English Language Learners Directors’ Meeting Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives

 Required in NCLB  Intended to show that ELL students are making progress and that the programs that serve them are serving them well  Accountability

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives  What are they? AMAO 1 - Student Progress AMAO 2 – Proficiency AMAO 3 – AYP for ELLs

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives  AMAO Targets Progress 95%/85%* Proficient 95%/10% AYP for ELL population – same as rest of state AYP calculations

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives  What are the requirements? State issue AMAO status annually Schools take remedial steps if necessary State provide a support network for schools not making AMAOs State impose sanctions where/when necessary

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives State issue AMAO status annually  Not done in the past Because……  Going forward Before end of school year for past four years In August/September for future years

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives Schools take remedial steps if necessary  Parental notification  School Improvement Plan  Considerations about method/staffing

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives State provide a support network for schools not making AMAOs

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives State impose sanctions where/when necessary  Letter of Notification to Parents from LEA  Plan to improve program  Change of program/personnel Special Michigan Issue – notification letter across the state

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives  Notification of Status Before end of the school year Again in the fall for upcoming school year

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives Questions????

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives  Contact: Betty Underwood, Interim Director Office of School Improvement Linda Forward, Supervisor Academic Support Unit

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives  Contact Information: Linda Forward, Supervisor Academic Support Unit