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 Class Rank 4 Indexes Acknowledgement Student Community Distinguished Achievement Local Benchmarks 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 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: 1. STEM 2. Public Services 3. Business and Industry 4. Arts and Humanities 5. Multidisciplinary Studies Counseling & Psychological Services, July 2013
STEM The STEM endorsement includes courses directly related to the following fields: • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics Counseling & Psychological Services, July 2013
Business and Industry The Business and Industry endorsement includes courses directly related to the following areas: • Graphic design • Information technology • Construction • Database management • Welding • Marketing • Automotive technology • Accounting • Agricultural science • Finance Counseling & Psychological Services, July 2013
Public Services The Public Services endorsement includes courses directly related to: • Education and training • Law enforcement • Culinary arts • Hospitality • NJROTC Counseling & Psychological Services, July 2013
Arts and Humanities The Arts and Humanities endorsement includes courses directly related to: • Social Studies • Literature • World languages • American Sign language • Fine arts Counseling & Psychological Services, July 2013
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 Counseling & Psychological Services, July 2013
Endorsements continued… – Students entering 9 th 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 or 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 4 th math credit. – personal financial literacy and statistics to count as a 4 th 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 12 th 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 other 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: Fine Arts Wellness & Physical Education 21 st Century Workforce Development Community & Parent Involvement 2 nd Language Acquisition Digital Learning Environment Dropout Prevention Strategies Gifted & Talented Programs Compliance • August 8 deadline for public notice of rating
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
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