TEA has now posted key portions of the 2009 AYP Guide to its web site.

Today the TEA posted correspondence on the "To the Administrator Addressed" page with a letter explaining the implementation of revised graduation plans for students effective for the 2009-10 school year.

The Houston Chronicle featured an article yesterday discussing the lack of permanent school funding solutions generated by the 81st Legislature.

An article in Education News examines Texas' lack of participation in the new national standards effort supported by CCSSO and the National Governors Association. Two Texas superintendents express their views on the issue.

Today's Miami Herald reports on the inconsistency in Florida's state and federal anaccountability systems by juxtaposing the results.

On Monday, June 29, 2009, MCA delivered a presentation about the impact of the 81st Legislature on public education accountability.

The 2008 Update for this document is available. It describes school district spending practices and examines Texas finance data for equity, adequacy, and capacity.

The following presentation entitled "The Challenge of a Rollback Election" was given by Joe Wisnoski (MCA), Scott Milder (Cambridge Strategic Services), and Larry Groppel (MCA) at the TASBO Annual Conference in San Antonio.

JOIN THROUGH TASA: During the 2008-09 school year, the TASA Accountability Forum will provide subscribers with updates on legislative activity and analyses of the potential effects of legislative and administrative actions in the area of public education accountability. Please view the full posting for more details.

JOIN NOW: During the 2008-09 school year, the Legislative Information Pipeline Regular Session Service will provide subscribers with detailed analytical information regarding the potential effects of legislative and administrative actions. Please view full posting for more details.

Moak, Casey & Associates would like to introduce a new tool for school districts, the School District Benchmark Comparison Report. This tool will allow districts to compare a variety of indicators, including 2007-08 General Fund budget data and staffing information. For more details, please view the full posting.

The following school finance presentation entitled "Back to the Drawing Board: School Finance in the 81st Legislative Session" was given at the TASBO Conference in San Antonio.

The Texas School Alliance (TSA) is composed of 31 of Texas’ largest school districts. Together, these districts serve 36 percent of the state’s public school students, 42 percent of the state's economically disadvantaged students, and nearly half of the state's ELL students.

MCA delivered a presentation on Tuesday, January 27, about the issues in public education accountability, current proposals and the services available to subscribers of the TASA Accountability Forum.

The following Moak, Casey & Associates presentation was given at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference on January 26, 2009. It covers state budget and revenue issues, as well as school finance issues, facing the 81st Legislative Session.

Please access the document here to view the latest position statement of Texas School Alliance districts on academic and financial accountability.