Rick is an Administrative Specialist of Data Systems and Accountability here at the Education Service Center Region 13.
Spring is the time of year when testing rosters are being finalized. Questions about which students count for the A-F Accountability come flooding into coordinators’ inboxes. So many of those questions lie in a simple concept that drives what gets scored on your report and what doesn’t:...
In the ever-evolving landscape of Texas public education, staying current on the A–F Accountability System is more than a compliance exercise. It’s essential for...
In today’s fast-paced educational world, data is more important than ever. Creating a game-changing data culture in public schools isn’t just a trend; it can...
The Texas Accountability System comprises three parts or Domains: Domain 1: Academic Achievement, Domain 2: School Progress, and Domain 3: Closing the Gaps. 70% of the...
In an effort to enhance accountability and support dropout recovery schools (DRS), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has proposed a separate Alternative Education...
Academic Growth calculation is one of the big changes in the refreshed A-F Accountability System. TEA continues to evaluate growth in multiple ways. In this blog, we...
In our unusual school year, teachers and administrators have more data to track and analyze than ever before. With virtual, face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous...
One of the greatest challenges in education has been pulling data to make pedagogical decisions to increase the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Now, in the ever...
