June 5, 2014 Accountability Update

Accountability Updates 110% for At-Risk, Criterion #4 Accountability Manual Updates

“…did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument equal to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument;” At-Risk, Criterion #4

2014 Raw Score Level II % Raw Score (& Scale Score) 27 is the raw score needed for Level II 27 *110% = is the Equivalent Scale Score

Released Chapters~ 2: Accountability Ratings Criteria and Targets 3: Performance Index Construction 4: Performance Index Indicators 5: Distinction Designations 6: Other Accountability system process 7: Appealing the Ratings 8: System Safeguards and Other Federal Requirements 9: Responsibilities and Consequences 2014 Accountability Manual

2: Accountability Ratings 2014 Ratings Met Standard Met Alternative Standard Improvement Required Not Rated Not Rated: Data Integrity issues

2: Non-AEA Targets Index 1Index 2 Index 3 Index 4 All Components STAAR Component Only District 55 5 th percentile 5713 Campuses Elementary 55 5 th percentile N/A12 MiddleN/A13 High/K-12N/A5721

2: AEA Targets Index 1Index 2 Index 3 Index 4 All Components STAAR Component Only AEA Campus and Charter District 30N/A 5 th percentile 3345

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3: Changes in~ Performance Index Construction Index 1Index 2Index 3 No Change in calculation No change in calculation One additional point is given for each percentage of tests meeting the advanced standard

3: Changes in~ Performance Index Construction Index 4 Weighting STAAR Postsecondary Readiness Post Secondary Indicator Each of the four components will contribute 25% to the total index calculation One point is given for each percentage of tests at or above the final Level II performance standard on two or more subjects One point is given for each percentage of graduates meeting TSI criteria in both Reading/ELA and math

4: Changes in~ Performance Index Indicators Index 1Index 2Index 3Index 4 ELL Progress Measure included EOC based on student’s first attempt Additional assessments included ELL Progress Measure included Prior year must meet minimum size in both reading/ELA and math STAAR Alternate results excluded

Performance State (55%) Federal (79%) 8: System Safeguards and Other Federal Requirements Participation (95%) Graduation Rates Four-year (80%) Five year (85%) Alternative Assessments Modified (2%) Alternate (1%) System Safeguard Targets

Academic Achievement in Science and Social Studies 5: Changes in~ Distinction Designations Postsecondary Readiness Top 25% in Closing Achievement Gaps Grade span for Campus Comparison Groups

Campus and District data used to calculate accountability released on TEASE August 1 Public release of data tables, summary reports, and ratings Districts report Community and Student Engagement August 8 Community and Student Engagement ratings reported on TEA website October 1 Ratings finalized to reflect outcome of appeals Early November Public Education Grant (PEG) list released Early December

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