Assessment & Accountability Update Richard A. Blair, Sr. Education Specialist Professional Service Provider Network Meeting October 13, 2015

Priority and Focus Schools Priority – 5% of Title I schools (all students) Focus – 10% of Title I schools (all groups) 3 Year List – is year 3 Requirements for exit have not been announced New list created based on test data Federal Accountability Update

No Cost Sessions for Focus Schools Available to IR and Priority Schools PSP cannot attend alone – must come with campus representative Focus School Plan

All content areas Sessions are for fee Region 4 Sessions

PBMAS Update Confidential reports in TEASE Accountability Application on Aug. 6 Districts should be working on plans addressing any area with a 2 or higher performance level Staging information released 10/5 Interventions based on staging not released until later this month Trainings – Oct. 21, Oct. 27 (FULL) State Accountability Update

Bil/ESL

NCLB

CTE

SPED

Released Tuesday, Oct. 6 Will not remain at Phase I Will not move to Phase II Phase-in model no more Standard progression model Regular, incremental increases Avoids lager, “jumps” in standards Commissioner’s Decisions

Texas Evaluation and Support System Overview T-TESS & T-PESS Update: Fall 2015

Six (6) Standards  Standard 1: Instructional Planning and Delivery  Standard 2: Knowledge of Students and Student Learning  Standard 3: Content Knowledge and Expertise  Standard 4: Learning Environment  Standard 5: Data-Driven Practice  Standard 6: Professional Practices and Responsibilities Texas Teacher Standards New! Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 149. – Effective June 8, – Purpose: The standards identified in this section are performance standards to be used to inform the training, appraisal, and professional development of teachers.

Standards and Alignment Data and Assessment Knowledge of Students Activities Planning Classroom Environment, Routines, and Procedures Managing Student Behavior Classroom Culture Learning Environment Professional Demeanor and Ethics Goal Setting Professional Development School Community Involvement Professional Practices and Responsibilities Achieving Expectations Content Knowledge and Expertise Communication Differentiation Monitor and Adjust Instruction T-TESS Rubric Overview

T-TESS Overview Student Growth (Value Added, Student Learning Objectives, District Assessments, Pre/Post Assessments) Observations (both formal and informal)

Richard A. Blair Sr. Education Specialist West Tidwell Road Houston, TX Questions? More Information?