1. A-F Accountability and Special Education
An Overview into the Impact of Our Students with Needs on Accountability Ratings.
Glenn Nathan – Research Analyst Consultant
September 4, 2018

3. A = Exemplary Performance B = Recognized Performance
A-F Letter Grades
A = Exemplary Performance
B = Recognized Performance
C = Acceptable Performance
D = In Need of Improvement
F = Unacceptable Performance

4. BEST OF ACHIEVEMENT OR PROGRESS
Overview
BEST OF ACHIEVEMENT OR PROGRESS
70% of Overall Grade
30% of Overall Grade

5. Student Achievement Domain

6. Student Achievement Domain
Elementary/Middle Schools Weight
STAAR %
High Schools, K–12, and Districts
STAAR %
College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) 40%
Graduation Rate %

7. Student Achievement Domain STAAR ALT2 and SPED Results are included
Approaches G.L Meets G. L Masters G.L Score 3
Formula for Success and Recognition as an “A” level campus
90% Approach GL
60% Meet GL Score of 60
30% Master GL
STAAR ALT2 and SPED Results are included

8. Student Achievement Domain
College Ready
Meet criteria of 3 on AP or 4 on IB examinations
Meet TSI criteria (SAT/ACT/TSIA/College Prep course) in reading and mathematics
Complete a course for dual credit (9 hours or more in any subject or 3 hours or more in ELAR/mathematics)
Earn an associate’s degree
Complete an OnRamps course*
Meet standards on a composite of indicators indicating college readiness*
Career Ready
CTE coherent sequence coursework completion and credit aligned with approved industry-based certifications (one-half point credit)
Earn industry-based certification
Graduate with completed IEP and workforce readiness (graduation type code of 04, 05, 54, or 55)
Be admitted to postsecondary industry certification program*
Military Ready
Enlist in the United States Armed Forces
*Implementation in 2019 and beyond

9. Student Achievement Domain
Graduation Rate
High school graduation rates include the four-year, five-year, or six-year longitudinal graduation rate (with state exclusions) or annual dropout rate, if the graduation rate is not available.

10. School Progress Domain

11. School Progress Domain
Elementary, Middle, High Schools, K–12, and Districts
The higher scaled score of Part A: Academic Growth or Part B: Relative Performance is used for the School Progress domain rating.

12. School Progress Domain
Part A: Student Growth
Current-Year Performance on STAAR
Prior-Year Performance on STAAR
Does Not Meet
Approaches Grade Level
Meets Grade Level
Masters Grade Level
Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0 points
Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0.5 point
1 point
0 points

13. School Progress Domain
Part A: Student Growth
Current-Year Performance on STAAR Alternate 2
Prior-Year Performance on STAAR Alternate 2
Level I: Developing
Level II: Satisfactory
Level III: Accomplished
Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0 points
1 point
0 points
Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0.5 point

14. School Progress Domain

15. Closing the Gaps Domain

16. Closing the Gaps Domain Economically Disadvantaged

17. Closing the Gaps Domain
Student Groups
Components
All Students
Academic Achievement in Reading and Mathematics (At Meets Grade Level or Above)
African American
Hispanic
Growth in Reading and Mathematics (Elementary and Middle Schools)
White
American Indian
4-year Federal Graduation Rate (High Schools, K–12, and Districts)
Asian
Pacific Islander
College, Career, and Military Readiness (High Schools, K–12, and Districts)
Two or More Races
Economically Disadvantaged
Student Achievement Domain Score: STAAR Component Only (Elementary and Middle Schools)
Current and Former Special Education
Current and Monitored English Learners (through fourth year as allowed by ESSA)
English Language Proficiency Status (USDOE denied the requested waiver.)
Continuously Enrolled/ Non-Continuously Enrolled

18. Special Education Impact in Domain 3
Minimum Size of 25

19. Special Education Impact
Target = 90%

20. Any Questions??!!
Glenn Nathan