Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Acceptance Of Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Goal 4 Progress Measures 4.1 And 4.2
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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 report regarding goals and goal progress measures (GPMs). The following measures have new data this month:
Goal 4: Students in grades 4 through 8 who receive special education services that achieve growth as measured by Domain 2 Part A of the state accountability system will increase from 63 percent in August 2023 to 78 percent in August 2028.
Goal Progress Measure 4.1: The percentage of students in grades 4 through 8 who receive special education services that have a Conditional Growth Index (CGI) of 0.6 or higher on NWEA MAP in reading will increase from 32 percent in January 2024 to 47 percent in May 2028.
Goal Progress Measure 4.2: The percentage of students in grades 4 through 8 who receive special education services that have a Conditional Growth Index (CGI) of 0.6 or higher on NWEA MAP in math will increase from 30 percent in January 2024 to 45 percent in May 2028.