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Student-teacher linkages, obtained through the linkage process in the spring semester, have been used in conjunction with STAAR and TELPAS data for teacher Comparative Growth (CG) analyses used in the TADS. CG calculation uses two years of STAAR data. Since STAAR was not administered in 2020, CG will not be calculated this school year. As such, the linkage process will not take place for the 2020–2021 school year. At this time, it is anticipated that the linkage process will resume in the 2021–2022 school year. For additional questions regarding changes to TADS for the 2020-2021 school year, email TADS@houstonisd.org.

HISD uses high-quality growth data to guide instructional decision-making and provide a more comprehensive picture of student growth over time. Find resources to further understanding, including reference materials and research publications.

The linkage process provides an important opportunity for teachers and campus-based staff to review and confirm the data used in calculating growth.

The Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program offers performance-based compensation to increase the effectiveness of teachers and leaders. Under the Award tab, users can find archived materials for the current TSL incentive, as well as archived materials for expired award programs such as ASPIRE and Apollo.

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