PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 1 Superintendents’ Quarterly Meeting: March 15, 2005 Testing and Accountability Lou Fabrizio, Director Accountability Services

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2 Items to Review HB 801: Alternatives to the High School Competency Tests HB 1414: Evaluate Validity of the ABCs Proposed Changes to Accountability Workbook LEA Improvement Status and Review Process ABCs Changes for Other Issues

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 3 HB 801: Alternatives to the High School Competency Tests SBE approved several changes: Nationally norm-referenced tests SAT/ACT English I/Algebra I Use of assistive technology for certain students with disabilities Other options to follow in subsequent years

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 4 HB 1414: Evaluate Validity of ABCs Provision in section 7.12.(a) of the budget bill requires a comprehensive review of ABCs standards This same provision requires that the modified standards be in place for the school year Issues Session at the SBE March meeting, Discussion at the April meeting; Action at the May meeting Information can be accessed at: gs/0503/0503_HSP.pdf (look for HSP6) gs/0503/0503_HSP.pdf

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 5 Recommendations Reviewed Technical Advisory Committee Standing group of recognized experts Supported proposal with suggestions for additional analyses Helped define high growth Provided input for minor adjustments

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6 Fundamental Issues Change in curriculum prompts new test edition Change in one subject impacted other Change in curriculum expectations not mirrored in growth expectation Required conversions to old scale Saw-toothed effect

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 7 The Proposed Formulas Based on groups of students spanning 8 years of ABCs data Includes over 500,000 students per grade and subject (grades 3-8) Use a consistent scale Simplified to allow easier understanding Reviewed by outside experts

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 8 Anticipated Impact Results are different, especially in years with a test edition change Different formulas, different standards, different results

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 9 Advantages More stability Fewer fluctuations between years Clear indication of change in curriculum implementation Adjusts expectations to the curriculum Simpler formulas

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 10 Advantages: What the Technical Experts Said More resilient due to two years’ prior performance Different results in test edition change years than previous Equitable Regression coefficients appropriate for the test relationships

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 11 Advantages: Student Information Provides information on student performance C-ratio allows insight into how well schools or grades are implementing curriculum

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 12 Proposed Changes to Accountability Workbook LEA Improvement Status Criteria: LEA does not meet AYP targets two years in a row, same content area, across 3-5, 6-8 and high school grade spans Two week review of data after being designated for consideration for LEA Improvement Status

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 13 ABCs Changes for Writing results part of performance composite scores New formulas for growth (if approved by SBE) First year of implementation of new mathematics EOG tests in grades 3-8; no mathematics Grade 3 pretest but statewide field test Delay in reporting mathematics and ABCs results

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 14 Other Issues IPT Language Proficiency Tests will have interim standards for fall 2005 and spring Final standards will be set by August 2006 Please return operational Computer Skills Performance materials as soon as possible once completed Medical exemptions letter coming

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 15 Comments/Gentle Reminders Appreciate cooperation among testing, MIS and exceptional children’s program directors Remind principals to monitor alternate assessments throughout year Suspension/Expulsion data collection process for