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Board hears CTE update; Dr. Blaylock recommends TSIA testing in 9th grade for students who took Algebra early
Summary
In a CTE program update trustees asked whether the TSIA could be administered at a different time for students who completed Algebra in 5th grade; Dr. Blaylock said testing in 9th grade gives those students a better chance of success and noted ongoing dual-credit and pathway challenges.
The board heard a Career and Technical Education program update during which Trustee Michael Wagner asked whether the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) could be administered at another time for freshmen who completed Algebra in fifth grade. Dr. Blaylock responded that administering the TSIA in ninth grade gives those students "a greater chance of being successful since the material is fresh."
Dr. Blaylock also reminded the board that the district faces challenges with dual-credit classes and pathway alignment; the minutes do not indicate any formal follow-up motion or timetable for changes to TSIA administration. The exchange was recorded as part of a broader CTE update; no vote on testing policy was taken.
