1. Transcript Evaluation Service (TES) and “a-g” A Clear Path to College

2. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 TES Overview An online tool used to improve access to college Provides programs, schools and districts with an accurate view of course completion patterns to facilitate school improvement and course planning efforts Provides policymakers and researchers with quality information about student achievement measured against college-going benchmarks

3. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 Individualized transcript evaluations Courses completed and needed to meet college preparatory benchmarks for each student grades 9-12 Rosters and reports “a-g” course enrollment patterns for students at every grade level to aid school planning Training and support Help for schools to make the most of TES as an advising tool and to develop action plans for access TES Features

4. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 Students evaluated using the most current UC-CSU admissions policies (including the repeat and validation rules) Integrates all UC-approved “a-g” course lists (i.e. Doorways) for all CA high schools Identifies inconsistencies between SIS systems and your school's list of UC-approved courses Quality checks by experienced UC-trained evaluators TES: Quality and Authority

5. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 TES scope TES effect on CSU and UC eligibility TES effect on UC applications and admissions Over 3 million transcripts,165 schools and 50 districts since 2004 Eligibility rates improved substantially - up to 30% More improvements at schools with a high level of implementation - over 50% Eligibility rates improved substantially - up to 30% More improvements at schools with a high level of implementation - over 50% On average 10-30% increase over 2-4 years TES Results

6. Lessons from the Field: Best Practices with TES

7. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 TES Redesigned & Redefined Broader availability: Available to more schools/districts Faster and more frequent results: Access TES processing results more quickly and often Seamless data connections: Accessing data directly from Student Information Systems (SIS) More user friendly: Enhanced TES results website and reports More support: Additional resources for how and when to use TES Ripple effects: More information about SIS data quality and opportunities to improve

8. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 “Sneak Peek”

9. District Overview Report

11. School Overview Report

14. Individual Student Report

16. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 TES Timeline August – December, 2014 January 2015 February 2015 Redevelopment of TES System and Information Campaign TES Enrollment Period Opens 2014-2015 Spring Data Upload Begins

17. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 Enhance access Engage students and families Expand to more schools Be part of the process:

18. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 October 20: San Jose USD Office October 27: UC San Diego October 29: UC Riverside October 31: UC Center Fresno November 5: UC Center Sacramento In these sessions participants will: Have hands-on experience with the enhanced TES system Review and give feedback on the TES reports and features Learn how to effectively use TES within your communities Upcoming TES Regional Sessions:

19. Reflections & Questions

20. UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCES SEPTEMBER 2014 Reach Out Reach out with questions Spread the word about TES and the upcoming regional sessions Email us: tes@ucop.edu

21. Thank you!