Trustee Questions and Responses - STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - Item 4.1 House Bill 3 Goals, 3rd Grade Reading and Math, CCMR

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Board information session Q&A addressing Student Achievement under Item 4.1, focusing on House Bill 3 (HB3) goals for 3rd grade reading and math, CCMR, and college, career, and military readiness. Responses cover steps to reduce CCMR disparities across campuses, how remedies are developed and monitored, TSIA2 preparation using diagnostics and retesting, professional learning plans and progress checkpoints (short-cycle, formative, MAP Growth), and equity supports such as transportation for PTECH scholars. Additional questions clarify elementary awareness initiatives, postsecondary indicator interpretation, alignment between district scorecard goals and HB3 plans, public posting of HB3 plans, and CCMR outcome funding estimates.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Item 4.1 HB3 Goals, 3rd Grade Reading and Math, CCMR

Question 1 - Noelita Lugo

Question 2 - LaTisha Anderson

Question 3 - Lynn Boswell

September 9 Board Information Session Trustee Questions and Responses STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Item 4.1 House Bill 3 Goals, 3rd Grade Reading and Math, CCMR Question 1-Noelita Lugo, Sent August 31, 2021 1. Attachment 3 shows disparity in CCMR between campuses. I'm interested in hearing about concrete steps the district and campus administration will take to address these disparities. How were those remedies (plans) developed (w/or w/out student voice?)? Are they evidencebased? How will the district and campus measure fidelity to whichever evidence-based solution is selected? How will we measure interim student progress so that we can track whether we are trending in the right direction (closing gaps, increasing college readiness)? RESPONSE: The Office of School Leadership has hired staff to work with our campuses and scholars to encourage college, career, and military readiness for all grades. Early College Programs has hired an Executive Director, two Early College Programs (ECP) Coordinators and has currently posted a Program Specialist Positions to support campuses with increasing enrollment on the ECHS campuses. Monthly meetings are hosted with each campus leadership team that includes progress monitoring, alignments of coursework, review of dual credit options and academic success support. Additionally, a stipend for administrators designated to facilitate the campus Early College/PTECH Initiative was added with the increase of responsibilities. To continue the relationship and work closely with Austin Community College, leaders engage in weekly meetings to monitor progress, review data, communicate with professors and alleviate any barriers to student success. Each campus will be hosting multiple opportunities on their campus to prepare for and test scholars on the Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) exam. Campuses will utilize the diagnostics from the exam to support scholars who were unsuccessful with passing the exam and will have the opportunity to test again. While scholars have access to instructors during TSI Boot Camp, APIE tutors, ACC staff, through their classroom ELA teachers and free online resources such as College Board and Khan Academy, we are currently looking into a viable TSIA2 curriculum for all scholars to utilize considering the exam has changed this year. Our goal continues to be to ensure equity for all scholars. This year Austin ISD is providing bus transportation to our PTECH scholars who need transportation to get to their selected program of choice. The professional learning plan for HB3 goals are synthesized in the attached document. Multiple departments are working together to track and measure progress through more granular implementation plans. Progress will be measured through multiple checkpoints; short-cycle assessments, formative assessments, and MAP growth. Question 2-LaTisha Anderson. Sent September 5, 2021 1. On slide 9 the second bullet says "Launch Bland Blueprint Course for all 6th-12th scholars"What are we doing to ensure that those in 3rd-5th grade know about the various offering we have related to college and career? How will we get students interested in various careers, will there be some time available for teachers to highlight various careers? RESPONSE: Strategies for ensuring 3rd-5th grade are aware of college offerings include: • College Pennants: From Universities nationwide displayed throughout hallways • Virtual Career Day: In Spring semester for PK-5th grade • College Week: In Spring semester, facts/school songs over announcements • College/Career Counseling lesson: For PK-4, including Individual Academic Career Planning for 5th grade students • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch-Through PLTW Launch, students become handson problem solvers and learn to collaborate with their fellow students and to increase interest in STEM related careers. • Apple Initiative-AISD partners with Apple and Lamar to encourage elementary students to become cod

FAQs

What concrete steps are taken to address CCMR disparities between campuses?

The district Office of School Leadership coordinates with campuses and scholars, expanding early college program leadership and monthly progress-monitoring meetings that review coursework alignment, dual credit options, and academic success supports. Ongoing weekly coordination with Austin Community College is used to monitor progress, review data, communicate with professors, and remove barriers.

How are students prepared to take the TSIA2 exam, and what happens if they do not pass?

Each campus hosts multiple preparation and testing opportunities for TSIA2. Campuses use exam diagnostics to support scholars who were unsuccessful, allowing them to test again; supports include instructors during TSI Boot Camp, tutors, ACC staff, classroom ELA teachers, and free online resources.

How do HB3 plans relate to district scorecard goals, and where are HB3 plans posted publicly?

TEA recommends that board progress measures align district outcome goals with board-adopted HB3 plans; the scorecard goals were selected to align with HB3 plans approved before the scorecard. HB3 plans are posted on the board meeting agenda where they were approved (August 24, 2020).

Sep 27, 2026

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