Kim Gilson Accountability Updates Feb 19, 2016 Doni Cash

Sound Check! Can you hear me now?

Agenda ▪Focus/Priority Updates ▪State Accountability ▪Testing Tidbits

ESSA and Focus/Priority Schools

Option A: Do not exit schools and maintain current identification. A State may “freeze” its current lists of priority and focus schools as of December 10, These schools would continue to implement their approved interventions through the 2015–2016 and 2016–2017 school years. The State would not be able to exit schools from the current lists until after the 2016–2017 school year.

Option B: Exit schools and identify new priority and focus schools. A State may exit priority and focus schools that meet the State’s approved exit criteria and identify new priority (at least 5 percent of Title I schools) and focus (at least 10 percent of Title I schools) schools based on more recent data. Newly identified schools, as well as those that remain on these lists because they did not meet the State’s exit criteria, would implement their approved interventions through the 2016–2017 school year. A State selecting this option must provide updated lists of priority and focus schools to ED by Monday, March 1, 2016.

Outcome ▪TEA wanted to make a new list, but couldn’t meet the March 1 deadline, so Option A is the final result.

State Accountability 2016

2016 Ratings Labels ▪Met Standard ▪Improvement Required ▪Met Alternative Standard ▪Not Rated

Clarification!!!! A-F Accountability System goes into Effect in Indexes for 2016 and 2017

4 Indexes ▪Index 1: Student Achievement ▪Index 2: Student Progress ▪Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps Index ▪Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness

ELLs and Accountability ▪The Commissioner’s Letter regarding his final decisions for accountability state specific details for ELLs. This information is to be compiled WITH the Appendix I of the 2015 Accountability Manual to address special cases with ELLs. ▪The passing standard rises with the new progression standards. The ELL Progress Measure tables will be scaled accordingly to reflect an increased expectation for those students as well. The increase will not look the same for ELLs as for non-ELLs. ▪ELLs who take STAAR Alternate 2 follow rules for STAAR Alternate 2

Appendix I Table Still Applies

Ell Progress Measure: Scoring and Reporting ▪At the Assessment Conference, it was stated in a session that TEA plans to provide districts with all of the information used to determine a student’s plan and progress measure calculation. They want to be more transparent with you about this process.

To Meet the Standard… Index 1 OR Index 2 AND Index 3 AND Index 4 Rationale: This recommendation reflects the original intent when the index framework was developed. Given that the progress measures will be reported for the first time on the STAAR A and STAAR Alternate 2 assessments in 2016, it is difficult to anticipate how these new progress measures will affect the Index 2 outcomes. This also addresses the concern with the limited availability of progress measures on the EOC assessments for high schools and K–12 campuses and districts.

Index 1 Student Performance

Index 1 ▪Target is 60 –Same target as last year, but rigor is increased by ▪Higher passing standard of the new progression model ▪Includes STAAR A and STAAR Alternate 2 ▪Inclusion of 3-8 math ▪Implications –Schools at or near 60 in 2015 need to realize this is not the “same” 60

ELLs in Index 1: Special Cases ▪ELLs taking STAAR Alternate 2 are included at the Level II standard, regardless of their number of years in U.S. schools. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs in their second or more year in U.S. schools whose years in U.S. schools exceed their ELL plan year are included at the STAAR satisfactory standard. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs with parental denial for instructional services who are in their second or more year in U.S. schools are included at the STAAR satisfactory standard. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs who take STAAR L and do not have an ELL progress measure are excluded. (Not included in Index 1)

Miscellaneous ▪Scoring and Reporting says future phase-ins will NOT be printed on the summary reports! –You can’t easily see what your projected passing rate is for 2017! –The information is in the data file ▪YOU MUST HAVE A DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO EXTRACT THIS DATA ▪KNOW HOW THIS WILL BE GATHERED AND DISTRIBUTED TO CAMPUSES AND DISTRICTS

How Many Questions Does It Take to Pass? ▪We don’t know until they score the test! ▪Vertical Scale Standards – –

Writing Tests Breakdown

Index 2 Student Progress

2016 Index Construction ▪Reading ▪Math Grades 3-8 AND Algebra 1 Included ▪NO 7 th Grade Writing!!! ▪Due to changes in the test design, an index 2 score will not be calculated for writing this year ▪What about ELLs in Grades 4 and 7 Writing? –“Index 2 scores will be based on progress outcomes for reading and mathematics only” ▪STAAR A and Alt 2 ARE Included –STAAR A to/from Regular STAAR CAN be calculated

Methodology: All Tests Combined for an Index Score

Summary of Index 2 Scores of students who take STAAR, STAAR A, or STAAR Alternate 2 will be included where a progress measure can be calculated in Reading and Math.

Students Who Don’t Qualify for a Progress Measure will Have Blanks on the Rosters

ELLs in Index 2: Special Cases ▪ELLs taking STAAR Alternate 2 are included, regardless of their number of years in U.S. schools. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs in their second or more year in U.S. schools whose years in U.S. schools exceed their ELL plan year are included. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs with parental denial for instructional services who are in their second or more year in U.S. schools are included. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs who take STAAR L and do not have an ELL progress measure are excluded. (Not included in Index 2)

Index 2 ▪Target is 5 th percentile by campus type –What is your campus type? –Index 2 scores ranked high to low ▪Must be above the bottom 5% ▪Will be announced in the summer (Mid-July?) –Index 2 has been consistently evaluated at the 5 th percentile

Index 3 Closing Performance Gaps

Index 3 Construction ▪Each subject evaluated separately, then combined into one final Index Score (just like previous years ) –All Subjects –All Grades –All Tests ▪1 point will be awarded for meeting the new standard progression (higher standard than last year!) ▪2 points will be awarded for achieving the Advanced Level III Performance (just like previous years )

Target is 5 th Percentile Same methodology as Index 2. Campus types are ranked high to low. The bottom 5% will not make the target. Setting the targets at the fifth percentile addresses the concern about setting a hard target given the unknown effect of including STAAR A and STAAR Alternate 2.

Ells and Index 3: Special Cases ▪ELLs taking STAAR Alternate 2 are included at the satisfactory standard and Level III standard, regardless of their number of years in U.S. schools. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs in their second or more year in U.S. schools whose years in U.S. schools exceed their ELL plan year are included at the satisfactory standard and Level III standard. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs with parental denial for instructional services who are in their second or more year in U.S. schools are included at the satisfactory standard and Level III standard. (No ELL Progress Measure) ▪ELLs who take STAAR L are excluded. (Not Included in Index 3)

Index 4 Postsecondary Readiness

Index 4 Academic Component ▪Final Recommended Standard on 2 or More Subjects ▪STAAR A Included, but Not STAAR Alternate 2 ▪Per Scoring and Reporting, the Final Recommended Standard will NOT be printed on summary reports! –It is in the data file –You must have a data management system –Plan now how and when you will get that information to teachers ▪Phase-in Progressions do not affect Index 4

ELLs and the STAAR Component ▪ELLs taking STAAR Alternate 2 are excluded. ▪ELLs in their second or more year in U.S. schools whose years in U.S. schools exceed their ELL plan year are included at the final Level II standard. ELLs with parental denial for instructional services who are in their second or more year in U.S. schools are included at the final Level II standard. ▪ELLs who take STAAR L are excluded. ▪Students who test in Spanish ARE included ▪Students who test in English and are in years 1-4 in US Schools are excluded

Target for Academic Components ▪For campuses who only receive the STAAR component of Index 4, 2016 targets are as follows: –Elementary12 –Middle13 –High School/K-1221 –These are the same as 2015!

Index 4: Graduation Plan ▪Graduation Plan Component and Foundation High School Plan (FHSP) Transition For 2016 accountability, two diploma-plan rates will be calculated as shown below; the one that gives the district or campus the most points for the graduation plan component of Index 4 will be used. ▪Rationale: The Foundation High School Program (FHSP) will replace the Minimum (MHSP), Recommended (RHSP), and Distinguished Achievement (DAP) High School Programs for students who began grade 9 in 2014–15. Beginning with the class of 2018, all students will be required to select the FHSP. Until then, students may earn an MHSP, RHSP, or DAP diploma. During this transition period, this approach addresses the varying degrees to which FHSP graduation plans have been implemented across districts.

Calculation that Excludes FHSP Students (RHSP + DAP) (MHSP + RHSP + DAP)

Calculation that Includes FHSP Students (RHSP + DAP) + (FHSP-E + FHSP-DLA) (MHSP + RHSP + DAP) + (FHSP + FHSP-E + FHSP-DLA) Notes: FHSP: Foundation High School Program (FHSP) without endorsement FHSP-E: FHSP with endorsement and no Distinguished Level of Achievement FHSP-DLA: FHSP with endorsement and Distinguished Level of Achievement

Implication? ▪Students who do not graduate with an endorsement will not count in the numerator

Postsecondary Component ▪There are 3 ways a student can count in this numerator. ▪Denominator is Number of Annual Graduates ▪Two have not changed:

Third Component: Texas Success Initiative Prior to

TSI Guiding Question ▪How does the performance of your students compare on the TSI to TAKS? ▪What philosophy has your district/campus adopted to impact SAT/ACT Participation? ▪What philosophy has your district/campus adopted to impact SAT/ACT Performance? ▪How many of your students will count in the numerator through the 2 other methods (advanced/dual credit or CTE)?

Question: ▪If a student takes the College Prep course and meets TSI criteria that way, can they count in the numerator? ▪Answer: No, because that data isn’t reported with the data file TEA will be using from the vendor.

Index 4 Target: High Schools/Districts with all 4 Components ▪60, up from 57 in previous years ▪Forces weighing on the Index: –Inclusion of STAAR A in all subjects –Inclusion of 3-8 Math and new Algebra TEKS –Loss of TAKS in TSI calculations

Miscellaneous ▪Distinctions are not changing ▪Elementary and Middle Schools will be eligible for the Math Distinction again this year ▪Expect few changes in 2017 accountability ▪“The rationale for Index 1 or 2 will still exist in 2017” ▪Accountability Manual: Mid-May ▪Beginning this year, PEG lists will be released in August with ratings

Potential Issues with Ratings Calculations ▪Special Education Students Older than 18 –New exclusion in TEC removes them from longitudinal rates (continuer) –This begins with the class of 2015 for 2016 accountability ▪HOWEVER, the data isn’t available for 2016 ▪This could be grounds for an appeal ▪TSI Data Files –The TSI data file for has a different quality of data –Might be grounds for an appeal

Testing Tidbits

May EOC Score Reporting ▪The official posting date is June 3 –Possibly too late for Seniors –Online testers will receive preliminary rosters 2 weeks after the testing window –TEST SENIORS ONLINE!!!!

Seniors Taking US History for the First Time ▪In the Social Studies session at the Assessment Conference, it was stated: –In some cases, you may have a Senior taking the US History exam for the first time in May and scores don’t officially report until June 3. According to IGC rules, they have to attempt the test twice before the committee can be formed. However, if you have a student in this situation, the TEA Curriculum Department might have some options for you

Definition of “First-Time Tester” ▪A student is locked into a passing standard for EOC’s the first time they take an EOC –This means the first time an answer document is submitted, EVEN IF THEIR SCORE CODE IS ABSENT –Example: Mary was an 8 th grader enrolled in Algebra 1 in She was sick for the entire testing window and was coded absent. Because an answer document was submitted for her, she was considered an eligible tester at that time and will be held to the 2015 standard (Phase-in 1).

EOC Short Answer Scores ▪Let us know the results if you request rescores ▪No plans to release images, but the appeal was made to Mariana who said she’d pass it on

Other News

A-F Transition (HB 2804) ▪December 1, 2016 –Commissioner must announce criteria for each domain ▪January 1, 2017 –TEA must report to the State Legislature the A-F ratings campuses and districts WOULD have received in 2016 based on that data ▪January, 2017 –Legislature is in session

Future Webinars

Future Dates ▪3/2 A-F Updates from TEA ▪4/7 ▪4/20 ▪5/4 ▪5/18 ▪Use the Zoom link!