1996 Comprehensive Biennial Report
on Texas Public Schools

Executive Summary

• Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS)
• End-Of- Course Examinations
• A Study of the Correlation of Course Grades with the
  Grade 8 TAAS Mathematics Test

• Dropout Rates
• Recommendations of the 1997-99 State Plan to Reduce the Dropout Rate

• State Performance Report

• Development of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Subject Area Developments
• Changes in Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
• Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

• Accountability Ratings
• Interventions with Monitors, Masters, or Alternative Interventions

• 1995-96 Sunset Review of SBOE Rules
• Open- Enrollment Charter Schools
• Waivers
• Ed-Flex Status

• Sources of Funds
• Expenditures
• Changes in Agency Functions

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