Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 O t b October 15, 2014 15 2014 Agenda Agenda Kelly Ingram, Director Welcome/ Agenda Review Debbie Hamilton, Education Specialist Crossing the Line … For Success with At-Risk Children Special Topic Donna Harden, Principal, McFee Elementary LaShonda Evans: House Bill 5 Lindy Avila: Assessment Hot Topics Richard Blair: Accountability Dr. Sheldon Barr: New Principal and Teacher Evaluation System Roundtable Critical Topics Collaboration/World Café Exchange HB5 & TE A Updates LaShonda Evans LaShonda Evans Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 1
Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 • HB 5 Update FHSP Endorsement Opt-Out Agreement http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id= 2576980614 9 FAQs • TEA Update Graduation Toolkit http://www.tea.state.tx.us/brochures/ Assessment Updates 2014-2015 Lindy Avila STAAR Math • New math TEKS for grades K-8 • Standards will be set after the spring administration • Score reports will include individual performance, scale score, and # of questions answered correctly • No SSI math requirement for grades 5 and 8 in 2014-2015 Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 2
Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 STAAR-A • Accommodated version of the general STAAR assessment • STAAR performance standards will apply beginning in spring 2015 • Online assessment that includes online tools, accessibility features and embedded accommodations (text to speech, zoom, pop-ups, etc) zoom, pop ups, etc) • Available for the same grade levels and subjects assessed in the general STAAR program • Braille and Spanish versions are not available • Student tutorials available in October STAAR-A E ligibility * Students with identified disabilities who are receiving special education services * Students identified with dyslexia or a related disorder and are receiving Section 504 services Required Documentation Form According to 19 TAC §101.27(b), school districts are required to follow the procedures specified in the applicable test administration materials. As a result, the ARD or Section 504 committee (in conjunction with the LPAC if the student is an ELL) must use this form to document eligibility for STAAR A. STAAR Alternate 2 • TEA has redesigned STAAR Alternate to meet the requirements of House Bill 5 • An appropriate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities • 1% cap Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 3
Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 E ligibility Requirements Determined by the ARD committee: 1. Does the student have a significant cognitive disability? 2. Does the student require specialized supports to access the grade-level curriculum and environment? 3. Does the student require intensive, individualized instruction in a variety of instructional settings? in a variety of instructional settings? 4. Does the student access and participate in the grade-level TEKS through prerequisite skills? Student must meet ALL of the requirements and each must be documented in the student’s I EP. Test Format • A question-based approach consisting of 24 questions (20 base test, 4 field test) • 6 clusters of 4 questions increasing in difficulty • Students are expected to attempt all questions • Test Administrator will document responses and transcribe p them into TestNav. Testing Window • February 9 – 20, 2015 • A 10-day preview window prior to February 9 for test administrators only • All accommodations should be in place prior to February 9 • All performance data must be entered by February 27, 2015 p y y , Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 4
Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 Resources Student Assessment Division 512-463-9536 Assessment.studentswithdisabilities@tea.state.tx.us Curriculum Division (and Dyslexia Contact) 512-463-9581 Special Education 512-463-9414 512 463 9414 Section 504 512-463-9290 Educator Guide www.pearsonaccess.com Accountability Updates 2014 2015 2014-2015 Richard Blair 2014-15 Accountability Update Federal State Accountability Accountability • Standards Update • Priority and Focus Schools Phase 1 for 2014-15 No new schools added to Final Standard remains list the same Schools stay on list through Advanced Standard 2016 remains the same remains the same • Region 4 Focus School Plan to Region 4 Foc s School Plan to • Targets Not Set for 2015 be unveiled soon Pending TEA approval • Math WILL be used in Accountability for 2015 • Safeguards addressed in • Campus Targeted Plans Campus Plans due 10/31 Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 5
Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 New Principal and Teacher E valuation Pilot Pilot Dr. Sheldon Barr Teacher and Principal E valuation • Teacher evaluation waiver submission (May and September 2014) • Commissioner Williams seeks extension of ESEA waiver (July and September 2014) • http:/ / www.tea.state.tx.us/ index2.aspx?id= 25769803880 p / / / p • http:/ / www.tea.state.tx.us/ index4.aspx?id= 25769811630 • http:/ / www.tea.state.tx.us/ index4.aspx?id= 25769812031 Roundtable E xchange: World Café Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 6
Principals Advisory Committee 10/15/2014 2014/15 What is “The World Café?” “The World Café is … an easy-to-use method for creating a living network of collaborative dialogue around questions that matter to the real-life situations of your organization or community. The World Café is based on the assumption that people already have within them the wisdom and creativity to confront even the most difficult challenges. Given the appropriate context and focus, it is possible for participants to access and use this deeper knowledge about what’s important.” The World Café: A Resource Guide for Hosting Conversations that Matter How does “The World Café” work? 1. Identify a volunteer at your table to be the “Table Host.” 2. Discuss the World Café question for 10 minutes. 3. Be creative! Feel free to use words, pictures, graphs and diagrams to record your thoughts. You may write on the table cloth! (Permanent markers are provided to make sure your thoughts remain forever!) 4. When time is called, move to another table and repeat Steps 2 and 3. The Table Host does not move. 5. When you move to another table, the Table Host will briefly share the 5 When you move to another table the Table Host will briefly share the thoughts/ opinions of those who were there before you. 6. Return to your original table – read and discuss the other group’s responses. 7. If time permits, be prepared to share the essence of your discussion with the whole group. Question: How does anything we’ve talked about today connect to the work you’re doing on your campus? What actions might you need to take? Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX 7
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