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This Week in Performance Reporting
Good morning, Performance Reporting bulletin members!
The purpose of the bulletin, "This Week in Performance Reporting," is to share relevant updates, upcoming tools and deadlines, and provide accessible methods for stakeholders to provide feedback to the Performance Reporting team. The Performance Reporting team will also provide answers to frequently asked questions received through our emails and voicemails.
We encourage stakeholders to leverage this resource as a snapshot of all things Performance Reporting at TEA and to access embedded links for additional details and context.
The Performance Reporting bulletin is delivered at 9:00 am on Friday mornings! We appreciate your valuable feedback and remain committed to enhancing our resources to better serve your needs.
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A–F Accountability
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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.
Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) Bulk Downloads
2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) bulk downloads are now available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. The 2024-25 TAPR is available in two reports: one for your district as a whole and one for all campuses in your district. We apologize for the delay in the availability of the bulk downloads and appreciate your patience as we made the data available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. The TAPR is also publicly available in PDF format on the TAPR webpage, where users can view reports by campus, district, Education Service Center (ESC) region, or statewide.
New Resource: Performance Reporting Calendar of Events
Performance Reporting released a new resource, the Performance Reporting Calendar of Events, your go-to guide for key dates and deadlines related to accountability and performance reporting. This resource includes important milestones such as manual releases, rating timelines, appeals windows, and reporting submissions—all in one convenient place. The calendar is available in multiple formats spreadsheet, PDF, and .ics , which can be embedded in your personal calendar. The Calendar of Events will be updated regularly and is currently posted on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.
2028 A-F Refresh Public Feedback
Please note that Feb 1, 2026 is the deadline to provide feedback on the preliminary framework. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is gathering public suggestions for improvement to the A-F Accountability System for consideration of inclusion in the 2028 A-F Accountability System refresh. Suggestions can be submitted with the following link: 2028 A-F Refresh Public Feedback, posted to the Accountability System Development webpage.
Performance Reporting Bulletin Quarterly Survey
Enjoying the performance reporting weekly bulletin? Let us know! It only takes a few minutes, and your insights will truly help us improve. We appreciate you taking a few moments to take the Performance Reporting Bulletin Feedback Survey, which will help us collect data. Thank you!
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.
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Assessment Scoring and Reporting
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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.
UPDATED DECEMBER 2025 STAAR ADMINISTRATION REPORTING EVENTS
As a reminder, district and campus summary reports, campus rosters, student report cards, and student labels for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) December 2025 administration will be delivered on January 23, 2026, along with an additional, complete version of the administration report for data verification file. Updates have been made to the District and Campus Coordinator Resources and to the Texas Assessment website to include the changes to the December administration reporting dates.
SPRING 2026 STAAR ADMINISTRATION
For STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessment retesters, Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) will set the Retester fields to “Spring” and the Spring EOC Eligibility fields to “Yes” in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) on January 22. CAI will also set the EOC Previously Passed flags for all students who passed any EOC assessment during the December 2025 administration. District personnel may verify this information in TIDE. Eligibility for first time testers must still be set by district personnel prior to the administration.
TELPAS 2026 RATER TRAINING IN LMS
As a reminder, TELPAS online basic training (OBT) for new raters will be available in the Learning Management System (LMS) starting January 19, 2026. Raters should complete their training requirements by the recommended dates on the Calendar of Events. If necessary, additional raters may be trained after these dates, but raters must complete rater training and calibration before rating any students. Refer to the TELPAS Rater Training Activities page of the Coordinator Resources for more information.
STAAR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS
As a reminder, STAAR Interim Assessments Window 3 opens today, Tuesday, January 20 and closes Friday, April 3, for mathematics and reading language arts assessments.
SECURE FILE CENTER UPDATE
A new forwarding feature is available in the Secure File Center. When a user selects a file, a Forward option appears under Batch Actions. When this option is selected, the file is prepopulated and a user can forward files based on user roles or TIDE accounts.
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Communications from Across the Agency
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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.
Applied Sciences Pathway Program
House Bill 20, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway Program in Texas Education Code, §29.914. This program is designed to provide students in grades 11-12 with opportunities to concurrently earn a high school diploma and complete a certificate program with a successful job placement rate in high-wage, high-growth jobs in one of the industries listed in the program requirements. Districts may begin implementing this program with the 2026-27 school year.
The purpose of the program is to enable students in grades 11 and 12 to complete a non-duplicative sequence of courses leading to a high school diploma and a Level I or II certificate or credential of value recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. School system administrators may apply to substitute college-level CTE program courses for courses that satisfy high school graduation requirements.
The application for the 2026-27 school year opens January 15, 2026, and closes May 15, 2026. Additional information and resources, including a link to the application, are included on TEA’s Applied Sciences Pathway Program web page. For additional information please see the To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence on Applied Sciences Pathway Program | Texas Education Agency.
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Performance Reporting Release Dates
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Deadline to provide feedback on the Preliminary 2028 Framework
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District to family notification deadline for schools on 26-27 PEG list
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Student Assessment Data Validation Reports released in TEAL
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AEA Campus Registration process available in TEAL
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Updated Framework for 2028 A-F Refresh
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The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
     
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