The elements of the proposed accountability model are subject to change.

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Accountability 2020MEGA Conference 2014

The elements of the proposed accountability model are subject to change.


Today’s ObjectiveReview Alabama’s proposed new accountability model and discuss

possible next steps to help districts and schools plan for success

O B EJ C T I V E

PLAN 2020 and Accountability


Accountability Indicators

Every Child a Graduate—Every Graduate Prepared for College/Work/ Adulthood in the 21st Century


• All students perform at or above proficiency and show continuous improvement.

• All students succeed.• Every student graduates

from high school.• Ever student graduates

from high school prepared.

Alabama’s Learners

• Effective Teachers and Leaders

• Using multiple Measures including student performance

• Every child is taught by a well-prepared, resourced, supported, and effective teacher.

• Every school is led by a well-prepared resourced, supported, and effective leader.

• Every school is led by a prepared and supported visionary instructional leader.


Alabama’s Professionals

• All schools and systems will receive adequate funding to meet the needs of students.

• All systems will be resourced and supported based on identified need as determined from the state’s accountability plan and additional indicators at the local level.

• Schools and systems will be granted flexibility to innovate to meet the needs of their students.

• Schools are resourced to create a 21st century learning environment.Accountability Indicators

Alabama’s Schools and Systems

• Local Indicators from system/school improvement plans

• All students will attend school daily and be engaged in rigorous learning.

• All students will develop personal civic responsibility.

• All students will enter 9th grade with a 4-year plan.

• All students will be provided with healthy meals, physical education, and health instruction with needed medical and related services.

• Attendance Rate• Graduation Rate• Program Reviews

Alabama’s Support Systems


• Achievement• Gap• Growth• College and Career

Readiness

Accountability Phase I

What goes into Phase I of the Accountability

Model?


Phase I Accountability

(During the 2013-2014 school year, baseline data will be collected on the accountability elements listed below.)

• Achievement• Gap• Graduation Rate• Attendance Rate

Achievement Gap

Graduation RateAttendance Rate


Achievement and Accountability

Achievement Achievement will be calculated for both reading and math.



Transitioning to New Assessments

Grades 3-8

ACT Aspire

Grades 3-12

High School

Alabama Alternate

Assessment

ACT Quality Core

ARMT+

Alabama High School Graduation Exam

Alabama Alternate Assessment

Achievement and Accountability


Achievement

Achievement

Achievement Data:

• measures students’ achievements in reading and mathematics.

• can pinpoint students’ academic growth in the all students groups, subgroups, and individually.

• measures academic progress from one test administration to the next.



• Assess how all grade levels combined performed on the assessments.

• Assess how each grade level performed on the assessments in reading and math.

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• Determine which subgroups exist in the school/district.

• Assess how each subgroup performed on the assessments in grade levels and combined grade levels.

• Address instructional weaknesses.

• Moving forward, determine if there is an increase or decrease for all students, subgroups, and individual students from one year to the next.

• What strengths can be celebrated?

• How will data be used to drive instructional decisions?

• How will teachers use data to improve student achievement?

Achievement: Next StepsAction Items

GAP and Accountability

• Gap will be determined based upon student groups that traditionally perform below achievement level. • Gap will consist of students identified in the

following subgroups: Black, English Learners, Hispanic, Poverty, and Special Education. • The percentage of proficient students from

each subgroup will be combined to determine the Gap.• Remember the n count for a subgroup is 20.

Gap


Gap Data Sources


GAPGRADES K-8

ACT Aspire(Reading and Mathematics)

and Alabama Alternate

Assessment(Reading and Mathematics)

GAP DISTRICTS


and

Alabama Alternate Assessment(Reading and Mathematics)

and

4 Year Cohort Graduation Rate

GAPGRADES K-12UNIT SCHOOL


and Alabama Alternate

Assessment(Reading and Mathematics)

and4 Year Cohort

Graduation Rate

GAP GRADES 9-12

4 Year Cohort Graduation Rate

GAP

Measures the disparity in academic performance

between groups of students

Gap


• Determine subgroups in the school/district.

• Compare performance of subgroups on new assessments to performance of all students group on new assessments.

• Determine if there are gaps between groups of students.

• Where are achievement gaps?

• What strategies will the school/district implement to help close the gaps?

• Moving forward, is the current year’s gap larger or smaller than the previous year’s gap?

• Calculate the graduation rate for the all students groups.

• Calculate the graduation rate for each subgroup in the school/district.

• Determine if there are gaps between groups of students.

GAP: Next Steps

Graduation Rate and Accountability

•Graduation rate will be calculated in schools with a grade 12.•The graduation rate will be calculated using both four-year and five-year cohort graduation rates. •Graduation rates will be disaggregated by subgroups.

Graduation Rate


Graduation Rate

Measures the number of students who graduate with

a high school diploma within 4 years of becoming

a first year ninth graderGraduation

Rate


Graduation Rate: Next Steps• Determine students

included in the 4 year cohort.

• Determine the number of students who graduated with a high school diploma within 4 years of becoming a first time ninth grader.

• The 5 year cohort graduation rate is calculated in the same method except using students who graduated within 5 years of becoming a first time ninth grader.

• Is the difference between current year’s graduation rate and previous year’s graduation rate an increase or decrease?

• What strategies will be implemented to improve graduation rate?

• What strategies will be employed to ensure students graduate within four years?

• Review the transcripts of the 5 year cohort. Are there any patterns as to why these students did not graduated with the 4 year cohort?

Example of 4 Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate


2011-2012

2010-2011

2009-2010

2008-2009

First Time Ninth

Graders

Graduates(graduated within four

years)

Example of 5 Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate


First Time Ninth

Graders

Graduates(graduated within five

years)

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Attendance Rate and Accountability

• Attendance rate will be calculated in schools without grade 12. • The goal is 95% or higher. • ATTENDANCE WILL BE BASED ON THE

AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (ADA) REPORTED ON THE 9th MONTH REPORT FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. • Attendance rate will be used for schools

without a grade 12 and districts.

Attendance Rate


Attendance Rate

Measures the Average Daily Attendance (ADA)

for the entire year for a school/district

Attendance Rate


Attendance Rate: Next StepsAttendance and achievement are inextricably linked.

• Determine attendance

rate for the all students groups and each subgroup.

• Determine the difference between current year’s attendance rate and previous year’s attendance rate.

• If there is an increase or decrease in attendance rate from year to year, what were the possible reasons for the difference?

• Are there patterns in attendance rate data?

• What strategies will be implemented to improve attendance rate?


What goes into Phase II of the Accountability

Model ?

Accountability Phase II


Accountability Phase II

Achievement

Gap GraduationRate

AttendanceRate

Learning Gains

College- and

Career- Readiness

Program Reviews

Effective Teachers

andLeaders

LocalIndicators


Accountability

Indicators Used in Phase I Accountability Also Used in Phase II Accountability

AchievementGap

Graduation Rate

Attendance Rate


Learning Gains•Learning gains will be formulated based upon the percentage of students demonstrating learning gains in mathematics and reading over the previous year(s). •Focus on the progress students make from one test administration to the next relative to proficiency.

Learning Gains



Individual Students

Subgroups

All Students

When focusing on student progress, make sure to focus on all student progress, subgroup student progress, and individual student progress.

College- and Career Readiness• College and Career Readiness will be determined

based upon the percentage of high school graduates who successfully meet an indicator of readiness for college or career.

• Possible consideration for College and/or Career Readiness may consist of one of the following:

*benchmark scores on the reading, math, English, or science section of the ACT Test

*qualifying score on an AP or IB exam, *approved transcript college or

postsecondary credit while in high school, *benchmark level on the ACT WorkKeys *approved industry credentials.

College- and Career- Readiness



Make Certain Students Are College and/or Career

Ready1. Review students to verify they are College/and Career Ready (CCR).2. Review students’ 4 year plans.3. Audit student transcripts.4. Communicate with students and parents regarding

requirements for graduating College and Career Ready.

How will you prepare students to ensure they are College and Career ready?

Program ReviewsProgram reviews will cover areas that are typically not covered by standardized tests and could include program areas such guidance and counselling. A measure for evaluation will be developed.

Program Reviews


Example Program Review Guidance and Counseling


Plans and implements

small and large group activities

to teach students academic

development, career

development, and personal

social development competencies

Guides students to

acquire knowledge to

achieve career goals

Teaches students to

apply decision-

making skills to career planning,

course selection, and

career transition

Reviews and counsels students

accordingly in regards to students’ 4 year plans

Ensures all students

entering the ninth grade

have a 4 year plan

Effective Teachers and Leaders

Development and implementation of a professional growth evaluation system for teachers and leaders that include multiple measures.

Effective Teachers

and Leaders



Multiple measures will be used for the evaluation system.Focus on:• Student Learning• Teaching Standards

Effective Teachers and Leaders

Local Indicators• Local districts will have the opportunity to declare one local indicator that is unique to that district/school.•Districts should begin to identify indicators outside of the accountability model that can be a part of the Continuous Improvement Plan and ensure student performance.

Local Indicators



Local Indicators

What indicators are in your current plan that allow you to capture data?

Participation Rate

• Participation rate is an integral part of the accountability model.• Ninety-five percent (95%) is the goal. • Schools with less than a 95% participation rate in mathematics or

reading/English language arts will fail to qualify as a reward school.

• One of the exit criteria for Priority and Focus Support is 95% participation on administered assessments.

What would cause your school or district to have a participation rate below 95%?What are some ways to correct these issues?The elements of the proposed accountability model are

subject to change.

Examples of Proposed School Performance Index Reports


School P

erform

ance

Index

Example of a Proposed School Performance Index ReportK-8 School

Indicator Potential Points Possible

Achievement 40

Gap 30

Attendance 20

Learning Gains 40

Program Reviews 10

Effective Teachers and Leaders 50

Local Indicators 10

200The elements of the proposed accountability model are subject

to change.

Example of a proposed School Performance Index Report

9-12 SchoolIndicator Potential Points

Possible

Achievement 15

Gap 15

College and Career Readiness 20

Learning Gains 40

Program Reviews 10


Local Indicators 10

Graduation Rate 40

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Example of a proposed School Performance Index ReportDistrict

Indicator Potential Points Possible

Achievement 15

Gap 15

College and Career Readiness 20

Learning Gains 40

Program Reviews 10


Local Indicators 10

Graduation Rate 40

Attendance Rate 20

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How To Prepare For the New Accountability Model


iNow


IMPORTANT

• Demographic information will be pulled from iNow.

• The approximate date information will be pulled each year will be April 15.

• There will no longer be an opportunity for demographic match back.

• We will no longer accept appeals based upon demographics

Make Sure All Information In iNow Is CorrectExamples of Items to Verify

•Demographic Information•Student Name•Gender•Race•Ethnicity• LEP Status•Meal Status (Check the data source.)•Foreign Exchange Status



• Enrollment Information•Date of Enrollment•Grade•Withdrawal Dates

• Attendance Information• Attendance Entered Daily• Check-Ins Marked Correctly• Absences Coded Correctly



• Graduation/Exit Information• Graduates Coded Correctly• Withdrawals Coded Correctly• Completers Coded Correctly• Dropouts Coded Correctly

• Transcript Information• Students Awarded Appropriate Credit• Grades Entered Correctly

• Schedules• Courses are Assigned to the Correct Teacher• Students are Assigned to the Correct Teacher• Schedules reflect students’ 4 year plans• Students assigned to appropriate course/grade levelThe elements of the proposed accountability model are subject to

change.

Plan For SuccessInformation schools can verify to prepare for

success

Students are:• scheduled in the appropriate classes.• not scheduled to be in two classes at one time.• are assigned to the teacher who teaches them.• College- and Career-Ready based on 1 of the 5 CCR indicators.• are in the correct cohort.• are on track to graduate with their cohorts.

The elements of the proposed accountability model are

subject to change.


Analyze DataOutcomes

Report Results

Collect Baseline Data

Analyze Baseline Data

Establish Baseline AMOs

Establish Targets

AccountabilityProcess

Proposed Initial

Proposed On-Going Accountability Process


2. Report Data

3. Analyze Data

1. Collect Data

Data Dashboard Coming Soon


The Accountability Model provides districts/schools with a top level view.


Look at the image above. Jot down the colors of each ring.

The Accountability Model provides districts/schools with a top level view.


Look at the image when examined from another

angle. 1. Jot down the colors of

each ring.2. Which colors were

hidden before?

In order to ensure all schools are successful,

there are additional data items schools should

consider.

Two Major Types of DataMacrodata and Microdata

.


Example Sources of Macrodata• Student scores on end-of-course

assessments• Student scores on common

formative assessments• Student grades on projects• Student scores on district

assessments• Students scores on PSAT, SAT, and

ACT• Student Scores on Advanced

Placement (AP) exams• Student scores on DIBELS• Student scores on subject-

placement exams• Student scores on computer-based

modules• Student scores on unit pre-tests

Example Sources of Microdata• Student performance on quizzes• Student responses to teacher questions

during lessons• Student performance on warm-up

questions• Student responses to ticket-out-the door

questions• Student performance during guided

practice• Student performance during independent

practice• Student performance on homework

assignments• Student responses to checks for

understanding• Student explanations at the board• Student posters• Student notebooks• Student portfolios• Student reflections in journals• Student performance on written

assignments

Artifact Lists to Help Delve Deeper Into Instructional Data


Additional Data Reports

• Item analysis of a test

• Teacher summary report

• School summary report

• Department summary report

• Student summary report by teacher

• Student summary report by subgroup

• District versus school summary report

Teacher Work Artifacts

• Curriculum maps• State College and

Career Ready Standards• Lesson plans• Unit plans• Tests and quizzes• Warm-ups• Teacher

calendar/timeline• Rubrics• Portfolio requirements• Writing assignments• Labs• Activities and games• Homework assignments• Reading assignments• Teacher gradebooks

Student Work Artifacts

• Writing samples• Corrected tests and

quizzes• Student portfolios• Lab reports• Student self-evaluation• Homework• Classwork• Electronic work (Prezis,

PowerPoints, videos, etc.)

• Student projects• Student

journals/daybooks• Ticket-out-the door

responses• Warm-up responses

Example Artifact Tracking



Questions to Consider When Looking at Data for the Proposed New Accountability Model

• Who are our students?

• What evidence do we have that shows the knowledge, skills, and understanding our students have achieved?

• What evidence shows which students are meeting or exceeding our achievement expectations?

• What do we know about how each individual student learns?

• What trends do we see in our student population?

• Based on all of the data studied and the patterns observed, what is the sum of problems that have emerged from data?

• What percentage of students demonstrated proficiency?

• What percentage of students have not demonstrated proficiency?

• Do we have students not attaining proficiency across indicators?

• When we compare performance by subgroups, do we see any group not performing as well as the entire group? If so, what steps can be taken to address the issue?

• What instructional strategies selected by teachers produced the intended outcomes?

• Does student behavioral data have an influence on achievement data?

• Are all students growing regardless of proficiency level?

• What courses are being offered and when?

Questions


?

QuestionsIf you need additional information, please contact the Alabama

State Department of Education Accountability Section.

Angela MartinEducation Specialist Accountability Section

(334) [email protected]

Julie TurnerEducation Specialist Accountability Section


Shanthia WashingtonAccountability Section Coordinator



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