A-F Accountability and Special Education An Overview into the Impact of Our Students with Needs on Accountability Ratings. Glenn Nathan – Research Analyst Consultant September 4, 2018

A = Exemplary Performance B = Recognized Performance A-F Letter Grades A = Exemplary Performance B = Recognized Performance C = Acceptable Performance D = In Need of Improvement F = Unacceptable Performance

BEST OF ACHIEVEMENT OR PROGRESS Overview BEST OF ACHIEVEMENT OR PROGRESS 70% of Overall Grade 30% of Overall Grade

Student Achievement Domain

Student Achievement Domain Elementary/Middle Schools Weight STAAR 100% High Schools, K–12, and Districts STAAR 40% College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) 40% Graduation Rate 20%

Student Achievement Domain STAAR ALT2 and SPED Results are included Approaches G.L. + Meets G. L. + Masters G.L. Score 3 Formula for Success and Recognition as an “A” level campus 90% Approach GL 60% Meet GL Score of 60 30% Master GL STAAR ALT2 and SPED Results are included

Student Achievement Domain College Ready Meet criteria of 3 on AP or 4 on IB examinations Meet TSI criteria (SAT/ACT/TSIA/College Prep course) in reading and mathematics Complete a course for dual credit (9 hours or more in any subject or 3 hours or more in ELAR/mathematics) Earn an associate’s degree Complete an OnRamps course* Meet standards on a composite of indicators indicating college readiness* Career Ready CTE coherent sequence coursework completion and credit aligned with approved industry-based certifications (one-half point credit) Earn industry-based certification Graduate with completed IEP and workforce readiness (graduation type code of 04, 05, 54, or 55) Be admitted to postsecondary industry certification program* Military Ready Enlist in the United States Armed Forces *Implementation in 2019 and beyond

Student Achievement Domain Graduation Rate High school graduation rates include the four-year, five-year, or six-year longitudinal graduation rate (with state exclusions) or annual dropout rate, if the graduation rate is not available.

School Progress Domain

School Progress Domain Elementary, Middle, High Schools, K–12, and Districts The higher scaled score of Part A: Academic Growth or Part B: Relative Performance is used for the School Progress domain rating.

School Progress Domain Part A: Student Growth Current-Year Performance on STAAR Prior-Year Performance on STAAR   Does Not Meet Approaches Grade Level Meets Grade Level Masters Grade Level Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0 points Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0.5 point 1 point 0 points

School Progress Domain Part A: Student Growth Current-Year Performance on STAAR Alternate 2 Prior-Year Performance on STAAR Alternate 2   Level I: Developing Level II: Satisfactory Level III: Accomplished Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0 points 1 point 0 points Met or Exceeded Growth Expectation=1 point, Else = 0.5 point

School Progress Domain

Closing the Gaps Domain

Closing the Gaps Domain Economically Disadvantaged

Closing the Gaps Domain Student Groups Components All Students Academic Achievement in Reading and Mathematics (At Meets Grade Level or Above) African American Hispanic Growth in Reading and Mathematics (Elementary and Middle Schools) White American Indian 4-year Federal Graduation Rate (High Schools, K–12, and Districts) Asian Pacific Islander College, Career, and Military Readiness (High Schools, K–12, and Districts) Two or More Races Economically Disadvantaged Student Achievement Domain Score: STAAR Component Only (Elementary and Middle Schools) Current and Former Special Education Current and Monitored English Learners (through fourth year as allowed by ESSA) English Language Proficiency Status (USDOE denied the requested waiver.) Continuously Enrolled/ Non-Continuously Enrolled

Special Education Impact in Domain 3 Minimum Size of 25

Special Education Impact Target = 90%

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