Supporting students during the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR testing starts long before the actual test day. This includes understanding what supplemental aids are allowed for math. If you’re teaching students who receive Special Education or 504 services, you may be able to provide paper-based tools to support their success. Let’s […]| Region 13's Blog
The STAAR redesign required by HB 3261 (2021) has implications for many aspects of STAAR administration beyond new item types, writing assessments, and| Region 13's Blog
Butch has worked with testing and accountability for over 15 years at the campus, district, regional, and state levels. Originally from North Carolina, Butch is the State Assessment Specialist for the Education Service Center Region 13, helping district test coordinators and others navigate the world of STAAR and TELPAS testing. He is available to answer any of your state testing policy and procedure questions.| Region 13's Blog
Each year, Texas requires students to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The STAAR is based on state curriculum standards| Region 13's Blog
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Student Assessment offers districts and campuses optional assessment resources. These free resources provide tools to| Region 13's Blog
Learn the best practices, strategies, updates, and resources you'll need to ensure all of your students have success in the core subject areas.| Region 13's Blog
Learn the best practices, strategies, updates, and resources you'll need to ensure all of your students are successful on the STAAR test.| Region 13's Blog
Statewide tests and evaluations like STAAR and TELPAS are a crucial way to assess our students' performance and determine the effectiveness of instruction.| Region 13's Blog
Each year, Student Assessment considers recommendations from stakeholders on updates to state testing accommodations. This helps “level the playing field”| Region 13's Blog
As we enter the 2024-25 school year, students, educators, and parents alike are keenly interested in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness| Region 13's Blog
Sorting Misconceptions vs. Reality for STAAR Automated Scoring The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) announcement regarding the use of an Automated Scoring| Region 13's Blog
