This Week in Performance Reporting: April 26, 2024

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4/26/2024

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A–F Accountability 

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


Campus Pairing Registration Window Now Open

A To the Superintendent Addressed (TSA) was sent to superintendents on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The 2024 campus pairing window for state academic accountability is now open. The window will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Campuses that do not serve any grade level in which STAAR assessments are administered are paired with another campus in the same district or the district itself for accountability purposes. Pairing registration will be available within the TEA Login (TEAL) application from April 23, 2024 – May 3, 2024.


2024 Campus 3-12 Enrolment List Now Available 

District domain and overall ratings are based on a proportionality method to ensure the alignment of district overall ratings with campus overall ratings. This is based on the number of students enrolled in grades 3-12 at each campus receiving domain grades. District enrollments were set in October 2023 based on Texas Student Data System (TSDS) Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) October snapshot data. This list is posted on the 2024 Accountability Rating System page.


AEA Final Listing Now Available  

The final AEA campus listings for both public and charter school campuses were posted on the 2024 Accountability Rating System page on April 19, 2024.  Those campuses that are included in the final listing will have AEA provisions applied for 2024 accountability. Please see the Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual for details and calculations provided for approved campuses serving at-risk students in alternative education programs.


DD Form 4 Upload "Check Status" Button Now Available

On April 5, 2024, districts received a To The Superintendent Addressed (TSA) notification to explain the opening of the DD Form 4 collection window, available within the TEA Login (TEAL) application. The submission window for 2023 annual graduates will occur from April 5th to May 10th, 2024. Explanatory documents and a how-to video for submitting this information are also available on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage. 

A “check status” button is now available in the portal for LEAs to view the status of their uploads. Additionally, LEAs will be able to review data and correct errors during the Summer 2024 CCMR Verifier window.

Districts are strongly encouraged to establish a process for collecting and securely storing the DD Form 4 for each applicable student.


In collaboration with the Counseling Advising & Student Supports in College, Career, and Military Prep (CCMP) Division please note the following information:

Upcoming: FAFSA Webinar

A webinar targeting district administrators will be hosted on April 30, 2024. has coordinated with TxCAN to provide a FAFSA webinar for district administrators and counselor leaders on April 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The webinar will include a briefing on what has occurred with the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout, what the implications of this new rollout are, and why it’s important to continue supporting counselors as districts help students submit their FAFSA. Register Here!

Please also see the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completions Update.


College, Career, or Military Readiness Outcomes Bonus (CCMR OB) New Early Counts File is Now Available

TEA has published an Early CCMR OB Counts by District 2022 Graduates file on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage and the CCMR OB Early Counts Student Listing within the TEA Login (TEAL) application.

Once data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is received and processed, a Final CCMR OB Counts by District 2022 Graduates file will be published within a few months and will be incorporated into the Summary of Finances (SOF) reports to settle up fiscal year 2023–2024 CCMR OB funding. The CCMR OB Student Listings file will be released to districts in TEA Login (TEAL) after final CCMR OB counts are available. In addition, TEA will be adding a CCMR OB report to the Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS). 


Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual Update

The Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG) met on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and reviewed the public comments and presented the feedback received to stakeholder committees to ensure that relevant concerns and suggestions were considered before submitting the final manual to rulemaking for adoption on April 24, 2024. The presentation for this meeting has been publicly posted on the 2024 Accountability Development Materials. The minutes of this meeting will be posted soon.

Friday, May 10, 2024, the Final 2024 Accountability Manual will be posted on the 2024 Accountability Manual page and will be effective as of May 14, 2024. 


Upcoming Accountability Deadlines in TIDE

April 26 – Deadline to enter score codes for Grades 5 & 8 Science, Biology, Grade 8 Social Studies, and U.S. History

May 3 – Deadline to enter score codes for Grades 3-8 Math and Algebra I

May 3 – Final date to enter student information other than score codes for Accountability Reporting for all Spring STAAR assessments. Districts must ensure all student information, including student demographic, program enrollment, and designated supports information, is entered in TIDE by the deadline to ensure it is included in assessment reports for accountability. Changes to student information made after the deadline will not be updated in accountability reports. Please see the Calendar of Events for detailed information about TIDE data submission deadlines

Important Reminder: The student groupings used for campus accountability calculations are determined by the student identification, demographic data, and scoring status information entered in TIDE by the designated due date for each assessment. All score codes are also due to be entered and verified for all eligible testers by the end of each subject-area testing window. Although some information related to score codes can be adjusted during the designated data correction window later in the year, the information must initially be entered by the deadline listed in the Student Assessment Calendar of Events. For more information on score codes, please refer to the TIDE User Guide


How are test results handled for students who move campuses during STAAR Spring administrations?  

The campus that will receive the STAAR test results from the Spring administration is based on the location of enrollment in TIDE on the “Final Date to Enter Student Information for Accountability Reporting” listed on the Calendar of Events. This would be the campus that tests the student last. If the student was also enrolled on that campus during the fall snapshot, the student’s results would be included in the accountability subset for calculation purposes for that campus.

If a student tested 3–8 RLA on one campus, moved to a new campus and tested 3–8 mathematics, both subjects’ results would be delivered to the new campus, however, the results would not count for accountability purposes unless the student was also enrolled on that campus during the fall snapshot earlier that school year. To meet the accountability subset, the student must have been administered the last assessment at the same campus they were enrolled on fall snapshot.

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Assessment Scoring and Reporting 

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.


Spring 2024 STAAR Administration STAAR Science and Social Studies

As a reminder, testing for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) science and social studies must be completed by today, Friday, April 26, 2024. District testing personnel must ensure that all eligible students are accounted for with STAAR science and social studies test records by 11:59 p.m. (CT) today, as directed below.

  • Online assessments that were started will automatically default to a score code of “S” for “Score.”
  • Student responses for paper administrations must be submitted and processed in the Data Entry Interface (DEI).
  • Updates to score codes must be made in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) using the Appeals/Score Codes

STAAR Mathematics

The testing window for the spring 2024 STAAR grades 3–8 math and Algebra I began Tuesday, April 23, and ends Friday, May 3, 2024. District personnel may order any additional STAAR mathematics paper test materials needed through April 29.

Enter Student Information for Accountability Reporting

As a reminder, for the spring STAAR administration, all student information, including student demographics and program enrollment, must be entered and verified in TIDE by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on May 3, 2024. If district personnel make changes to the information after this date, those changes will not be included in assessment reports for accountability. Refer to the Complete Administrations section of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources for more detailed information.


STAAR Alternate 2 Administration

The testing window for STAAR Alternate 2 closes today, Friday, April 26, 2024. District testing personnel must ensure that all students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 are accounted for with a test record by 11:59 p.m. (CT) today, as directed below.

  • Student responses must be submitted and processed in DEI.
  • Assessments started in DEI will automatically default to a score code of “S” for “Score” at the close of the testing window.
  • Any necessary updates to score codes must be made in TIDE using the Appeals/Score Codes
  • Student information, including demographic and accommodation information, must be complete and accurate in TIDE. If district personnel make changes to the information after this date, those changes will not be included in assessment reports for accountability.

In addition, district personnel may order additional return labels for STAAR Alternate 2 by May 6. Refer to the Prepare for Paper Administrations page of the Coordinator Resources for more information regarding STAAR Alternate 2 initial and additional orders.


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 following link - Texas Educator Committee Application. 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.


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Performance Reporting Calendar

January 24

2023 TAPR Data Downloads Released (public web)

February 15

Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual Release

March 29

CCMR Tracker Part I Release (TEAL)

April 5

Military DD Form 4 Collection Opens 

April 5

Final 2024 Accelerated Tester Listing

April 19

2024 Final AEA Campus and Charter Listing (public web)

April 23

Pairing Window Opens 

May 3

Pairing Window Closes 

May 10

Military DD Form 4 Collection closes

May 10

Final 2024 Accountability Manual and Appendices (public web)

May 14

2024 Accountability Administrator’s Guide Release

June 2024

CCMR 2024 Verifier Release (TEAL)

Summer 2024

Longitudinal graduation and annual dropout lists and rates (TEAL)

Summer 2024

2024 Campus Comparison Groups (TEAL)

Coming Soon

2023 A–F Refresh Parent Resources; Explanatory Materials; Videos Released

Coming Soon

Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Integration Advisory Committee



Delayed

2023 School Report Card 

Delayed

2023 Accountability Ratings Published (TEAL); Accountability Appeals Registration Window Opens                  

Delayed

2022 What If Ratings Public Publication; 2023 Accountability Ratings Published (TXschools.gov)                                         

Delayed

Preliminary 2023 Public Education Grant (PEG) List Posted 

Delayed

2023 Appeals Resolved; Final 2023 Ratings Posted