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  STAAR

  What is the STAAR Test? Each year Texas students are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, aka STAAR. The STAAR test assesses student achievement and knowledge learne…

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  STAAR Blueprint Breakdowns and Response Rubrics

  These Blueprint Breakdowns provide insight into the construction of STAAR tests. Each Breakdown lists the number of questions, possible points, number of assessed standards, and a student expectation …

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  STAAR Stuff 101 Inbox PD

  Learn STAAR Basics in Minutes Our Inbox PDs are an innovative and quick way to learn. Join one today and improve your knowledge in a few weeks via your email inbox. The STAAR Stuff 101 Inbox PD is a…

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  STAAR Testing Dates 2025-2026

  Students, educators, and parents alike are planning for the 2025-2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). STAAR is crucial in gauging students’ academic progress and ensuri…

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  STAAR Stuff

  We know the STAAR test can be super confusing and complicated, especially when it comes to what types of supports your students can use during the test. We worked with our special education and gener…

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  STAAR FAQs

  Welcome to the STAAR FAQ document. Here we answer the questions you’ve asked about STAAR. All questions are answered by the ESC Region 13 STAAR Team. To submit a question, email us at staar@esc1…

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  STAAR Redesign

  As a result of House Bill (HB) 3906, passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, the STAAR tests are undergoing a major redesign that will affect how students are assessed on the summative assessmen…

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  STAAR Writing ASE Misconceptions and Facts Chart

  Explore ESC Region 13's guide to the STAAR Automated Scoring Engine (ASE) for Constructed Response Scoring. This guide clears up common misconceptions and offers insights into the ASE scoring process.…

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  TEI - STAAR Question Types Video Series

  State and federal laws require a redesign of the STAAR that will ensure it is more aligned with how students are learning in the classroom. Beginning with the spring 2023 STAAR administration, student…

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  STAAR Item Types

  HB 3906 (2019) and HB 3261 (2021) required that new item types be developed for the STAAR tests. HB 3261 changed §39.023 (c-8) to read, “Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, no more than 75 perce…

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  TEI - STAAR Question Types Guidance Document

  Beginning with the spring 2023 STAAR administration, students who test online will interact with a variety of new question types in addition to traditional multiple-choice questions. This guidance doc…

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  STAAR Redesign – Testing Calendar

  The STAAR redesign required by HB 3261 (2021) has implications for many aspects of STAAR administration beyond new item types, writing assessments, and online testing. The testing calendar itself is b…

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  STAAR Testing Dates 2024-2025

  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 schedule, commonly known as STAAR. STAAR is cr…

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  STAAR Accommodations 2024-25 Updates

  Each year, Student Assessment considers recommendations from stakeholders on updates to state testing accommodations. This helps “level the playing field” for students needing extra assistance accessi…

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  STAAR and AI: Is AI Used to Grade the STAAR Test?

  Sorting Misconceptions vs. Reality for STAAR Automated Scoring The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) announcement regarding the use of an Automated Scoring Engine (ASE) to score constructed response item…

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  STAAR: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & Answers

  Each year, Texas requires students to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The STAAR is based on state curriculum standards in the core subject areas of reading, writing,…

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  2025-2026 STAAR Student Assessment Updates

  Based on stakeholder feedback, the Student Assessment Division at TEA and Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) have updated the Texas Assessment Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This article explores …

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  STAAR: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know

  You may be familiar with the STAAR test. But what is it, and why is it important? STAAR is short for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The test is important because it shows what y…

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  Science STAAR Power: Elementary - Individual License (Downloadable PDF)

  Welcome to version 2.0 of Science STAAR Power Products! Fully aligned with the adopted K-12 Science TEKS, this product helps your students prepare for the evolving nature of STAAR assessments. This di…

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  Science STAAR Power: Biology - Individual License (Downloadable PDF)

  Introducing Biology EOC Science STAAR Power! Fully aligned with the adopted Biology TEKS, this product helps your students prepare for the evolving nature of state assessments. This digital download i…

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  6 Supplemental Aids Allowed on Math STAAR Tests

  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 …

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  STAAR vs. Student Success Tool (SST): Side-by-Side Comparison

  As Texas transitions from STAAR to the Student Success Tool (SST) beginning in 2027–28, districts and campuses need clear information about what is changing. This side-by-side comparison outlines key…

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  Science STAAR Power: Middle School - Individual License (Downloadable PDF)

  Welcome to version 2.0 of Science STAAR Power! Fully aligned with the adopted K-12 Science TEKS, this product helps your students prepare for the evolving nature of STAAR assessments. This digital dow…

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  STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Special Circumstances

  In general, the STAAR EOC participation requirements state that a student “should take the STAAR EOC assessments—Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History—as they are completin…

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  Science Transition Year FAQs for STAAR/EOC

  2024-2025 is a transition year for implementing the new K-12 science standards. Teachers across Texas want to know if this year’s Science STAAR/EOC focuses solely on the new Texas Essential Know…

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  How can I Support Multilingual Students with STAAR?

  Multilingual students can feel overwhelmed when taking a standardized test because English is not their native language. This feeling may impact their confidence and performance on the test. If you ar…

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  4 Supplemental Aids for Science

  We’ve already written about supplemental aids generally, however this time we’re being more specific by giving you four supplemental aids you can use on the Science STAAR: Blank Graphic Or…

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  4 Types of Supplemental Aids For Social Studies

  We’ve previously written about supplemental aids in relationship to the STAAR test, but only generally. In this post, we’ll be offering you 4 types of aids you can use specifically for the…

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  Accountability Measures Assistance: CTE

  The Results Driven Accountability (RDA) holds Career and Technology Education (CTE) accountable for student STAAR Scores. Our CTE specialists understand the Results Driven Accountability system and co…

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  CPR for the ECR and SCR

  This course is designed to equip you with essential strategies for guiding your students towards excellence in crafting extended and short constructed responses specifically tailored for the STAAR ass…

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  Occupational and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Consultation Services

  Our experienced specialists offer consultation and support to OTs/PTs who have student-specific questions/needs or program and procedural questions.Student-specific support might include:Helping deter…

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  STEM Leadership Network

  Let's STEM together! Are you working to align your instruction with the Texas STEM Education Framework? Should you be? Join us to connect around best practices in STEM education and TEA's vision fo…

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  Optional Assessment Resources for Texas Educators

  The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Student Assessment offers districts and campuses optional assessment resources. These free resources provide tools to create a balanced assessment system. Resources al…

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  New Science TEKS Video Series

  The New Science TEKS Video Series offers an insightful overview of updates to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Science. Adopted by the State Board of Education in 2021, the current …

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  Three Ways to Impact Science Instruction

  In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT). One of the first things the team tackled, along with …