HB5 Overview
Heather Blount, CTE Specialist ESC 17
Shauna Lane, Counseling and SIP Specialist ESC 17
“If you don't know where you are going,
you'll end up someplace else.” ― Yogi Berra
Real Time Information!!
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Today…
 Overview of HB5/Resources
 Today, we will look more closely at:
 Graduation Plans
 Endorsements
 CTE Changes
 Our goal is to provide information for planning purposes for 2013-2014 and beyond
 HB 5 covered…
 Accountability
 Curriculum
 Assessment
 Higher Education
 Note: We are still awaiting Legislative Intent for HB, implementation details and transition
plans
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
HB 5 Overview
Region 17 Counselor Solutions and CTE
http://esc17.net/default.aspx?name=ac.counselorsolutiongroup
http://esc17.net/default.aspx?name=fps.cate
TASA Interpretation of HB5
http://www.tasanet.org/cms/lib07/TX01923126/Centricity/Domain/4/hb5-summary.pdf
TASB Summary of HB5
http://www.tasb.org/services/legal/esource/instruction/documents/house_bill_5_summary_
aug2013.pdf
HB TEA Page
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Graduation Plans/CTE
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
New Graduation Plans
 Foundation Plan
 Foundation/Endorsement
 Distinguished
 Aims at flexibility while maintaining high standards
 “Flex 4x4”
 To begin with the 9th grade class of 2014-2015
 However, 10th and 11th grade students can opt into the new graduation
plans
 Will need clarification on which plan(s)
 Commissioner’s Transition Guide
 Current 12th grade students not set to graduate on current plans can
transition-see Proposed Grad Plan for Students Graduating in 2013-2014
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
New Graduation Plans
 All graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to
Texas public four-year universities
 Starting 2014-2015, student not eligible for automatic
admission may apply if they have completed the foundation
plan and achieved a certain score on the SAT or
ACT…Commissioner rules for students still under Min, Rec, or
Advanced plans…
 All graduates would be eligible for Texas Grant
(Difference in Minimum Plan Graduates that we have now.)
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
HB 5 Foundation Plan + Endorsement
 22 Credits
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All entering 9th graders must select
an endorsement, but may opt for
only the foundation plan after
grade 10 with parental consent.
4 ELA,
3 Math,
3 Science,
3 Social Studies,
2 Foreign Language (to include computer programming), absent an exceptionsubstitute another appropriate course if student is unlikely to complete 2nd credit-Student with a disability may
substitute two academic electives that may not be used to complete other credit requirements (ARD/504)
 1 Fine Arts, District approval from Commissioner to satisfy through community based fine arts on/off
campus that covers the TEKS.
 1 PE, absent an exception- District approval from Commissioner to satisfy through community based private/on/off
campus that covers the TEKS.CTE approved course may be substituted as an academic elective for students excused from
PE due to physical limitations
 5 Electives
 + 4 Endorsement Credits
 a flexible math,
 a flexible science, and
 2 additional electives
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Foundation Plan + Endorsement
 Students can earn an endorsement in one of five
areas:
 STEM,
 Business and Industry,
 Public Services,
 Arts and Humanities,
 Multidisciplinary Studies
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Foundation Plan
 22 Credits
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All entering 9 graders must select
4 ELA,
an endorsement, but may opt for
3 Math,
only the foundation plan after
3 Science,
grade 10 with parental consent.
3 Social Studies,
2 Foreign Language (to include computer programming),
1 Fine Arts,
1 PE,
5 Electives
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
DISTINGUISHED
 Maintains the DISTINGUISHED level of performance
for students…
 Complete the FOUNDATION PLAN
 Complete an ENDORSEMENT
 Complete ALGEBRA II CREDIT
 Eligible for TOP 10% Automatic Admissions
 Similar to current law
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Performance Acknowledgments
 A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the
student’s diploma and transcript for the following:
 Outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully
completing:
 At least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for
dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced
technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a
grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0; OR
 An associate degree while in high school
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Performance Acknowledgments
 Outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy.
 Outstanding performance on a college advanced placement
test or International Baccalaureate examination.
 Outstanding performance on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the
SAT, or the ACT.
 Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or
industry certification or license.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
SBOE Considerations…
Draft Proposed Rules for Consideration by the SBOE at the November 2013 Meeting…
http://esc17.net/users/0210/Proposed_Rules_%20Chapter_%2074_Subchapter%20B_Graduation_Requirements.pdf
 Full credits or combination of two half credits to meet credit requirements for the 4th credit of
ELA, Math, Science, SS
 SPEECH-1/2 credit
 Additional credits for Endorsements-Algebra II included in all, courses endorsed by an
institution of higher ed. as a course for which the institution would award course credit or as a
prereq. for a course which the institution would award credit.-TEA to keep a list of these
courses
 Locally developed course or other activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours to
obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate
 Arts and Humanities Endorsement substitution of 4th science with ELA, SS, LOTE, FA
 Multidisciplinary Studies-4 Advanced courses in one Endorsement, 4 AP in each foundation, or 4
in each foundation to include English IV, Chem and/or Physics
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Endorsements &
Course Planning
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Endorsements
 A student shall specify in writing an endorsement upon
entering grade 9.
 A district shall permit a student to enroll in courses under
more than one endorsement before the junior year and to
choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than
the endorsement previously indicated.
 A student must earn at least 26 credits to earn an
endorsement.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Endorsements
 To earn an endorsement a student must demonstrate
proficiency in the following:
 Curriculum requirements for foundation high school program
 An additional credit in mathematics from one full credit or a
combination of two half credits (subject to prerequisite
requirements) – see proposed grad requirements for courses
 An additional credit in science from one full credit or a
combination of two half credits (subject to prerequisite
requirements) – see proposed grad requirements for courses
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Endorsements
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STEM
Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry
Public Services
Multidisciplinary
 If you offer only one Endorsement, it must be
Multidisciplinary
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Endorsements
STEM
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary
Advanced courses from each
endorsement area
Advanced Placement or
International Baccalaureate
courses
(CTE Clusters and Non CTE Courses)
Health Science
Agriculture, Food, and Natural
Resources
Education and Training
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
Architecture and Construction
Government and Public
Administration
College Board advanced
placement or International
Baccalaureate social studies
courses
Language courses other than
English
Computer Science courses
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology,
and Communications
Human Services
American Sign language courses
Mathematics courses
Business Management and
Administration
Law, Public Safety, Corrections,
and Securities
Art courses
Science courses
Finance
Dance courses
Hospitality & Tourism
Music courses
Information Technology
Theatre courses
Foundation subject area
courses
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution,
and Logistics
English elective courses
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
STEM Endorsement
 Complete requirements specified in §74.13 including Algebra II, chemistry,
and physics, and :
 A coherent sequence of 4 courses in CTE that includes at least 2 courses
in the same career cluster and at least one advanced CTE course. The final
course must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:
 Health Science
 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) OR
 A coherent sequence of 4 courses in computer science OR
 4 courses in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra II and 3
additional mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite OR
 4 courses in science by successfully completing physics and three
additional science courses
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Business & Industry Endorsement
 Complete the requirements specified in §74.13 (d) including Algebra II
and:
 A coherent sequence of 4 courses in CTE that includes at least 2 courses in
the same career cluster and at least one advanced CTE course. The final
course must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:
 AFNR
 Architecture and Construction
 Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
 Business Management and Administrations
 Finance
 Hospitality & Tourism
 Information Technology
 Manufacturing
 Marketing
OR
 Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Business & Industry Endorsement
 4 English elective courses to include three levels in one of the
following areas:
 Advanced broadcast journalism; or
 Newspaper; or
 Public speaking
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Public Services Endorsement
 Complete the requirements specified in §74.13 (d) including Algebra II
and:
 A coherent sequence of 4 courses in CTE that includes at least 2 courses
in the same career cluster and at least one advanced CTE course. The
final course must be selected from one of the following CTE career
clusters:
 Education and Training
 Government and Public Administration
 Human Services
 Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Securities
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Arts & Humanities Endorsement
 Complete the requirements specified in §74.13(d) including Algebra
II, English IV, world history and world geography, and:
 4 College Board advanced placement or International Baccalaureate
social studies courses from Chapter 113 or Chapter 118; OR
 4 levels of the same language in a language other than English; OR
 4 levels of American sign language; OR
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Arts & Humanities Endorsement
 A coherent sequence of 4 courses in art from Chapter 117 or
innovative courses approved by commissioner of education;
OR
 a coherent sequence of 4 courses in dance from Chapter 117 or
innovative courses approved by commissioner of education;
OR
 a coherent sequence of 4 courses in music from Chapter 117 or
innovative courses approved by commissioner of education;
OR
 a coherent sequence of 4 courses in theatre from Chapter 117
or innovative courses approved by commissioner of education;
OR
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Multidisciplinary Endorsement
 Complete the requirements specified in §74.13(d) including Algebra
II and:
 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce
successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from
within in one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that
are not in a coherent sequence; OR
 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include
English IV and chemistry and/or physics; OR
 4 advanced placement or International Baccalaureate courses to
include one credit in each of the four foundation subjects.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
CTE Apprenticeships & Training,
Local Course Development
 Districts may partner with higher education institutions and local
business/industry to develop rigorous courses that allow students
to enter/participate in:
 A postsecondary program
 Without remediation
 An apprenticeship program
 An internship
 Part of credential/certification
 District reports courses upon completion (not prior to offering)
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
CTE Apprenticeships & Training,
Local Course Development
 With school board approval, district may offer a course,
apprenticeship, or other training for credit without SBOE approval if
developed in partnership with an institution of higher education
and local businesses, labor, and community leaders and the
program allows students to:
 Enter a regional career and technology training program; or
 An institution of higher education without remediation; or
 An apprenticeship or an internship for an industry-recognized
credential
 District reports courses upon completion (not prior to offering)
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
CTE Program Changes
 Section 22
 “A school district shall provide, to the greatest extent possible, …
opportunities to enroll in dual credit courses that lead to a degree,
license, or certification as part of the program.”
 Section 23 (2013-2014)
 “On approval by the commissioner, the agency shall pay each
school district an amount equal to the cost paid by the district for
the certification examination.”
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Advanced CTE Courses
 No later than September 1, 2014, SBOE must approve at
least 6 advanced CTE or Technology Applications
courses, including Personal Financial Literacy, for 4th year
math credit
 SBOE must approve a variety of advanced English,
mathematics, and science courses to comply with the
Foundation program.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Transitioning CTE Programs
 Call Courses by the Correct Name on ARD
Schedules/PGP
 Courses may have to be rotated so planning essential
 Not all the courses all the time
 = Increased Planning/Prep
 Elective credits needed for Foundation program may
be CTE courses necessary to earn an industryrecognized credential or associates degree
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
PGP
 PGP-Required for MS students who fail a state assessment or
unlikely to graduate in 5 years
 REQUIRED for ALL HS Students
 English and Spanish explanation of advantages of distinguished
level and encourages parents to choose a corresponding
plan/PGP
 Requires parent signature on PGP that identifies a course of
study that promotes college and workforce readiness, career
placement, and facilitates transition to post-secondary
education.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Transition Plan
 The commissioner must adopt a transition plan from the
current high school programs to the new program beginning
with the 2014-2015 school year. A student in 9th grade before
2014-2015 (anyone in 9th in 2013-2014 and before) may
graduate under:
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Foundation Program, if courses selected in 2014-2015
Minimum Program, if participating before 2014-2015
Recommended Program, if participating before 2014-2015
Advanced Program, if participating before 2014-2015
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
Transition Plan
 By commissioner’ rule…
 A 2013-2014 high school senior who does not satisfy the curriculum
requirements of their current program may graduate if the
student satisfies the foundation program and any other grad
requirements.
 See Proposed Graduation Program Options for Students
Graduating in 2013-2014
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Higher Ed
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
College Preparatory Courses
 Each school district shall partner with at least one institution of
higher education to develop and provide courses in college
preparatory:
 Mathematics
 English Language Arts
 Courses must be offered to students who do not meet college
readiness standards (college entrance exam, STAAR, ACT/SAT, etc.)
 A student in a college prep course who satisfies the TSI college
readiness benchmarks on an exam administered by the THECB at the
end of the course satisfies the EOC requirement for that course.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we await implementation details and transition plans.
The NEW TSI Assessment for Determining
College Readiness!
* Information about the new TSI assessment to be used for college readiness is at
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=233A17D9-F3D3-BFADD5A76CDD8AADD1E3.
This assessment will be used to determine if students will need to be placed in
a college prep course at the end of the 11th grade year.
More information is expected on the actual College Prep Courses as details are
sorted out.
Specific questions about the assessment can be directed to the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Engineering Scholarships
 To be eligible for an engineering scholarship, a
student must graduate under the foundation, rather
than the recommended, high school program.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Dual Enrollment
 2013-2014, community college offering courses for
dual credit under and agreement with a school
district outside of the college’s service area-student’s
enrollment is limited to not more than 3 courses per
year.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
House Bill 5 Continued…
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
College Admission Information
 All schools must provide notice of the curriculum
requirements for financial aid and automatic admissions
(POSTED)
 Required forms signed by parents, student, COUNSELOR
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Highlights
 Counseling/Postsecondary Requirements-term change from
Higher Education-Requires counseling every year of high school
including advantages of completing an
endorsement/distinguished
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Assessment
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
EOC Scores Required for Graduation
 Requires TEA to adopt five end-‐of-‐course (EOC) exams,
including:
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English I (reading and writing on a single test and given one score)
English II (reading and writing on a single test and given one score)
Algebra I
Biology
U.S History
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Other Tests That Can Satisfy EOC Score
Requirements
 Requires the TEA commissioner to determine a method by
which satisfactory performance on an AP, IB, SAT Subject
Test, the SAT or the ACT, or any nationally recognized norm‐referenced tests used by institutions of higher education
to award course credit based on satisfactory performance
to satisfy the EOC requirements for an equivalent course.
 Removes commissioner rule-‐making authority and
commissioner discretion to determine if any of these tests
are “at least as rigorous as an EOC.”
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Other Tests That Can Satisfy EOC Score
Requirements
 Allows a student who fails to perform satisfactorily on one
of these tests, other than the PSAT or the ACT-‐Plan, to
retake the test or another test, including the EOC, for the
purpose of satisfying the EOC requirements.
 Mandates that a student who fails to perform satisfactorily
on the PSAT or the ACT-‐Plan must take the appropriate
EOC. Permits the commissioner to adopt rules for these
particular provisions.
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Grade 11 Students Not Meeting EOC
Score Requirements
 Mandates that if a district determines on completion of
grade 11 that a student is unlikely to achieve the
necessary score for one or more EOC exams, the district
must require the student to enroll in a corresponding
content-‐area college preparatory course.
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Accountability
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
New Index System
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
2013 Ratings Criteria
To receive a Met Standard Rating all campuses and districts must meet
the following accountability targets:
Each of the four indexes will have a score of 0 to 100 to represent the campus or district
performance:
Targets
Index 1: Student Achievement
Index 2: Student Progress
Districts and Campuses
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5th percentile*
Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps
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Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness
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*Target will be set at about the fifth percentile of campus performance and will be applied to
both campuses and districts.
Campus Performance Rating from HB5
 Requires the commissioner to also assign each campus a
performance rating of exemplary, recognized, acceptable, or
unacceptable.
 A campus rating of exemplary, recognized, or acceptable
reflects “acceptable” performance, and a rating of
unacceptable is deemed “unacceptable.”
 Requires the rating to be made public not later than August 8
of each year.
 Applies beginning with the 2016–2017 school year.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
What does this report tell
you about a campus?
NEW Community and Student
Engagement Accountability System
 Introduces a new component to the state
accountability system that requires each district to
report to TEA and make publically available a self-‐evaluation of the district and each campus in the area
of community and student engagement.
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NEW Community and Student
Engagement Accountability System
 Requires a local committee to establish criteria that will be used to issue a
rating to the district and each campus of exemplary, recognized,
acceptable, or unacceptable for both overall performance and on individual
factors that include: (1) fine arts; (2) wellness and P.E.; (3) community and
parental involvement, i.e. tutoring programs or participation in community
service projects; (4) 21st Century Workforce Development program; (5)
second language acquisition program; (6) digital learning environment; (7)
dropout prevention strategies; (8) educational programs for gifted and
talented students; and (9) record of district and campus compliance with
statutory reporting and policy requirements.
 Requires the rating to be made public not later than August 8 of each year.
 Applies beginning with the 2013–201454school year.
NEW Texas School Accountability
Dashboard
 Creates a new dashboard that requires TEA to develop and
maintain a website separate from its own for the public to be able
to access campus and district accountability information.
 Requires the commissioner to adopt a performance index for the
dashboard in four areas: (1) student achievement, (2) student
progress, (3) closing performance gaps, and, (4) postsecondary
readiness.
THIS GUARANTEES USAGE OF INDEX SYSTEM IN FUTURE AS IT IS
NOW IN STATUTE!
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Pressing Issues…
 The achievement gap is bigger than it ever was in TAKS for most districts. It
is falling along lines of poverty and economically disadvantaged.
 Staffing for the future of this new endorsement world. What courses is
your district going to offer?
 High School Counselors now have less testing, but more responsibility and
“career and college” counseling with students and parents. HB5 places
tremendous responsibility on the sophistication of your counseling services.
 The Index system places great emphasis on high performing students.
Systems will have to acclimate to the rigor needs of these students.
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Talking Points
 Districts working with higher ed…
 College Prep Courses
 Certifications
 Dual Credit
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
Resources
 Instructional Leaders Blog!
http://www.esc17.net/default.aspx?name=blog.instructionalleaders
 Lead4Ward Resources***
http://lead4ward.com/resources/
 2013 TEA Accountability Site
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2013/
 Accountability FAQ
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2013/faq.html
 TASA Interpretation of HB5
http://www.tasanet.org/cms/lib07/TX01923126/Centricity/Domain/4/hb5-summary.pdf
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.
 Shauna Lane
 Counseling and SIP Specialist ESC 17
 slane@esc17.net
 Heather Blount
 CTE Specialist ESC 17
 hblount@esc17.net
This presentation is for initial planning purposes only as we
await implementation details and transition plans.