STAAR™
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
Beginning in spring 2012, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). The STAAR program at grades 3–8 will assess the same subjects and grades that are currently assessed on TAKS. At high school, however, grade-specific assessments will be replaced with 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments:
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geometry
- Physics
- English I
- English II
- English III
- U.S. History
- World Geography
- World History
Below are programs and services from Region 10 ESC which provide assistance with and information about STAAR.
STAAR Coordination and Direct Student Testing
The regional STAAR Coordinator provides training in the administration and analysis of the state assessments and data. Services include training resources and technical assistance.
Contact: Jo Dell Bland, 972-348-1358, jodell.bland@region10.org
STAAR/TAKS Testing
Contact: Kerry Gain, 972.348.1480, kerry.gain@region10.org
STAAR Overall Program Support
Training and consultations related to transition to STAAR and STAAR EOC
Contact: Jan Moberley, 972-348-1426, jan.moberley@region10.org
WebCCAT
(Web-Accessed Comprehensive Curriculum Assessment Tool)
WebCCAT is an online item bank, test creation, and assessment system with the ability to create student assessments in the areas of language arts, math, science, and social studies. As STAAR prototype is available, new items will be added that align.
Contact: John David, 972.348.1522, john.david@region10.org
Language Arts and Literacy Services
Training in program development, classroom strategies, reading/language arts STAAR, and
curriculum consultation are available.
Contact: Jayne Knighton, M.Ed., 972-348-1444, jayne.knighton@region10.org
Training in program development, classroom strategies, STAAR, and curriculum alignment are available.
Contact: Dana Grieb, 972.348.1148, dana.grieb@region10.org
Training in program development, classroom strategies, STAAR, and curriculum alignment are available.
Contact: Dana Grieb, 972.348.1148, dana.grieb@region10.org
Training in program development, classroom strategies, STAAR, and curriculum alignment are available.
Contact: Dana Grieb, 972.348.1148, dana.grieb@region10.org
Links
Video: STAAR Implementation for Board Members
TEA (Texas Education Agency) STAAR Resources