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Science resources have been updated for the 2025-26 school year.

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Grade	Snapshot	Scaffold	Academic Vocab	Teacher Learning Reports	Student Learning Reports
Kindergarten	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science
Kindergarten (Spanish TEKS)	Reading/Writing	SLAR Rev/Edit Checklist	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Reading/Writing	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 1	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 1 (Spanish TEKS)	Reading/Writing	SLAR Rev/Edit Checklist	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Reading/Writing	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 2	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 2 (Spanish TEKS)	Reading/Writing	SLAR Rev/Edit Checklist	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Reading/Writing	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 3	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 3 (Spanish TEKS)	Reading/Writing	SLAR Rev/Edit Checklist	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Reading/Writing	Math Reading/Writing Science
Grade 4	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
Grade 4 (Spanish TEKS)	Reading/Writing	SLAR Rev/Edit Checklist	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Reading/Writing	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
Grade 5	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
Grade 5 (Spanish TEKS)	Reading/Writing	SLAR Rev/Edit Checklist	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Reading/Writing	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
Grade 6	Math \| ADV Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold \| ADV Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
Grade 7	Math \| ADV Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold \| ADV Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment SS Content Connections 7th/8th	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
Grade 8	Math \| ADV Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Scaffold \| ADV Math Scaffold ELAR Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment SS Content Connections 7th/8th	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies
High School	Math Reading/Writing Science Social Studies	Alg I Scaffold Alg II Scaffold Geometry Scaffold Eng I Rev/Edit Checklist Eng II Rev/Edit Checklist Eng III Rev/Edit Checklist Eng IV Rev/Edit Checklist Science K-12 Vertical Alignment SS Process/Concept Alignment SS Content Connections WH/USH	Alg I \| Alg II \| Geo Reading/Writing Bio \| Chem \| Phy WH \| USH \| WG	Alg I \| Alg II \| Geo Eng I \| Eng II \| Eng III \| Eng IV Bio \| Chem \| Phy WH \| USH \| WG	Alg I Alg II Geometry Eng I Eng II Eng III Eng IV Biology Chemistry Physics World History US History World Geography

Data Tools

STAAR Frequency Distribution Resources (item counts)

Frequency Distribution by TEKS Cluster/Subcluster

Frequency Distribution by Student Expectation

lead4ward Data Tools

lead4ward Data Module: eduphoria | DMAC | SchoolCity | Edugence

Data Visualizations/Reports (samples with descriptions)

Leadership Report Card – Math • Reading • Science • Social Studies
Teacher Learning Reports – Math • Reading • Science • Social Studies
Standards Report – Math-Science-Social Studies • Reading-Writing
Source Data Report – Sample
Quintile Analysis Report – Sample

Accountability

Accountability System (updated May 12, 2025)

2027 Accountability

quicklook 2027 Accountability (REV 05/12/2025)

This quicklook summarizes the 2027 Accountability System for school districts and campuses (both traditional and AEA campuses), based on the PROPOSED 2026 Accountability Manual published for public comment on April 18, 2025.

quicklook a-f cut points (REV 05/13/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the A-F cut points for STAAR Performance, CCMR, Graduation Rate, Academic Growth and Closing the Gaps, as set forth in the final 2024 Accountability Manual. The cut points are scheduled to stay the same for 2025 Accountability.

2026 Accountability

quicklook 2026 Accountability (REV 05/12/2025)

This quicklook summarizes the 2026 Accountability System for school districts and campuses (both traditional and AEA campuses), based on the PROPOSED 2026 Accountability Manual published for public comment on April 18, 2025.

quicklook a-f cut points (REV 05/13/2024)

2025 Accountability

quicklook 2025 Accountability (REV 05/12/2025)

This quicklook summarizes the 2025 Accountability System for school districts and campuses (both traditional and AEA campuses), based on the 2025 Accountability Manual, effective April 6, 2025.

quicklook a-f cut points (REV 05/13/2024)

quicklook 2025 Accountability – Identification of Schools for Improvement (REV 04/29/2025) This quicklook summarizes the methodology for identifying campuses for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support (ATS) as part of the 2025 Accountability System.

quicklook 2025 Accountability – Distinction Designations (REV 04/29/2025) This quicklook summarizes the methodology for awarding Distinction Designations to campuses and districts as part of the 2025 Accountability System.

2025 Accountability – Two Lowest Race/Ethnicity Groups for Campuses that are New in 2024-25

For campuses that are new in 2024-25, the two race/ethnicity groups that will be evaluated in Domain 3 will be African American and Hispanic. This is based on the 2024 Academic Achievement of students in RLA and Math at the state level. This table presents the state data for Academic Achievement in RLA and Math in 2024 and shows that the two lowest race/ethnicity groups are African American and Hispanic.

quicklook data reporting calendar – spring 2025 assessments (REV 01/14/2025)

This quicklook summarizes the reporting dates for Early Results, Preliminary Results and Final Results for the Spring 2025 assessments and briefly describes what type of data are included in each release.

2024 Accountability

quicklook a-f cut points (REV 05/13/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the A-F cut points for STAAR Performance, CCMR, Graduation Rate, Academic Growth and Closing the Gaps, as set forth in the final 2024 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2024 Accountability (REV 05/12/25)

This quicklook summarizes the 2024 Accountability System for school districts and campuses (both traditional and AEA campuses), based on the final 2024 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2024 Accountability – Identification of Schools for Improvement (REV 05/13/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology for identifying campuses for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support (ATS) for the 2024-25 school year – as set forth in the final 2024 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2024 Accountability – Distinction Designations (REV 05/13/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology for awarding Distinction Designations to campuses and districts as part of the 2024 Accountability System, based on the final 2024 Accountability Manual

2023 Accountability

Final 2023 Accountability Manual – Highlighted (REV 11/02/2023)

This version of the Final 2023 Accountability Manual released by TEA on October 31, 2023 has been highlighted to show the differences between the Final 2022 Accountability Manual and the Final 2023 Accountability Manual.

quicklook a-f cut points (REV 02/06/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the A-F cut points for STAAR Performance, CCMR, Graduation Rate, Academic Growth and Closing the Gaps, as set forth in the 2023 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2023 Accountability (REV 05/12/2025)

This quicklook summarizes the 2023 Accountability System for school districts and campuses (both traditional and AEA campuses), based on the final 2023 Accountability Manual released by TEA on October 31, 2023

quicklook 2023 Accountability – Identification of Schools for Improvement (REV 12/08/2023)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology adopted by TEA to identify schools for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support (ATS) for the 2023-24 school year – as set forth in the final 2023 Accountability Manual released by TEA on October 31, 2023

quicklook 2023 Accountability – Distinction Designations (REV 11/06/2023)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology adopted by TEA to use in awarding Distinction Designations to campuses and districts as part of the 2023 Accountability System, based on the final 2023 Accountability Manual released by TEA on October 31, 2023

quicklook 2023 Accountability – Illustration of Domain III Data Tables for a Sample Middle School (REV 03/01/2023)

This quicklook illustrates what the tow Domain III data tables (one for a Domain III score and CSI identification, and one for TSI/ATS identification) might look for a sample middle school based on the updates to the proposed amendment of the state’s ESSA plan described in the TAA letter released by TEA dated February 23, 2023.

quicklook 2023 Accountability – Illustration of Proportional Weighting to Determine District Accountability (REV 02/22/2023)

This quicklook illustrates how a district’s 2023 A-F rating would be determined based on the proportional weighting methodology that TEA has proposed for 2023 Accountability.

2022 Accountability

quicklook 2022 Accountability – Posting/Notice Requirements (REV 08/19/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the posting and notice requirements for districts and campuses relating to 2022 Accountability.

quicklook 2022 Accountability (REV 07/20/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the 2022 Accountability System for traditional school districts and campuses.

quicklook 2022 Accountability – Identification of Schools for Improvement (REV 03/3/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology used by TEA in identifying schools for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support (ATS) for 2022-23.

quicklook 2022 Accountability for AEA Campuses (REV 04/28/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the 2022 Accountability System for AEA campuses.

quicklook assessment and accountability since the birth of staar (REV 04/04/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the changes to the assessment and accountability systems in Texas since the first year STAAR was administered (2011-12).

2021 Accountability

quicklook Future of Assessment and Accountability (REV 11/3/2021)

This quicklook is intended to summarize anticipated aspects or components of assessment and accountability over the next three years based on information released to-date by TEA. Users are encouraged to continue to consult TEA’s webpage for final decisions relating to assessment and accountability as those decisions are made and announced.

quicklook 2021 Accountability (REV 08/23/2021)

This quicklook is intended to summarize key provisions of the 2021 Accountability System as described in the 2021 Accountability Manual
Information relating to the 2021 Alternative Evaluation Process is based on Proposed Commissioner Rule 97.1006.

quicklook HB 4545 Implications and Implementation Summary (REV 07/26/2021)

This quicklook is intended to summarize HB 4545 implications and implementation issues based on information released to-date by TEA. Users are encouraged to continue to consult TEA’s webpage for updated information relating to HB 4545.

TEC Section 28.0211 as amended by HB 4545 (REV 07/26/2021)

This document presents TEC Section 28.0211 in full, as amended by HB 4545.

2020 Accountability

quicklook 2020 Accountability (REV 09/26/2020)

This quicklook summarizes the 2020 Accountability System for traditional school districts and campuses (based on the final 2020 Accountability Manual, effective July 21, 2020)

quicklook 2020 Accountability – Identification of Schools for Improvement (REV 07/21/2020)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology used by TEA for identifying schools for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATS) (based on the final 2020 Accountability Manual, effective July 21, 2020)

quicklook 2020 Accountability for AEA Campuses (REV 09/26/2020)

This quicklook summarizes the 2020 Accountability System for AEA campuses (based on the final 2020 Accountability Manual, effective July 21, 2020)

2019 Accountability

quicklook 2019 Accountability (REV 07/20/2019)

This quicklook summarizes the 2019 Accountability System for traditional school districts and campuses

quicklook 2019 Accountability – Identification of Schools for Improvement (REV 06/06/2019)

This quicklook summarizes the methodology used by TEA for identifying schools for Comprehensive Support and Improvement, Targeted Support and Improvement, and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement

quicklook 2019 Accountability for AEA Campuses (06/05/2019)

This quicklook summarizes the 2019 Accountability System for AEA campuses

2018 Accountability

quicklook 2018 Accountability (09/02/2018)

This quicklook summarizes the 2018 Accountability System for traditional school districts and campuses

quicklook Summary of Final Consolidated Texas State Accountability Plan Submitted to USDE March 6, 2018

This quicklook summarizes the key provisions in the Final Consolidated Texas State Accountability Plan submitted to USDE on March 6, 2018 (highlighting changes to Plan submitted to USDE January 8, 2018)

quicklook Key Proposed Revisions to 2018 State Accountability Plan – ESSA Compliance

This quicklook summarizes the key revisions to the State Accountability Plan proposed by TEA in response to the USDE’s initial feedback regarding compliance with ESSA dated December 21, 2017

quicklook 2018 Accountability System – HB 22

This quicklook summarizes the components of the 2018 Accountability System described in HB 22 (85th Legislature) – which was signed by the Governor on June 15, 2017 and is effective immediately

2017 Accountability

quicklook 2016-17 School Year Update (REV 05/22/2017)

This quicklook summarizes key updates relating to assessment and accountability for the 2016-17 School Year (including the change in terminology for STAAR Performance Levels, the change in terminology for STAAR Progress/Growth categories, the redesign of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 for Spring 2017, TEA’s decision to remove the short answer reading questions from the English I, English II and English III assessments, and the availability of an enhanced online version of STAAR beginning in Spring 2017, which eliminates the need for separate STAAR A and STAAR L test forms)

quicklook 2017 Accountability (REV 06/20/2017)

This quicklook summarizes the 2017 Accountability System for traditional school districts and campuses

CCMR (updated May 12, 2025)

10 Year Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2018 Accountability to 2027 Accountability (REV 05/09/2025)

This document summarizes the data indicators used in calculating CCMR for 2018 Accountability through 2024 Accountability. In addition, it summarizes the planned changes in calculating CCMR for 2025, 2026 and 2027 Accountability (as set forth in the final 2025 Accountability Manual).

quicklook – Programs of Study – Statewide and Regional Framework Documents (REV 09/24/2024)

This document lists the 14 career clusters identified on TEA’s CTE Webpage and provides hyperlinks to the Statewide and Regional Framework Documents all of the Programs of Study included in the career clusters.

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2025-26 Graduates and Seniors (REV 05/12/2025)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the CCMR indicators applicable to 2025-26 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors).

>Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2024-25 Graduates and Seniors (REV 05/12/2025)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the CCMR indicators applicable to 2024-25 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors).

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2023-24 Graduates and Seniors (REV 05/12/2025)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the CCMR indicators applicable to 2023-24 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors).

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2022-23 Graduates and Seniors (REV 08/15/2023)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the CCMR indicators applicable to 2022-23 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors).

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2021-22 Graduates and Seniors (REV 08/09/2023)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the CCMR indicators applicable to 2021-22 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors).

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2020-21 Graduates and Seniors (REV 10/19/2022)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the CCMR indicators applicable to 2020-21 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors).

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2019-20 Graduates and Seniors (REV 08/3/2021)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the 10 CCMR indicators applicable to 2019-20 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors), as revised by TEA’s To the Administrator Addressed letter dated October 29, 2020

Summary of CCMR Indicators – 2018-19 Graduates and Seniors (REV 02/2/2021)

This document summarizes the minimum requirements, the data sources and the relevant time periods and deadlines for data submissions for the 10 CCMR indicators [and the possible ½ point credit for CTE coherent sequence graduates earning credit for at least one course aligned to an IBC] applicable to 2018-19 Graduates (and non-graduating seniors)

Legislative Sessions (updated June 25, 2025)

quicklook Key Education-Related Laws Enacted Following the 89th Legislative Session (REV 06/25/25)

This quicklook summarizes provisions of key laws enacted following the 89th Texas Legislative Session relating to curriculum, instruction, assessment and accountability. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive reference of every education-related law enacted. Complete lists of bills passed and signed by the Governor, bills filed without the Governor’s signature, and bills vetoed by the Governor are available at: Texas Legislature Online – General Reports

Dates of Interest | 89th Legislature

This document, prepared by the Legislative Reference Library of Texas, summarizes key dates of interest relating to the 89th Legislative Session

quicklook Key Education-Related Laws Enacted Following the 88th Legislative Session (REV 06/21/23)

This quicklook summarizes provisions of key laws enacted following the 88th Texas Legislative Session relating to curriculum, instruction, assessment and accountability. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive reference of every education-related law enacted. Complete lists of bills passed and signed by the Governor, bills filed without the Governor’s signature, and bills vetoed by the Governor are available at: Texas Legislature Online – General Reports

Dates of Interest | 88th Legislature

This document, prepared by the Legislative Reference Library of Texas, summarizes key dates of interest relating to the 88th Legislative Session

quicklook Key Education-Related Laws Enacted Following the 87th Legislative Session (REV 07/06/21)

This quicklook summarizes provisions of key laws enacted following the 87th Texas Legislative Session relating to curriculum, instruction, assessment and accountability. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive reference of every education-related law enacted. Complete lists of bills passed and signed by the Governor, bills filed without the Governor’s signature, and bills vetoed by the Governor are available at: Texas Legislature Online – General Reports

Dates of Interest | 87th Legislature

This document, prepared by the Legislative Reference Library of Texas, summarizes key dates of interest relating to the 87th Legislative Session

quicklook Key Education-Related Laws Enacted Following the 86th Legislative Session (REV 06/26/19)

This quicklook summarizes provisions of key laws enacted following the 86th Texas Legislative Session relating to curriculum, instruction, assessment and accountability. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive reference of every provision of every education-related law enacted. A complete list of laws passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and signed by the Governor is available at: 86th Legislature – Bills Signed by the Governor

quicklook Key Education-Related Laws Enacted Following the 85th Legislative Session>

This quicklook summarizes provisions of key laws enacted following the 85th Texas Legislative Session relating to curriculum, instruction, assessment and accountability. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive reference of every provision of every education-related law enacted. A complete list of laws passed by the 85th Texas Legislature and signed by the Governor is available at: 85th Legislature – Bills Signed by the Governor

Results Driven Accountability (updated May 20, 2025)

quicklooks by year

quicklook 2026 RDA Summary of Indicators (REV 05/20/2025) This quicklook presents a one-page summary of the anticipated data indicators for 2026 RDA based on the proposed 2026 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2025 RDA Summary of Indicators (REV 05/20/2025)This quicklook presents a one-page summary of the data indicators for 2025 RDA as defined in the 2025 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2024 RDA Summary of Indicators (REV 05/20/2025) This quicklook presents a one-page summary of the data indicators for 2024 RDA as defined in the 2024 Accountability Manual

2-year side-by-side quicklooks

quicklook 2025 and 2026 RDA Summary of Indicators (REV 05/20/2025) This quicklook presents a one-page side-by-side summary of the data indicators for 2025 RDA as defined in the 2025 Accountability Manual and the anticipated data indicators for 2026 RDA based on the proposed 2026 Accountability Manual

quicklook 2024 and 2025 RDA Summary of Indicators (REV 05/20/2025) This quicklook presents a one-page side-by-side summary of the data indicators for 2024 RDA as defined in the 2024 Accountability Manual and the data indicators for 2025 RDA as defined in the 2025 Accountability Manual

CCMR Outcomes Bonus (updated October 8, 2024)

CCMR Outcomes Bonus Worksheet: 2022 Annual Graduates Final Counts (REV 10/08/2024)

This worksheet is designed to allow districts to easily check their CCMR Outcomes Bonus funding for their 2021-22 Annual Graduates – Final Counts

CCMR Outcomes Bonus Worksheet: 2023 Annual Graduates Early Counts (REV 10/08/2024)

This worksheet is designed to allow districts to easily check their preliminary CCMR Outcomes Bonus funding for their 2022-23 Annual Graduates – Early Counts

Alternative Graduation Requirements for Students Who Entered High School Before 2011-12 School Year (updated November 12, 2024)

quicklook Diploma Options for Certain Students Who Entered Grade 9 Before the 2011-12 School Year (link temporarily disabled)

This quicklook summarizes the rules relating to options for granting diplomas to students who entered Grade 9 before the 2011-12 school year and who have satisfied all requirements for graduation other than the passing of exit-level TAAS or TAKS tests (based on flexibility created pursuant to SB 463 passed by the 2017 Texas Legislature and subsequent bills extending the original expiration date for such flexibility – SB 213 passed by the 2019 Texas Legislature and HB 1603 passed by the 2021 Texas Legislature)

NOTE: The quicklook described above has been deactivated due to the following:

Texas Education Code (Section 28.02541) allows districts to award diplomas to certain students who entered high school before the 2011-12 school year and did not receive a diploma after failing to meet assessment requirements.
However, §28.02541 specifically requires TEA to adopt a Commissioner Rule to actually implement the provisions of the law.
The Commissioner Rule that was adopted to implement §28.02541 has expired (September 1, 2023).
As a result, there is no current rule for districts to follow to award a diploma to a student meeting the eligibility requirements in §28.02541.

This quicklook will be updated and reposted when and if the Commissioner Rule for implementing §28.02541 is revised to be current and effective.

HB 4545 – As Amended by HB 1416 (updated August 7, 2023)

quicklook Accelerated Instruction – TEC Section 28.0211 as Amended by HB 1416 (REV 08/07/2023)

This quicklook presents TEC Sec. 28.0211 (the section of the Education Code substantially rewritten by HB 4545 in 2021) as now amended by HB 1416 passed during the 2023 Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Abbott on June 9, 2023

STAAR 2.0 (updated January 25, 2024)

quicklook Examples of New Item Types – STAAR 2.0 (REV 1/25/2024)

This quicklook is intended to summarize examples of the new item types (i.e., the non multiple choice item types) that may appear on STAAR assessments.

Archive – Accountability –>

Performance Standards

2024-25 School Year

Raw Score Conversion Table STAAR 2.0 – 2024 and 2025 (REV 06/12/25)

This table reports the Scale Score Cut point, the Raw Score Cut point and the applicable %age Correct for each Enhanced Performance Level Category for Spring 2024 STAAR assessments and Spring 2025 STAAR assessments: High Did Not Meet GL, Approaches GL, High Approaches GL, Meets GL and Masters GL.

Raw Score Conversion Table STAAR Alt 2 (REV 06/12/25)

This table reports the Scale Score Cut Point, the Raw Score Cut Point, and the corresponding %age Correct for each Enhanced Performance Level Category for Spring 2024 STAAR Alt 2 assessments and Spring 2024 STAAR Alt 2 assessments: Level 1: High Developing (for RLA and Math), Level II: Satisfactory, and Level III: Accomplished

110% Conversion Chart – STAAR

Section 29.081(d) of the Texas Education Code provides that a “student at risk of dropping out of school” includes a student who: did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered to the student under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110% of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument. This chart identifies the scale score that is 110% of the Approaches GL standard (i.e., the “level of satisfactory performance”) for each STAAR assessment. Since it is based on the scale score for Approaches GL, this chart does not change from year to year.

2023-24 School Year

Raw Score Conversion Table STAAR 2.0 – 2023 and 2024 (REV 06/11/2024)

This table reports the Scale Score Cut point, the Raw Score Cut point and the applicable %age Correct for each Enhanced Performance Level Category for Spring 2023 STAAR assessments and Spring 2024 STAAR assessments: High Did Not Meet GL, Approaches GL, High Approaches GL, Meets GL and Masters GL.

Raw Score Conversion Table STAAR Alt 2 (REV 07/19/2024)

This table reports the Scale Score Cut Point, the Raw Score Cut Point, and the corresponding %age Correct for each Enhanced Performance Level Category for Spring 2023 STAAR Alt 2 assessments and Spring 2024 STAAR Alt 2 assessments: Level 1: High Developing (for RLA and Math), Level II: Satisfactory, and Level III: Accomplished

2022-23 School Year

Raw Score Conversion Table STAAR 1.0 to STAAR 2.0 (REV 08/18/2023)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for:

High Did Not Meet GL
Approaches GL
High Approaches GL
Meets GL
Masters GL

for the Spring 2022 STAAR 1.0 assessments and the Spring 2023 STAAR 2.0 assessments (both English and Spanish).

Raw Score Conversion Table STAAR Alt 2 (REV 09/08/2023)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the Spring 2023 STAAR Alt 2 assessments for:

Level 1: Developing (for RLA and Math)
Satisfactory
Accomplished

110% Conversion Chart – STAAR (REV 08/16/2023)

2021-22 School Year

6-Year Raw Score Conversion Table for STAAR Assessments: Spring 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 (REV 01/13/2023)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 6 years for each assessment.

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2022 STAAR Assessments (REV 05/31/2022)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring 2022 main administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in Grades 3-8 and EOCs.

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2022 STAAR Spanish Assessments (REV 05/24/2022)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring 2021 main administrations of STAAR assessments (Spanish) in Grades 3-5.

2020-21 School Year

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2021 STAAR Assessments (REV 06/05/2021)

5-Year Raw Score Conversion Table for STAAR Assessments: Spring 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 (REV 06/05/2021)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 5 years for each assessment.

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2021 STAAR Spanish Assessments (REV 08/11/2021)

Calculation of 2-Year 2020-21 STAAR Progress Measure (SPM)

Reports the gain scores and methodology for calculating a student’s STAAR Progress Measure across 2 years (2019 to 2021). NOTE: TEA decided NOT to use the 2020-21 SPM in calculating Academic Growth for 2021 accountability data reporting due to inconsistencies in its measurement. This table summarizes TEA’s methodology in calculating the 2020-21 SPM. However, due to the limited instructional value of the 2020-21 SPM, lead4ward does not recommend that it be used by districts in evaluating 2021 STAAR results.

2018-19 School Year

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2019 STAAR Assessments (REV 06/17/2019)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2019 paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs. For Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

4-Year Raw Score Conversion Table for STAAR Assessments: Spring 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (REV 06/17/2019)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 4 years.

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2019 STAAR Spanish Assessments

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2019 paper administrations (Spanish) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-5. For Grade 5 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Calculation of STAAR Progress Measure (REV 01/23/2019)

Reports the gain scores and methodology for calculating a student’s STAAR Progress Measure. Each student with a STAAR Progress Measure is assigned to one of three categories: Limited Growth, Expected Growth, or Accelerated Growth.

Spring 2018

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2018 STAAR Assessments (REVISED 06/13/2018)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2018 paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs. For Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2018 STAAR Spanish Assessments (REV 06/13/18)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2018 paper administrations (Spanish) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-5. For Grade 5 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

3-Year Raw Score Conversion Table for STAAR Reading and Math Assessments: Spring 2016, 2017, 2018 (07/25/2018)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Reading and Math in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 3 years.

Spring 2017

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2017 STAAR Assessments (REV 06/14/17)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under new Commissioner Rule §101.3041, effective April 16, 2017 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2017 paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs. For Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Raw Score Conversion Table for Spring 2017 STAAR Spanish Assessments (REV 07/06/17)

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under new Commissioner Rule §101.3041, effective April 16, 2017 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2017 paper administrations (Spanish) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-5. For Grade 5 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

2017 STAAR Progress Measure/STAAR Growth Measure Chart

Reports the gain scores and methodology for assigning progress/growth categories for the 2017 STAAR Progress Measure/STAAR Growth Measure. Effective with the Spring 2017 STAAR assessments, TEA has implemented a change in terminology for the 3 categories of STAAR Progress/STAAR Growth. Did Not Meet Progress is now Limited Growth. Met Progress is now Expected Growth. Exceeded Progress is now Accelerated Growth.

Spring 2017 PROJECTED ESTIMATES – Raw Score Conversion Ranges for Spring 2017 STAAR Assessments (REV 01/10/2017) (Using Performance Standards Identified in PROPOSED Commissioner Rule Published December 7, 2016)

The ESTIMATED raw score ranges reported in this table were calculated by applying the %age of items required for students to meet the applicable performance standard on the Spring 2016 (English) paper administration versions of the indicated STAAR assessments to the maximum raw scores for each assessment in Spring 2017. The ESTIMATED raw score ranges are ONLY estimated projections for the Spring 2017 assessments. This table is intended SOLELY to provide approximations or reasonable estimates of the ranges of raw cut points for the applicable scale score performance standards specified in PROPOSED Commissioner Rule for the Spring 2017 STAAR assessments.

STAAR Performance Standards Beginning in 2016-17 as Specified by PROPOSED Commissioner Rule Published December 7, 2016

This document summarizes the STAAR performance standards for each STAAR assessment beginning in 2016-17 as specified in PROPOSED Commissioner Rule published on December 7, 2016. As specified in the PROPOSED Rule, the Commissioner has recommended that the current phase-in schedule be replaced with a final set of standards and labels to indicate four levels of student performance, as follows: Did Not Meet Grade Level, Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level.

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Test Accessibility

2024-25 School Year

Test Accessibility and Technology Guidelines – 2024-25 School Year (updated 11/18/2024)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to the use of Accessibility Features and Designated Supports as well as Technology Guidelines for state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year

Accessibility Features – 2024-25 School Year (updated 11/18/2024)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year

Summary of Designated Supports – 2024-25 School Year (updated 11/18/2024)

For each Designated Support for the 2024-25 school year, this quicklook identifies the testing programs for which that Designated Support is applicable as well as the committees (ARD, 504, RTI or Student Assistance Team, LPAC) that are authorized to make decisions regarding that Designated Support

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2024-25 School Year (updated 11/18/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2024-25 School Year (updated 11/18/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2024-25 School Year (updated 11/18/2024)

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year

2023-24 School Year

Test Accessibility and Technology Guidelines – 2023-24 School Year (updated 01/25/2024)

Accessibility Features – 2023-24 School Year (updated 10/25/2023)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2023-24 school year

Summary of Designated Supports – 2023-24 School Year (updated 01/25/2024)

For each Designated Support, this quicklook identifies the testing programs for which that Designated Support is applicable as well as the committees (ARD, 504, RTI or Student Assistance Team, LPAC) that are authorized to make decisions regarding that Designated Support

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2023-24 School Year (updated 12/13/2023)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2023-24 school year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2023-24 School Year (updated 01/25/2024)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2023-24 school year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2023-24 School Year (updated 01/25/2024)

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in the 2023-24 school year.

2022-23 School Year

Test Accessibility and Technology Guidelines – 2022-23 School Year (updated December 10, 2022)

Accessibility Features – 2022-23 School Year (updated 10/25/2022)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2022-23 school year

Summary of Designated Supports – 2022-23 School Year (updated December 10, 2022)

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2022-23 School Year (updated 10/25/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2022-23 school year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2022-23 School Year (updated 10/14/2022)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2022-23 school year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2022-23 School Year (updated April 19, 2023)

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in the 2022-23 school year.

2021-22 School Year

Test Accessibility and Technology Guidelines – 2021-22 School Year (REV 01/08/2022)

Accessibility Features – 2021-22 School Year (REV 11/11/2021)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2021-22 school year. The document is posted in Word version to allow users to utilize the resource by documenting the names of students who regularly benefit from the use of these procedures and materials during instruction.

Summary of Designated Supports – 2021-22 School Year (REV 11/15/2021)

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2021-22 School Year (11/15/2021)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2021-22 school year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2021-22 School Year (11/15/2021)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2021-22 school year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2021-22 School Year (11/15/2021)

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in the 2021-22 school year.

2020-21 School Year

Test Accessibility and Technology Guidelines – 2020-21 School Year (REV 10/26/2020)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to the use of Accessibility Features and Designated Supports for state assessments administered in the 2020-21 school year

Accessibility Features – 2020-21 School Year (REV 10/28/2020)

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2020-21 school year. The document is posted in Word version to allow users to utilize the resource by documenting the names of students who regularly benefit from the use of these procedures and materials during instruction.

Summary of Designated Supports – 2020-21 School Year (REV 10/29/2020)

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2020-21 School Year (REV 10/26/2020)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2020-21 school year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2020-21 School Year (REV 10/26/2020)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2020-21 school year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2020-21 School Year (REV 10/26/2020)

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in the 2020-21 school year (based on examples provided by TEA in its PowerPoint posted at: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/student-assessment-overview/accommodation-resources)

2019-20 School Year

Test Accessibility and Technology Guidelines – 2019-20 School Year

This quicklook summarizes information relating to the use of Accessibility Features and Designated Supports for state assessments administered in calendar year 2019-20

Accessibility Features – 2019-20 School Year

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2019-20 School Year. The document is posted in Word version to allow users to utilize the resource by documenting the names of students who regularly benefit from the use of these procedures and materials during instruction.

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2019-20 School Year (REV 12/12/2019)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2019-20 School Year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2019-20 School Year (REV 10/30/2019)

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2019-20 School Year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2019-20 School Year (REV 10/30/2019)

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in calendar year 2019-20 (based on examples to be provided by TEA in its PowerPoint posted at: https://tea.texas.gov/accommodations/)

2018-19 School Year

Testing Accessibility – 2018-19

This quicklook summarizes information relating to the use of Accessibility Features and Designated Supports for state assessments administered in calendar year 2018-19

Accessibility Features – 2018-19 School Year

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in the 2018-19 School Year. The document is posted in Word version to allow users to utilize the resource by documenting the names of students who regularly benefit from the use of these procedures and materials during instruction.

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2018-19 School Year

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in the 2018-19 School Year

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2018-19 School Year

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in the 2018-19 School Year

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2018-19

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in calendar year 2018-19 (based on examples to be provided by TEA in its PowerPoint posted at: https://tea.texas.gov/accommodations/)

2018 Calendar Year

quicklook Summary of Texas Education Agency Special Education Strategic Plan

This quicklook summarizes key provisions included in TEA’s Special Education Strategic Plan, which were posted on April 23, 2018

Testing Accessibility – 2018

This quicklook summarizes information relating to the use of Accessibility Features and Designated Supports for state assessments administered in calendar year 2018

Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2018 Designated Supports That May Be Locally Approved – 2018

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of locally-approved Designated Supports on state assessments administered in calendar year 2018

Designated Supports Requiring TEA Approval – 2018

This quicklook summarizes the requirements relating to the use of Designated Supports requiring TEA approval on state assessments administered in calendar year 2018

Allowable Supplemental Aids – 2018

This quicklook summarizes examples of allowable and non-allowable supplemental aids for state assessments administered in calendar year 2018 (based on examples to be provided by TEA in its PowerPoint posted at: https://tea.texas.gov/accommodations/)

Accessibility Features – 2018

This quicklook summarizes information relating to Accessibility Features for state assessments administered in calendar year 2018. The document is posted in Word version to allow users to utilize the resource by documenting the names of students who regularly benefit from the use of these procedures and materials during instruction.

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Instructional Tools

Instructional Strategies Playlists

These free, easy-to-use strategies actively engage students in learning, practice, interaction, and dialog, and allow educators to observe students’ thinking.

NEW Emergent Bilingual Resources

These resources provide educators with valuable tools to support emergent bilingual students.

NEW Advanced Math Side-by-Sides

This side-by-side resource shows the student expectations from Grades 6-8 and Algebra 1 that were used to create the Advanced Math Standards and how the on-grade-level and advanced standards are related/aligned. It is intended to supplement the information provided in TEA’s Middle School Advanced Mathematics Crosswalk documents and provide schools with additional details for planning instruction.

Science Side-by-Sides

With the many shifts and changes found in the Science TEKS, leaders will need to be proactive as they move towards the 2024-25 implementation school year. The team at lead4ward is committed to supporting leaders and teachers during this time of change. These side-by-sides will support instructional leaders in their understanding of the Science TEKS changes and assist in a smoother transition period.

Road Map for New Science TEKS

This “road map” shows how we organized lead4ward resources for the new TEKS. It has been updated for the 2025-26 school year.

Social Studies Side-by-Sides

With the shifts and changes found in the Social Studies TEKS, leaders will need to be proactive as they move towards the 2024-25 implementation school year. The team at lead4ward is committed to supporting leaders and teachers during this time of change. These side-by-sides will support instructional leaders in their understanding of the Social Studies TEKS changes and assist in a smoother transition period.

STAAR 2.0 Instructional Connections

This resource was created to help educators see the connections between lead4ward’s instructional tools and STAAR 2.0. The redesigned state assessment aligns with high‐quality classroom instruction, focusing on engagement, critical thinking, and multiple ways of assessing learning

Supplemental Instruction Resources (HB 4545 / HB 1416)

This resource provides prioritized standards for each content area and the HB 4545 / HB 1416 quicklook

Stimulus/Visual

This resource provides a list of the most important stimuli by content area. It is intended to support the planning and delivery of instruction that provides ample opportunities for students to use and create stimuli (visuals/text) during learning and assessment.

quickchecks ENG • SPN

The quickchecks from the lead4ward app are also available for download here

think it up! ENG • SPN

The think it ups! from the lead4ward app are also available for download here

Thinking Stems ENG • SPN

Thinking Stems are used to give students a framework to explain their thinking, expose students to vocabulary often found in the process standards, provide language support for ELs, and increases oral language proficiency