1. Understanding the SPP September 26, 2013

2. 2 www.education.state.pa.us > Purpose The PA School Performance Profile is designed to:  Provide a building level academic score for teachers as part of the Educator Effectiveness System in 2013-2014.  Inform the public of the performance of each public school, comprehensive career and technical center, cyber charter and charter school in Pennsylvania  Provide parents and taxpayers performance measures for the school/district of residence, neighboring schools/districts and schools/districts across the state  Inform and guide goal setting, instructional practices, and resource allocation for improved student achievement

4. –Fast Facts –Scoring –Academic Performance –Compare –School Supports 4 www.education.state.pa.us > Tabs 4

5. 5 www.education.state.pa.us > 5 Academic Performance Tab

6. Five Data Components and Weightings* Indicators of Academic Achievement (40%) Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap – All Students (5%) Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap – Historically Underperforming Students (5%) Indicators of Academic Growth – PVAAS (40%) Other Academic Indicators (10%) + Extra Credit for Advanced Achievement (up to 7 points) 6 www.education.state.pa.us > Building Level Score (See p. 1) 6 * Weighting varies based upon building configurations.

7. #1 Indicators of Academic Achievement Indicators of Academic Achievement 40% PSSA Performance Industry Standards-Based Competency Assessments Grade 3 Reading Proficiency SAT/ACT College Ready Benchmarks 7 www.education.state.pa.us > Building Level Score (See p. 2)

8. 8 www.education.state.pa.us > Building Level Score (See p. 3) 8 #2 & #3 Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap All Students (5%) Based upon progress in moving all students to proficiency (defined as 100%) Historically Underperforming Performing Students (5%) Based upon progress in moving historically underperforming students to proficiency (defined as 100%) Students with Disabilities English Language Learners Economically Disadvantaged

9. 9 www.education.state.pa.us > Closing the Achievement Gap 9 Sample Calculation: Proficient/Advanced = 40% Gap between 40% and 100% is 60% Must close one-half of gap over a 6-year period Gap closure = 30% over 6-years Annual goal = 5% per year

10. #4 Indicators of Academic Growth Indicators of Academic Growth / PVAAS 40% PVAAS Growth Index Math Reading Science Writing 10 www.education.state.pa.us > Building Level Score (See p. 3)

11. 11 www.education.state.pa.us > Indicators of Academic Growth -PVAAS 11 Growth IndexScore 3 or higher100 290 180 075 70 -260 -3 or lower50

12. #5 Other Academic Indicators Other Academic Indicators 10% Cohort Graduation Rate Promotion Rate Attendance Rate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Diploma or College Credit PSAT/PLAN Participation 12 www.education.state.pa.us > Building Level Score (See p. 4) 12

13. Extra Credit for Advanced Achievement (up to 7%) Percent PSSA Advanced – Math Percent PSSA Advanced – Reading Percent PSSA Advanced – Science Percent PSSA Advanced – Writing Percent Advanced – Industry Standards-Based Competency Assessments Percent scoring 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam. (Up to 2%) 13 www.education.state.pa.us > Building Level Score (See pp. 5 & 6)

14. School Configurations: K-12 Schools Secondary Schools Comprehensive Career and Technology Centers (Full Time) K-8 Schools with Grade 3 K-8 Schools without Grade 3 14 www.education.state.pa.us > School Configuration Calculations (See pp. 6-8) 14

15. Maximum Overall Score = 100 –Maximum possible points may be reduced based upon Insufficient Sample or Not Applicable –Credit for Advanced Achievement (up to 7 points in addition to earned score) 15 www.education.state.pa.us > Scoring Protocols

16. 16 www.education.state.pa.us > Questions?16