New STAAR Report Card provides parents with stronger info, resources

From Staff Reports

AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced that Texas parents will now have access to greater individualized student information with the launch of the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Report Card. 
In addition, a new interactive website will offer an opportunity for parents to “Log In, Learn More” to access additional student-specific resources. Among the available tools on the website will be the ability to view actual STAAR questions as well as their student’s answer. 
Texas will be among the first states in the nation to offer this valuable component to all its parents.
“Every parent needs to know how their child is doing in school, but they also want to be in position to provide greater support for their son or daughter,” said Morath. “The STAAR Report Card goes beyond providing a student’s information from the previous year. It also gives every parent access to resources that can help their child as they move from grade level to grade level.” 
The new report card contrasts dramatically from what has been shared in previous years with parents. The revamped report presents information in a more colorful, understandable and parent-friendly way. 
“At times, explanations about STAAR Testing can be a little difficult to understand.  However, it is so important for parents to have a clear picture of how their children are doing,” said Pittsburg ISD Superintendent Judy Pollan. “Therefore, more and better information is certainly welcome.  With changes frequently being made in the state testing program, parents are entitled to clear reports that are easily understood.

Read complete story in the June 22 issue of The Gazette.