Keeping data entry people is hard because of the pay and stress they are under. There should be a statewide template and software. State could provide training and a helpdesk. There should be statewide, standardized guidelines on entering names such as de Leon, De Leon, or Deleon. If district makes a mistake in their data entry and TEA catches it, TEA doesn't give the district an opportunity to correct it before it is used.
Accountability needs to be the same across the board, however, special ed has different privileges.
Keep the information on all seniors to help judge success for future. Special education numbers are not high enough. The state school in the district may help the numbers. Report information through Regional Service Centers is inaccurate and often late. Special education - some teachers are not seeing problems with a child.