The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the fifth generation of Texas' student testing program, which began in 1980 with the Texas Assessment of Basic Skills and has expanded over time due to federal and state requirements. STAAR was launched in the 2011-12 school year, replacing the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). STAAR is used for the grade 3-8 assessments mandated by HB 3 in 2009 and the high school end-of-course (EOC) assessments mandated by SB 1031 in 2007. Student testing is a major component of Texas' public school accountability system.

Helpful Links
STAAR/Student Assessment Overview
STAAR for Special Education Students
TEA's STAAR Resources
Assessment Calendars

Related CPE Courses
TCTA members may earn up to 1.25 hours of CPE credit for each of the following online CPE courses.
Teach Like a STAAR (Part I)
Teach Like a STAAR (Part II)
R-I-G-O-R … Is That a Four-Letter Word?

More Information:

Post date
TEA to gather feedback on TELPAS Alternate pilot and STAAR Alternate 2 enhancements Apr 13, 2018
Testing changes for 2018 STAAR administration Apr 6, 2018
Texas seeks waiver from federal cap on special education alternative assessments Dec 1, 2017
STAAR/Student Assessment Oct 21, 2017
Assessment Calendars Oct 21, 2017
Commissioner releases final rules on STAAR performance standards Apr 6, 2017
Commissioner proposes new STAAR performance standards Dec 15, 2016
State's fourth-, eighth-grade groups rank in top 10 in science on Nation's Report Card Oct 27, 2016
Commission adopts final recommendations on assessment, accountability Oct 26, 2016
Commission studying testing, accountability works on recommendations Jun 17, 2016
TEA begins redesign of STAAR writing test Jun 17, 2016
Standardized testing troubles lead to calls for change May 6, 2016
TEA reduces STAAR length for grades 3-8 Oct 16, 2015
Commissioner proposes standard progression for STAAR performance Oct 6, 2015
Update on revised writing assessments Aug 21, 2015

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