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ESEA Flexibility Waiver

ESEA Flexibility Waiver. September 30, 2013 Amendment. Purpose. This amendment was submitted in anticipation of the renewal process so we would have enough time to implement in 2014 testing cycle Simulations sent to USED in December Awaiting approval. Awarding Points in ESEA Grades.

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ESEA Flexibility Waiver

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  1. ESEA Flexibility Waiver September 30, 2013 Amendment

  2. Purpose • This amendment was submitted in anticipation of the renewal process so we would have enough time to implement in 2014 testing cycle • Simulations sent to USED in December • Awaiting approval

  3. Awarding Points in ESEA Grades 1.0 = the student average is above the Target .9 .8 .7 .6 .5 = The average improved 5 points over the previous year’s average. .4 = The average improved 4 points over the previous year’s average. .3 = The average improved 3 points over the previous year’s average. .2 = The average improved 2 points over the previous year’s average. .1 = The average improved 1 point over the previous year’s average. 0 = The average is below proficient and showed no improvement over previous year’s mean. Target Average is between the Target and Proficient. Proficient

  4. ESEA Grade Updates to Technical Manual • An ESEA Grade will be calculated for new schools after they have been in operation for two years. • The calculation of an ESEA Grade for reconstituted schools will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • The All Students group will have no minimum “N” size to be included in the calculation of an ESEA Grade.

  5. ESEA Grade Updates to Technical Manual • End-of-course test results used in the ESEA Grade calculation will be from the current school year (Sept. through May), rather than using lagged test results from the previous school year (Sept. through July). • Standard Errors of Measurement (SEMs) will not be used in the ESEA Grade calculation. • SC-Alt scores will be merged with other state assessment scores rather than posted in a separate matrix.

  6. Priority and Focus Schools • A school must remain on the Priority School list for at least 3 years • The Focus School list will be determined each year

  7. Priority and Focus Schools • Elimination of Requirement for Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services (SES) • Districts will choose the interventions that best fit their needs

  8. Timeline • School Grades and Reward, Priority and Focus School lists will now be made available in the fall.

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