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For questions or assistance regarding the information in this section, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or TexasAssessment.gov via live chat. Important Dates are available in the Calendar of Events.
December 2023 STAAR Administration
For the December 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration, final assessment reports for accountability, including updated student report cards, student labels, district and campus summary reports, campus rosters, and reporting data files, have been posted in the Secure File Center for district testing coordinators. Final assessment results for accountability for the December administration were made available in the Family Portal and Research Portal on March 28, 2024.
STAAR Alternate 2 Administration
The testing window for STAAR Alternate 2 opened Monday, March 25, and closes on Friday, April 26, 2024. All student responses must be submitted and processed in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) by 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 26. It is highly recommended that districts reserve the last two to three days of the testing window for DEI submissions.
TELPAS Administration
The testing window for the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) closes at 11:59 p.m. (CT) March 29, 2024. District testing personnel must ensure all emergent bilingual (EB) students are accounted for with TELPAS or TELPAS Alternate test records. It is highly recommended that district personnel reserve the last two to three days of the testing window for submitting the following information, as directed below.
- All online TELPAS assessments for grades 2–12 that were started during the testing window will automatically default to a score code of "S" for “Score” if no other score code is entered. It is not necessary to make a score code selection for the assessment to be scored. However, if a score code other than “S” is needed, district personnel must enter the appropriate score code in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE).
- Student responses for special paper administrations of TELPAS grades 2–12 reading must be submitted and processed in DEI.
- Ratings for special holistic administrations of TELPAS grades 2–12 listening, speaking, and writing must be uploaded and processed in TIDE.
- Holistic ratings for TELPAS kindergarten and grade 1 must be uploaded and processed in TIDE.
All student information, including demographics, programs, raters, years in U.S. schools, and accommodations, must be complete and accurate in TIDE.
TELPAS Alternate Administration
The testing window for TELPAS Alternate closes at 11:59 p.m. (CT) March 29, 2024. District testing personnel must ensure all EB students who meet the participation requirements for TELPAS Alternate are accounted for with a test record. It is highly recommended that district personnel reserve the last two to three days of the testing window for submitting the following information, as directed below.
- Observable behavior inventory ratings must be submitted and processed in DEI.
- All student information, including demographic information, program information, and years in U.S. schools, must be complete and accurate in TIDE.
Updates TO STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2 Data File Formats
Updated data file formats reflecting the following changes will be available on the Data File Formats webpage later this week.
- For STAAR, students eligible for an English learner performance measure (ELPM) who achieve a Level 4 on STAAR will receive an ELPM of 4 (Masters, based on STAAR performance level).
- For STAAR Alternate 2, performance level indicators for science and social studies will no longer be calculated.
Texas Through-Year Assessment Pilot
TTAP Opportunity 3
The testing window for the Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) Opportunity 3 opened on, Monday, March 25, and closes today, Friday, March 29, 2024.
TTAP Application
All Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are encouraged to apply to participate in TTAP. The district-level application will close at 11:59 p.m. (CT) Friday, March 29. Information about the third year of the pilot was shared through an informational webinar in late February, a recording of which can be found on the Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot webpage along with details about the pilot’s structure and design. Questions regarding TTAP or the application process should be submitted to TTAP@TEA.Texas.gov.
State Assessment Educator Item Review Committees
Each year the TEA invites groups of Texas educators to provide feedback on the development of state assessments (STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, and TELPAS) through educator committees across all assessed grades and content areas. Developing high-quality, aligned questions relies on the expertise and experience of Texas educators. Participants collaborate with other educators from across the state to review and approve each potential question for state assessments. TEA is currently accepting applications from all districts to participate in item review committees in all subjects and grade levels.
If you know of any educators (including yourself!) who might be interested in participating in these review meetings, please encourage them to apply using the link below. Meetings are typically held during the spring and summer. If selected, an invite will be sent with all the logistical information.
The commitment is generally two to three days in Austin with all travel, accommodations, and substitute coverage paid for by TEA. All participants will earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Development of the 2026–2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar and Public Comments
A draft version of the 2026–2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar has been posted on the Test Administration Resources webpage of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website.
TEA is accepting public comments on the draft version of the 2026–2027 Student Assessment Testing Calendar. Public comments on the draft calendar should be sent to Test.Calendar@tea.texas.gov by Friday, April 12, 2024.
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