. Windows for administering interim assessments can be found in the table below.
KEY DATES FOR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS
August 22, 2022–April 7, 2023 LEAs register students
November 7, 2022–December 16, 2022 Administration Window 1: RLA and Math Tests #1
Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, Algebra I, English I, and English II
November 7, 2022–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 2: Science and Social Studies Tests Grade 5 science, Spanish grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies, biology, and U.S. history
January 10, 2023–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 3: RLA and Math Tests #2
Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, algebra I, English I, and English II
Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR)
TFAR is a free, optional platform used by educators to create, administer, analyze, and share formative assessments. Teachers will be able to analyze the results of these formative assessments to help inform instructional choices such as making immediate lesson plan adjustments or providing specific interventions for students at the level of individual standards.
TFAR is meant to supplement and support existing LEA resources and formative assessment practices. Assessments created in TFAR should be combined with a broader set of classroom formative practices that are part of a coherent instructional framework.
Additionally, formative assessments from select, high quality instructional materials (HQIM) with an open education license will be available to administer through the same online test administration system as assessments created using TFAR. Assessments from math and RLA curricula, grades K-5, will be prioritized, and other, select curricula’s assessments will be released on a rolling basis. More information about which HQIM products’ tests will be available in the online system and the release dates of these tests will be available in the fall.
STAAR Redesign 2022-2023
❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test next year?
TELPAS Spotlight
Redesign of TELPAS Reading and Writing
Based on input from educators, the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) reading and writing domains will be combined in an online test for students in grades 2–12 this year.
Because of this new standardized version of a writing assessment, districts will no longer need to holistically rate writing samples for students in grades 2–12.
Students in kindergarten and grade 1 will continue to be holistically rated in all four language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Where can students and staff find practice?
Go to:
For specific TELPAS questions contact
Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org
CCMR Spotlight
Creating a Strategic Plan for CCMR!
Military is No Longer Paused
❓ Where can I find resources related to the College, Career, and Military Readiness component?
The Performance Reporting Resources webpage has a tab dedicated to College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) resources. Visit this tab under the Frequently Asked Questions Documents section to learn more about CCMR data sources and how CCMR in accountability and the CCMR Outcomes Bonus differ. You may also view related webinar recordings under the Webinar Recordings section.
ADVANCED ACADEMICS Spotlight
We are lining up many things for your secondary advanced academics needs this Fall. Please mark your calendars for the opportunities listed below and know that more details and options will be on the way. Some registration links are not yet active, but they will be soon!
In-Person Offerings at Region 10 ESC
Date & Time- Session ID -Title
Sept. 27 9:00 - noon 2644820 GT/Advanced Academics Coordinator Fall Meeting
Oct. 3 9:00 - 3:00 2649029 Creating a Strategic Plan for CCMR!
Oct. 11 9:00 - 11:30 2649148 College Board Big Future (more details soon!)
Oct. 11 PM 2649149 College Board (more details soon!)
Oct. 25 9:00 - noon 2649163 Academic Rigor: Using STEM to Drive Cross-Curricular Connections
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.
CTE Spotlight
For specific CCMR related questions contact:
Jennifer Gunn, Advanced Academics jennifer.Gunn@region10.org
Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org
Commissioner of Education Rule Filings Sept. 16
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on School Finance, §61.1017, Maintenance of Effort and Equity for Federal Money Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary: The proposed new section would define the data sources the Texas Education Agency will use in calculating the increased funding authorized under Texas Education Code, §48.281, and establish limitations.
Publication in the Texas Register: September 16, 2022
Public Comment Period: September 16-October 17, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: December 19, 2022
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the September 9, 2022 issue:
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 151, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Passing Standards for Educator Certification Examinations, §151.1001, Passing Standards
Summary: The proposed amendment would specify the satisfactory scores for the Languages Other Than English: Spanish educator certification examination on or after January 9, 2023. Publication in the Texas Register: September 9, 2022
Public Comment Period: September 16-October 17, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: December 19, 2022
Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the agency rules in the Texas Register. The Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.
Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you.
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❓ Region 10 FAQs
Melissa Shaw, M.Ed.
Email: melissa.shaw@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1210
Jennifer Hood, M.Ed.
Email: jennifer.hood@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1404