North American Title | TEA Accountability Ratings Performance Index Indicators Distinction Designations Accountability Ratings PerformanceIndex 1 = Student Index Achievement Indicators R =Distinctions Reading Designations MS = MetAccountability Standard Ratings IndexIndex 1 = 2 Student = Student Achievement Progress M =R Math= Reading AS = MetMS Alternative= Met Standard Standard IndexIndex 2 = 3 Student = Closing Progress Performance S =M Science= Math IR = ImprovementAS = Met Alternative Required Standard TEXASIndexIndex 3 = 4 Closing = Postsecondary EDUCATION Performance Readiness % =% Top= Top 25% 25% Progress ProgressAGENCYNR = NotIR =Rated Improvement Required IndexIndex 4 = P Postsecondary = Paired Readiness NR = Not Rated ACCOUNTABILITYIndex P = Paired RATINGS 2016 Houston School Ratings with District Information Updated August 2016 www.nat.com/Texas ® Like Clockwork www.nat.com/Texas North American Title | TEA Accountability Ratings North American Title | TEA Accountability Ratings Performance Index Indicators Distinction Designations We’ve got your back The accountability system uses a performance index framework to Academic Achievement in Reading/English Language Arts - Contact North American Title today to ensure peace of mind for you and your client tomorrow. combine a broad range of indicators into a comprehensive measure An Academic Achievement Distinction Designation (AADD) is awarded of campus and district performance. The previous chapter described to campuses for outstanding achievement in English language arts/ Over the past 60 years, our customers have come to rely on the strength and stability of North American Title. With more than 130 offices coast-to-coast, index construction and how index scores are calculated. The indicators reading based on outcomes of several performance indicators. Who is we offer a national network of resources, backed by the financial strength of our S&P 500 parent company. used to determine performance and calculate index scores are based eligible: Campuses assigned a Met Standard rating. We share your deep Texas roots on STAAR results, PEIMS data, or other assessment results. Academic Achievement in Mathematics - An AADD is awarded Index 1: Student Achievement - Index 1 is a snapshot of to campuses for outstanding achievement in mathematics based on When you want the assurance that your transaction is being managed by someone who knows the Texas market inside and out, performance across subjects at the satisfactory performance standard. outcomes of several performance indicators. call on North American Title. Index 2: Student Progress - Index 2 measures student progress Who is eligible: Campuses assigned a Met Standard rating. With almost 50 years of service in Texas under our belts, North American Title has broad experience concerning the title issues that are specific to our and provides an opportunity for districts and campuses to receive market and the regulations that govern our industry. In addition, our local management teams offer tremendous insight into local conditions, a skill Academic Achievement in Science - An AADD is awarded to that can be pivotal in challenging transactions. Most importantly, we value our customers and the relationships we have nurtured over the years. credit for improving student performance independent of the student’s campuses for outstanding achievement in science based on outcomes pass/fail status on STAAR. of various performance indicators in the top 25 percent of its campus We’ve got you covered Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps - Index 3 emphasizes comparison group. Contact North American Title today for comprehensive, statewide title plant services. advanced academic achievement of the economically disadvantaged Who is eligible: Campuses assigned a Met Standard rating. student group and the lowest performing racial/ethnic student groups There is nothing more critical in the real estate transaction process than assuring that comprehensive and accurate information is brought to the table An AADD is awarded at each campus and district. Academic Achievement in Social Studies - in a timely manner. At North American Title, we provide title plant services in 18 of the largest counties in the great state of Texas, with cooperative to campuses for outstanding achievement in social studies based on agreements in every county, allowing us to serve our clients statewide. Our centralized title plant offers an average three-day turn time on title work Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness - Index 4 emphasizes the role various outcomes of performance indicators in the top quartile of its in all 18 counties, PLUS a customer service department that provides value-added services such as document retrieval, property reports, foreclosure of elementary and middle schools in preparing students for the rigors of campus comparison group. high school and the importance of earning a high school diploma that information, tax information and lien search. Campuses assigned a Met Standard rating. prepares students for success in college, the workforce, job training Who is eligible: programs, or the military. The index includes test performance for high Top 25 Percent: Student Progress - A distinction designation is We leave NO stone unturned schools and grades 3–8 at the postsecondary readiness standard. awarded to a campus for outstanding student progress if it is ranked in With North American Title, there are no surprises, only results. Call us TODAY! the top 25 percent (Q1) of campuses in its campus comparison group North American Title offers the ultimate in stability and dependability. Averaging 20 years of experience in the title industry, our title and escrow 2016 Ratings for Index 2. professionals provide the creative resources, thorough follow-up and smooth closing experience that only a highly-seasoned specialist can provide. To meet state statutory requirements, the accountability system Who is eligible: Campuses that are evaluated for Index 2 and received We celebrate the longevity and dedication in the NAT family every day, knowing that it means our customers enjoy a long-standing relationship of must assign ratings that designate acceptable and unacceptable a Met Standard rating. trust and respect. performance for campuses and districts. Districts and campuses A distinction designation is awarded are assigned a rating that is based on meeting a target for each Postsecondary Readiness - to districts and campuses for outstanding academic performance in Our legal expertise is your bedrock performance index. attainment of postsecondary readiness. Elementary and middle schools When you want to build your transactions on a strong foundation, call on the unmatched skill of North American Title’s legal team. Met Standard - indicates acceptable performance and is assigned must show performance in the top 25 percent of similar schools in their There is nothing more important in protecting homeownership than the legal foundation that underpins the title work that we do. At North American to districts and campuses that meet the targets on all required indexes campus comparison group. High schools and K–12 campuses must Title, we have a wealth of legal expertise. From our regional counsel in Texas to our national legal team, we have the expertise and legal acumen readily for which they have performance data. have at least 33 percent of the indicators in the top quartile. Districts must available to assist us with the toughest transaction. In addition, we rely on the experienced underwriting attorneys with our seven underwriters, as Met Alternative Standard - indicates acceptable performance have at least 70 percent of its campus-level indicators in the top quartile. well as our own escrow officers and title attorneys to make sure your transaction is solid as bedrock. and is assigned to eligible Charter Districts And Alternative Education Who is eligible: Districts and campuses that receive a Met Standard Campuses (AECs) that are evaluated by Alternative Education rating, except for districts or charters comprised of only one campus We have the answer Accountability (AEA) provisions. To receive this rating, eligible charter that share the same 2015 performance data as the campus. For these districts and AECs must meet modified targets on all required indexes single-campus districts and charters, the campus is eligible to earn the Let North American Title eliminate the frustration of underwriting roadblocks. for which they have performance data. campus postsecondary readiness distinction designation; however, North American Title provides the ultimate in underwriting flexibility. Representing seven of the largest national and regional underwriters, we have Improvement Required - indicates unacceptable performance and the district or charter is not eligible to earn the district postsecondary many options to ensure your deal gets approved, underwritten and closed on time. With NAT, we have seven ways to say YES, every day. is assigned to districts and campuses, including charter districts and readiness distinction designation. • North American Title Insurance Company AECs evaluated under AEA provisions, that do not meet the targets on Source: Texas Education Agency - 8/2016 (tea.texas.gov) • Chicago Title Insurance Company all required indexes for which they have performance data. • Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Not Rated - indicates that a district or campus did not receive a rating TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY - Inquiry and Information • First American Title