Elementary/Secondary Education Act (1965) “No Child Left Behind” (2002) Adequacy Committee February 6,2008

STANDARDS NCLB ACTAAP Requires states to develop rigorous and challenging academic standards in language arts, mathematics and science Academic Standards are developed for core subjects including language arts, mathematics and science

TESTS ACTAAP NCLB By 2005-2006 test reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 – 8 and at high school By 2007-2008 test science at least once in grades 3-5, 6-8 and high school March 2005 administered reading, writing (literacy) and mathematics tests in grades 3-8 and high school (Approved) April 2008 administered science tests in grades 5, 7 and biology (Peer Review)

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Method for determining a school’s progress based on NCLB requirements Percentage of students at grade level in literacy and mathematics based on procedures established in federal law Combined population and 6 subgroups All groups must meet the target in the same subject Status Safe Harbor Growth

AYP Literacy Mathematics Combined Population Combined Population Economically Disadvantaged Students with Disabilities LEP Students African American Caucasian Hispanic Mathematics Combined Population Economically Disadvantaged Students with Disabilities LEP Students African American Caucasian Hispanic And Test 95% of students Meet secondary indicator: attendance or graduation rate

AYP Continues “N” Count – 40 for less than 800 enrollment, greater than 800 5% of the ADM not to exceed 200 Reporting Count – 10 Highly Mobile Students – are included in the % tested but not in the % proficient Alternate Assessments (Portfolio) – based on a students IEP 1% Cap – the number of students taking the Alternate counting as proficient 1st year LEP Student Status – must take mathematics test but may be excluded from literacy test District Improvement – same components of school improvement

AYP Consequences in NCLB Schools not meeting the target for two consecutive years move into improvement Year 1: Choice to another school in the district not in improvement Year 2: Choice continues plus Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Year 3 schools enter Corrective Action Year 4+ schools enter Restructuring

Where to find Information http://arkansased.org/nclb/ayp.html NCLB Accountability Workbook Arkansas’ Growth Model School Improvement Status Reports