The proficient level requires solid academic performance and demonstration of
competency over challenging subject matter for each grade.
One of the National Education Goals for the year 2000 is that all students be able to show in grades 4, 8, and 12 «
competency over challenging subject matter» in a range of subjects.
Fact: Proficient on NAEP means
competency over challenging subject matter.
The National Assessment Governing Board, an independent committee that sets policy for the test, defines proficiency as «solid academic performance» with «demonstrated
competency over challenging subject matter.»
Not exact matches
In April, the California Court of Appeal overturned the trial court's ruling in Vergara v. California [i], in which a group of families had
challenged the constitutionality of state laws governing teacher tenure [ii](California state law automatically grants tenure to teachers after sixteen months, provides extra due process protections to teachers
over and above those available to other state workers, and requires schools to use seniority rather than
competency in layoff decisions.)
Basically, although the home inspection reports today have wide open limitations to prevent legal
challenges over competency, the fact is Due Diligence by Home Inspectors will see increased pressure.