data revolution: instruction and index 4 region 4 esc

Data Revolution: Instruction and Index 4

Region 4 ESC

Richard A. Blair, Sr. Education SpecialistAccountability and Leadership Solutions713.744.6596 richard.blair@esc4.netSandi Starr, Education SpecialistReading/Language Arts and Social Studies Solutions713.744.8184 sstarr@esc4.net

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Sherry Olivares, Education SpecialistMathematics Solutions713.744.6330 Solivares@esc4.net

Tony Goedicke, Education SpecialistSpecial Education Solutions713.744.6579 tgoedicke@esc4.net

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AM AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsQuick Review of Indexes 1-3Scale Scores vs. Raw Score vs. Percentage ScoresIndex 4 OverviewQuestions

SCALE SCORESWhy can’t I just use percentage scores?

Key Concepts (Tan/Michel, ETS, 2011.)

Raw Score – the total number of raw score points a test taker earns from taking a test, usually based on the number of correct answers.

Key Concepts (Tan/Michel, ETS, 2011.)

Percent Score – The percentage of questions the test taker got correct based on the number of questions on the test.

Key Concepts (Tan/Michel, ETS, 2011.)Scaled Score - Scores that have been mathematically transformed from one set of numbers (i.e., the raw score) to another set of numbers in order to make them comparable in some way —for example, across differenteditions, or “forms,” of thesame test

Raw vs. Scaled ScoresForm A more difficult than Form B.

INDEX 4 – POSTSECONDARY READINESS

2014-2015 State Accountability System

Index 4 ConstructionAll Campuses and LEAs

• STAAR FINAL Level II Standard• Two or More Tests• If student only takes one test, must meet FINAL Level II

on that test• Enrolled Snapshot, Leaves, Tests = Accountability for

Campus• Enrolled Snapshot, Leaves, Tests elsewhere = No

Accountability for Campus

• Elementary and Middle Schools/others without Graduation Rate• Only Measure• Higher than Met Standard

Student GroupsSTAAR Postsecondary Readiness Standard —Student Groups Evaluated: Eight student groups are evaluated.

All students Seven racial/ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, White, and Two or More Races

Group SizeAll Students – 10 studentsStudent Groups – 25 students

Calculation – from 2014 Accountability Manual

Index 4 ConstructionHigh Schools and others with Graduation Rate•STAAR FINAL Level II Standard (25%)•Graduation Rate (25%)•Graduation Plan (25%)•Postsecondary Readiness Indicators •Reading/Language Arts AND Math (25%)•TAKS•SAT•ACT

Why is it Important for My Campus?• College Ready instruction doesn’t start in high school.• College Readiness starts in Elementary School

Dropouts – from TEA, 2012-13 Completion Reporting

Calculations http://home.escweb.net/sites/acs/default.aspx

2015 RECOMMENDATIONS

ATAC Recommendations: These are NOT final!

2013 and 2014

Index 1 Index 2

Index 3 Index 4 ELL Inclusion

Reviewed InclusionTEA Staff Reviewed Assmt. Changes and how it can affect 2015 Accountability.

Include new STAAR A and STAAR Alternate 2 results in Index calculations

Hold Harmless Provision

Exclude new Assmts.

Evaluate based on available progress measures

Exclude New Assmts.

Discussing further modifications

No changes to STAAR methodology

Exclude New Assmts.

New Options

ELL workgroup recommendations for policies for the inclusion of ELLs

1 2 3

4 5 6

From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

ATAC Recommendations Nothing is final, yet!

Index 1 &2Index 1 or 2 to determine accountability ratings

3 Indexes for Met Standard

Index 2 & 3Investigate cut score targets rather than percentile targets

Required ImprovementNot apply RI for 2015 based on inability to compare from prior years

Index 4Additional components for districts and campuses

Foundation HS Program Inclusion

1 2 3 4

From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

Current Year Preliminary RecommendationsGrad Rate – Include FHSP graduates in Grad Rate NumeratorGrad Plan – Exclude FHSP graduates in Grad Plan Denominator FHSP grads cannot receive an endorsement for 2013-142016 and 2017Development of an integrated diploma plan indicator that will span RHAP/DAP and FHSP

2018 and BeyondFHSP Only

Workgroup formed to develop recommendation for transitioning to future TSI requirements

From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

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Foundation High School Program

Modify Advanced Course/Dual EnrollmentMeasure only grades 11 and 12

Additional Indicators DiscussedCTE Course CompletionIndustry CertificationCTE Graduate ConcentratorGraduates who Attend Higher Ed

Fifth Component for Campuses & DistrictsEqual WeightingTwo Options

From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

Index 4 Considerations

ATAC Index 4 Options Discussed

Option 2: Create a Single Indicator of the Percent of Annual Graduates for the 2013-14 School Year

From Dec 8-9 ATAC Meeting Notes.

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