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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.
Proposal for differential weighting of CCMR
Please see below for notice of the implementation of differential weighting of CCMR with the 2031 accountability cycle (2026-2027 freshmen class) to be published in the proposed 2028 accountability rating system manual in early summer 2026.
- An initial proposal for differential weighting of CCMR was discussed with TAAG in April 2025. In September 2025, House Bill 8 was passed and outlines “The agency shall study the college, career, and military readiness indicators adopted under Subsection (c) to determine the correlation of each indicator with postsecondary success, including the correlation of industry certifications with wages and available jobs. The value assigned to each indicator must be: (1) based on the strength of the indicator's correlation with successful outcomes; and (2) updated in accordance with Subsection (f-1).”
- Pursuant to legislative requirements, the relationships between individual CCMR indicators and postsecondary outcomes have been evaluated through comprehensive internal and external research. A new proposal reflective of these findings was brought to TAAG for review and feedback in January 2026. In February, TAAG members were given an additional opportunity to clarify or revise their feedback.
- The agency has determined the February 2026 proposal which assigns value to postsecondary indicators proportional to their correlation with postsecondary outcomes reflects the legislative intent of HB 8 better than prior proposals. The February TAAG proposal includes a revised indicator placement for those indicators specific to students with specials needs.
- Balancing legislative requirements, stakeholder feedback, and a strong commitment to postsecondary outcomes for all Texas graduates, an implementation of the February 2026 proposal for differential weighting of CCMR will be implemented with the 2031 accountability cycle.
- This reflects the class of 2030 – the cohort of students who will begin high school in the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
- Additional details will be available in the updated framework in spring 2026. The differential weighting methodology for 2031 ratings will be published in the proposed 2028 accountability rating system manual in early summer 2026.
- The CCMR methodology for 2028, 2029, and 2030 ratings proposed in the 2028 accountability rating system manual adds a 5% cap on Tier 3 IBCs and Military Readiness (a minimum ASVAB score plus JROTC program completion) to the current CCMR indicators.
Highlights from February 2026 Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG) Meeting
The February TAAG meeting continued work toward the 2028 accountability refresh, with a focus on stakeholder feedback, proposed framework updates, and cut score methodology aligned to House Bill 8.
- TEA shared several proposals developed in response to stakeholder feedback received after the posting of the preliminary 2028 accountability framework. Updates included a revised Domain 3b methodology combining the Homeless and Foster Care program areas into a single component, with statewide modeling showing minimal differences from the previously proposed approach. Additional modeling indicated limited overall impact of Domain 3b on districts comprised solely of Alternative Education Campuses, and no framework changes were recommended.
- TEA also provided an update on the federal recognition of Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) as a race or ethnicity group and shared that agency processes will begin shifting in the 2028–29 school year in alignment with federal timelines. Stakeholder recommendations to add additional growth measures in Domain 2a were reviewed; however, no changes are proposed for the 2028 Refresh.
- In response to feedback on Academic Achievement Distinction Designations, TEA presented a proposal to include OnRamps course completion in the Advanced/Dual Credit indicator. TEA clarified that distinctions are based on high school credit earned and that the proposal would not increase the number of indicators.
- TEA staff presented a proposed methodology for setting A–F cut scores for the 2028 Accountability Refresh, aligned with the legislative direction in House Bill 8 (HB 8). TEA staff presented a proposal that sets the top five national performance by 2040 (as measured by NAEP and postsecondary readiness) as the benchmark for excellence. TEA explained that A cut scores for 2028 would be set at the level of performance the state must achieve by 2040, establishing an aspirational bar for top performing campuses. High C cut scores, or a 77 scaled score would reflect statewide average performance plus the growth needed to remain on track toward 2040 goals, ensuring progress is distributed across the system.
REMINDER: Performance Reporting Help Desk
Beginning March 6, 2026, Performance Reporting will transition to a new ticketing system for all support requests and questions. The Performance Reporting Inbox will not be monitored, effective March 6th. This change is designed to streamline communication, ensure faster response times, and improve tracking and resolution of inquiries. Stakeholders who may have previously sent questions to Performance Reporting via email will now submit inquiries via the TEA Help Desk, enabling our team to provide more efficient, consistent support. Additional details and instructions for accessing the ticketing platform will be shared as we approach the launch date. Additional details and instructions for accessing the ticketing platform will be shared in the March 6 Performance Reporting Bulletin.
FINAL REMINDER: Removal of Accountability Reports and Student Listings in TEAL
In order to facilitate the posting of 2026 accountability reports, all 2024 accountability reports and student listings for all campuses and districts will be removed from the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application on March 6, 2026. The accountability reports consist of accountability summaries, calculations, and data tables for each domain. Accountability student listings include data that was used to calculate the STAAR performance, College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), and English Language Proficiency components for accountability.
Additionally, the 2025 Accountability Appeals Form, 2025 Final Accelerated Testers Student Listing, and 2025 CCMR tracker Part II will also be removed from TEAL on March 6, 2025. The 2025 reports, accountability reports, accountability downloads, and student listings will be removed prior to the release of 2026 accountability ratings. Once removed, the data contained in each report and student listing will be unavailable. Please ensure your district downloads and retains copies of these reports and data for your records.
Student Demographic Listing and Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) Training
Join us for an upcoming webinar on March 26th, 2026, at 9:30 am focused on a new Student Demographic Listing and the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE), designed to support districts and campuses in ensuring accurate data for accountability and assessment. During this session, we’ll walk through how to interpret the Student Demographic Listing, explain how demographic information flows from PEIMS into TIDE, how to verify or change the information in TIDE and discuss why TIDE is a critical source for accountability calculations. We’ll also highlight common data issues across both systems that can impact accountability outcomes. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to use these tools together to review, validate, and align student demographic data ahead of key reporting and assessment milestones. Register today!
Note: To register, users must have or create a free Zoom account.
College, Career, and Military Readiness for 2031 Accountability Webinar
Join us for an upcoming webinar focused on College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) for 2031 Accountability. During the webinar, TEA staff will share current analyses and proposed frameworks that inform how CCMR will be evaluated in the 2031 accountability system, with a particular focus on aligning indicators to meaningful postsecondary outcomes.
Topics to be covered include:
- Correlation data for CCMR indicators and postsecondary outcomes, including how indicators are being studied to better understand their relationship to successful postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion.
- A proposed framework for differential weighting of CCMR indicators, highlighting how varying levels of postsecondary impact may be reflected in future accountability calculations.
Use the links below to register for your preferred time and to receive a calendar invite via Zoom. Each of the sessions will feature identical content.
Registration Links:
March 24, 2026, at 9 am
March 31, 2026, at 10 am
Note: in order to register, users must have or create a free zoom account.
Final 2026 Accelerated Testers Student Listings released in TEAL
The Final 2026 Accelerated Testers Student Listings will be available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application on March 5, 2026. This year, there will be two listings available to stakeholders; the Final 2026 Accelerated Student Listing, which includes students reported as 12th graders on the PEIMS Fall Snapshot, and a new listing, Accelerated Testing Listing for Students in Grades 9-11, which is intended to support schools and school systems in planning for SAT/ACT testing for future accountability cycles.
These listings identify students who earned Approaches Grade Level or above on the Algebra I, English II, and/or Biology STAAR EOC assessments prior to grade 9 and are used to support federal testing requirements for accountability purposes. Both listings reflect each accelerated student’s applicable subject area(s) and indicate whether a corresponding SAT or ACT result is on record as of May 2025 (2024–25, 2023– 24, and 2022–23 school years). Only students in grade 12, those listed in the Final 2026 Accelerated Student Listing, will be included in 2026 accountability calculations.
2026 Campus 3-12 Enrollment (In Membership) List
The 2026 Campus 3-12 Enrollment (In Membership) List will be available on the 2026 Accountability Rating System webpage on March 3, 2026. This list reflects campus-level membership counts for students in grades 3-12 and economic disadvantaged rates. This list reflects data from the Fall PEIMS Submission and is used in accountability calculations, including district proportional weighting. Districts and campuses are encouraged to review the list once posted and retain a local copy for reference.
Alternative Education Accountability Registration
The AEA registration process will open in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application on March 5, 2026, and will remain open through 5pm on March 13, 2026. In order for a campus to be identified for AEA in 2026, all of the following criteria must be met:
- Meet either the current-year or prior-year TSDS PEIMS 75 percent at-risk criterion
- Have at least 90 percent of students enrolled in grades 6–12, as verified through 2025-26 PEIMS fall enrollment data
- Be identified as offering alternative instruction in AskTED
- Provide education services targeted to dropout prevention and recovery of students with enrollment consisting of at least 60 percent of the students 16 years of age or older as of September 1, 2025
Campuses that meet the criteria have been preregistered as dropout recovery schools (DRS). The preregistered campuses in each district will be available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application on March 5, 2026. Districts may choose to remove a preregistered campus from AEA by submitting an AEA rescission form via TEAL Accountability. No action is required if a campus within your district is preregistered as a DRS and you wish to keep it registered for AEA.
Student Demographic Listing
A new student listing will be shared in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application on March 5, 2026. This new student listing, created based on feedback from our stakeholders, contains all students and their demographic information, as reported in the 2025 Fall PEIMS Submission. The purpose of this listing is to support schools and school systems in clarifying who is in their accountability subset, and to ensure consistency across PEIMS and TIDE. We hope you can join us at the PEIMS Demographic Listing and Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) Training on March 26th to learn more about this student listing and how it can be used in your context.
PEIMS Working Submissions Guidance for CCMR
The passing of House Bill (HB) 8 (89th Second Special Session) introduced several shifts to Texas’ A–F Accountability processes, including new rules governing the submission of prior-year College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) data. In response to HB 8, the Working Submission has been formalized as an available accountability data source for CCMR. Beginning with 2026 A-F Accountability, schools and school systems may now submit TSDS PEIMS Working Submissions to correct specific CCMR data errors for use in A-F accountability calculations, provided the submission is confirmed by the Information Technology/Data Standards, Data Quality, and Business Analysis Division before the close of the CCMR Verifier window.
Beginning with 2026 Accountability, Districts may submit PEIMS Working Submissions for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. Data submissions with errors from the 2025 PEIMS Fall Submission may also be corrected through a Working Submission. Only Working Submissions with validated corrections related to CCMR indicators will be considered for accountability ratings. To assist school systems with Working Submissions, the PEIMS Working Submission Guidance, along with additional PEIMS Resources, are available on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage. For additional information please see the To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence on Guidance on PEIMS Working Submissions for CCMR Data.
Updates to the 2026 Accountability System Manual Appendices
A few updates have been made to the appendices, ensuring accurate and clear reflection of accountability rules.
- In , Adult Education High School Charter Program and Campus Number Tracking are now both defined in the Accountability Glossary.
- In , language was added specific to students who previously participated in an Education Savings Account (ESA) as an additional exclusion.
- In , language was added to specify that the results of a Working Submission for CCMR data may be used in accountability calculations, along with data exclusions for former ESA participants.
- In , language was added to provide additional clarity to data sources used in RDA
2025 Student Assessment Data Validation Reports
Student Assessment Data Validation reports for the 2025 cycle are now available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. These reports support LEAs in reviewing potential anomalies in student assessment data and provide important insight into indicators outlined in the 2025 Student Assessment Data Validation Manual. Districts will be able to log in to TEAL to access their reports and begin local review processes.
Accountability Tools Webinar
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Accountability Tools Webinar! We appreciate your time and engagement as we explored TEA‑developed accountability tools designed to support districts and campuses. During the session, participants received a guided walkthrough of key tools and trackers, learned about their purpose, and saw how they can be used throughout the year to analyze data, set goals, monitor progress, and support continuous improvement. Session materials are now available on the Performance Reporting Recourses webpage.
Performance Reporting Calendar of Events- Updated for March
An updated version of the Performance Reporting Calendar of Events is now available! Performance Reporting events scheduled for March have been finalized, and iCal files are now available for those events and are posted on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.
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.
Please note: the performance reporting calendar of events is updated regularly, with updates available by the second week of each month.
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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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