Learn about next -
generation school accountability systems and explore which indicators states currently use to hold schools accountable.
Not exact matches
Modernizing state
accountability systems is not only good policy for district or multi-district online
schools, but all of public education would greatly benefit from the next
generation of
school accountability frameworks.
According to Duncan, «Over 40 states are developing next -
generation accountability and support
systems,» guided by the CSSOs, and «many states are moving forward with reforms in teacher and principal evaluation and support, turning around low - performing
schools, and expanding access to high - quality
schools.»
New data and
accountability Finally, when we contemplate disruption in education, many questions remain as to how the government will hold a «next -
generation»
school system accountable to ensure equity, rigor, and excellence.
That is why we must tread carefully when designing next -
generation school accountability and teacher evaluation
systems.
Finally, «Next
Generation»
accountability systems should adhere to the following five essentials: «(a) state, district, and
school leaders must create a
system - wide culture grounded in «learning to improve;» (b) learning to improve using [the aforementioned informational systems also] necessitates the [overall] development of [students»] strong pedagogical data - literacy skills; (c) resources in addition to funding — including time, access to expertise, and collaborative opportunities — should be prioritized for sustaining these ongoing improvement efforts; (d) there must be a coherent structure of state - level support for learning to improve, including the development of a strong Longitudinal Data System (LDS) infrastructure; and (e) educator labor market policy in some states may need adjustment to support the above elements» (
system - wide culture grounded in «learning to improve;» (b) learning to improve using [the aforementioned informational
systems also] necessitates the [overall] development of [students»] strong pedagogical data - literacy skills; (c) resources in addition to funding — including time, access to expertise, and collaborative opportunities — should be prioritized for sustaining these ongoing improvement efforts; (d) there must be a coherent structure of state - level support for learning to improve, including the development of a strong Longitudinal Data
System (LDS) infrastructure; and (e) educator labor market policy in some states may need adjustment to support the above elements» (
System (LDS) infrastructure; and (e) educator labor market policy in some states may need adjustment to support the above elements» (p. x).
The paper showcases examples of next -
generation accountability work that are already underway, reveals what multimetric
accountability systems can look like and how they work, and shares key takeaways about the common benefits and challenges of incorporating multiple measures into
school accountability systems.
According to the Kentucky Department of Education, their new
accountability model is a more robust — next
generation model that holds all
schools and
school systems accountable for improving student performance and creates four performance classifications that determine consequences and guide interventions and supports.
The Connecticut State Department of Education today released the 2016 - 17 results from the state's Next
Generation Accountability System, the state's school and district accounta
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In keeping with these principles, next
generation accountability systems must both provide
schools with useful information for their own improvement decisions and address the need for states to identify and support
schools in need of improvement.
Over 40 States are developing next -
generation accountability and support
systems, guided by principles developed by the Council of Chief State
School Officers.