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10/24/2025

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

Overview of House Bill 8

House Bill 8 (HB 8), passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025), and signed by Governor Abbott in September 2025, repeals and replaces the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) beginning with the 2027–28 school year. HB 8 also makes minor changes to the Texas Assessment Program this school year and revises several accountability requirements impacting the A–F accountability refresh that will occur for ratings issued in fall 2028. This correspondence from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides a high-level overview of HB 8’s assessment and A–F accountability provisions for Texas public school systems.

TEA has produced a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document related to the implementation of HB 8 that is available at 89th Legislature Updates webpage. The FAQ document will be updated periodically as needed. 

2026 A-F Estimator tools

The A-F Estimators are now available for public use on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage. Users can leverage the A-F Estimator or the A-F Estimator AEA, depending on their school type in order to set goals and strategically plan. These tools are identical to the A-F Estimators released in TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application earlier this month, but based on stakeholder feedback, are also now available for non-TEAL users.

This A-F Estimators tool enables the calculation and estimation of a district or campus's performance in each domain and overall ratings. The estimators prepopulate domain and component values using 2025 results. Users can enter new component values to estimate the corresponding domain and overall results for 2026 accountability.   The accuracy and validity of the estimation depend solely on the data input by the user. 

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2028 A-F Refresh Roadshow

Performance Reporting is excited to invite you to Part Four of the 2028 A-F Refresh Roadshow! Earlier this week, we continued our roadshow with part three of the Refresh Roadshow Series. The session materials (slide deck and recording) will be posted on the  Accountability System Development webpage. We are eager to continue the momentum and engage with even more of you as we roundup 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. Registration links for Part 4 of the series are forthcoming.

Note: In order to register, users must have or create a free Zoom account

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

• December 9, 2025 at 9 am-10 am
• December 10, 2025 at 3 pm- 4 pm

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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.

Assessment Program Changes Effective with 2027–28 School Year

Starting with the 2027–28 school year, HB 8 will overhaul the Texas Assessment Program by replacing STAAR with a new instructionally supportive assessment program for Texas schools, referred to as the Student Success Tool (SST) in statute. The new program will include beginning-of-year (BOY), middle-of-year (MOY), and end-of-year (EOY) assessments for grades 3–8 and for Spanish grades 3–5. BOY and MOY assessments will be optional for end-of-course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Biology, English I, and U.S. History. 

The English II EOC assessment is being eliminated, both in terms of the administration of the assessment and as a graduation requirement, beginning with the 2027–28 school year. Note: Students who are in the graduating classes of 2026 and 2027 still have the STAAR English II EOC assessment as part of their high school graduation requirements. More information on assessment graduation requirements for 2028 and beyond will be provided in the future. For more information, please refer to the TAA: Overview of House Bill 8.

TEA has produced a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document related to the implementation of HB 8 that is available at 89th Legislature Updates | Texas Education Agency. The FAQ document will be updated periodically as needed. 

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. 

School Systems Identified with a High Dropout Rate

School systems identified as having a “high dropout rate” will complete the Dropout Prevention Plan and Needs Assessment found on the TEA Dropout Prevention Plan webpage and submit it to the Texas Education Agency via the Intervention, Stage, and Activity Manager (ISAM) application in TEAL by November 21, 2025. The workbook contains all statutory requirements and additional open-ended questions in the second tab (Needs Assessment) regarding processes, procedures, training and program effectiveness for the school system’s dropout prevention plan. Note: The portal in TEAL will be available starting November 1, 2025. For additional information regarding this topic please reference the TAA: School Systems Identified with a High Dropout Rate.

Performance Reporting Release Dates

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

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