HOUSE BILL 5 UPDATE Presented by: Education Service Center Region 11 January 23, 2014

HB5 Key Provisions  Graduation  Assessment  Other Provisions  District Self-Evaluations  Reporting Implications  Accountability

General Overview  HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for:  Endorsements;  Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or  Performance Acknowledgements.  This becomes effective with freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to will have the option of transitioning to this graduation program.

Graduation Overview  22-credit Foundation Program  17 specified credits + 5 electives  26-credit Endorsements  19 specified credits + 7 electives  26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement  19 specified credits, including Algebra II + 7 electives  For ANY student:  Performance Acknowledgements

Proceedings  September 17 - Public Hearing  September 18 - SBOE Discussion of HB 5 Rules  November - First reading and filing authorization  December – Official Public Comment Period  January 2014 (last week)  SBOE Board Meeting Earliest possible vote for final adoption of rules

Anticipated Timelines  Students beginning high school in must complete the requirements of the new graduation program.  Students enrolled in high school prior to will have the choice to complete their current (MHSP, RHSP, or DAP) graduation program or to transition to the new Foundation High School Program.

Foundation High School Program Eligible for general admission to institutions of higher education Foundation CurriculumEnrichment Curriculum English Language Arts (4 credits) English I English II English III Advanced English Course* Physical Education One credit Some exceptions Mathematics (3 credits) Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course* Languages Other Than English Two credits in the same language Substitution for computer programming languages** Some exceptions* Science (3 credits) Biology 2 Advanced Science Course* Fine Arts One credit Social Studies (3 credits) U.S. History U.S. Government (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) World Geography, or World History, or Combined World Geography/World History** Electives Five credits Total: 22 credits *TBD by SBOE **Course does not yet exist Course has a required EOC assessment

Endorsements  Upon entering 9 th grade, a student must indicate (in writing) an endorsement he/she intends to earn.  Student must be allowed to choose a different endorsement at any time.  STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)  Business & Industry  Public Services  Arts & Humanities  Multidisciplinary Studies

Endorsements – 26 credits  A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:  Curriculum requirements for the endorsement (TBD by SBOE)  4 credits in mathematics  4 credits in science  2 additional elective credits  26 credits total

Endorsements EndorsementIncludes courses following sequences in: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Health Science Technology Computer science Engineering Advanced math Advanced science Business and Industry Agriculture, food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Constructions Arts, Audio/Video Technology and communications Business management and administration Finance Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation, distribution, and Logistics Advanced Broadcast Journalism Newspaper Public speaking Debate Public Services Education and training Government and Public Administration Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security JROTC Arts and Humanities World languages Social Studies American Sign Language Fine arts Multidisciplinary Studies Advanced courses in one or more endorsement area Four Foundation Subject Areas AP or IB courses

Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s) Eligible for general admission to institutions of higher education Foundation CurriculumEnrichment Curriculum English Language Arts (4 credits) English I English II English III Advanced English Course* Physical Education One credit Some exceptions Mathematics (4 credits) Algebra I Geometry 2 Advanced Mathematics Courses* Languages Other Than English Two credits in the same language Substitution for computer programming languages** Exceptions exist* Science (4 credits) Biology 3 Advanced Science Courses* Fine Arts One credit Social Studies (3 credits) U.S. History U.S. Government (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) World Geography, or World History, or Combined World Geography/World History** Electives Seven credits Total: 26 credits including the completion of at least one endorsement *TBD by SBOE **Course does not yet exist Course has a required EOC assessment

Endorsements  Each school district must make available to high school students courses that allow a student to complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.  A school district that offers only one endorsement curriculum must offer the multidisciplinary studies endorsement curriculum.

Graduation without an Endorsement  A student can graduate under the Foundation Program without an endorsement if, after his/her sophomore year:  The student and the parent are advised by the counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and  The student’s parent files with the school counselor written permission (on a TEA developed form) allowing the student to graduate under the Foundation High School Program without an endorsement.

Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits  A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by completing:  4 credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II;  4 credits in Science;  The remaining curriculum requirements; and  The curriculum endorsements for at least one endorsement (TBD by SBOE).

Distinguished Level of Achievement  Students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to institutions of higher education.

Foundation High School Program with Distinguished Level of Achievement Eligible for automatic admission to institutions of higher education Foundation CurriculumEnrichment Curriculum English Language Arts (4 credits) English I English II English III Advanced English Course* Physical Education One credit Some exceptions Mathematics (4 credits) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Advanced Mathematics Course* Languages Other Than English Two credits in the same language Substitution for computer programming languages** Exceptions exist* Science (4 credits) Biology 3 Advanced Science Courses* Fine Arts One credit Social Studies (3 credits) U.S. History U.S. Government (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) World Geography, or World History, or Combined World Geography/World History** Electives Seven credits Total: 26 credits including the completion of at least one endorsement *TBD by SBOE **Course does not yet exist Course has a required EOC assessment

Performance Acknowledgements  Any student may earn a performance acknowledgement (requirements determined by SBOE):  For outstanding performance In a dual credit course In bilingualism and biliteracy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT  For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Notes  Students could graduate under the Foundation High School Program without earning an Endorsement, Distinguished Level of Achievement, or Performance Acknowledgements.  Reminders:  There must be written parental permission on file to allow graduation under the Foundation High School Program without any endorsements.  These students are eligible for general admission (not automatic admission) into an institution of higher education.

College Preparatory Courses   Districts must partner with at least one IHE to develop college prep courses in math and ELA for 12th grade students who do not meet college readiness standards or whose performance indicates they are not ready to perform entry-level college coursework.  District must, in consultation with the IHE, develop or purchase materials for these courses.  Note that the courses will now be developed by the district and IHE, not SBOE.

College Preparatory Courses  Effective (with courses to be provided no later than )  High school faculty and IHE faculty must meet regularly as necessary to ensure courses are aligned with college readiness expectations.  Authority is given to Commissioner to adopt rules governing this.

College Preparatory Courses  Effective  College prep courses must be in place.  These courses are to be provided at the high school or through distance learning/online and may count as an advanced ELA or math course under foundation program, or a dual credit course.

College Preparatory Courses  Effective  College Preparatory Courses:  May be offered for dual credit (at the discretion of the IHE)  Provide TSI exemption with IHE partner

College Preparatory Courses  Effective (with courses to be provided no later than )  Districts must provide notice to eligible students and parents regarding benefits of enrolling in these courses

College Preparatory Courses  Mathematics courses:  May be allowed to count as an Advanced Math under the Foundation Program  May be offered for dual credit (at the discretion of the IHE)  Districts must offer Algebra II to each student (effective ).

EOC Exams 25  Effective Immediately  5 required EOC exams English I & English II Reading and Writing combined by Spring 2014 Algebra I U.S. History Biology  Spring 2016  2 optional EOC exams administered Algebra II English III  Applies to students who enter grade 9 in and thereafter

EOC Scores  Effective  Eliminates:  Cumulative score  Minimum score  15% rule  Disallows use of EOC scores in determining class rank

Unlikely to Pass EOC  Effective  If a student is determined unlikely to pass an EOC at the end of 11 th grade, the district must enroll the student in a college prep course.

TSI to Satisfy EOC  Effective  A student enrolled in a college prep course who meets the TSI college readiness benchmark satisfies the applicable EOC. It is unclear at this time to which EOC assessments this would apply to.

Accelerated Instruction  Effective Immediately  Accelerated instruction:  Must be provided each time any student fails a state assessment;  May require participation of the student at times outside of normal school hours/days;  Must provide transportation if outside the school day;  Must be free; and  Must be administered prior to the next scheduled assessment.

Benchmarks  Effective  No more than 2 benchmarks can be administered per corresponding state test.  A district benchmark is a district required benchmark assessment instrument designed to prepare students for a corresponding state-administered assessment instrument.  The statue specifically excludes College Prep exams and classrooms teacher exams.  Students with special needs: In accordance with Commissioners Rule, a parent may request additional benchmarks be administered for their child.

District Evaluation of Performance Effective  The district must evaluate (at each campus):  Fine arts;  Wellness and physical education;  Community and parental involvement;  The 21 st Century Workforce Development program;  The second language acquisition program;  The digital learning environment;  Dropout prevention strategies; and  Educational programs for GT students.

Academic Distinctions Districts and Campuses  Percentages of students:  Meeting college readiness standards  Earning nationally recognized business/industry certification  Completing coherent course sequence in CTE  Completing dual credit  Meeting college readiness on SAT, ACT, PSAT, ACT-Plan  Receiving college credit from AP or IB exam

Accountability Indicators  Percentage of students that satisfy Texas Success Initiative college readiness  Reading, writing or math  Number of students earning:  12 hours postsecondary credit  30 hours of postsecondary credit  An associates degree  Industry certification

Resources  Texas Education Agency (TEA)   Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)  Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)