The Future of Texas Testing and School Accountability Larry John Porras, MPA| El Paso/ Trans-Pecos Area
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STAAR Redesign
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STAAR to be administered in smaller parts
Completed in 60 or 75 minutes
No testing on Mondays
Online testing by 2022-23
Formative assessment pilot program
Appoint both a technical & educator advisory committee
By 2022-23 STAAR limited to 75% multiple choice
Eliminates 4th & 7th grade writing by 2021
Spends up to $35 million annually from the FSP
Overview of the Texas Accountability System
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What is School Accountability? School accountability systems set policies and goals that parents, teachers, and policymakers can use to measure student achievement for all students. But the definition can mean different things to various stakeholders.
Parents Am I being well-informed about everything my child’s school is doing? Is my child going to be ready for college or career?
Teachers
Policymakers
Can we use these measures to help improve instruction?
What should schools be held accountable for?
Are we doing the best for every student in our classroom?
Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely?
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What Gets Measured? Student Achievement Domain Elementary/Middle Schools STAAR (Approaches, Meets & Masters Grade Level)
Weight 100%
High Schools STAAR
40%
College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR)
40%
Graduation Rate
20% Source: TEA
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And Yet, STAAR is the Focus of Our A-F Systems In Texas, one test on one day is the most significant factor that determines an A-F rating.
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What makes a school great? ● ● ● ●
What makes a school great? What are parents really looking for in a high-quality school? What do teachers think is most important? What do students want and need?
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We Can Build a Better Accountability System
Empower Teachers
Reflect Social Emotional Learning
Encourage Real Life Problem Solving
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Promote Extracurricular Activities
Support After School Activities
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