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The design of A-F reflects a commitment to recognize high student achievement and recognize the impact of highly effective educators on student progress, while maintaining focus on the students most in need. As schools begin the hard work of recovery after disrupted learning during COVID-19, now is the time to refocus on goals that directly address post-pandemic student needs. A refresh of the accountability system will also allow Texas to leverage lessons learned over the last five years to improve the rigor, transparency, and fairness of the accountability system, while maintaining a design with ratings based on defined criteria rather than a fixed distribution, that allows all districts and schools in the state the opportunity to earn an A.

The refresh in 2022-23 is based on more than two years of feedback from stakeholders. As part of the continuous improvement process, the agency has consulted with stakeholders on enhancements to the accountability system. The proposed enhancements described in the updated preliminary framework are designed to provide parents, community members, and educators with the data essential to drive improved outcomes for all Texas children.

2023 Accountability Manual and Accountability Ratings Delay

There is a delay in the issuance of the final rule for the accountability manual and a delay in the issuance of 2023 A-F Accountability Ratings. For more details please see the TAA sent Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

A-F Refresh District Communications Toolkit

To support districts in communicating with their School Boards and other stakeholders about the A-F refresh, TEA has compiled the following resources:

A-F Refresh Deep Dive Webinar

* A-F Refresh Deep Dive Webinar Recording (May 2023) is a 90-minute webinar including details of the proposed 2023 A-F Accountability Refresh changes. It also provides a more technical deep dive into the Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps domains in the refreshed 2023 A-F academic accountability system.

Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Resources
Resources with information about the raw scores and scale scores associated with the calculation of Academic Growth. Resources with information about the updated framework.
The Preliminary 2023 Accountability Manual is published in proposed form, as of May 19, 2023, prior to becoming rule in summer 2023.
(Published January 2023)
Resources with information about the updated framework are now available.

The 2023 Accountability Manual is published in proposed form for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023.

Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework
(Published June 2022) (Published November 2022)
Resources with information about the updated framework are now available.

The 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in proposed form in spring 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023.

Meetings of TAAG

TAAG is comprised of representatives from school districts, legislative offices, and the business community, to identify issues critical to the accountability system and makes recommendations/provides feedback on major policy issues. The committee's recommendations/feedback are sent to the commissioner of education who makes the final decisions on the accountability system.

TEA shares TAAG materials to increase transparency and the availability of public information regarding the development of the 2023 accountability system and TAAG is focused on providing feedback on proposals that are part of A-F refresh.  TAAG proposals may be used to surface new ideas and get feedback from committee members. Some of these proposals may have already been rejected or updated since the discussion. Finalized methodologies will be published with the release of the 2023 Accountability Manual  in Spring 2023.

June 2023, Meeting of TAAG

March 29, 2023, Meeting of TAAG

January 18, 2023, Meeting of TAAG

November 16, 2022, Meeting of TAAG

October 19, 2022, Meeting of TAAG

October 7, 2022, Meeting of TAAG

September 29, 2022, Meeting of TAAG

Meetings of ATAC & APAC

Previously, the Texas Education Agency convened two advisory groups, the Accountability Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) and the Accountability Policy Advisory Committee (APAC), to develop key provisions of the state academic accountability system. These groups were instrumental in the establishment of the current accountability system and are central to its continued development and implementation. These two groups have combined to form the Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG), which is a standing committee for the purpose of working with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in matters related to the academic state and federal accountability systems.

February 8-9, 2022, Meeting of ATAC & APAC

October 27-28, 2021, Meeting of ATAC & APAC

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The design of A-F reflects a commitment to recognize high student achievement and recognize the impact of highly effective educators on student progress, while maintaining focus on the students most in need. As schools begin the hard work of recovery after disrupted learning during COVID-19, now is the time to refocus on goals that directly address post-pandemic student needs.

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TEA recently created FAQs regarding this topic. Please view for more information on this process.

Background

Texas Education Code (TEC), §48.156 permits the state to provide a one-time reimbursement to districts and open-enrollment charter schools to help defray the cost of IBC exams taken by students in Grades 9-12. Only one reimbursement per student is allowable for a passed exam. LEAs will receive estimated funding annually for IBC exam reimbursement. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will settle up with LEAs in the spring of the following year once cost and certifying entity information has been collected through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).

Eligible students are those in Grades 9-12* who took an IBC examination from an approved vendor September-August 31 of the school year.

PEIMS Submissions

LEAs will report in PEIMS the cost of the certification earned and the certifying entity for reimbursement. TEA will reimburse the first certification earned that is reported with an associated cost greater than $0. TEA will not issue a reimbursement if the cost field is entered as $0.
Only one reimbursement per student throughout the student's Grades 9-12 career will be provided; therefore, LEAs should only report a cost greater than $0 for the certification for which they wish to be reimbursed.
A submission for reimbursement does not guarantee a reimbursement will be received. After receiving all submissions, TEA will validate the data and reconcile funding accordingly. If multiple districts request reimbursement for the same student, the first district who reported the first certification earned with a cost greater than $0 will receive the reimbursement. TEA recommends that LEAs retain all back-up documentation on district policies, decisions, and payments in the event of an audit.

Districts should follow the appropriate reporting window:

IBC Reimbursement Posted

The IBC reimbursement amounts are posted with the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application under the HB 3 tab. Users need to ensure they have accountability-level access when attempting to access the report.

Reimbursement codes to identify which students receive a reimbursement.

IBC/Vendor Combination Not Eligible

The IBC and vendor combination did not match the crosswalk and was not eligible. Every IBC has associated and approved vendors listed in the crosswalk.

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House Bill 3: Industry-Based Certification Reimbursements

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TEA recently created FAQs regarding this topic. Please view for more information on this process. Texas Education Code (TEC), §48.156 permits the state to provide a one-time reimbursement to districts and open-enrollment charter schools to help defray the cost of IBC exams taken by students in Grades 9-12.

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A free excel spreadsheet you can use to monitor the achievements of your students by cohort and track your CCMR indicators for Accountability purposes

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The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of programs of study, including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers in Texas.

The programs of study go into effect for the 2020-2021 school year and will allow Texas to meet the federal program approval requirements within the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). Programs of study documents can be viewed by following the links below:
Approved Statewide CTE Programs of Study Approved Regional Programs of Study LWDA Labor Market Information and Resources CTE Programs of Study Alignment to Endorsements All CTE Courses Weighted Tiers Excel All CTE Courses Weighted Tiers Accessible PDF
CTE Programs of Study Mapping Application

In 2021, TEA's Career and Technical Education (CTE) team began developing a platform to map out programs of study across the state. The 2021 release is self-reported 2019-2020 data and future iterations of this platform will include CTE completers. For more information, please email: CTE@tea.texas.gov.
Click here to access the CTE Mapping Application*please note, this application does NOT support Internet Explorer. Please use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.

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The 2022 accountability reports and resources are available. The TXSchools.gov website contains interactive accountability rating reports and detailed reports for each district, campus, and open-enrollment charter school in the state of Texas (TXSchools.gov is optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari).
Frequently Used Reports
A downloadable spreadsheet of statewide 2022 ratings and demographic information (.xlsx ) is available (updated September 11, 2023).

A data download, which provides all accountability data elements for districts and campuses, is available in Excel, comma-delimited format, or tab-delimited format.

2022 Campus Comparison Groups lists are available for each campus.

A statewide summary of 2022 Remote Learning Programs Ratings is available.

A downloadable spreadsheet of the count of consecutive years of unacceptable performance for each district and campus as defined by Senate Bill 1365 is available in Excel (updated September 11, 2023).

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The 2022 accountability reports and resources are available. The TXSchools.gov website contains interactive accountability rating reports and detailed reports for each district, campus, and open-enrollment charter school in the state of Texas (TXSchools.gov is optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari).

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Texas Performance Reporting System | Texas Education Agency

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The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) integrates state and federal reporting requirements into a single reporting system that can be viewed at the campus, district, region, and state level. As the most comprehensive reporting system published by TEA, TPRS provides additional performance repo…

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The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation (CCMP) works to ensure that all Texas high school students have access to high-quality pathways to career and college.

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Find more information about TX CTE Resource Center

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Texas OnCourse | The college and career planning source

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Access free and trustworthy resources on college and career planning from Texas OnCourse, a state-funded initiative for educators, students, and families.

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Promotes access to post-secondary education for all Texans

Provides professional continuing education opportunities for members

Keeps abreast and when necessary acts on legislative issues that affect college admissions and secondary education

Supports the role of college counseling professionals in their schools and recognizes the importance of the service they provide

Supports ethical practices concerning student rights and the college admission process.

Values Service, Professionalism, Mutual respect, Cooperation and communication, Creativity and innovation, Diversity and individualism, Ethics

The Benefits of Membership

TACAC offers outstanding professional development for professionals who work with students in the transition from secondary to post-secondary education. We hope you enjoy learning about our programs and events; we know you'll find value in becoming a member of TACAC.

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Promotes access to post-secondary education for all Texans Provides professional continuing education opportunities for members Keeps abreast and when necessary acts on legislative issues that affect college admissions and secondary education Supports the role of college counseling professionals in their schools and recognizes the importance of the service they provide Supports ethical practices concerning student rights and the college admission process.

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College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools

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College Board is a non-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the AP Program, SAT Suite, BigFuture, and more.

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Region 4 Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Services provides direct support to school districts and charter schools in understanding and complying with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) PEIMS Data Standards. PEIMS services include training on PEIMS data collection requirements and technical assistance.

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The Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual is now available (February 15, 2024).
*The 2024 Accountability Manual filed as proposed with the Texas Register for publication on February 23, 2024, inadvertently omitted a table in Chapter 3. A corrected manual has been filed with the Texas Register for publication on March 1, 2024. The attached manual reflects the corrected manual, which includes the table Part A: Academic Growth: Annual Growth Points (STAAR) on page 27.

Public Comment on the Preliminary 2024 Accountability Manual is open from February 23, 2024 to March 25, 2024. For more details, please see the TAA sent Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Additional information on the public comment period and how to submit comments can be found on the Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules website.

By Chapter

Preliminary Chapter 1- Accountability Overview, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 2-Student Achievement Domain, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 3-School Progress Domain, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 4-Closing the Gaps Domain, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 5-Calculating Ratings, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 6-Distinction Designations, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 7-Other Accountability System Processes, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 8-Appealing the Ratings, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 9-Responsibilities and Consequences, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 10-Identification of Schools for Improvement, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 11-Local Accountability Systems, posted 2/15/24
Preliminary Chapter 12-Results Driven Accountability (RDA), posted 2/15/24

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) Overview The FAST program, as outlined in Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 13, Subchapter Q, provides funding to participating public institutions of higher education…

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Final CCMR Outcomes Bonus Counts Reports for Class of 2023 Graduates

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The purpose of this communication is to inform school systems of the final College, Career, or Military Readiness Outcomes Bonus (CCMR OB) report and student listing for the Class of 2023 graduates, now available on the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application. A report of the counts by district is also on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.

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