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It also says alternate ELP assessments for grades 2-12 (TELPAS Alternate) substantially meet requirements.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What does “substantially meets requirements of the ESEA” mean in the letter?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"It means the state’s assessment components meet most statutory and regulatory requirements, but some additional information is still required. The letter notes that a list of the needed items is enclosed and expects Texas can provide additional information within one year.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"Does the letter indicate any ESEA-required assessment that only partially meets requirements?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Yes. The letter says general ELP assessments for grades 2-12 (TELPAS) partially meet requirements of the ESEA. 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I appreciate the efforts of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to prepare for the peer review which occurred in August 2024, and your patience as we worked to provide you this response.  \nState assessment systems provide essential information that States, districts, schools, educators, and parents can use to identify the academic needs of students; strategically target resources and supports to meet students’ unique needs; evaluate school and program effectiveness; and bolster academic achievement. A high-quality assessment system also provides critical information to parents about their children’s advancement against and achievement of grade-level standards. The Department’s peer review of State assessment systems is designed to provide feedback to States to support the development and administration of high-quality assessments.  \nExternal peer reviewers and Department staff carefully evaluated TEA’s submission, and the Department found, based on evidence received, that the components of the State’s assessment system meet most, but not all of the statutory and regulatory requirements of the ESEA. Based on the recommendations from this peer review and our own internal analysis of TEA’s submission, I have determined the following:  \n• Alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards (AA-AAAS) in mathematics for grades 3-8 and high school (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR Alternate 2)): Substantially meets requirements of the ESEA.  \n• AA-AAAS in science for grades 5, 8, and high school (STAAR Alternate 2): Substantially meets requirements of the ESEA.  \n• Alternate ELP assessments for grades 2-12 (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS Alternate)): Substantially meets requirements of the ESEA.  \nSubstantially meets requirements of the ESEA means that the components of the State’s academic and ELP assessment systems meet most of the requirements of the statute and regulations, but some additional information is required. The list of items required for TEA to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements ofthe ESEA is enclosed with this letter. The Department expects that TEA will likely be able to provide this additional information within one year.  \nThe full peer review notes from the review are enclosed. These recommendations to the Department formed the basis of our determination. Please note that the peers’ recommendations may differ from the Department’s feedback; we encourage you to read the full peer notes for additional suggestions and recommendations for improving your assessment system beyond what is noted in the Department’s feedback. Department staff will reach out to your assessment director in the next few days to discuss the peer notes, the Department’s determination and to answer questions regarding next steps for the State.  \nI want to take this opportunity to review the peer review status of the other ESEA-required assessments administered by the State, based upon our current records: 1  \n• General assessments in reading/language arts (R/LA) and mathematics for grades 3-8 (STAAR): Meets requirements of the ESEA.  \n• General assessments in R/LA and mathematics for high school (STAAR Algebra I and English I and II): Meets requirements of the ESEA.  \n• AA-AAAS in R/LA for grades 3-8 and high school (STAAR Alternate 2): Substantially meets requirements of the ESEA.  \n• General assessments in science for grades 5, 8, and high school (STAAR): Meets requirements of the ESEA.  \n• General ELP assessments for grades","cbCaicYkURMEdzOh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicYkURMEdzOh","pdf",644125,26,"English","# Assessment Peer Review Determination\n## Alternate Assessments: Mathematics (Grades 3-8) and High School\n## Alternate Assessments: Science (Grades 5, 8) and High School\n## Alternate ELP Assessments (Grades 2-12)\n## Other ESEA-Required Assessments: Status Overview\n## Additional Evidence Needed: Critical Elements","[{\"question\":\"Which Texas alternate assessments substantially meet ESEA requirements?\",\"answer\":\"The letter states that AA-AAAS in mathematics for grades 3-8 and high school (STAAR Alternate 2) substantially meets requirements, and that AA-AAAS in science for grades 5, 8, and high school (STAAR Alternate 2) substantially meets requirements as well. It also says alternate ELP assessments for grades 2-12 (TELPAS Alternate) substantially meet requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"What does “substantially meets requirements of the ESEA” mean in the letter?\",\"answer\":\"It means the state’s assessment components meet most statutory and regulatory requirements, but some additional information is still required. The letter notes that a list of the needed items is enclosed and expects Texas can provide additional information within one year.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the letter indicate any ESEA-required assessment that only partially meets requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. The letter says general ELP assessments for grades 2-12 (TELPAS) partially meet requirements of the ESEA. It also references that separate reviews will cover additional evidence submitted in 2025.\"}]","Texas Assessment Peer Review Letter - Alternate Mathematics, Science, and English Language Assessments | PDF",1790834671,66]