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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.
Notification to Texas Public School Districts and Open-Enrollment Charter Schools with Closures Due to Recent Flooding
TEA is allowing local educational agencies (LEAs) that are unable to complete STAAR mathematics testing due to school closures from flooding this week to complete testing next week. LEAs that need to complete testing next week due to school closures must contact Cambium Assessment, Inc. All STAAR grades 3–8 mathematics and Algebra I assessments for these LEAs must be completed by 5:00 p.m. (CT) Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Regardless of this limited opportunity to test next week for certain LEAs, all LEAs must complete entering student information for the spring 2024 STAAR administration by 11:59 p.m. (CT) Friday, May 3. Student information, including student demographics, program enrollment, and non-embedded supports, must be entered and verified in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) for all students by this date. 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 information.
The decisions outlined in this communication are based on the state’s commitment to our districts and students, with the priority of ensuring that those LEAs impacted by the recent flooding can make educational decisions that are in the best interest of their students.
Spring 2024 STAAR Administration
STAAR Mathematics
As a reminder, testing for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) grades 3–8 mathematics and Algebra I must be completed by this Friday, May 3, 2024. District testing personnel must ensure all eligible students are accounted for with a STAAR mathematics test record by 11:59 p.m. (CT) May 3, 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
Enter Student Information for Accountability Reporting
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) May 3. 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 in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources for more detailed information.
Printed Student Report Cards and Labels
To receive printed copies of student report cards and student labels for the spring STAAR administration, district testing personnel must request printed versions through the Score Reporting and Label Requests module in TIDE by May 3.
STAAR Early Results Video
To support district and campus administrators in making student-level decisions, the Student Assessment Division has developed an additional video resource, Accessing Early STAAR Results for District and Campus Administrators. This new video is available on the Reporting Events page in the Coordinator Resources.
2024–2025 STAAR Interim Assessments
STAAR Interim Assessments are optional, online assessments that align to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and help educators monitor student progress and predict performance on STAAR.
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Testing Window
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Opening Date
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Closing Date
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Content Areas
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Window 1
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October 14, 2024
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December 20, 2024
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Reading Language Arts and Mathematics
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Window 2
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October 14, 2024
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April 4, 2025
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Science and Social Studies
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Window 3
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January 21, 2025
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April 4, 2025
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Reading Language Arts and Mathematics
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District Reports
Your district’s 2024 TELPAS Alternate preliminary assessment reports for accountability are posted in the Secure File Center, which can be accessed on the Testing Personnel page of the Texas Assessment website. These preliminary assessment reports include student report cards, student labels, district and campus summary reports, and reporting data files. Item-level data is not available for TELPAS Alternate. Reports posted in the Secure File Center are available for 90 days.
The 2024 TELPAS Alternate preliminary assessment results for accountability will be posted to the Family and Research Portals by May 14, 2024. District testing coordinators should refer to the Family Portal page of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources for information on helping parents access the secure Family Portal.
Data Corrections
The data correction window for the 2024 TELPAS Alternate administration is April 29–May 3, 2024. Districts must resolve student information and test discrepancies and may submit score code changes for this administration during the correction window. Refer to the Data Corrections section on the Reporting Events page of the Coordinator Resources for more information on data corrections.
Changes submitted during the data correction window will be reflected in the final assessment reports for accountability provided on May 14. Any updates made after the data correction window will be included in scheduled updates but will not be reflected in final assessment reports used for accountability.
Region Reports
Your region’s TELPAS Alternate preliminary assessment reports for accountability are posted in the Secure File Center. These preliminary assessment reports include summary reports and reporting data files.
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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