Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Acceptance Of Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Goal Progress Measure 4.3
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) exists to strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest-quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere.
In accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Lone Star Governance continuous improvement model and the Framework for School Board Development, the HISD School Board monitors progress towards the district’s goals and compliance with certain goals and constraints.
Attached to this update is a presentation regarding a goal progress measure (GPM). The following measure has new data this month:
Goal 4: Students in grades 4 through 8 who receive special education services that achieve growth as measured by the Domain 2 Part A of the state accountability system will increase from 63 percent in August 2023 to 78 percent in August 2028.
GPM 4.3: The percentage of students in grades 3 through 8 who receive special education services who are projected at Meets Grade Level on NWEA Measures of Academic Progress in reading or math will increase from 37 percent in May 2026 to 43 percent in May 2028.