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08/07/2026

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.  

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In This Week's Issue:

• New Updates from Performance Reporting
• Important Reminder
• 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.

2025–2026 Consolidated Accountability File

The 2025- 2026 Consolidated Accountability File (CAF) will be delivered through TIDE’s Secure Inbox today. 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. This year, the CAF will be shared with districts in .csv format, rather than a .txt format. Districts can review the CAF file format 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.  

Public Reporting Requirements for Districts and Campuses

The Public Reporting Requirements for Districts and Campuses webpage is now available on the TEA website. Following the release of annual accountability ratings, federal and state laws require local education agencies (LEAs) and campuses to publicly distribute and post specific performance data. This guide consolidates Texas Education Code (TEC) and federal requirements to help district and school leaders ensure compliance. For additional information, refer to TEC §§39.306, 39.361, and 39.362; 19 TAC §61.1022; and ESEA §1111(h) (ESSA), which establish annual reporting, public posting, parent notification, and Federal Report Card requirements. 

The Public Reporting Requirements for Districts and Campuses webpage outlines a summary of the three reporting categories that districts must publicly share: School Report Cards, Federal Report Cards, and Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR). Requirements will vary by report type and may include website posting, parent notification, public distribution, and board reporting.

New Resource: Accountability Analytic Tools Video

The Accountability Analytic Tools video is now available to help districts better understand and use accountability data for planning and analysis. The video highlights key features and resources available through the tools, providing guidance on how districts can access and explore accountability information to support data-driven decision-making. Watch the video to learn more about the available reports and insights and how they can help your district prepare for upcoming accountability milestones. This resource is posted on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.  

Important Reminder

Performance Reporting Bulletin Quarterly Survey

It’s that time of year again! Each quarter, we take a moment to ask our readers for feedback. 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!

Removal of Accountability Reports and Student Listings in TEAL by August 11, 2026 

In order to facilitate the posting of new 2026 accountability reports, certain existing 2026 accountability reports and all 2025 accountability reports and student listings for all campuses and districts will be removed from the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application on August 11, 2026. The following files will be removed:

• 2026 Academic Accountability: 2026 Campus Pairing, 2025 Campus TELPAS Composite Scores, 2026 PEIMS Student Demographic Listing, and the 2026 Final Accelerated Testers Student Listing.
• 2025 Academic Accountability: The 2025 Accountability Appeals Form, as well as the 2025 accountability reports and data tables, 2025 accountability data downloads, and 2025 confidential student listings.
• The A-F Estimator tool will also be removed.

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. 

Coming Soon

2026 A-F Accountability Ratings Coming Soon

On August 12, 2026, Accountability Reports and Data Tables, 2026 Accountability Data Downloads, and STAAR, Growth, AEA Retest Growth, and EL Student Listings will be available in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. The results reflect the methodology in the final rule adopting the Accountability Rating System Manual for 2026 ratings. 

On August 14, 2026, 2026 Accountability Reports, Accountability Downloads, and Statewide Summary slides will be posted on the 2026 Accountability Rating System webpage. On August 14, 2026, TEA will also release the School Improvement (SI) federal identification list to the public on the 2026 Accountability System webpage. A TAA will be sent with next steps related to federal SI reporting. 

Coming Soon: District Coffee Chats

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.

Final CCMR Student Listing Available in TEAL

The final College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Student Listing will be available today in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. Districts are encouraged to review the listing to analyze student-level CCMR outcomes that will be used in the 2026 accountability rating system. The final listing will reflect the data to be incorporated into accountability calculations and provide districts with an opportunity to understand CCMR results ahead of the 2026 accountability ratings release. The CCMR Final Student Listing includes any approved submissions to the CCMR verifier as well as accepted PEIMS Working Submission CCMR indicator data used for 2026 accountability ratings. To learn more about the data sources and requirements, please see the 2026 CCMR Final Listing Explanation of Methodology and Sources document available on the 2026 Accountability Rating System webpage.

A-F Communications Resources

In advance of the 2026 accountability release, the following resources have been created to support districts in communicating the upcoming 2026 Accountability Ratings with key stakeholders.

• The A-F Sharing Template for District Leaders and A-F Sharing Template for School Leaders are PowerPoint presentation templates designed to help superintendents, district leaders, principals, and other school leaders explain how the A-F accountability system works and discuss local 2026 ratings with school boards, campus leaders and staff, families, and community members. Each template includes speaker notes and presentation guidance to help leaders get started preparing for ratings-related presentations and conversations. Early versions of these resources are being shared for you to explore and begin preparing. Final versions will include visuals and highlights of statewide accountability data. The templates are posted on the 2026 Accountability Rating System webpage and will be updated on August 14 with 2026 state-level results.
• The 2026 TXschools.gov Communications Toolkit webpage is also available to districts and campuses to provide families with the information they need to better understand their student’s school rating. The Toolkit consists of documents that districts and campuses can customize.
• The How Accountability Ratings Work webpage is also available to support understanding of the Accountability Ratings System. The visuals have been updated for the 2026 accountability year and are available in both English and Spanish.
• The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) Video Tutorial is available to provide guidance for accessing and interpreting TPRS reports and data, and an Accountability Analytic Tools Video Tutorial will be available on August 7, which will feature Step-by-step instructions for using the Accountability Analytic Tools dashboards to explore accountability outcomes and trends.

Best Practices for PEIMS Extended Year Submission Webinar 

Thank you to all who joined us for the Best Practices for PEIMS Extended Year Submission Webinar. This session highlighted key considerations, common pitfalls, and practical strategies to support accurate data submission and ensure student outcomes are fully reflected in accountability results. If you were unable to attend, the webinar recording and slide deck are posted on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.

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.

TIDE Upload File Formats

Updated upload file format templates are available on the TIDE Upload File Formats page of the Texas Assessment website beginning. These templates, which are used to identify the layout for student, user, test attribute, and additional fields upload files, will be updated for the 2026–2027 school year. Districts should begin using the updated formats on August 23.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

As a reminder, the 2026–2027 Calendar of Events is available in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources. Printed versions of the Calendar of Events will be shipped to districts in early September.

SPRING 2026 STAAR RELEASED TESTS

Released test materials from the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) administration are now available. Released STAAR tests are available on the Practice Test Site. In addition, answer keys, item rationales, and student expectations are available on the STAAR Released Test Questions web page. Scoring guides are available on the following web pages: STAAR Reading Language Arts Resources, STAAR Science Resources, STAAR Social Studies Resources, and STAAR Spanish Resources.

ANNUAL SYSTEM ROLLOVER

As a reminder, Texas Assessment Program systems will be offline from 8:00 p.m. (CT) August 14, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. (CT) August 23, 2026, to complete a system rollover. This includes the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE), the Centralized Reporting System (CRS), and the Test Delivery System (TDS). In preparation for the rollover, district testing personnel should note the following:

• Any needed Learning Management System (LMS) certifications must be downloaded before August 14.
• Any Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) tests administered in 2025–2026 that require hand scoring must be submitted prior to August 14 for scores to be reflected in CRS, as hand-scored items will no longer be available for scoring after the system rollover.
• The Secure File Center and LMS will be available for registered users through the Testing Personnel page of the Texas Assessment website.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

As a reminder, the minimum system requirements for the 2026–27 school year are available in the Technology Resources section of the Coordinator Resources. Districts should note that Google’s upcoming Googlebook device and its associated new operating system are not supported at this time. This information should be shared with district technology staff as appropriate.

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.

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. 

Class of 2030 CCMR Refresh Webinar Series

The CCMR Deep Dive webinars are posted on the College, Career, and Military Preparation webpage. This webinar series will provide overviews of career and military readiness indicators and outline early planning actions districts can take—such as course sequencing, student advising, partner coordination, and documentation practices—to strengthen future College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes.

These sessions are intentionally focused on implementation considerations, not just policy awareness. They are designed to help districts examine their current systems, identify gaps in access or alignment, and plan for incremental improvements across multiple years. The webinars are most effective when viewed as a team. We strongly encourage districts to convene a team to engage in this learning together to support local decision‑making. Participants should walk away not just with information, but with clearer next steps for your district’s CCMR strategy.

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.

A Local Accountability System offers several benefits, including:

• Detailed Performance Insights: Provide parents, families, and communities with comprehensive information about local school performance and progress.
• Transparent Communication: Communicate local priorities and your commitment to achieving them.
• Public Reporting: Highlight the importance of your local goals by publicly releasing LAS plans and ratings.
• Community-Focused Measurements: Measure what matters most to your community and integrate these components into your LAS plan.

Please see the link to register for the LAS Overview Webinars below. These webinars provide an overview of LAS and next steps if school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are interested in taking part in this initiative.

LAS Overview Webinar Dates and Registration Links

• August 20, 2026, at 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• September 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 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.