1. Data Revolution: Instruction and Index 4 Region 4 ESC

2. Richard A. Blair, Sr. Education Specialist Accountability and Leadership Solutions 713.744.6596 richard.blair@esc4.netrichard.blair@esc4.net Sandi Starr, Education Specialist Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies Solutions 713.744.8184 sstarr@esc4.netsstarr@esc4.net Presenters

3. Sherry Olivares, Education Specialist Mathematics Solutions 713.744.6330 Solivares@esc4.netSolivares@esc4.net Tony Goedicke, Education Specialist Special Education Solutions 713.744.6579 tgoedicke@esc4.net tgoedicke@esc4.net Presenters

4. AM Agenda  Welcome and Introductions  Quick Review of Indexes 1-3  Scale Scores vs. Raw Score vs. Percentage Scores  Index 4 Overview  Questions

5. SCALE SCORES Why can’t I just use percentage scores?

6. Key Concepts (Tan/Michel, ETS, 2011.)  Raw Score – the total number of raw score points a test taker earns from taking a test, usually based on the number of correct answers.

7. Key Concepts (Tan/Michel, ETS, 2011.)  Percent Score – The percentage of questions the test taker got correct based on the number of questions on the test.

8. Key Concepts (Tan/Michel, ETS, 2011.)  Scaled Score - Scores that have been mathematically transformed from one set of numbers (i.e., the raw score) to another set of numbers in order to make them comparable in some way — for example, across different editions, or “forms,” of the same test

9. Raw vs. Scaled Scores Form A more difficult than Form B.

10. INDEX 4 – POSTSECONDARY READINESS 2014-2015 State Accountability System

11. Index 4 Construction  All Campuses and LEAs STAAR FINAL Level II Standard Two or More Tests If student only takes one test, must meet FINAL Level II on that test Enrolled Snapshot, Leaves, Tests = Accountability for Campus Enrolled Snapshot, Leaves, Tests elsewhere = No Accountability for Campus Elementary and Middle Schools/others without Graduation Rate Only Measure Higher than Met Standard

12. Student Groups  STAAR Postsecondary Readiness Standard —Student Groups Evaluated: Eight student groups are evaluated.  All students  Seven racial/ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, White, and Two or More Races

13. Group Size  All Students – 10 students  Student Groups – 25 students

14. Calculation – from 2014 Accountability Manual

15. Index 4 Construction  High Schools and others with Graduation Rate STAAR FINAL Level II Standard (25%) Graduation Rate (25%) Graduation Plan (25%) Postsecondary Readiness Indicators Reading/Language Arts AND Math (25%) TAKS SAT ACT

16. Why is it Important for My Campus? College Ready instruction doesn’t start in high school. College Readiness starts in Elementary School

17. Dropouts – from TEA, 2012-13 Completion Reporting

18. Calculations http://home.escweb.net/sites/acs/default.aspx http://home.escweb.net/sites/acs/default.aspx

19. 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS

20. ATAC Recommendations: These are NOT final! 2013 and 2014Index 1Index 2 Index 3Index 4ELL Inclusion Reviewed Inclusion TEA Staff Reviewed Assmt. Changes and how it can affect 2015 Accountability. Include new STAAR A and STAAR Alternate 2 results in Index calculations Hold Harmless Provision Exclude new Assmts. Evaluate based on available progress measures Exclude New Assmts. Discussing further modifications No changes to STAAR methodology Exclude New Assmts. New Options ELL workgroup recommendations for policies for the inclusion of ELLs 123 456 From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

21. ATAC Recommendations Nothing is final, yet! Index 1 &2 Index 1 or 2 to determine accountability ratings 3 Indexes for Met Standard Index 2 & 3 Investigate cut score targets rather than percentile targets Required Improvement Not apply RI for 2015 based on inability to compare from prior years Index 4 Additional components for districts and campuses Foundation HS Program Inclusion 1 23 4 From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

22. Current Year Preliminary Recommendations Grad Rate – Include FHSP graduates in Grad Rate Numerator Grad Plan – Exclude FHSP graduates in Grad Plan Denominator FHSP grads cannot receive an endorsement for 2013-14 2016 and 2017 Development of an integrated diploma plan indicator that will span RHAP/DAP and FHSP 2018 and Beyond FHSP Only Workgroup formed to develop recommendation for transitioning to future TSI requirements From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes..

23. Modify Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Measure only grades 11 and 12 Additional Indicators Discussed CTE Course Completion Industry Certification CTE Graduate Concentrator Graduates who Attend Higher Ed Fifth Component for Campuses & Districts Equal Weighting Two Options From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

24. ATAC Index 4 Options Discussed Option 2: Create a Single Indicator of the Percent of Annual Graduates for the 2013-14 School Year From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

25. Accountability Questions

26. Questions? More Information? Richard Blair 713.744.6596 richard.blair@esc4.net

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28. Upcoming No-Cost Sessions Session 1115313 Formative Assessment in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom 2/25, Room 100D1115313 Session 1115315 Formative Assessment in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom 3/3, Room 113A1115315