HB5 – Graduation Updates and

Questions

Updated as of April 14, 2015

House Bill 5 – The Basics

• Accountability*• Assessment •Graduation Plans

• The goals:• the development of a

more diverse workforce• sending students to the

postsecondary level more prepared

• The understanding is that each student’s path to the workforce is unique

The IntentThe IntentThe StructureThe Structure

Foundation High School Program

Terms to know• FHSP = Foundation High School Program

This is the term used by TEA to represent all aspects of an HB5 diploma including Endorsements and Performance Acknowledge

• Foundation = the 22 credits needed for the base of the diploma• Endorsements = a set of courses taken in a “coherent

sequence” that represent an area of study • Distinguished = a level of performance where the

students has achieved the requirements of at least one Endorsement and has taken Algebra II (not the same as RHSP “Distinguished”)• Performance Acknowledgements = specific

recognitions

Parameters to follow “…students entering Grade 9 in the 2014-

15 school year and thereafter…”Endorsements, distinguished level and

performance acknowledgements to be on students’ AAR (Academic Achievement Record), transcript and diploma

Students can move to a Foundation only diploma after their sophomore year with: Parent advisement Parent signed permission

Can sophomore, junior and senior students switch?

• Yes, current high school students can opt for the new diploma program• If they are class of 2014, they may only

receive a Foundation only level diploma• Students in the classes of 2015, 2016, 2017

must have the complete option (Foundation/Endorsement) made available • If done by ARDC, must be documented and

take into consideration what is available

Take caution!

• Many templates exist for creating your district’s plan for counselors to use with each student.• “Buyer Beware” = know the size of the

district you are looking at a template for – the needs and offering possibilities may be completely different for your district size• Adapt your own templates and extend to

as many Endorsement possibilities as possible

Testing effects on diploma plan

Testing decision updates – Transfer credits

§101.3021. Required Participation in Academic Content Area Assessments

(e) If a student earned high school credit for a course for which there is an EOC assessment as listed in the TEC, §39.023(c), prior to enrollment in a Texas public school district and the credit has been accepted by a Texas public school district, or a student completed a course for Texas high school credit in a course for which there is an EOC assessment prior to the 2011-2012 spring administration, the student is not required to take the corresponding EOC assessment as listed in the TEC, §39.023(c).

This subsection applies only to:

(1)  students who will graduate under the minimum, recommended, or distinguished high school programs as those programs existed before the adoption of House Bill 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013; or

(2)  courses for which credit was earned prior to September 1, 2014, by students who will graduate under the foundation high school program.

Effective March 25, 2014

Testing decision updates – Transfer credits

FROM TEA FAQ site:

What are the STAAR graduation requirements for a student who moves into a Texas public high school from out of state or country or from a private school?• A student whose high school credit has been earned from out of the state or country or from a

private school for a course assessed by STAAR is required to take the corresponding assessment if the Texas school district does not accept the course credit.

• is required to take the corresponding assessment if (1) the student is graduating on the Foundation High School Program and (2) the credit was earned after September 1, 2014, even if the Texas school district accepts the course credit from the school in which the course was taken.

• is not required to take the corresponding assessment if (1) the Texas school district accepts the course credit from the school in which the course was taken, (2) the student is graduating on the Foundation High School Program, and (3) the credit was earned prior to September 1, 2014.

• is not required to take the corresponding assessment if (1) the Texas school district accepts the course credit from the school in which the course was taken and (2) the student is graduating on the Minimum High School Program, the Recommended High School Program, or the Distinguished Achievement Program.

Bottom line to transfer EOC testers

YES

Student on Foundation Plan AND:• District awards

credit from another country, state or private setting• Received course

credit at other location after September 1, 2014

NOStudent on the RHSP/MHSP

OROn Foundation plan AND:

• District awards credit from another country, state or private setting

• Received course credit at other location before September 1, 2014

Testing decision updates – ARD Committee decisions

Chapter 89.1070

Students receiving special education services may receive an endorsement only if the student…1. Completes foundation courses with or without modified

curriculum2. Completes the courses for an Endorsement without

modified curriculum3. Perform satisfactorily on end of course exams (no ARDC

decision to accept less than state requirement for passing)

Effective as of January 1, 2015

For more information, see TEA’s Graduation Guidance page

Testing decision updates – ARD Committee decisionsSo consider questions such as:

1. Will the course be part of the Endorsement path?

2. If so, is modifying curriculum in the child’s best interest since it will make the student unable to earn any official Endorsement?

3. What will be the decision on testing? Have we taken affect on diploma plan into consideration?

For more information, see TEA’s Graduation Guidance page

Did you know?Does someone in your district track the allowable “substitute assessments” for student, especially re-testers?

Foundation High School Program

Graduation plans• Foundation requirements• Endorsements (must have 4 Math &

4 Science)• STEM• Business and Industry• Public services• Arts and Humanities• Multidisciplinary

• Distinguished (4 Math, 4 Science and Endorsement)

• Performance AcknowledgementsConsider using these to create the areas of your graduation documentation for students.

“Speech requirement”

(3) demonstrated proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled, in

* delivering clear verbal messages;

* choosing effective nonverbal behaviors;

* listening for desired results;

* applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes; and

* identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.

Speech course?

• No longer a required state credit for a diploma for Foundation diploma students• School will need to report on student’s AAR if

they’ve achieved this, not how (TREx will have this July 2015 release)• Districts may opt to add it to their diploma

requirements as a required “Elective” – school board approval • If you require it of students, you can apply it

as ½ credit from the 5 Electives choices in the Foundation. You do not need to make your district’s Foundation 22 ½ credits.

The Foundation

Foundation = 22 credits

• 4 credits ELA/R• 3 credits of Math• 3 credits of Science• 3 credits of Social Studies• 1 credit of PE• 1 credit of Fine Arts• 2 credits of LOTE (Foreign

Language)

• Cannot be any of the courses applied in the first 17 credits

• Credits from list of courses in 74.11(g), (h), or (i)

• This would be where other 3 years of Athletics may be.

• Consider overlap for Endorsement requirements

Electives – 5 creditsElectives – 5 creditsBasics – 17 credits Basics – 17 credits

Scope and Sequence

• Three credits required

• U.S. History, Government and Economics are a must (2 credits)

• World History or World Geography is a choice for the third credit – these courses cannot be split into two halves

• If your district requires both World Geo and World History, this would take one of the electives from the 5 in the Foundation. It should not make the Foundation 23 credits. (Take into consideration how this affects your LOTE substitutions as well.)

• Combined World Geo/World History (to be developed)

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Should students take World History or World

Geography?

If your criteria is to steer students towards social studies classes that will benefit them on the US History EOC, World History provides the greater correlation.

Correlation of US History TEKS to World Geography and World History TEKS

World Geography World History

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US History World History World Geography

USH(4) History. The student understands the emergence of the United States as a world power between 1898 and 1920.

WH(10) History. The student understands the causes and impact of World War I.

WG(2) History. The student understands how people, places, and environments have changed over time and the effects of these changes.

USH(7) History. The student understands the domestic and international impact of U.S. participation in World War II.

WH(12) History. The student understands the causes and impact of World War II.

USH(8) History. The student understands the impact of significant national and international decisions and conflicts in the Cold War on the United States.

WH(13) History. The student understands the impact of major events associated with the Cold War and independence movements.

USH(11) History. The student understands the emerging political, economic, and social issues of the United States from the 1990s into the 21st century.

WH(14) History. The student understands the development of radical Islamic fundamentalism and the subsequent use of terrorism by some of its adherents.

USH(16) Economics. The student understands significant economic developments between World War I and World War II.

WH(11) History. The student understands the causes and impact of the global economic depression immediately following World War I.

Scope and Sequence

• English I, II and III required• ESOL I and II may substitute for students at

Intermediate level on TELPAS for English I and II – they still take same EOC exam• Fourth credit from one full or two half credits

from the list of advanced courses • Consider if your district uses Communication

Applications – it is on advanced list

ELA/R ELA/R

This list is still accurate.

Scope and Sequence

• Biology required (may also be AP or IB)• One credit Second Science list• One additional credit that is one full credit or two

half credits from Third Science list • Be careful of using IPC – it works for second

science but not third • Physics and Principles of Technology (CTE

course) cannot both satisfy Science requirement if both are taken

Science Science

This list is still accurate.

This list is still accurate.

Scope and Sequence

• Algebra I and Geometry required• There are two lists of additional credit

possibilities• Prerequisites affect the order of

courses

MathMath

This list is still accurate.

April 2015

Ready for

2015

Scope and Sequence

• Students must have two credits from:• Same language• Computer Science courses (expires

September 1, 2017)

• Computer Science may not be used to satisfy LOTE after September 1, 2016

LOTE = Languages Other Than Englishaka Foreign Languages

LOTE = Languages Other Than Englishaka Foreign Languages

Scope and Sequence

• PEIMS code for these decisions will need to be entered• ARDC/504 decision – decision for whole two credits

based upon student’s needs (see next slide)

• For all students: If after completing first credit demonstrates they may not be able to complete 2nd credit of LOTE:

Committee of principal, parent and LOTE teacher to determine needs for the 2nd LOTE credit, choosing from:• Special Topics in Language and Culture• World History/World Geo if not used • Computer language• Different language

ConsiderationsConsiderations

For ARDC to decideFrom TEA:

A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits in the same language in LOTE, may substitute:

• a combination of two credits from English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies;

• two credits in career and technical education or technology applications

The determination regarding a student's ability to complete the LOTE credit requirements will be made by:

the student's ARD committee if the student receives special education services under the TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter A

or the committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 United States Code (USC), §794)

SBOE April 2014 meeting

Scope and Sequence

• Areas of: • Levels I-IV in: Art, Dance, Music, or

Theatre, • Principles of Floral Design• Digital Art and Animation• 3-D Modeling and Animation

• Community-based fine arts programs – must be TEA approved

Fine ArtsFine Arts

Remember Arts & Humanities Endorsement connection

Scope and Sequence

• Any combination of one half to one credit• Foundations of Personal Fitness• Adventure/Outdoor Education• Aerobic Activities• Team or Individual Sports

• Local district allowable course that meets criteria

• Athletics/JROTC and privately sponsored PE activities which meet requirements

• Drill team /Band/ Cheerleading according to local district policy

• Credit cannot be earned more than once

PE PE

Other Elective possibilities

• State approved innovative courses• JROTC – one to four credits (also an

Endorsement path)• Driver’s education (1/2 credit)

Endorsements

Endorsements• Specified in writing by student when

entering 9th grade• Must have 4 math and 4 science for all

Endorsements• Minimum 26 credits (remember your 5

electives help with Endorsement requirements)

• More than one track before junior year (does not entitle enrollment over 26 credits)

• May change at any time• School districts decide the coherent

sequence for Endorsement (must follow prerequisites)

Endorsements

• Remember, “a course completed as part of a set of thee four courses needed to satisfy the endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under… [Foundation] including an elective”

• To earn Endorsement:Foundation requirements4th credit in math from list 4th credit in science from list

Don’t forget 89.1070 about Special Education students, EOC testing and earning Endorsement!

This list is still accurate.

Dual Credit – IHE in PEIMS

This list is still accurate.

Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements• HB5 Student & Community Engagement

ratings to be reported• HB5 Endorsement survey by TEA open

until April 28, 2015 (look for email)• Reporting of Endorsement at the student

level in PEIMS• Endorsements to be recorded by student

“entering 9th grade” – local decision on best timing

Blue = Submission 1 reported in Fall Red = Submission 3 reported in Summer

Have a procedure for changes!

Code Table C199

Submission 1 = Fall Submission Submission 3 = Summer Submission

• In Submission 3, the 203 Student Graduation Program record identifies the intent of grade 9-12 students enrolled in the Foundation High School Program by collecting the Participant Code, Distinguished Level of Achievement Indicator Code, and the Endorsement Indicator Codes.

• If a student is reported as enrolled in the Foundation High School Program, then they must also be reported with the Distinguished Level of Achievement Indicator Code and the Endorsement Indicator Codes. Otherwise, the Distinguished Level of Achievement Indicator Code and the Endorsement Indicator Codes must be blank.

Endorsement Options

Three options:• 4 advanced courses that allow entry into workforce or

college without remediation from within one endorsement or among endorsement areas not in coherent sequence

OR

• 4 credits in four foundation subject areas including English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics (think 4x4)

OR

• 4 credits of AP, IB or Dual Credit courses from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or Fine Arts

Multidisciplinary – a must Multidisciplinary – a must

Endorsement Options

• Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics required for any STEM endorsement

• Five options: (choose one)• CTE coherent sequence of 4+ credits of at least two

courses in same career cluster (see details on next slide)

• 4 credits in computer science (see specific courses on next slide)

• 3 credits of math by completing Algebra II and two courses which have Alg II as a prerequisite (don’t forget they must have Alg I and Geometry)

• 4 credits of science by completing chemistry, physics, and two courses from advanced list (don’t forget they will need Biology too)

STEM STEM

This list is still accurate.

This list is still accurate.

Endorsement Options

Four options: (choose one)• CTE coherent sequence of 4+ credits of

at least two courses in same career cluster (see details on next slide)• 4 English elective credits (Journalism

and Speech)• 4 credits of technology applications• A mix

Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry

This list is still accurate.

This list is still accurate.

Endorsement Options

Two options: (choose one)• CTE coherent sequence of 4+ credits of at least two courses in same career cluster (see details on next slide)• Four courses in JROTC

Public services Public services

This list is still accurate.

Endorsement Options

Six options: (choose one)• 5 credits of Social Studies • 4 levels of the same language• 2 levels of LOTE in two languages• 4 levels of American sign language• Coherent sequence of 4 credits of fine

arts• 4 credits of English (see list on upcoming slide)

Arts & HumanitiesArts & Humanities

This list is still mostly accurate.

This is “credits” in final Chapter 74

The final course…

When determining what Endorsement(s) a student has achieved, you will look at the final course within the coherent sequence as the determining factor!

Steps to analyze

• Do they have 26 credits?• Do they have 4 math and 4 science?• Are all the Foundation credits achieved?NOW…• What are the pathways that create an

Endorsement?

Distinguished level and Performance acknowledgements

Distinguished Level – needed for top 10% automatic admissionMust include:• Foundation requirements• 4 credits of Science• 4 credits of Math • Algebra II must one of the 4 Math

credits• Requirements for one Endorsement

Performance Acknowledgements

Dual credit – 12 hours or more with 3.0+ oran Associate degree

An AP score 3+ or IB exams scoring 4+

Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification/license

Advanced Placement or Dual Credit??• With emphasis on College Readiness in

HB5, districts looking at expanding AP or DC offerings.• Begin by considering who the audience is

for these courses• Maturity• Readiness• Interest• Assumptions

HB5 Community Engagement:• G/T • 21st Century Workforce

Development

Working for balance

• What courses do you currently offer?

• What additions would benefit the development of student needs?

• What courses do we offer that students are struggling in?

• What are teachers interested in teaching?

• What are teachers trained in/ certified for?

• How can we use the “alternate year” rule to our advantage?

Performance Acknowledgements

PSAT, SAT, ACT-PLAN, ACT PSAT = commended scholar or higher ACT-PLAN = college readiness in two of

four subject areas SAT = combined reading and math score

of 1250+ ACT = composite score of 28 (excluding

writing)

Big ideas of new SAT• Evidence based reading and writing• Writing – optional? (Some IHEs want the essay score.) – It

is about building an argument – English II EOC!• More Social Studies and Science content in the Reading

section (not Humanities and Literature) – 4 out of 5 passages• A “No calculator” section of math• Word meaning in context, not isolation• Math is seen as “Passport to Advanced Math”• Way less Geometry, much more problem solving and

data analysis – consider your curriculum alignment

Performance Acknowledgements

*This is open to all students. However for ELL students to achieve this they must have participated in and exited an ESL program and score Advanced High (composite) on TELPAS.

Bilingualism/Biliteracy – starts with ELAR average of 80+ out of 100 and one of the following:

3 credits of LOTE in same language with GPA of 80+ Demonstrated Level IV LOTE with GPA of 80+ 3 credits of LOTE with GPA of 80+ Proficiency shown through one of the following:

3+ on AP exam in LOTE4+ on IB exam in LOTENational assessment of Intermediate High

8th grade counts in LOTE GPA calculation

The Locally Developed courses “Locally Developed” –

PEIMS codes with LD• English, Math and Science

• Must be developed with IHE or local business

• Must be submitted to TEA with paperwork

• Not be confused with “local credits”

• Math cannot be used as a Foundation course

• Must be school board approved

“College Prep” –

PEIMS codes with CP• English and Math

• Must be developed with an IHE

• Must be submitted to TEA with paperwork

• Math cannot be used as a Foundation course

• Must be school board approved

Personal Graduation Plans – Middle School

• Beginning with 2014-15 school year, each middle school/junior high school must designate staff to administer the PGP for middle school students who• failed to perform satisfactorily on a state

assessmentOR• are not likely to graduate within four years of

enrollment in grade nine, as determined by the school district

Source: TEC 28.0212

PGP – Middle school• Must include:

• Educational goals for the student• Diagnostic information, appropriate monitoring

and intervention, and other evaluation strategies• Include an intensive instruction plan• Address participation of the student’s

parent/guardian• Provide innovate methods to promote student’s

advancement including:Flexible schedulingAlternative learning environmentsOn-line instructionOther interventions proven to accelerate the learning

Personal Graduation Plans – High School

• Each high school must designate staff to review graduation plans with each student entering 9th grade and the student’s parent/guardian• Graduation options reviewed must

include the distinguished level of achievement and endorsements• Student and parent must “confirm and

sign” graduation plan by the end of the 9th grade year

Source: TEC 28.02121(c)

PGP – High School

• PGP must identify a course of student that promotes:• College and workforce readiness• Career placement and advancement• The facilitation of the student’s transition

from secondary to postsecondary education

• Students may amend their PGP after the initial confirmation and the school shall send written notice to parents.

Moving forward towards implementation

Remember the ESC Region 12 HB5 page is updated regularly.

It is organized by tabs so you can focus on your needs.

www.esc12.net/hb5

Follow us on Twitter @region12HB5

Feel free to contact us with questions:

Denise Bell dbell@esc12.net

Sharron Stephenson (Special Education) sstephenson@esc12.net

Stephanie Kucera (Accountability) skucera@esc12.net

Chris Holecek (CTE) cholecek@esc12.net

Jeni Janek (Counselor support) jjanek@esc12.net