1. Charlottesville Omni October 23, 2017
VASS Fall Conference
Charlottesville Omni
October 23, 2017

2. Reform Has a Linear Trajectory
To plan for what’s ahead
we need to review
what’s come before…..

3. The Past…..

4. What’s Been Done Reduced total number of SOL Tests from 34 to 29*
Expanded expedited retake option to elementary and middle school students
Implemented Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) to support “off grade level” assessments (key to growth)
Shortened time required of tests (75% finish < 2 hours)
Eliminated 140-clock-hour requirement
Adjusted teacher licensure to encourage blended courses
There were 27 tests available in 1998 counting ALL high school end-of-course tests offered.

5. What’s Been Done (continued)
Broadened accreditation labels
Implemented “Reconstituted Appeals”
SOL Innovations Committee Recommendations
Awarded 15 High School Innovation grants
Implemented “Cyber Camps” to introduce new career path
Expanded Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS) opportunities
Changed tone of State Board interactions with Challenged Schools

6. The Present

7. What’s Underway Right Now
Changes to Standards of Accreditation Regulations
High School Graduation Requirements

9. What’s Underway Right Now
Changes to High School Graduation Requirements (Profile of a Graduate):
Emphasis on “5 C’s”
Reduction in credits verified by SOL test
Introduction of broader types of assessments (PBA)
Stronger connections to careers and workforce
Emphasis on “real world” problems

10. What’s Underway Right Now
Changes to Standards of Accreditation Regulations
High School Graduation Requirements
School Accountability

11. Proposed Accreditation Indicators
Performance Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Combined Rate for English Reading and Writing*
75% or higher
(state benchmark)
Between 66% and 74%
65% or lower
Combined Rate for Math*
70% or higher
Between 66% and 69%
Pass Rate for Science*
Achievement Gaps: English Reading and Writing*
Less than 10 points below state benchmark
10 or more points below state benchmark
Achievement Gaps: Math*
Less than 5 points below state benchmark
5 or more points below state benchmark
*Schools can improve the performance level on the indicator by decreasing the assessment failure rate by 10% or more

12. Proposed Accreditation Indicators
Performance Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Graduation Completion Index†
88 or higher
Between 81 and 87
80 or lower
Dropout Rate‡
6% or lower
Between 7% and 8%
9% or higher
Chronic Absenteeism‡
15% or lower
Between 16% and 24%
25% or higher
College and Career Readiness Index
85% or higher
Between 71% and 84%
70% or lower
†Schools can improve the performance level on the indicator by increasing the index value by 10% or more
‡Schools can improve the performance level on the indicator by decreasing the rate by 10% or more

13. What’s Underway Right Now
Changes to Standards of Accreditation Regulations
High School Graduation Requirements
School Accountability
Final State Board approval anticipated for November
ESSA Plan Review by USDOE
Teacher Shortage Short Term Actions
Task Force Report to Governor
UVa Summit

14. The Future

15. What’s Ahead “How” to implement The Profile:
Professional Learning and “real-life” models
Creating Workplace Connections
Guidelines for business engagement
Promising practice models from Virginia divisions
Providing Career Counseling – common platforms?
Implementing Performance-Based Assessments
Quality and Continuity
Building Professional Development for teachers
Related Reforms for K-8

16. What’s Ahead “How” to prepare for new Accountability Expectations:
Responding to Level 2 & 3 outcomes – ALL must Plan for Improvement
Achievement Gaps – a challenge for all
Best Practice for Chronic Absenteeism responses
Focus on dropouts

17. What’s Ahead (continued)
Implementing “Zones of Innovation”
Redefining School Improvement for new Accountability System
Responding to Teacher Shortages
Recruitment and Retention
Continued focus on disciplinary outcomes and disproportionality

18. Your Role

19. My Appreciation

20. Superintendent of Public Instruction
Questions?
Dr. Steven R. Staples
Superintendent of Public Instruction