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STAAR / STAAR Alternate 2
Getting Started
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STAAR/ STAAR ALT 2 Overview
STAAR is the state’s testing program and is based on state curriculum standards in core subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
STAAR tests are designed to measure what students are learning in each grade and whether or not they are ready for the next grade. The goal is to ensure that all students receive what they need to be academically successful. Meeting these individual student needs depends greatly on schools, parents, and community members working together.
STAAR ALT 2
TEA has developed the STAAR Alternate 2 assessment to meet the federal requirements mandated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), a federal education law previously known as No Child Left Behind.
STAAR Alternate 2 tests are designed to measure student learning according to academic curriculum and to inform the educational program for each individual student. The goal is to ensure that all students get what they need to be academically successful. Meeting these individual student needs depends greatly on schools, parents, and community members working together.
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Testing Dates
*See HISD STAAR Testing Calendar for specific STAAR and EOC testing dates.
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Eligibility
STAAR
All public school students in Texas, grades 3–12, take STAAR tests.
STAAR ALT
Students who have been determined to have a significant cognitive disability and meet the state's participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2. Texas has adopted a definition of significant cognitive disability that can be found here.
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Preparation
Upcoming Training Dates
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Training Dates
Test Security, MANDATORY, In Person
(HS) Oct. 8, 2-4 PM, OneSource Code 1521099
(EL & MS) Oct. 10, 15-17, OneSource Code 1521100
STAAR December EOC
Nov. 20, 2-4 PM, OneSource Code 1521139 (Virtual)
STAAR and STAAR ALT 2,
(HS) Feb. 5, 1-4 PM, OneSource Code (1523253)
(EL & MS) Feb. 10-13, 1-4 PM OneSource Code (1523254)
STAAR June EOC,
May 21, 2-4 PM OneSource Code (coming soon)
For the latest updates on the summative training offerings above, please consult the CTC Open Forum.
For additional details, please consult the Academic Service Memos (ASM).
Other Resources
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Training Resources
Test Security and Accommodations Training Resources (Be sure to click enroll in course on the far right side)
Test Security and Accommodations Padlet
December EOC Training Resources
Spring STAAR/EOC Resources Be sure to click enroll in course on the far right side
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eSubmission Task Card
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Helpful Links & Forms
- 24-25 STAAR Alt. 2 Ordering and Flagging Process
- Forms
- TEA Testing Calendar
- STAAR Alternative 2 Participation Requirements Form
- Allowable Accommodations for STAAR ALT 2
- STAAR ALT 2 Documents Library
- STAAR ALT 2 TEA Resources
- STAAR ALT 2 Scoring Document
- Practice Test Site
- Operational Test Site
- STAAR Special Paper Request
- STAAR Special Paper ADD ON
- STAAR Medical Exclusion Form