Why is A-F important to Texas students?

The A–F system was established by House Bill (HB) 22 in 2017 for the purpose of continuously improving student performance toward the goals of eliminating achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status and ensuring the state is a national leader in preparing students for postsecondary success.More information about A-F refresh can be found [...]

What is the A-F Refresh?

In Fall 2023, Texas will complete the refresh of the A–F academic accountability ratings system that measures the performance of public school systems, including traditional ISDs and charters, along with individual campuses. State law requires updates to standards to continuously improve student performance and ensure Texas is a national leader in preparing students for postsecondary success and [...]

Will military enlistment be used for CCMR calculations in the future?

Yes, beginning with 2023 annual graduates (2024 accountability), TEA will award College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) credit to graduates for whom the district submits the required military enlistment documentation. Districts must obtain a completed DD Form 4 “Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States” from a student who has enlisted. The DD Form 4 must be [...]

Does TEA have a sample letter to communicate campus and district ratings?

Yes. The Texas Education Agency created the TXschools.gov Toolkit to help districts and campuses provide parents the information they need to better understand their child’s school rating. The Toolkit consists of working documents that districts and campuses can customize. We hope these tools are beneficial as you build your communication plans and [...]

What is the timeline for the phase-in of programs of study?

2022 graduates who earned an IBC will credit CCMR for 2023 accountability ratings, the coupling of programs of study and IBCs will be phased in. Beginning with 2024 accountability ratings (2023 annual graduates), students who earn an IBC will have to meet additional course requirements to credit the CCMR components of the accountability system. An overview of this phase-in is shown below. To view [...]