1. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Curriculum Update Directors of Guidance Conference September 2009 Kelly Callaway Division of Curriculum Prepared for

2. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. © 2009 by the Texas Education Agency Copyright © Notice. The Materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions: 1) Texas public school districts, charter schools, and Education Service Centers may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for the districts’ and schools’ educational use without obtaining permission from TEA. 2) Residents of the state of Texas may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for individual personal use only, without obtaining written permission of TEA. 3) Any portion reproduced must be reproduced in its entirety and remain unedited, unaltered and unchanged in any way. 4) No monetary charge can be made for the reproduced materials or any document containing them; however, a reasonable charge to cover only the cost of reproduction and distribution may be charged. Private entities or persons located in Texas that are not Texas public school districts, Texas Education Service Centers, or Texas charter schools or any entity, whether public or private, educational or non-educational, located outside the state of Texas MUST obtain written approval from TEA and will be required to enter into a license agreement that may involve the payment of a licensing fee or a royalty. For information contact: Office of Copyrights, Trademarks, License Agreements, and Royalties, Texas Education Agency, 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701- 1494; phone 512-463-7004; email: copyrights@tea.state.tx.us.copyrights@tea.state.tx.us

3. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. House Bill 3 Graduation Requirements

4. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx

5. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Layers of Graduation Requirements State Law (TEC) SBOE Rule (TAC) Local District Policy

6. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. TEC, Section 28.025 Subject to Subsection (b-1), the State Board of Education shall designate the specific courses in the foundation curriculum required for a student participating in the minimum, recommended, or advanced high school program. Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), the State Board of Education may not designate a specific course or a specific number of credits in the enrichment curriculum as requirements for the recommended program.

7. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Distinguished Achievement Program Entered Grade 9 before 2007-08 Entered Grade 9 2007-08 or later English Language Arts4 credits Mathematics3 credits4 credits Science3 credits4 credits Social Studies3.5 credits Economics with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits.5 credit Languages other than English3 credits Physical Education1.5 credit Health Education.5 credit Speech.5 credit Technology Applications1 credit Fine Arts1 credit Electives2.5 credits Total2426

8. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Minimum High School Program Entered Grade 9 before 2009-10 Entered Grade 9 2009-10 or later English Language Arts4 credits Mathematics3 credits Science2 credits Social Studies2.5 credits Economics with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits.5 credit Academic Elective1 credit Physical Education1.5 credit Health Education.5 credit Speech.5 credit Technology Applications1 credit Fine ArtsNone1 credit Electives5.5 credits4.5 credits Total22 Freshmen 2010-2011

9. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Minimum High School Program In order for a student to opt into the minimum high school program, the student must (1) be at least 16 years of age; (2) have completed two credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum; or (3) have failed to be promoted to the tenth grade one or more times as determined by the school district.

10. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Minimum High School Program A student must meet one of the 3 circumstances. A student has the right to re-enroll in the RHSP at any time. A student must satisfy all the course requirements listed in 19 TAC Chapter 74 for a total of 22 credits to graduate.

11. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Recommended High School Program Entered Grade 9 before 2007-08 Entered Grade 9 2007-08 or later English Language Arts4 credits Mathematics3 credits4 credits Science3 credits4 credits Social Studies3.5 credits Economics with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits.5 credit Languages other than English2 credits Physical Education1 credit Speech.5 credit Fine Arts1 credit Electives6 credits (includes speech) 6 credits (includes speech) Total2426

12. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Speech The law limits the SBOE’s authority to require specific courses in the enrichment curriculum beyond what is required in law for the RHSP. Speech is part of ELA/R and the foundation curriculum. For 2009-2010 speech is still required per SBOE rule. Students under all three graduation programs are still required to earn ½ credit in Communication Applications (speech).

13. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Speech Since speech is not required in law, but the SBOE still has authority to require speech, this course may count toward the 6 required electives so that students still only need 26 credits to graduate rather than needing 26 and ½ credits to graduate.

14. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Health Education Section 28.002(p) of the Education Code requires the p.a.p.a. program to be part of “the district’s high school health curriculum.” The p.a.p.a. program must be part of any high school health class that is offered. Students in the recommended high school program are no longer required to take a health class for graduation. Students in the minimum program and DAP are still required to take a health class per SBOE rule.

15. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Physical Education Since HB 3 does not allow the SBOE to designate a specific course in the enrichment curriculum as a requirement for graduation under the RHSP, students are no longer required to take Foundations of Personal Fitness to satisfy the physical education graduation requirement. Since the SBOE still has authority to require specific courses in the enrichment curriculum beyond what is required in law for the minimum and DAP,  the SBOE rule requiring students to take the additional ½ credit of PE under these two programs is still valid, and  students must take Foundations of Personal Fitness under these two graduation programs per current SBOE rule.

16. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Physical Education There are currently five ½ credit TEKS-based PE courses for a possible total of 2 ½ credits toward graduation. Current SBOE rule allows the following substitutions:  Drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester  JROTC  Athletics  Dance I-IV  Two- or three-credit career and technical work-based training courses There is currently no limit on the number of PE substitutions that may be counted toward graduation requirements for the RHSP. The SBOE retains the authority to determine course substitutions for PE. Students in the minimum program and DAP may only apply two PE credits or substitutions toward graduation requirements per current SBOE rule.

17. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. High School Course Offering Per 19 TAC §74.3. school districts and charters are required to make available the subjects in the enrichment curriculum but are not required to offer every course in each subject or to enroll and instruct each student in each subject. Students must have access to courses in the enrichment curriculum, but districts may determine how often courses are offered and which individual courses are offered. Whenever a district offers a course in the enrichment curriculum, all of the essential knowledge and skills for that course must be taught.

18. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. House Bill 3 Student Success Initiative Sections 28 and 29

19. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. HB 3 amends §28.021 HB 3 requires districts to consider all of the following in determining whether a student should be promoted to the next grade:

20. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. The recommendation of the student’s teacher The student’s grade in each subject or course The student’s score on the TAKS (English or Spanish) in grades 3-8 or an alternate assessment under §39.023(b) or (l) Any other necessary academic information HB 3 amends §28.021

21. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. HB 3 amends §28.021 The removal of the SSI grade 3 requirement that students pass the TAKS reading assessment in order to be eligible for promotion to grade 4 Accelerated instruction in the applicable subject area for any student who fails any TAKS assessment in grades 3 - 8 Students who fail the reading or mathematics TAKS in grade 5 or grade 8 and who are promoted to the next grade level to complete the required accelerated instruction as a condition of promotion

22. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. HB 3 amends §28.021 A grade 5 or 8 student who is promoted by a grade placement committee be assigned to a teacher in the next grade who meets all state and federal qualifications to teach the subject in which the student failed the TAKS School districts to make public the requirements for student advancement by the start of the school year 2009-2010

23. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Other Provisions of HB 3 The commissioner must provide the following to districts: –Guidelines based on best practices for use in considering factors for promotion –Guidelines on research-based best practices and effective strategies for use in developing an accelerated instruction program

24. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Other Provisions of HB 3 The commissioner must provide the following to districts: –Guidelines based on best practices for use in considering factors for promotion –Guidelines on research-based best practices and effective strategies for use in developing an accelerated instruction program

25. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Gifted/Talented Standards The commissioner shall adopt standards to evaluate school district programs for gifted and talented students to determine whether a district operates a program for gifted and talented students in accordance with the Texas Performance Standards Project; or another program approved by the commissioner that meets the requirements of the state plan for the education of gifted and talented students under Section 29.123.

26. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Rider 42: New Strategic Approach for Supporting Students and Educators Big picture planning for cohesion and unity, including evaluation Targeted support activities The creation and provision of high-quality professional development Specific intervention grant programs

27. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Specific Intervention Grant Programs Focused grants with an emphasis on the use of scientifically validated and research-based strategies proven to improve individual student achievement Competitive grants to improve math achievement (2009-2012 Algebra Readiness, Cycle 1 Grant Applications are due October 29, 2009: http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearc h.aspx) http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearc h.aspx Competitive Student Success Initiatives grants

28. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Other Legislative Movements of Interest Dual credit (HB 3646, HB 2480) GPA (HB 3) Grading policies (SB 2033)

29. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index 4.aspx?id=5142

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31. Questions?

32. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. TEKS Revision English – implemented 2009-2010 Science – to be implemented 2010-2011 CTE – to be implemented 2010-2011 Social Studies – under current review Technology Applications – review to begin spring/summer 2010 (Reviewer applications will be available soon at http://www.tea.state.tx.us) http://www.tea.state.tx.us

33. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. End of Course Exams EOCSpring 2009Spring 2010Spring 2011Spring 2012Spring 2013 Algebra IImplement----------> GeometryImplement----------> BiologyImplement----------> ChemistryImplement----------> U.S. HistoryImplement----------> PhysicsField-testImplement----------> World GeographyField-testImplement----------> English I Field-testImplement----------> Algebra II Field-testImplement----------> English II Field-testImplement----------> World History Field-testImplement----------> English III Field-testImplement----------> http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=3302&menu_id3=793

34. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. College Credit Program An opportunity for students to earn at least 12 hours of college credit prior to graduation with assistance upon request from an institution of higher education Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Dual Credit Early College High School Middle College High School Articulated Technical Credit Locally Articulated Credit

35. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Dual Credit: Content and method of instruction are defined by the college; high school credit may be awarded if the TEKS are taught; college credit is awarded immediately. AP Course: Content is defined by the College Board; use of AP trademark requires specific College Board approval through the on-line audit process; college credit is dependent on student’s exam performance and college/university policy. Articulated Credit: Content is defined by TEKS; college credit is awarded upon the student’s completion of requirements outlined in the articulation agreement.

36. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. College Credit Option Definition College Credit (at Texas PS [1] Institutions) [1] Eligibility for Foundation School Funds Other Funding Sources District ExpenseStudent ExpenseOther Considerations Advanced Placement (AP) TEC, §§28.052– 28.058 TAC §74.29 College Board– approved courses designed to prepare students to be successful on AP exams Determined by PS institution; dependent on student’s score on AP exam(s); awarded on registration in PS institution EligibleAP/IB incentives: Exam fee subsidies of $30 per exam; low- income subsidies up to $48 per exam; TTR [2] up to $450 per teacher every other year; Campus awards up to $100 per qualifying student [2] District may choose to purchase a College Board membership, to acquire additional teacher training, to take responsibility for exam fees beyond what the state provides, etc. Any exam fees not provided by the state or district Note: Unless it is offered for free, a student may not be required to take an exam. Districts may not use the AP trademark to designate courses unless they have completed the AP course audit process and received approval from the College Board. International Baccalaureat e (IB) TEC, §§28.052– 28.058 TAC §74.29 IBO [3] -approved courses taught in an authorized IB school [3] Determined by PS institution; dependent on student’s score on IB exam(s); awarded on registration in PS institution; guaranteed to equal at least 24 credit hrs with completed IB diploma at Texas public PS institutions EligibleAP/IB Incentives: Exam fee subsidies of $30 per exam; low- income subsidies up to $48 per exam; TTR up to $450 per teacher every other year; Campus awards up to $100 per qualifying student IBO-required fees, training, and materials Any exam fees not provided by the state or district Note: Unless it is offered for free, a student may not be required to take an exam. Districts may not use the IB trademark to designate courses unless they are authorized by the IBO. Dual Credit TAC §74.25 TAC §§4.81– 4.85 An opportunity for a student to earn HS course credit for a college course in which all the course's TEKS [4] are taught and that is equivalent with respect to the curriculum, materials, instructional activity, and method/rigor of evaluation of student performance with related college courses taught at the same PS institution [4] Awarded immediately by the PS institution offering the course; recognized by the school district and PS institution based on articulation agreement Eligible for the 2008–09 school year, whether or not course and textbook are available free to the student High School Allotment District may choose to pay part or all of students’ tuition and/or purchase required textbooks. Any tuition or textbook expenses not waived and/or not provided by the institution/district Note: If the tuition/fees are provided free of student expense, the student may not be required to reimburse the tuition/fees based on performance While dual credit for local credit courses is allowed, the most beneficial dual credit opportunities will allow students to earn state credits toward HS graduation. Early College High School TAC §102.1091 TAC §§ 4.151–4.161 A HS redesign model that provides students at risk of not graduating with a blended HS and college curriculum (Students earn a HS diploma and 60 college credit hrs tuition-free.) Awarded immediately by the PS institution offering the course; recognized by the school district and PS institution based on articulation agreement EligibleHigh School Allotment; ECHS grants The district or charter in which the student is enrolled shall pay for tuition, fees, and required textbooks, to the extent those charges are not waived by the institution of higher education. No cost to student; a student enrolled in an ECHS course for HS graduation credit may not be required to pay for tuition, fees, or required textbooks [5]. [5] To operate an ECHS, districts and PS institutions must receive ECHS designation from the TEA and THECB [6]. [6] Articulated Technical Credit (Public Law 109-270, 2006) An opportunity for a student to earn college credit for technical courses identified by a statewide articulation system through enhanced HS CTE [7] courses [7] Determined by PS institution; awarded on the student's meeting the requirements of the PS institution EligiblePerkins federal funding; state CTE weighted funding Required teacher professional development provides information for courses on the articulation process, content of college-equivalent courses, and expected levels of student performance No cost to studentThe student must earn at least an 80 in the HS course(s) and often must complete at least 6 hrs in the PS institution before earning the PS credit. The secondary teacher must have a baccalaureate degree or higher with a major in the teaching discipline and have a minimum of an associate degree and 3 yrs verifiable nonteaching work experience directly related to the teaching discipline. More information at www.atctexas.org Locally Articulated Credit (Public Law 109-270, 2006) An opportunity for a student to earn college credit for technical courses identified in a local articulation agreement between the HS and a PS institution through enhanced HS CTE courses Determined by PS institution; awarded on the student's meeting the requirements of the PS institution EligiblePerkins federal funding; state CTE weighted funding College and HS faculty meet once a year to discuss course content. The course must meet the TEKS and WECM [8] course outcomes. [8] Local decision based on articulation agreement Teacher requirements are based on the agreement between the school district and the local college and are written into the articulation agreement. 2009-2010 Attendance Accounting Handbook http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/handbook/index.html page 216

37. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074c.html#74.25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 19, §74.25

38. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Rules/tac3.cfm?Chapter_ID=4&Subchapter=D Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 19, §§4.81-4.85

39. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Examples Developmental Education courses can never be offered for Dual Credit. College Entrance requirements apply. Other limitations apply: –11 th and 12 th graders only –No more than 2 courses per semester Faculty must be appropriately credentialed.

40. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Other Areas of Concern Funding: If the student must pay, no ADA.* Class time: Specific requirements exist for college credit while high school credit is defined purely by the TEKS. Grades: TEA recommends that they be the same on both transcripts; dual performance scales should not be used. *Put off by HB 3646 for 2009-2010 and 2011-2012.

41. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. http://apcentral.collegeboard.com

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43. AP Funding Assistance Test Fee Subsidies of $30.00 per exam and up to $18.00 more for exams taken by students who qualify for free/reduced lunch Teacher Training Reimbursements up to $450.00 every other year for eligible teachers to attend approved training Campus Awards up to $100.00 per student who scores a 3 or 4 on an AP exam

44. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. http://atctexas.org/

45. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. College and Career Readiness Phase III: Tasks Develop instructional strategies to help prepare students for college-level work Develop minimum standards for curricula, professional development materials, and online support materials for students who need additional assistance in preparing to successfully perform college-level work

46. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Educator Support Web Portal www.txccrs.org

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48. www.txvsn.org Email: txvsncentral@txvsn.orgtxvsncentral@txvsn.org Toll Free Phone: 1.866.938.9876

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50. TEA Best Practices Clearinghouse (BPC)

51. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. TEA Best Practices Clearinghouse (BPC) Contains examples/summaries collected from high-performing campuses, districts, and charter schools Provides access to Texas-specific and general best practice research reports and resources Provides a convenient means for schools to share successful practices Provides a one-stop shopping web site for Texas-focused educational best practices

52. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Examples of Best Practice Summaries There are currently 40 best practice summaries, and more are added monthly. Here are a few examples:

53. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. Requirements for Best Practices from High-Performing Schools The school must be rated Exemplary, Recognized, or Acceptable (with high performance in a state accountability or Gold Performance Acknowledgement area) and be able to –identify a targeted outcome and the related practice or program that impacted the outcome; –describe strategies and procedures used to implement the practice or program; and –demonstrate a positive impact of the practice or program with at least two to three years of post- implementation data.

54. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. BPC Listserv and Online Survey Visit BPC at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/bestprac/.http://www.tea.state.tx.us/bestprac/ Join the Clearinghouse listserv to receive updates at http://miller.tea.state.tx.us/list/. http://miller.tea.state.tx.us/list/ Provide feedback via the BPC Online Survey at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/bestprac/. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/bestprac/ Contact Ertha Patrick for questions or to submit a best practice at ertha.patrick@tea.state.tx.us orertha.patrick@tea.state.tx.us (512) 463-6235.

55. Copyright TEA, 2009. All rights reserved. curriculum@tea.state.tx.us kelly.callaway@tea.state.tx.us diane.salazar@tea.state.tx.us 512-463-9581