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10/03/2025

PERFORMANCE REPORTING

This Week in Performance Reporting

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. 

New Updates from Performance Reporting

No new updates at this time.

Join us!

2028 A-F Refresh Roadshow

Performance Reporting is excited to invite you to Part Two of the 2028 A-F Refresh Roadshow! Part one of the Refresh Roadshow Series is complete, and the session materials (Slide deck and webinar recording) are now available on the Accountability System Development webpage. We are eager to continue the momentum and engage with even more of you throughout this series! Our goals during this time are to:

• Raise stakeholder awareness and knowledge
• Support campuses and districts in effective planning
• Garner meaningful public comment

Please note that each part of the series will consist of two sessions, featuring identical content. Use the links below to register for your preferred time and to receive a calendar invite via Zoom. Registration links for Parts 3 and 4 of the series are forthcoming. We hope to see you there! Note: in order to register, users must have or create a free zoom account. Session dates may have changed due to stakeholder feedback and availability. Thank you for your understanding!

Part 2: Proposed Changes to Domain 1 and Distinction Designations

• October 8th, 2025 (3pm-4pm)
• October 9th, 2025 (9am-10am)
  

Part 3: Proposed Changes to Domain 3, Specific to Campus Ratings in Closing the Gaps

• October 21, 2025 (9am-10am)
• October 22, 2025 (3pm-4pm)

Part 4: Propose Changes to Domain 3, Specific to Results-Driven Accountability Integration

• November 18, 2025 (3pm-4pm)
• November 20, 2025 (9am-10am)

Coming Soon

2026 A-F Estimator Coming Soon

The 2026 A–F Estimator will be available soon. This tool enables the calculation and estimation of a district or campus's performance in each domain and overall. The estimator will prepopulate domain and component values using 2025 results. Users will be able to enter new component values to estimate the corresponding domain and overall results. The accuracy and validity of the estimation depend solely on the data input by the user. Please note that the 2025 version of the A-F estimator tool can be used for Alternative Education Campuses rated under AEA methodologies. 

2026 Data Resource: 2 Lowest Performing Race/Ethnic Groups Coming Soon

In the coming weeks, stakeholders will have additional data with which to plan for the 2025-26 school year. On the 2025 Data Downloads, in the Closing the Gaps Domain Rating and Scores, users will see the campus’s 2 lowest performing Race/Ethnic groups used in Domain 3 calculations for both 2025 and 2026 ratings.  This additional data tool can be used to inform planning the groups that will be evaluated in Closing the Gaps for 2026 and is based on 2025 results.  This information will also be available on the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application.

Previously Shared

New Resource Available: 2025-26 Academic Accountability Data Sources / PEIMS Fall Submission Guide

The 2025-26 academic accountability data sources PEIMS fall-submission resource guide is now available! This guide presents a chart that provides the 2024-2025 Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS) Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data sources and accepted values for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators used in A-F Accountability collected during the 2025-2026 PEIMS Fall Submission, alongside their accompanying reports.

This resource outlines CCMR Accountability data sources for the 2025-2026 PEIMS Fall Submission only. CCMR incorporates multiple data points from different collections. For prior year’s resources, please refer to 2024-2025 PEIMS Summer Submission Reports and 2024-25 Academic Accountability Data- PEIMS Extended Year Submission.

School and District Comparison Analytics Tool Updated
The School/District Comparison Power BI report is now updated. This report, just one of the Analytics Tools suite on TXschools.gov, can be used to compare up to three schools or districts. Users can toggle to either review Accountability Rating and STAAR performance, or to compare school profile and demographics information.

Here is an example of the performance comparison for three Texas school districts:

Along with an example of the profile comparison for three Texas school districts:

TEA - Analytic Tools includes additional tools for stakeholders to analyze performance in a user-friendly and visual format.

2026-2027 TSDS PEIMS Submission Timeline Changes

The Texas Education Agency is updating the timeline and process for the Texas Student Data System (TSDS) Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) submissions for the 2026-2027 school year to meet federal reporting requirements. These changes introduce a new PEIMS Fall Enrollment Submission and adjust existing PEIMS Fall Submission criteria, requiring school systems to adapt their internal schedules accordingly. This does not impact any data reporting for the 2025-2026 school year. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, a new PEIMS Fall Enrollment Submission will be added to collect:

• All students enrolled on the first Friday in October with their Special Education program determination, if applicable, and​

• Students in grades 7-12 enrolled at any point during the school start window (first day of school through the last Friday in September).

The snapshot date for the PEIMS Fall Enrollment Submission will be the first Friday in October, and the submission will be due in mid-October. There will be no resubmission for the new PEIMS Fall Enrollment Submission.

Additionally, the existing PEIMS Fall Submission will be updated to include:

• ONLY students enrolled on the last Friday in October,
• School system budget, and
• Staff employed on the last Friday in October.

A To the Administrator Addressed Letter, Early Notice- TSDS PEIMS Submission Timeline Changes is posted with additional information. For any questions or further clarification, please enter a TSDS Incident Management System (TIMS) ticket or email TSDSCustomerSupport@tea.texas.gov. 

Texas Performance Reporting System Release

The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) is now updated. 

TPRS integrates state and federal reporting requirements into a single reporting system that can be viewed at the campus, district, region, and state levels. As the most comprehensive reporting system published by TEA, TPRS provides additional performance reports, results, and indicators for student groups not reported on state accountability data tables, the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), or the School Report Card.

Reports released include STAAR, CCMR, Accountability Summaries, Graduation, and Advanced Math Pathways data. An additional TPRS release will follow in November to include student and staff information, postsecondary outcomes details, kindergarten readiness, and PreK effectiveness.

FAQs

What are the new course codes for College Preparatory Courses?

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has issued a set of unique course codes for College Preparatory Courses (CPC), derived from submissions received through the College Preparatory Courses for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) application process. School districts are expected to implement these course codes beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year. The adoption of these standardized codes will enhance the Agency’s ability to accurately identify CPC partnerships statewide and to monitor student participation with individual providers.

How does this affect CCMR accountability?

For the class of 2026, school systems can use any course meeting requirements outlined by the district and the IHE(s), so long as the student is enrolled in the course as a 12^th grader.   Beginning with the class of 2027, only College Prep courses approved by TEA will be allowable for CCMR indicator credit.

Where can I find the list of approved College Prep course providers?

The list is available on TEA’s College Preparatory Courses for CCMR Accountability webpage and will be updated each fall.  A course provider application is currently open.

Opportunities for Feedback

Improve Performance Reporting Processes and Products

Many of the tools shared in recent bulletins were created and shared based on the feedback received from stakeholders across Texas.

As we work to better serve our stakeholders, if you have suggested enhancements to existing products or processes or new tools that would better meet your needs, please share your ideas through our survey, Suggested Enhancements to Performance Reporting's Products and Processes. We appreciate your feedback as we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

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 2025 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

Update Student Eligibility

As a reminder, district testing personnel should ensure that all students eligible for the December 2025 administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) end-of-course (EOC) assessments are added to the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) by October 3, 2025. Students participating in this administration must have the December EOC Eligibility field set to “Yes” in TIDE.

For students eligible for a special paper administration of STAAR, either the Special Ed Indicator Code or Section 504 Indicator Code must be set to “Yes” in TIDE. District testing personnel must also set the student’s Test Mode to “Paper” and select the appropriate Paper Test Format. Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) has completed setting the retester flag and the December EOC eligibility value for retesters.

Initial order materials quantities are now available in TIDE for district verification. These quantities are calculated based on the number of flagged students and are updated nightly. District testing personnel must confirm sufficient quantities for initial order shipments by October 3. If additional paper materials are needed after this deadline, district personnel may place orders during the additional order window.

Out-of-School and Out-of-District Test Site Registration

As a reminder, district testing personnel must register test sites by October 3 using the new STAAR OOS and OOD Test Site Registration form, available on the Administration and Security Forms card in TIDE. Refer to the STAAR Out-of-School and Out-of-District Administrations page of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources for more information.

STAAR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

STAAR Interim Assessments Window 1 (mathematics and reading language arts) and Window 2 (science and social studies) will open on October 13, 2025. Starting October 6, 2025, testing personnel may begin creating test sessions in the Test Administrator Interface of the Test Delivery System (TDS) and may order paper and braille test materials.

The STAAR Interim Assessments Educator Guide will be available on the STAAR Interim Assessments web page, and the STAAR Interim Assessments Overview training module will be posted to the Learning Management System (LMS) by the first week of October. 

SYSTEM UPDATES

Test Information Distribution Engine

A new survey is available in TIDE that allows personnel to provide feedback on the recent updates to the TIDE interface. CAI and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) appreciate your feedback.

Test Delivery System

TDS will be temporarily unavailable between October 11 and October 12, 2025, for minor system updates. During this time, users will be unable to access the practice and operational sites for both students and administrators, as well as the Response Entry system.

Supported Operating Systems

CAI has completed testing on macOS 26. District technology staff may update their testing devices to macOS 26 at this time.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or TexasAssessment.gov via live chat.

Critical performance reporting updates are shared through To The Administrator Addressed Correspondence (TAA)  which are important messages of interest to school districts, charter schools, and regional education service centers. If you do not currently receive the weekly TAA email, you can Sign up to receive email notification when new letters are posted. 

College Preparatory Course for CCMR Accountability – Application Cycle 1.1 Now Open

The College Preparatory Course for CCMR Accountability application cycle is now open. Interested providers must complete the Provider Interest Form by October 17, 2025, to receive a personalized application link from TEA. A webinar for providers will be held on October 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CST to support applicants. Once the personalized link is received, providers may apply for English, Mathematics, or both courses, with final applications due by November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CST.

Thank you for your engagement with the weekly Performance Reporting Bulletin and your work on behalf of students across Texas! 

The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.