Accountability & Assessment News
For the latest assessment information and updates, please see the newsletters below.
If you would like to be added to the newsletter, please email rachel.haller@esc4.net to request to be added.
Annual DTC Training
2024-2025 Annual DTC Training
A full-day in-person session is required for first-year District Testing Coordinators and is available for any testing coordinator (or other coordinators or leaders). A half-day virtual session is available for any experienced testing coordinator (or other coordinators or leaders).
September 24, 2024: half-day, virtual | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | session 1826402 | cost $65
September 25, 2024: full-day, MCC 205 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | session 1826405 | cost $65
October 1, 2024: full-day, MCC 205 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | session 1826406 | cost $65
October 2, 2024: half-day, virtual | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | session 1826403 | cost $65
Region 4 will provide one free registration for the designated District Testing Coordinator. Please complete this survey to register for the training.
Campus Testing Coordinator Academy
The Campus Testing Coordinator Academy is an annual one-day conference focused on sharing best practices and networking with colleagues. This conference is presented in collaboration between the Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) and the Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP).
2025 Campus Testing Coordinator Academy:
Save the Date! January 22, 2025 - Registration available soon!
Individual Graduation Committee (IGC) Support
Individual Graduation Committee (IGC) Overview - Deep Dive into IGCs
Participants will explore requirements, including COVID waivers, out-of-state credit, substitute assessments, scenarios, and the IGC committee requirements. Additionally, participants will hear from select Region 4 districts about their IGC process and resources.
August 13, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Session 1830152 | $140
This fall Region 4 will offer a new interactive session to support districts in developing or refining an IGC Handbook. Registration information will be available soon!
New Testing Coordinator Support Series
These virtual sessions are designed to provide support for new district or campus testing coordinators in their first or second year.
May 16, 2024: Spring Closeout and Summer | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 1821627 | $75
June 11, 2024: Summer Activities | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 18216278 | $75
August 7, 2024: Fall Activities | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 1826829 | $75
Technology Alliance of Statewide Initiatives (TASI) Webinars
Please click here to register for the TASI webinars for the 24-25 school year:
September 17, 2024: 24-25 STAAR Interims | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Audience DTCs and RTCs
September 26, 2024: 24-25 Accessibility TASI | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Audience DTCs and RTCs
October 17, 2024: Fall Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Audience DTCs and RTCs
Presentations will be posted to the Training Activities section of the DCCR and recordings will be posted in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR)
Tools for Testing
These sessions on various topics will offer participants insights into key components to incorporate into their assessment toolkit. Click here to register for available sessions.
Session Topics Include:
Parent Notifications and Results Reporting
Create a Google Site for Assessment
Create a Newsletter for Assessment
Overview of the TEA Resources for the 2024-25 School Year
Overview of Cambium Applications
Assessment Calendars
Annual Coordinator Training (Private Schools Only)
(Private School) Annual District Coordinator Training for the Texas Statewide Assessment Program
This session is only for Private School staff that plan to administer assessments for the Texas Statewide Assessment Program. The private school district testing coordinator designee must attend this session prior to administering the assessment.
Any staff from a public school district or charter school should contact Rachel Haller at rachel.haller@esc4.net if the annual required training for District Testing Coordinators is needed.
January 10, 2025 | Virtual | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Session 1826109 | Cost $100
January 21, 2025 | Virtual | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Session 1826110 | Cost $100 (repeat session)
District Testing Coordinator (DTC) Leadership Network
The purpose of a network meeting is to provide district-level administrators with updates regarding state assessments and provide an opportunity to network and learn from each other on initiatives and activities taking place around the region. Superintendents designate district staff to participate in leadership networks.
Our leadership network meetings for District Testing Coordinators will be offered alternating face-to-face or virtual this year, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
June 4, 2024 | Virtual
September 18, 2024 | In-Person, MCC 207
November 19, 2024 | Virtual
February 25, 2025 | In-Person, MCC 205
June 3, 2025 | Virtual
For registration information, please contact Rachel.Haller@esc4.net