This Week in Performance Reporting: August 2, 2019

Texas Education Agency Updates

Good afternoon, Performance Reporting bulletin members.

Welcome to this week’s update. 

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What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability Application

On August 7, the 2019 accountability domain tables without rating labels will be available to districts through the TEAL Accountability application. A week later, Wednesday, August 14, district accountability summary tables with 2019 rating labels and distinction designation reports will also be available through TEAL. When this occurs, the 2018 accountability reports and student listings for all campuses and districts will be replaced with links to 2019 accountability reports. Once removed, the data contained in each 2018 report and student listing will be unavailable. Please ensure that your district downloads and maintains a copy of the 2018 reports for your records.

These accountability reports consist of accountability summaries, data tables for each domain, and distinction designation reports for 2018 accountability. Accountability student listings include data that was used to calculate the STAAR performance; College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR); Academic Growth; and English Language Proficiency components for 2018 accountability.

TEAL Accountability Application Reminder

This summer, Performance Reporting will release confidential data tables and reports related to 2019 accountability ratings in the TEAL Accountability application. In order to access the Accountability application, all users must create a TEAL account. You can request access at https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/.  If you have any issues creating a TEAL account, please submit a request for assistance at https://txeduagency.zendesk.com.

For an overview of TEAL, please visit http://www.tea.state.tx.us/webappaccess/overview.htm.

Local Accountability System

The 2019 Local Accountability System Manual is now available on the LAS website. Please note that this manual applies only to plans submitted and approved for the 201819 school year.  Districts interested in more information and current requirements for the 201920 school year are encouraged to submit an online Notice of Interest (available soon) and attend a TEA-sponsored training session during the fall of 2019.

Have a question or comment about the local accountability system? Drop us a line at LAS@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9704.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

Consolidated Accountability File (CAF)

The 2019 CAF, which contains all state assessment performance results as well as all demographic and program information for every tested student, is available for districts in the Texas Assessment Management System. The 2019 CAF data file format can be found here.

STAAR May 2019 Algebra II and English III End-of-Course (EOC) Administrations

Reports for the May 2019 STAAR Algebra II and English III EOC administrations have been posted. STAAR Report Cards, campus rosters, summary reports, and data files can be accessed through the STAAR Assessment Management System.

Note: The STAAR Report Cards for the May 2019 STAAR Algebra II and English III administration will be available online only. No printed copies will be shipped. 

TELPAS Alternate Spring 2019 Administrations

Reports for the spring 2019 TELPAS Alternate administrations have been posted. TELPAS Report Cards, campus rosters, summary reports, and data files can be accessed through the TELPAS Assessment Management System.

Note: The TELPAS Report Cards for the spring 2019 TELPAS Alternate administrations will be shipped and delivered to districts August 5–9. 

The Student Portal will be updated and available on August 5. Parents can access their child’s results using a unique access code, which can be found on their child’s Report Card. Additionally, parents can view their child’s performance relative to the campus, district, and state.

Raw score to scale score conversion tables are posted here

For questions or help with accessing and interpreting STAAR results, districts and parents can email assessment.reporting@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9704.

This Week’s FAQ

Our campus has hired a new principal for the upcoming school year; however, TXschools.gov lists our previous principal in the profile section of our campus. When will this be updated? 

The contact information listed in a district or campus profile page on TXschools.gov is updated each fall, spring, and summer from the information listed through the online Texas Education Directory, AskTED. To ensure the information shown in AskTED is accurate, please contact your district’s AskTED administrator to update records for your campuses and district. The profile section of TXschool.gov will then reflect those changes made through AskTED.   

 If you do not know who your district’s AskTED administrator is, you can find them using the AskTED website. Choose Search by district, select the Personnel information type radio button, check Include Other District Roles, and select TED ADMINISTRATOR.

Accountability Summer Learning Webinars

Performance Reporting is pleased to offer a summer learning webinar series. These presentations will provide an explanation of each domain within the accountability system and an understanding of how performance data is used to generate a rating for campuses and districts. These webinars are designed for audiences who are not familiar with the accountability rating system or need training on the most crucial components within the system.

All webinars are offered through Zoom, a free video conference service. Additional webinars will be announced throughout the summer. You can sign up using a Zoom, Google, or Facebook login. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for free.

Accountability Summer Learning Webinar Dates

Understanding the Closing the Gaps Domain—August 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm 

Understanding the School Progress Domain recording—July 10, 2019

Understanding the Student Achievement Domain recording—June 12, 2019 

Performance Reporting Calendar

August 7—2019 preliminary performance domain tables without rating labels released (TEAL)

August 14—2019 preliminary accountability tables with rating labels and distinction designations released (TEAL)

August 15—2019 preliminary accountability tables with rating labels and distinction designations released (txschools.gov and https://tea.texas.gov/2019Accountability.aspx)

August 15—Campuses identified under PEG criteria for 2020–21 school year released (public web)

August 15—Campuses identified for comprehensive, targeted, and additional targeted support and improvement for 2020–21 school year released (public web)

August 14–September 13—2019 appeals application available to districts (TEAL)

September 13—2019 accountability appeals window closes

Contact Information
Texas Education Agency
Performance Reporting Division
(512) 463-9704
performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov