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05/29/2026

PERFORMANCE REPORTING

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 the Performance Reporting help desk.

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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In This Week's Issue:

• New Updates from Performance Reporting
• Join Us!
• Coming Soon
• Previously Shared
• Opportunities for Feedback
• Texas Assessment Program Updates
• Communications from Across the Agency
• Performance Reporting Release Dates

New Updates from Performance Reporting

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this section, please contact Performance Reporting via the Performance Reporting help desk.

2024 Annual Graduates CCMR Outcomes Bonus Counts

The College, Career, or Military Readiness Outcomes Bonus (CCMR OB) report and student listing for 2024 annual graduates is now available on the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. A report of the counts by district is also on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage in the CCMR Resources section. CCMR Outcomes Bonuses are paid annually for the accomplishments of graduates above a certain percentage threshold across three specific student groups: economically disadvantaged, non-economically disadvantaged, and students served in special education programs.

CCMR OB is a financial incentive for districts based on student outcomes in readiness, while CCMR for Academic Accountability refers to the evaluation of school performance based on students' readiness for postsecondary success within state accountability. Requirements for credit in the CCMR component of the academic accountability system versus CCMR Outcomes Bonuses can be found using the CCMR in Accountability vs Outcomes Bonus resource posted on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage. For additional information, please refer to the To the Administrators Addressed Correspondence on 2024 Annual Graduates CCMR Outcomes Bonus Final Counts.

New 2026 Enhanced Performance Levels Resources Now Available

The latest suite of 2026 Performance Level (PL) resources is now available to support your understanding and use of enhanced performance levels across STAAR and STAAR Alternate 2 assessments.

The 2026 Enhanced PL Low-High One Pager provides a clear overview of enhanced performance level indicators, including Low/High distinctions within performance categories, and explains how these indicators are used in accountability, including School Progress, Part A: Academic Growth.

For detailed reference information, the following resources include the raw score and scale score ranges associated with each performance level indicator across tested grades, subjects, and administrations:

• 2026 STAAR Raw Score Scale Score and Performance Level Cuts and Range
• 2026 STAAR Alt2 Raw Score Scale Score and Performance Level Cuts and Range
• 2026 STAAR EOC Raw Score Scale Score and Performance Level Cuts and Range

These resources provide the specific cut points used to determine performance levels (e.g., Did Not Meet Low/High, Approaches Low/High, Meets, Masters, and corresponding STAAR Alternate 2 categories), enabling consistent interpretation of student results and alignment with accountability calculations and HB1416 requirements. Together, these tools are designed to support districts, campuses, and data users in accurately interpreting assessment results and understanding how performance levels factor into the A–F accountability system. Science grades 5 & 8 and Biology enhanced performance levels are forthcoming, pending the completion of the standard setting process.

2025–2026 Consolidated Accountability File Format Now Available

The 2025–2026 Consolidated Accountability File Format document is now available, providing the format for the Consolidated Accountability File (CAF). The CAF combines STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, STAAR Spanish, and TELPAS data into a single student-level record across the current and prior accountability year. In 2026, the CAF will be shared with districts in .csv format, rather than a .txt format.  This enhancement is a result of stakeholder feedback to increase usability and better support schools and school systems in their data usage. 

What’s new for 2026:

• The CAF will be delivered in a .csv format, with an updated layout.
• A new Parental Permission field has been added.
• Updates have been made throughout the file structure and field definitions.

Districts should review the CAF layout document to understand the updated fields and overall structure and confirm that local data systems capture all required elements, including the new Parental Permission field.  Additionally, districts should prepare to work with .csv files for data validation and analysis to support a smooth transition when CAF files are released later this summer.  

TPRS and Accountability Report Headers Have a New Look!

TPRS and Accountability Reports now feature an updated header design. The webpage headers have been enhanced to include the associated title of the reporting system being viewed, making it easier to clearly identify and navigate between reporting tools. Explore this update by searching for a district or campus on the TPRS and Accountability Reports webpages to see the new headers in action.

Join Us!

Assessment and Accountability Tools – Understanding and Leveraging Your 2026 Reports

Performance Reporting, in collaboration with Student Assessment, will host an Assessment and Accountability Tools Webinar on June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CT). This session will help districts and campuses understand and use newly released 2026 Student Assessment reports and prepare to review and interpret upcoming 2026 Accountability Reports.

The webinar will include an overview of key resources, including Student Assessment reports and the Research Portal, along with Performance Reporting tools. Presenters will demonstrate where to access these resources and how they can support local data review and planning. Register to attend the webinar using this Zoom link.

Please note: Participants must have a Zoom account to register.

Coming Soon

College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier

The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Verifier will be available in the TEA Login (TEAL) system beginning June 4, 2026. Approved users will be able to access the CCMR Verifier by logging into TEAL and navigating to the Accountability application. The CCMR Verifier enables districts to review and verify non‑TSDS PEIMS CCMR outcomes for applicable students and, when necessary, submit official documentation to request data corrections during the annual verification window.

While CCMR indicators determined by TSDS PEIMS submissions are not eligible for corrections within the CCMR Verifier, data from the TSDS PEIMS elements are shown in the Preliminary CCMR Student Listing linked within the Verifier application and can be corrected through a PEIMS Working Submission. CCMR indicators informed by PEIMS data will be included in the CCMR Verifier in the Preliminary CCMR Student Listing. The 2025 Grad and Non-Grad tabs in the CCMR Tracker, Part I, were included to support the timely completion of Working Submissions, and indicators informed by PEIMS are an exact match to what will be in the CCMR Verifier. Districts are encouraged to leverage the CCMR Tracker, Part I, released in April 2026, to determine whether a PEIMS Working Submission is needed due to errors reflected in projected accountability data.  

If the data submitted via Working Submission can be used in preliminary accountability ratings, there will be an additional request made of the superintendent or their designee to communicate the school system’s understanding of which accountability year(s), domain(s), and component(s) will be affected by the updated data submitted. 

All PEIMS Working Submissions must be processed, as indicated via email from TSDS PEIMS, by June 26, 2026 to be included in 2026 accountability ratings calculations. It is strongly recommended that school systems initiate the Working Submission process by June 12, 2026 to ensure inclusion in 2026 preliminary ratings. Working Submissions initiated after June 12, 2026 may not be processed in time for 2026 accountability ratings if incomplete or incorrect. For more information on working submissions and for guidance on submitting a working submission, please reference the Working Submissions Under HB 8: Guidance Document.

To prepare for the CCMR Verifier opening, districts are encouraged to review the CCMR Verifier One Pager, which provides a high‑level overview of the purpose of the Verifier, what data is included, and key actions districts may need to take. Districts should also review the 2026 College, Career, and Military Readiness Verifier Data Requirements document, available on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage, to understand documentation expectations and indicator-specific requirements for non-PEIMS CCMR outcomes before the verification window opens.

Previously Shared

For access to prior editions of this bulletin, please visit the Performance Reporting Resources webpage, which includes links to previous Performance Reporting bulletins and related materials.

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.

Texas Assessment Program Updates

This communication is to inform you of the following upcoming activities for the Texas Assessment Program.

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.

JUNE 2026 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

Test Session Creation: District testing personnel can now create test sessions for the June 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration in the Test Administrator Interface of the Test Delivery System (TDS). For more information on how to create test sessions, refer to the TDS User Guide or the “How to Create Test Sessions” training video on the Prepare for Online Administrations page of the District and Campus Coordinator Resources.

Setting Eligibility Fields for First-Time Testers and Retesters: For the June 2026 STAAR administration, district testing personnel must set first-time testers’ June EOC Eligibility fields to “Yes” in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE). For retesters who are registered in TIDE, Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) will set the retester flag and the June end-of-course eligibility value by May 29, 2026. District personnel can use the Additional Student Fields template to update students’ June EOC Eligibility fields in TIDE.

Special Paper Administrations: District personnel must indicate student eligibility for a special paper administration and ensure students are appropriately registered in TIDE by May 29 to receive sufficient paper materials in the initial order shipment. Initial order shipments will arrive in districts by June 15. District personnel may place additional orders between June 8 and June 22 for students whose eligibility for paper testing is updated after May 29.

Accommodation Request Forms: District testing personnel must submit Accommodation Request Forms in TIDE by June 1, 2026, in order for them to be processed before the June 2026 STAAR administration window opens.

2026 TELPAS ALTERNATE REPORTS

Printed copies of student labels and student report cards for the 2026 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Alternate administration are being shipped to districts that requested them. The labels are scheduled to arrive in districts between May 26 and May 29, 2026.

2025–2026 STUDENT ASSESSMENT SATISFACTION SURVEY

As a reminder, the Student Assessment Satisfaction Survey for the 2025–2026 school year was distributed to regional and district testing coordinators on May 5, 2026. This survey is intended to collect information on the quality of support and resources provided by the Student Assessment Division. All regional, district, and campus testing coordinators and test administrators are invited to share their feedback. District coordinators should distribute the universal survey link to campus staff who participated in the Texas Assessment Program this school year. Survey responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CT).

Student Success Tool (SST) Stand-Alone Field Test

The purpose of this communication is to notify Texas school systems (public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools) of a required Student Success Tool (SST) Stand-Alone Field Test to be administered in February 2027. A stand-alone field test is necessary for the development of items for use on future administrations of SST. Although the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has made a concerted effort to minimize the amount of instructional time used for state testing purposes generally and particularly for stand-alone field testing, a stand-alone field test is periodically needed, especially for the development of new assessment instruments under state or federal law.

February 2027 Administration

The stand-alone field test is scheduled for February 1–5, 2027. It will be administered online only and will include the following grades/subjects and courses:

• Mathematics: grades 3–8 and Algebra I
• Reading Language Arts (RLA): grades 3–8, Spanish grades 3–5, English I
• Science: grades 3–8 and Biology
• Social Studies: grades 3–8 and U.S. History

All students at a selected campus who are enrolled in an assigned grade or course and who are scheduled to take the corresponding State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) assessment in spring 2027 should participate in the stand-alone field test. This includes emergent bilingual students and students who receive special education services, unless a student requires an accommodation that is not available for the field test. (Most online accommodations, including content and language supports, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text, will be available for students who need them, but American Sign Language and braille versions will not be available for the stand-alone field test.) Updating a student’s required documentation is not necessary for participation in the field test or for accommodations used during the field test.

School systems may schedule the administration of the field test for any day during the one-week testing window. TEA will provide test administration instructions online. No paper test booklets, answer documents, or other print materials will be sent to school systems, nor will school systems receive data from the field-test administration.

Requirements for School Systems

As required by Texas Education Code Section 39.035, administering the February 2027 STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test is mandatory for those campuses that are selected to administer any grade/subject or course and mandatory for ALL campuses who administer the operational STAAR Spanish RLA assessments. Field-test data from a sample of students who are representative of the state are critical to the state’s ability to build high-quality assessments. TEA recognizes the challenges campuses face regarding time and personnel resources when they are selected to participate in mandatory state testing activities, and your continued support of these crucial activities is greatly appreciated.

School systems will be notified of their selection to participate in the February 2027 SST Stand-Alone Field Test by August 21, 2026. The design of the sampling plan for all grades/subjects and courses minimizes the assignments for each selected campus. Campuses that are not selected to participate in the stand-alone field test may volunteer to administer it. Campuses that are selected for a specific grade or course may also volunteer to administer additional grades and courses.

If you have any questions about the stand-alone field test, please submit them to TEA using the Student Assessment Help Desk.

Communications from Across the Agency

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. 

Local Accountability System

The Local Accountability System (LAS) empowers school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to design local accountability plans for their campuses. A school system adopting a Local Accountability Plan develops its own custom version of an A – F rating methodology for their campuses.

Local Accountability Plan Grant Opportunity

As outlined in the Local Accountability Plan Grant TAA, this grant opportunity supports the development of local accountability plans by providing funding to at least one district in each Education Service Center (ESC) region. The grant application is due June 26, 2026.

Through this grant, awarded school systems will receive: 

• Financial support for plan development and implementation, including data systems, professional development, stakeholder engagement, and innovative improvement strategies; and 

• Targeted technical assistance from expert Technical Advisors with proven experience in local accountability frameworks and best practices. 

For more information on this grant opportunity please visit the TEA Grant Opportunities Page. Register to attend a LAS Overview Webinar to understand more about LAS.

Registration Links:

• June 11th, 10-11 a.m.
• June 18th, 10-11 a.m.

For more information about the LAS, visit the TEA LAS website or contact us at las@tea.texas.gov.

Performance Reporting Release Dates

You may also view the Performance Reporting Calendar of Events, your go-to guide for key dates and deadlines related to accountability and performance reporting.

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.