1. Revised NRS Guidelines Revised NRS Implementation Guidelines National NRS Webinar January 17, 2006

2. Revised NRS Guidelines 2 Changes in Revised NRS Guidelines First substantive changes since 2001 Few policy or procedural changes – better organization and enhanced guidance Integrates information from data quality manual and other documents Combines information in one place Clarifies guidance in major areas

3. Revised NRS Guidelines 3 Overview of Changes 1. Reorganized by measure 2. Improved guidance for ensuring data quality 3. Clearer assessment policy requirements 4. New test benchmarks 5. Clearer instructions for Table 5 6. Changes to reporting tables

4. Revised NRS Guidelines 4 1. Reorganized by Measure For each measure: Definition Policy and data collection procedures Guidance for data quality Chapter on Data Collection Process Chapter on Quality Control and Reporting

5. Revised NRS Guidelines 5 2. Improved DQ Guidance Adapted from Data Quality Guide (2002) Step-by-step tips Summary table after each measure

6. Revised NRS Guidelines 6 2. Improved DQ Guidance

7. Revised NRS Guidelines 7 3. Clearer Assessment Policy Requirements Guidance for evaluation of assessments (Exhibit 2.2)Exhibit 2.2 Purpose Development and maintenance Match to NRS levels Reliability/validity

8. Revised NRS Guidelines 8 3. Clearer Assessment Policy Requirements

9. Revised NRS Guidelines 9 4. New Test Benchmarks WorkKeys for higher ABE levels Best Plus for ESL AMES deleted

10. Revised NRS Guidelines 10 5. & 6. Table 5 and Reporting Tables Simplified instructions for Table 5 New provider table (Table 14) Table 10 now required Table 4A discontinued

11. Revised NRS Guidelines 11 Guidelines Online www.nrsonline.org

12. Revised NRS Guidelines 12 Guidelines Online 1 2 www.nrsonline.org

13. Revised NRS Guidelines 13 Guidelines Online PDF version: Pubs www.nrsweb.org

14. Revised NRS Guidelines 14 Looking Ahead – Further Changes PY 2006 changes, as discussed last year ESL levels revised to split beginning ESL and delete high advanced Reporting tables changed to match new levels Table 4b to be required, Table 4A eliminated Improvements to website Send suggestions Volunteer to give advice