Monday Matters

The purpose of this communication is to provide information regarding the release of the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Tracker. The CCMR Tracker is released in two stages through TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.

Stage 1: March 31

• CCMR indicators submitted via PEIMS through the 2021–22 school year

• OnRamps and TSIA results through 2021–22 school year

• SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificate results through the 2020–21 school year

Stage 2: July 2023

SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificates updated through 2021-22 school year

Background

The CCMR Tracker is a tracking tool within the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. This tool provides districts with an early preview of CCMR status for students who are in grades 9–12 during the 2022–23 school year. The CCMR Tracker contains lagging data as is detailed in the chart below. While the Tracker contains students who were in grades 9–12 on the 2022–23 PEIMS snapshot, the 2023 version does not contain results from school year 2022–23 as those data have yet to be reported.

Indicators are credited if earned within date ranges provided below for students beginning with grade 9 enrollment. TSI assessments are the only CCMR indicator that may be earned prior to grade 9. Indicators reported upon graduation (IEP and workforce readiness graduates and special education graduate with advanced diploma plan) do not appear in the Tracker.

Action

Corrections cannot be submitted to TEA; this report is for informational purposes only. If districts find errors, they are encouraged to work with testing vendors to make corrections prior to the student’s graduation. TSDS PEIMS data are final and cannot be corrected.

The 2023 CCMR Verifier, which will provide districts an opportunity to verify CCMR data given to the agency by outside testing entities for 2021–22 annual graduates and non-graduating 12th graders, will be released in the TEAL Accountability application in July.

If you have questions about the Tracker, please contact the Performance Reporting Division at (512) 463-9704 or performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

2023 Accountability Refresh March Framework

Early Results Guidance Tables

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Lakeisha Smith- Dallas ISD

Becky Jackson- Plano ISD

Denay Taylor- Region 10 ESC

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❓ 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.

❓ When does the next CCMR verifier come out?

Late May: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier Corrections Window

❓ What are the sunsetting limits for CCMR?

The January Updates to Preliminary A–F Framework describes limiting the percentage of graduates who only meet CCMR criteria via a sunsetting IBC to five graduates, or
20 percent, of graduates, whichever is higher. Does this mean a 20 percent cap on the total sunsetting IBCs earned?

The agency proposes limiting the percentage of graduates who only meet CCMR criteria via a sunsetting IBCs to five graduates or 20 percent of the total annual graduates, whichever is higher.

Example: Texas High School has 200 annual graduates. 50 graduates earned ONLY a sunsetting IBC as their CCMR credit. With the limit, Texas High School would receive credit for 40 of these graduates (20 percent of the total annual graduates), and ten of these graduates would not generate CCMR credit. This limit would be applied within Student Achievement and School Progress, Part B: Relative Performance and would not be applied within Closing the Gaps.

2019-22 Industry-Based Certification List for Public School Accountability Sunsetting (PDF)

❓ Who can be a test administrator for the Texas Assessment Program?

Any district staff member may serve as a test administrator if they hold valid education credentials (e.g., a Texas educator certificate or permit) or if they are supervised by a district staff member who holds valid education credentials. All district and campus personnel who participate in state-required testing or who handle or have access to secure test materials must be trained at least once in test security and administration procedures and must have signed an Oath of Test Security and Confidentiality.

❓ Will there be a stand-alone STAAR field test next year?

A stand-alone field test for STAAR is scheduled for February 2024. More information regarding the stand-alone field test will be provided later this year.

❓ If a student qualifies for supplemental aid, how do I know what is allowable and not allowable?

You can use the following power points from Student Assessment.

• 2022-2023 Allowable Supplemental Aids (PPT posted 11/21/22)
• 2022-2023 Allowable Supplemental Aids (PDF posted 11/22/22)

❓ Where can I find the printable reference materials for STAAR?

Math:

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-mathematics-resources

Science:

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-science-resources

❓ If we have paper orders that we need to submit during the Additional Paper Order Window that opens on April 7th, do we need to wait until April 7th or can we submit that order in the new March 20-24th window?

03/09/2023 Additional Opportunity to Request Paper Materials for the Spring 2023 STAAR Administration

The additional guidance from Student Assessment is below:

RTCs have sent questions to TEA for further clarification and will send out the answers once we receive them. If your district is content with the decisions you have made on eligibility for paper testers there is no action needed. Please also ensure clear communication about your criteria and process is provided to campus administrators in your school district, as this is a district leadership decision, to avoid miscommunication with parents and the public.

❓ What are the long-term goals for Closing the Gaps?

The gradated points methodology uses 0-4 points to provide further differentiation for groups demonstrating growth but not yet achieving target performance. It also allows 4 points for those achieving the long-term 2037- 2038 target.

ESSA Proposed Long-Term Targets

❓ 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.

❓ 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.

❓ What is the short and extended constructed response?

Short Constructed Response

To answer a short constructed response item, the student will give a brief explanation in their own words to demonstrate their understanding of the content. This type of item will be included on STAAR RLA, English I, English II, science, and social studies test (3-8 or EOC). Responses may be up to 475 characters in length, not including spaces. The question will contain two parts, both of which must be answered in the student’s response to receive full credit. Responses will be scored using a 2-point rubric by one human scorer. Rubrics will be item-specific.

Extended Constructed Response

Extended constructed response (ECR) items will require the student to provide an in-depth response by explaining, analyzing, and evaluating information in a reading selection or stimulus. Extended constructed response items may be included on any STAAR RLA test (3-8 or EOC). 3rd-5th grade ECR items will be either informational or argumentative, and 6th-8th and EOC ECR items will be either information, argumentative, or correspondence. The genres of the ECRs will not be released before testing.

The student’s responses will be based on a passage they have read. Information from the passage will be needed to answer other items as well. The student will be expected to cite evidence from the passage in their ECR. Their response can be up to 2300 characters long, not including spaces.

ECRs will be scored by two human scorers, each using a 5-point rubric. Students can receive up to ten points for their ECR. Sample rubrics will be released later in the summer of 2022.

❓ 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.

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Campus leaders today are called upon to demonstrate various skills that address the demands as mandated by the state the moment they step into the campus leader role. Research affirms the positive impact effective principals have on student and teacher success making it a priority that new principals receive the support they need to thrive as campus leaders.

The Principal Workshop will serve to build capacity in new leaders through systemic and authentic experiences aligned to the Texas Principal Standards. Sessions will focus on leadership development, current trends in leadership, and technical assistance/networking through relevant learning that will push leaders to be creative, responsible, and competent in their leadership.

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Updated 2023 A–F Refresh Framework (March 2023)

What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

CCMR Tracker (TEAL)

The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Tracker will be released in two stages through TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.

Stage 1: March 31, 2023

• CCMR indicators submitted via PEIMS through the 2021–22 school year
• OnRamps and TSIA results through 2021–22 school year
• SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificate results through the 2020–21 school year

The CCMR Tracker is a tracking tool within the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. This tool provides districts with an early preview of CCMR status for students who are in grades 9–12 during the 2022–23 school year. The CCMR Tracker contains lagging data as is detailed in the chart below. While the Tracker contains students who were in grades 9–12 on the 2022–23 PEIMS snapshot, the 2023 version does not contain results from school year 2022–23 as those data have yet to be reported.

Indicators are credited if earned within date ranges provided below for students beginning with grade 9 enrollment. TSI assessments are the only CCMR indicator that may be earned prior to grade 9. Indicators reported upon graduation (IEP and workforce readiness graduates and special education graduate with advanced diploma plan) do not appear in the Tracker.

Stage 2: July 2023

SAT, ACT, AP, IB and level I/II certificates updated through 2021-22 school year

Accelerated Testers

The Final 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listings and explanatory materials are now available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. Please note that the data in these reports are confidential.

Accelerated testers are defined as students who complete a STAAR EOC at the Approaches Grade Level or above standard in Algebra I, English II, and/or Biology prior to grade 9. To fulfill federal testing requirements, these accelerated students must take a corresponding subject area SAT or ACT while in high school. The students included on the final listing will be evaluated as accelerated testers for 2023 accountability reports.
Additional information on the inclusion methodology for accelerated testers is available on the Performance Reporting Resources page.

AEA Registration

2023 alternative education accountability (AEA) registration is now open in Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability and will close April 7, 2023. Please note that AEA registration criteria is unchanged from 2022.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

Updates

• TIDE Update
• The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) has been updated to include a new feature. Districts can now search appeals by test window. From the Appeals Request task menu on the TIDE dashboard, select Create Appeal Requests. From the Test Window drop-down menu, select specific test windows to limit your search or keep All Selected for the broadest search. Refer to the Managing Appeals and Score Codes page of the District and Campus Coordinators Resources for more information on managing appeals.

• District and Campus Coordinator Resources Update
• Several updates have been made to the District and Campus Coordinator Resources. Refer to the Updates to Coordinator Resources section for a list of the most recent updates.

• LMS Update
• The Learning Management System (LMS) will be down for maintenance from 9:30 p.m. (CT) Friday, March 31, through 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Trainings will not be accessible during this time.

SPRING 2023 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

• Create Test Sessions
• Beginning March 27, 2023, district testing personnel may create test sessions for the spring administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) in the test administrator interface of the Test Delivery System (TDS). District personnel now have the option to search for upcoming unproctored sessions using the new Scheduled Sessions button on the Test Session Status Report page. For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

• Paper Materials
• Districts will receive the initial shipment of paper test materials for the spring STAAR administration the week of April 3–April 7. District testing personnel may order any additional paper test materials and additional return labels through May 5. To place an additional order, select the STAAR, Paper Materials Management option in the Administration Task drop-down menu in TIDE.

SPRING 2023 STAAR ALTERNATE 2 ADMINISTRATIONS

• Testing Window
• The testing window for the STAAR Alternate 2 administration is Monday, March 27–Friday, April 28, 2023. All student responses must be entered and submitted in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of the testing window for DEI submissions.

• Additional Paper Order Window
• The additional order window for the spring 2023 STAAR Alternate 2 administration is March 3–April 21. Additional orders are only available after overage materials have been exhausted. To place additional orders, use the STAAR Alternate 2, Paper Materials Management option from the Administration Tasks drop-down menu in TIDE. Then select the Additional Orders task from the Orders module. To place additional orders, students must be entered in TIDE with corresponding STAAR Alternate 2 eligibility and district personnel must use the previously provided form assignments. Orders may be rejected if form assignments are not correct or corresponding students have not been entered in TIDE.

2023 TELPAS AND TELPAS ALTERNATE ADMINISTRATIONS

• Completing Administrations
• District testing personnel must complete the administrations of the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) and TELPAS Alternate by 11:59 p.m. (CT) March 31, 2023. Tests paused in DEI must be submitted. If the tests are not submitted, they will expire and no scores will be reported. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of these testing windows for entering and submitting information as follows.

• Holistic ratings for TELPAS kindergarten and grade 1 must be uploaded in TIDE.
• Ratings for special holistic administrations of TELPAS grades 2–12 listening, speaking, and writing must be uploaded in TIDE.
• Student responses for special paper administrations of TELPAS grades 2–12 reading must be entered and submitted in the Data Entry Interface (DEI).
• Holistic ratings for TELPAS Alternate must be entered and submitted in DEI.

• Reporting
• Districts must ensure all score codes and student information for the TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate administrations are entered in TIDE by March 31. This includes student demographics, program enrollment, years in U.S. schools, and designated supports. If district testing personnel make changes to the information after this date, those changes will not be included in accountability reports.

• Printed Report Cards and Confidential Student Labels
• Districts will not receive printed copies of TELPAS or TELPAS Alternate report cards unless they opt in to receiving paper copies by March 31. Districts will receive confidential student labels unless they opt out of receiving labels by March 31. Districts may opt out of receiving confidential student labels in the Score Reporting and Labels Requests module in TIDE.

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.

Performance Reporting Calendar

March 31: EAG Meeting

March 27 - April 7: Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) Campus Registration Window

March 31: CCMR Tracker (Part 1) Release (2022-2023 grade 9-12 students)

March 31: Final 2023 Accelerated Testers Student Listing (TEAL) Release

Late April: 2023 Pairing Registration Window Opens

April-May: Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Release

April-May: Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual Public Comment Period Opens

Early May: What If Report (TEAL and Public Web) Release

Late May: 2023 A-F Estimator (TEAL and Public Web) Release

Late May: CCMR Verifier (2022 Graduates) Corrections Window Opens

July: CCMR Tracker (Part 2) Release (2022-23 grade 9-12 students)

Summer: 2023 Refresh Parent Resources, Explanatory Materials, Videos Released

August 2023: Final 2023 Accountability Manual (All Chapters and Appendices) Release

Late September 2023: Accountability Ratings Published (TEA and TXschools.gov)

Late September 2023: Accountability Appeals Registration Window Opens

Fall 2023: Results Driven Accountability Integration Taskforce Meeting

Application Open for Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot, School Year 2023–24

SPRING 2023 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

• Paper Test Materials

Initial shipments of State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) paper test materials will arrive this week. District testing personnel may order any additional paper test materials and additional return labels through May 5, 2023. To place an additional order, select the STAAR, Paper Materials Management option in the Administration Task drop-down menu in Texas Information Distribution Engine (TIDE).

• Sign Language

Test administrators who are providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation during an online assessment can view a student’s test using a second laptop or monitor connected via a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cord. The test administrator can then view the test content on their screen and provide ASL for eligible test material. For additional information about this process, refer to the Testing with ASL Interpretation page within the District and Campus Coordinator Resources. For further support in facilitating in-person signing using alternative devices, district testing coordinators should contact Texas Testing Support one week prior to test administration.

TEXAS THROUGH-YEAR ASSESSMENT PILOT APPLICATION

The district-level application for the 2023–2024 Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) is open and will close on 11:59 p.m. (CT) Friday, April 28, 2023. All Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are eligible to participate in TTAP. Space in TTAP is limited due to operational constraints. Priority will be given to districts that participated in TTAP during the 2022–2023 school year and to districts that are able to administer all four TTAP tests during the 2023–2024 school year.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will host two webinars to provide information to interested district personnel. To participate in one of these webinars, register using the links below:

• TTAP Informational Webinar 1—April 3, 2023, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (CT)
• TTAP Informational Webinar 2—April 11, 2023, 8:00–9:00 a.m. (CT)

EDUCATOR COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT

TEA is looking for educators to attend committees this summer to review items that are being developed for the Texas Assessment Program. Educators who are actively teaching are especially needed. Additional information, as well as a link to the application form, is available on the Texas Educator Committees page of the Texas Assessment website. All interested educators should apply and selected educators will receive a meeting invitation via email.

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.

The Texas Education Agency has put together two new webpages that host specific resources about the redesigned State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®).

The STAAR Redesign Resources for Districts webpage has resources and assets to help districts keep their staff informed about the STAAR redesign.

The STAAR Redesign Resources for Parents webpage includes curated information about STAAR developed especially for parents. This new webpage hosts flyers, short videos, and FAQs to assist districts in communicating important information about STAAR to parents. Both webpages include an updated version of the What Families Should Know About STAAR one-page document.

UPDATES

• TIDE Update

The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) has been updated to include a new feature. Districts can now search appeals by test window. From the Appeals Request task menu on the TIDE dashboard, select Create Appeal Requests. From the Test Window drop-down menu, select specific test windows to limit your search or keep All Selected for the broadest search. Refer to the Managing Appeals and Score Codes page of the District and Campus Coordinators Resources for more information on managing appeals.

• District and Campus Coordinator Resources Update

Several updates have been made to the District and Campus Coordinator Resources. Refer to the Updates to Coordinator Resources section for a list of the most recent updates.

• LMS Update

The Learning Management System (LMS) will be down for maintenance from 9:30 p.m. (CT) Friday, March 31, through 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Trainings will not be accessible during this time.

SPRING 2023 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

• Create Test Sessions

Beginning March 27, 2023, district testing personnel may create test sessions for the spring administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) in the test administrator interface of the Test Delivery System (TDS). District personnel now have the option to search for upcoming unproctored sessions using the new Scheduled Sessions button on the Test Session Status Report page. For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the Test Delivery System (TDS) User Guide.

• Paper Materials

Districts will receive the initial shipment of paper test materials for the spring STAAR administration the week of April 3–April 7. District testing personnel may order any additional paper test materials and additional return labels through May 5. To place an additional order, select the STAAR, Paper Materials Management option in the Administration Task drop-down menu in TIDE.

SPRING 2023 STAAR ALTERNATE 2 ADMINISTRATION

• Testing Window

The testing window for the STAAR Alternate 2 administration is Monday, March 27–Friday, April 28, 2023. All student responses must be entered and submitted in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 28. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last 2–3 days of the testing window for DEI submissions.

• Additional Paper Order Window

The additional order window for the spring 2023 STAAR Alternate 2 administration is March 3–April 21. Additional orders are only available after overage materials have been exhausted. To place additional orders, use the STAAR Alternate 2, Paper Materials Management option from the Administration Tasks drop-down menu in TIDE. Then select the Additional Orders task from the Orders module. To place additional orders, students must be entered in TIDE with corresponding STAAR Alternate 2 eligibility and district personnel must use the previously provided form assignments. Orders may be rejected if form assignments are not correct or corresponding students have not been entered in TIDE.

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• 03/21/23: An additional step for special paper administrations of STAAR Spanish was added to the Instructions for Designating a Student Eligible for a Special Administration page.

• 03/17/23: Two new questions were added to the Frequently Asked Questions About Test Administrations page: #5 and #24.

• 3/24/2023: Additional step for a new test window feature in appeals reporting was added to How district-level users view test session status reports section.

• 3/24/2023: Additional steps that address the addition of the search filter for Test Window on Create, Edit, and Approve screens. The steps describe the functionality in the How district-level users manage appeal requests section.

Explicitly teach the online symbols to students, especially those who have content and language supports and text to speech. Don’t just let them take the practice test. Teach a symbol, have students go to the test and practice that skill. Then, let them frequently practice how to use it. Here is a step by step guide to get you started!

The STAAR Refresher TETN is now posted in the Learning Management System (LMS).

Slide Deck: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/student-assessment-overview/accommodation-resources

TFAR Educator Guide with FAQs (PDF posted 11/28/22)

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–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.

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

Beginning with 2023 annual graduates, TEA will award CCMR credit to graduates for whom the district uploads the required documentation. Districts must obtain a completed DD Form 4 “Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States” from a student who has enlisted. The DD Form 4 must be completed in full, including all required signatures by the student and the enlistment officer.

The securely uploaded DD Form 4 document will be the only form of documentation accepted to document military enlistment for CCMR credit and will only be accepted via the process outlined above. If a district cannot obtain the DD Form 4 or does not upload the form during the official submission process, military enlistment credit will not be awarded. A DD4 form is attached below.

• April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This makes it the perfect time to teach your students about body safety, especially if you are in one of the 37 states that require sexual abuse prevention through Erin's Law.

• A great tool to check out is called the “Fight! Child Abuse Program". The website has a lot of great talking points, activities and videos!

TX Model Training for Administrators PPT linked below (we’re not permitted to send as an editable deck), so feel free to use it with your administrators, as needed. You are welcome to present it as is or incorporate into your district’s mandatory training. As a reminder, TEC §21.054 (as well as TEC §33.005 and §33.006), present an opportunity for SCs and administrators to work together to identify appropriate school counselor duties so students receive optimal support.

Supporting Students Behavior

When people ask me what I wished I had learned more about in school, my answer is easy… behavior. So much of my time has been spent supporting student behavior, but I feel like I didn't know much about it before I went into the field. It was definitely trial by fire. And while I definitely don't know everything about child behavior, I did want to share some resources that I think you'll find helpful! -Counselor Chelsey

✨Free Resources✨

Behavior Intervention Cheat Sheets

Reflection Sheets/Think Sheets

TEA has posted the power point for the webinar to the Texas First Early High School Completion Program webpage

Texas Education Agency's Texas First Early High School Completion Program webinar on February 24 has been posted to the TEA's You Tube page.

TX Model Training for Administrators PPT (we’re not permitted to send as an editable deck), so feel free to use it with your administrators, as needed. You are welcome to present it as is or incorporate into your district’s mandatory training. As a reminder, TEC §21.054 (as well as TEC §33.005 and §33.006), present an opportunity for SCs and administrators to work together to identify appropriate school counselor duties so students receive optimal support.

The Region 10 Counseling Department has organized two virtual opportunities for Administrators to learn and collaborate directly with TEA’s Program Manager, Stephanie Learner about the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCPs).

This one hour, virtual lunch and learn is specifically designed for Administrators with three main objectives:

• Understand the role of CSCPs in the school environment
• Collaborate with other educators in how to implement a CSCP
• Explore and identify resources available

As a reminder, Texas Education Code §21.054 on continuing education indicates that continuing education requirements for a principal include instruction regarding effective implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program under Section 33.005, which indicates:

A school counselor shall work with the school faculty and staff, students, parents, and the community to 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 developed by the Texas Counseling Association.

Two Virtual Opportunities Available:

Tuesday, May 23rd

12:00-1:30 P.M.

Session ID: 2652377

Tuesday, August 1st

12:00-1:30 P.M.

Session ID: 2652373

The session will be recorded for those registered. For more information, contact susan.delarosa@region10.org or nickisha.fowler@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.

The SAT Suite of Assessments is going digital! Come learn what to expect from the digital transition as the College Board provides these important takeaways.

• Overview of key changes to the digital SAT Suite of Assessments
• Transition timeline for students and educators
• Key milestones for this year
• Resources to prepare launch
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Choose from two Lunch & Learn Zoom times:

• 11:30 - 12:30 on April 6

These sessions will not be recorded. If you're interested in the content, please register! Attend as much of the Zoom as you are able, and links to the resources spotlighted in the session will be sent in a follow-up email.

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

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter JJ, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Innovation District, §102.1303, Eligibility, and §102.1313, Amendment, Rescission, or Renewal

Summary: The proposed amendments would modify the requirements for renewal of a local innovation plan.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 31, 2023
Public Comment Period: March 31, 2023-May 1, 2023. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: July 3, 2023

Please see the TEA website to view proposed 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

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

Date Title Division

03/30/2023 List of Compliant Phonics Materials Instructional Strategy

03/30/2023 USDE Funding Waiver Educator Support

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