This Week in Performance Reporting: September 27, 2019

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

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

The PDF version of the TAPR will be released in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application and on the TEA public website shortly after final ratings are released in December. The PDF version of the TAPR will only include major, statutorily-required data points.

Now in its second year, the comprehensive online TAPR System (HTML version), which includes additional indicators not published in the PDF TAPR, will be updated on a rolling basis as data becomes available. A green highlight for each tab within the TAPR system will be displayed when it has been updated with 2018–19 TAPR data, as shown below.

The majority of data will be processed and released by the end of October in the HTML system with additional updates throughout the winter. This weekly bulletin will provide a release timeline for each tab within the TAPR System.

Local Accountability System

An overview of the 2018–19 Local Accountability System (LAS) was recently added to the LAS website. The highlights include information about the participating districts and ratings received through the Local Accountability System, both individually and combined with state ratings.

Additional information about the local accountability process, including the 2020 DRAFT Local Accountability System Guide and Appendices, LAS FAQs, and a one-page LAS Overview, is available on the LAS website.

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

The 2019–2020 Data File Format for Student Registration lists six possible values for the LEP-INDICATOR-CODE (1, F, S, 3, 4, and 0).  This year TSDS PEIMS Data Standards include a new value of 5. This LEP-INDICATOR-CODE value 5 will NOT be collected on students’ answer documents or in the STAAR Assessment Management System. If districts enter a value of 5 in their student registration upload file, the STAAR Assessment Management System will return an error as that value is not currently recognized. Districts should submit a value of 0 for all students who are coded as 5 on the TSDS PEIMS file.

The Student Portal has been updated with the latest assessment information. 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, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate results, districts and parents can email assessment.reporting@tea.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9704.

This Week’s FAQ

Why did Texas develop a measure of student progress? Where can I find technical documentation regarding the STAAR progress measure?

Progress measures are legislatively mandated for the STAAR program (Texas Education Code §39.023, §39.034, and §39.053). To meet these requirements, Texas developed the STAAR Progress Measure.

The Technical Digest provides information about the development procedures and technical attributes of the state-mandated assessment program. Chapter 3 of the Technical Digest describes the development and implementation of the progress measure. Additional information regarding the STAAR progress measure is available here.

Accountability Fall Learning Webinars

Performance Reporting is happy to announce the continuation of our learning webinar series this fall. These presentations will review components of the 2019 accountability reports, the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), and distinction designations. The series is designed for audiences who are not familiar with the topics or need training on the most crucial components.

All webinars are offered through Zoom, a free video conference service. 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 Fall Learning Webinar Dates

Understanding Distinction Designations—October 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm 

Understanding the 2019 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)—December 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm 

Walkthrough of the 2019 Accountability Data Reports— September 26, 2019 

Employment Opportunities in Performance Reporting

The Performance Reporting Division is looking for someone to join our team. Interested and qualified candidates can apply for the following position at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/701/jobdetail.ftl?job=00007055&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Manager of Policy and Communications (Manager IV)

The Manager of Policy and Communications is responsible for facilitating state and federal academic accountability rating and reporting system releases, as well as providing guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. This position will provide statewide clear and effective communication regarding academic accountability and will lead the team that provides state-level support, information, and non-regulatory guidance related to state and federal accountability ratings and data reporting system releases. This position reports to the Director of Policy, Communications, and Support.

Performance Reporting Calendar

November—Preliminary longitudinal graduation cohort lists are updated (TEAL)

December—TEA notifies districts of accountability appeal decisions (mail and TEAL)

December—Final list of campuses identified under PEG criteria for 2020–21 school year are released (TEAL)

December—2019 PDF TAPR, School Report Card, and Federal Report Card are released (public website)

 

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