Ashlie McKenzie

Nerd. Dog Lover. Mom.

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Thanks to HB3 the state reimburses your district for college readiness exams!

[Jenny Patrick @HSCounselorJen]

A4) Counselors can advocate for funding with administration. Funding can help pay for additional TSI testing or dual credit courses. Remind admin that CCMR point a can pay the district back with the new incentives. #AskTXOC #CCMR #Accountability #TXOC_Ambassador

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Yes! Leaving a Clear Trail is a great training to take to learn grad codes. Check with your Region Service Center for upcoming dates #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Jenny Patrick @HSCounselorJen]

Become familiar with graduation codes for students with IEP’s. The ARD committee can ensure that students are coded correctly in order to maximize the CCMR opportunities for ALL! #AskTXOC #CCMR #Accountability #TXOC_Ambassador

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

The simple answer is a student must be enrolled on snapshot day in order for STAAR scores to be included in accountability data. New move-ins after snapshot date will not count for or against your school.#askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Last question, y'all! Q10) What happens to the accountability score when a student takes an assessment but leaves the district? #TeacherTalk #STAAR #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Grad plans no longer impact accountability when factored into graduation rates. Every student that graduates earns 1 point toward accountability. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q9) How do different grad plans factor in to the accountability equation? #EdData #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

NCISD uses a standard format for tracking CCMR based on @JohnWink90's Data Driven Excellence. It's easy comprehensive and easy to use.

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

@AshliePMcKenzie Great advice, Ashlie -- did you create your own spreadsheet or use one you found online?

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Doesn’t it seem like there are PEIMS deadlines every other day? Check with your Region Service Center for a calendar of deadlines and submission dates like this one published by Region 4. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador https://t.co/NiMHdKEvkk

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q8) How often does #CCMR data get pulled, anyway? #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

For some indicators, students must meet college readiness standards in both ELAR & Math. A CCMR point is all or nothing (no half-points) but schools can combine indicators. EX: Student can meet CCMR in English on SAT & Math on TSI to earn a full point. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q6) Down to the nitty gritty -- what actually constitutes one point? #Accountability #EduChat #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Giving all students access to CCMR is imperative! Counselors should work closely with the ARD committee to determine appropriate options for each student. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q5) How can we ensure that students with #disabilities are included? #IEP #SpEd #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Every student should have the opportunity to meet CCMR, so opportunities can be built in to student’s 4-year plans and reevaluated each year. SIS, like Skyward, can provide easy to use career plans that help keep students on track for graduation and CCMR. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q4) How can we strategically ensure that every student has a chance to meet accountability goals? #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

It’s best to start tracking students early! Keep a spreadsheet of students & indicators by cohort year allows you to sort, track and update data as students meet CCMR. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q3) Educators on the ground: what are some tips and tricks for tracking and documenting #CCMR? #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Students can earn 3 hours of dual credit in English OR Math, or they can earn 9 hours of credit in any subject. #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q2) How do #DualCredit and #DualEnrollment programs factor into this conversation? #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Students can earn a point if they intend to enlist & the district can decide how to gather data- senior survey, meeting w/ recruiter, etc. The important thing is the documentation! #askTXOC #TXOCAmbassador

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Our first question is about #military enlistment... who can answer this one? #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

First Texans Game! #texansgameday

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Great conversations today! Thanks for all of the new ideas & resources! #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Y'all, thanks so much for the amazing convo today! Loved hearing all your ideas! Keep an eye on our blog for a short recap of our chat on parent involvement in student success. Here's the blog link: https://t.co/X2J8aQlDdt
#AskTXOC #TXOCactiveParents

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

A10: Every new parent/student receives a “starter kit” w/all of the need-to-know info to get involved: who’s who on campus, schedules & calendars, how to stay connected, FAQs & info for every club & organization. #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q10: And now for our final question for today! What handouts do you have readily available for parents/guardians that encourage involvement in their student’s success? #askTXOC #TXOCactiveParents

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

Hey y'all! My name is Ashlie McKenzie and I am the lead counselor/college & career counselor at New Caney High School. #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

To kick it off, tell us about yourself! Where are you from and why are you interested in today's chat? #TXOCactiveParents #AskTXOC

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

A9: School booster clubs are a great place for parents to get involved, help programs that are important to their students & get information about what is going on throughout campus. #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q9: What are your ideas for great leadership opportunities parents and guardians can participate in to empower others in the community? #AskTXOC #TXOCactiveParents

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

A8: Send information everywhere! Tweet it. Email it. Facebook it. Mail it. Instagram it. (Check out Canva for free Instagram templates to draw attention to your post). And always translate it. #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q8: Back to communication! What are some of the best ways to communicate important info directly to parents and guardians? #askTXOC #TXOCactiveParents

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

A7:Every spring we host a dinner/info meeting for jr students/parents ranked in the top 15%. This helps them to get a jump-start on the application process & drives momentum going into the summer application season. #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q7: What are some great events you have planned specifically for parents and guardians? #askTXOC #TXOCactiveParents

[Ashlie McKenzie @AshliePMcKenzie]

A6: Univ preview days are one-stop-shop Sat. programs so students & parents can get all of their ?'s answered. Start w/these programs & get a big-picture idea of what to expect. HS counselors can follow-up w/ help getting accepted! #AskTXOC #TXOC_Ambassador #TXOCactiveParents

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

Q6: How can a parent or guardian best support their child’s college and career planning? #askTXOC #TXOCactiveParents