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Update on the Implementation of Key Provisions of House Bill 5

December 16, 2013

Overview

• Graduation Requirements
• What we know now
• Assessment
• What counts
• Accountability
• How the system will work
• Action Steps
• Current and pending

Key Provisions of House Bill 5

GRADUATION ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Foundation Plan 5 EOCs for Graduation District Ratings Endorsements Optional EOCs Campus Ratings Credits Substitutions Additional Indicators Performance Acknowledgement Class Rank 4 Indexes Distinguished Achievement Local Benchmarks Student Community Engagement Measure

Graduation Requirements

Foundation Program - 22 Credits – 4 ELA (English I, II, III, & an advanced/additional ELA) – 3 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, & an advanced/additional math credit) – 3 Science (Biology & 2 advanced/additional science credits ) – 3 Social Studies (U. S. History, .5 Economics, .5 Government, World History or World Geography, or new combination course) – 2 Foreign Language (substitutions for some Computer Programming courses and for students with disability accommodations) – 1 Fine Arts – 1 Physical Education – 5 Electives

Foundation Program + Endorsement

1. STEM 2. Public Services 3. Business and Industry 4. Arts and Humanities 5. Multidisciplinary Studies Each endorsement requires a total of 26 credits, including

• 3 + 1 math credit (math or CTE math)
• 3 + 1 science credit (science or CTE science)
• 2 endorsement-specific elective credits

Electives are chosen from courses particular to one of five endorsement areas:

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STEM

The STEM endorsement includes courses directly related to the following fields:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics

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Business and Industry

The Business and Industry endorsement includes courses directly related to the following areas:

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• Information technology
• Database management
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Finance
• Graphic design
• Construction
• Welding
• Automotive technology
• Agricultural science

Public Services

The Public Services endorsement includes courses directly related to:

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• Education and training
• Law enforcement
• Culinary arts
• Hospitality
• NJROTC

Arts and Humanities

The Arts and Humanities endorsement includes courses directly related to:

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• Social Studies
• Literature
• World languages
• American Sign language
• Fine arts

Multidisciplinary Studies

The Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement provides students the opportunity to take a variety of courses from each of the focused endorsement areas.

• STEM
• Business and Industry
• Public Services
• Arts and Humanities

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Endorsements continued…

– Students entering 9th grade in 2014 must indicate their endorsement area in writing. – Students may choose at any time to change their endorsement area and parents must be notified. – Students can only choose to graduate without an endorsement:

• After sophomore year
• After student and parents have been advised
• After parents or guardian files written permission

Performance Acknowledgement

Students may earn Performance Acknowledgement (PA) for: – Outstanding performance in:

• AP or IB exam
• PSAT, ACT
• Plan, SAT, or the ACT
• Bilingualism and biliteracy
• Dual credit

– Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business

• r industry certification or license

– PA must be placed on the transcript & the diploma

Distinguished Level of Achievement

– Successful completion of 26 credits

• Foundation program requirements
• At least 1 endorsement program requirement
• A total of four math credits including Algebra II
• A total of four science credits

– Permits additional credits needed for distinguished level to satisfy foundation elective requirements – Allows for consideration in the top 10% for automatic admission to a Texas Institution of Higher Education

Advanced/Additional Courses

SBOE must identify/develop TEKS for: – at least 6 advanced CTE or tech apps courses to count as a 4th math credit. – personal financial literacy and statistics to count as a 4th math credit. – a variety of advanced/additional English, math, and science courses.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

• TSI is an indicator of college readiness and is

assessed through scores on PSAT, ACT, SAT or the TSI assessment.

• The law requires all entering college students to be

assessed for college readiness in reading, mathematics and writing through a TSI indicator.

• If a student fails to meet the TSI passing standard,

then they must take a developmental course.

Higher Education Partnership: College Prep Each school district must partner with at least one institution of higher education to provide college prep courses in Math and ELA. The courses must be designed for 12th graders who have not met college readiness standards.

Higher Education

– Must complete foundation program and meet entrance requirements to be considered for general admission to a Texas Institute of Higher Education – Must have earned the Distinguished Achievement Level to be considered in the top 10% automatic admission to a Texas Institute of Higher Education

Overview of Graduation Requirements

• 2014-15 opens the Foundation plan: 22 credits
• 4 + (3 X 3) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 5

English + (Math, SS, Science) + FL + FA + PE + Electives

• Each of five endorsements: 26 credits
• 4 + (2 X 4) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 7

English + (Math & Science) + SS + FL + FA + PE + Electives

• Distinguished Achievement Level
• Foundation + Endorsement
• Algebra II among 4 math credits
• At least 2 advanced science credits among 4 total science credits

End of Course Assessments

• Reduces required EOC exams from 15 to 5 :
• English I (Spring 2014-Reading and Writing combined / one score)
• English II (Spring 2014-Reading and Writing combined / one score)
• Algebra I
• Biology
• U. S. History
• No further test administrations for Algebra II, Geometry,

English III, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, and World History

• 2015-16 Optional English III and Algebra II EOCs
• Basis for Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption
• NOT for use in accountability ratings

End of Course Assessments, continued…

• Substitutions:
• Satisfactory performance on ACT, SAT, AP

, IB or

• ther nationally recognized test = satisfaction of

EOC requirement (pending state approval)

• Class Rank:
• EOC scores cannot be used for purposes of class

rank, top 10%, or as sole criterion for admittance to Institute of Higher Education

Benchmark Testing Limits

• Defines benchmark as “district-required assessment

designed to prepare students for state administered tests”

• Limits benchmark tests to 2 per corresponding state

test (grades 3 – 12)

• Limits do not apply to college prep tests (PSAT, ACT,

SAT, AP or IB)

• Allows independent class tests designed or adopted by

teacher

• Provides exception by commissioner rule for students

with special needs

Accountability Systems

• Introduces a new letter-grade district

performance rating

• Introduces a new community and student

engagement accountability system

• Introduces a new accountability dashboard

District Rating

Beginning with the 2016-17 school year

• Commissioner is required to assign each district a

performance rating of A, B, C, D, or F

• Rating A, B, C = Acceptable
• Rating D or F = Unacceptable
• District cannot get an “A” if any campus has an

unacceptable rating

• August 8 deadline for public notice of rating

Campus Rating

Beginning with the 2016-17 school year

• Requires commissioner to assign each campus a

performance rating of Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable, or Unacceptable

• Ratings will be based on 4 indexes
• Student Performance
• Student Progress
• Closing Performance Gaps
• Postsecondary Readiness
• August 8 deadline for public notice of rating

Community & School Engagement

• Beginning with the 2013-14 school year
• District to issue a self-evaluation of district and each

campus

• Local committee to establish rating criteria for

district & campus ratings in the following 9 areas:

• August 8 deadline for public notice of rating

Fine Arts Wellness & Physical Education 21st Century Workforce Development Community & Parent Involvement 2nd Language Acquisition Digital Learning Environment Dropout Prevention Strategies Gifted & Talented Programs Compliance

Steps Taken to Address Implementation of HB 5 Requirements

• Formed a steering committee
• Developed a tracking document to capture action

steps

• Presentations given for the following:
• Administrators
• Katy Improvement Council
• Employee Roundtable
• Parent Roundtable
• Campuses

Steps Taken Thus Far

• Published an FAQ on the District Web site
• Began identifying courses to satisfy endorsement

areas & advanced/additional courses in core areas

• Provided recommendations to the SBOE on

endorsements and advanced/additional courses

• Revised the Course Catalog
• Identifying courses that may need to be added or

revised for students to meet new graduation requirements

Steps Taken Thus Far

• Actively tracking/following progress and decision points
• Attended meetings in Austin - TSA, SBOE
• Hosted meetings facilitated by K12 Insight & Engage

Learning

• Collaborating with HCC on the design of the

developmental courses

• Monitoring current seniors who may qualify to switch

to the Foundation Plan

Steps Taken Thus Far

• Working with Technology to track endorsements

within the Student Management System

• Developing methods to capture parent and student

endorsement choices

• Ongoing meetings with counselors to keep them

apprised of developments in regards to graduation plans and endorsements

• Identifying additional resources and budgetary needs

Next Steps

• Focus group meeting with high school principals,

associate principals and lead counselors

• Key Issues: Speech, Course Selections, Staffing
• Finalize the Course Catalog prior to Winter Break
• Online version will be updated regularly
• Counselors will begin meeting with students in

January for course selections

• Modifying how we schedule high schools students -

1:1 academic guidance

• Delaying 8th grade course selection to mid February
• Identified need for additional counselors

More to Come…

• TEA staff continue to work on HB 5 transitions

and implementations

• State Board of Education decisions will be released

in late January

• State Accountability ratings are scheduled to be

issued in August

Questions