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For questions or assistance regarding the information in this section, call the Performance Reporting Division at 512-463-9704 or email performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.
Upcoming: Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) Registration Window
The Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) registration will open on March 25, 2024, and close on April 5, 2024, in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) portal. This year's AEA registration features updated criteria, which include the following:
- meeting either the current or prior year 75 percent at-risk student population via TSDS PEIMS,
- a minimum of 90 percent enrollment in grades 6–12 via 2022-2023 PEIMS fall enrollment data,
- designation as an alternative instruction provider in AskTED, or
- services aimed at dropout prevention and recovery for students predominantly aged 16 or older as of September 1, 2023.
Campuses meeting these requirements will be automatically preregistered as Dropout Recovery Schools (DRS). No action is needed to maintain AEA registration for these campuses unless a district opts to withdraw via a rescission form. Campuses that meet all criteria except the age requirement must apply for discretionary DRS designation during the registration period to qualify for AEA.
“Tips” to Prepare for DD Form 4 Upload (TEAL)
The DD Form 4 upload portal in TEAL is currently in development and is scheduled to be released during the first week of April. LEAs will be responsible for submitting a listing of former students who have enlisted in the military as well as a zip file that contains completed DD Form 4s for each enlistee. To facilitate a smooth upload process, LEAs will be provided a pre-populated template that contains all students from the 2023 cohort, and specific instructions for the zip file upload will be provided when the portal is officially launched. Below are a few tips to best prepare for the upcoming DD form 4 upload:
- Collect DD Form 4 digitally for each relevant student in the 2023 cohort.
- Implement a uniform file naming protocol across the LEA. The following are some examples of possible naming conventions:
- TSDS#
- LastName.FirstName_TSDS#
- DD4_TSDS#
- FirstInitial_LastInitial_TSDS#
Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS): Advanced Math Pathways and Postsecondary Outcomes Visualization
We are excited to announce the release of two new reports to the (TPRS). In response to public feedback received during the 2023 A-F Accountability Refresh, a new Advanced Math Pathways report, and a new Postsecondary Outcomes Visualization report are available.
The Advanced Math Pathways report identifies students who were enrolled in an advanced middle school mathematics program, marked by the completion of the STAAR Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) assessment before the end of eighth grade. These students demonstrated proficiency in grade 5 mathematics, as evidenced by "Meets" or "Masters" performance ratings on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Grade 5 Math Assessment. The report details participation rates in the Grade 8 Algebra I EOC across various student groups. It serves as a tool to aid in the development and implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 2124, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, which establishes requirements related to the automatic enrollment of certain middle school students into an advanced mathematics program.
The Postsecondary Outcomes Visualization report monitors and assesses the trajectories of students following their graduation from high school or the completion of their postsecondary education. The data visualization comprises two datasets:
- Graduation Class (2008-2020)
- Outcomes for 1 to 6 years after graduation
The visualization encompasses all graduates, including those who are economically disadvantaged and those who are not. This report can be used to inform decisions regarding future programs and diverse research initiatives.
TXschools.gov Analytic Tools Update
The TXschools.gov Analytic Tools (TXS-AT) have been updated to include SY 2022-23 data points. These tools allow for the creation of customized reports for stakeholders to better understand campus, district, and state performance. The STAAR Performance, STAAR Comparison, School/ District Comparison, CCMR, Graduation, and Correlate tools are available to use. Please note that the Academic Growth Tool will not be updated until 2024. For additional information about the tools and how to use them, reference the TXS-AT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document.
Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual Public Comment Period Now Open
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the notification To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) was announced reflecting the release of the Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual. The Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual, Chapters 1-12 are available on the 2024 Accountability Manual webpage. The proposed rule to adopt the manual is now on the Texas Register as of February 23, 2024. The 30-day window for public comments is now open. In addition, a public hearing was held on March 5th, 2024. Additional information can be found on the Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules website.
2023 Discipline Data Validation Compliance Reviews
On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the notification TAA announced the 2023 Discipline Data Validation Compliance Reviews.
The 2023 Discipline Data Validation Manual outlined seven indicators. LEAs may retrieve a copy of their PBM 2023 Discipline Data Validation (DDV) report to determine if any 2023 indicators were triggered by logging into the TEAL portal to access the Accountability application.
The Data Reporting Compliance Unit (DRCU) made DDV compliance review forms available to LEAs for download from the Intervention, Stage, and Activity Manager (ISAM) application accessible through TEAL on March 5, 2024. LEAs will have a 2023 Discipline Data Reporting Compliance Review form to complete for each indicator triggered.
For questions about the reports, indicators, or their calculations, contact the PBM Unit at (512) 463-9704 or PBM@tea.texas.gov.
PEIMS and Accountability FAQ
How do updates made in TIDE to a student’s Economic Disadvantage status impact accountability?
For student level indicators, such as STAAR Performance, TIDE updates made by the deadline in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources (DCCR) 2023-2024 Calendar of Events will be included for accountability purposes when reporting student group performance. For campus level indicators, such as Relative Performance or Campus Comparison, the Fall Snapshot is the source for the economic disadvantage data.
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