STARS Update

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STARS Update 20March 2006

• Whats New?

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Whats New?

• Reporting
• ? STARS
• ? AYP
• ? Alignment Reading Tests
• Special Education English Language Learners
• Data Systems
• ? ARMS
• ? NSSRS
• Local Assessment Review
• ? 2006-07 Requirements
• ? On Site Local Review
• ? Nebraska Reviewers

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Reporting

• STARS June 30, 2006
• Gr 4, 8, 11 Reading and Mathematics
• Science local reporting
• Long term schedule August 2006
• AYP 2006
• Columns A, B, C
• Combine grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
• Elementary, Middle School, High School

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AYP
New Data Collection

• ? NRT?
• ? Local assessment?
• ? Assurance assessment quality?
• ? One Standard?
• ? Full slate of standards?
• Alignment Study DIBELS, Gort, GATES, MacGintie
• ? Check for match to standards
• ? Local cut score
• ? Statewide cut score

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• Reporting News
• August 1-15, 2006 10 Day Window
• Not in October

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Special Education

• Accommodations Guide
• ? Inclusion
• ? No different experience
• ? Aligned w/Regular Instruction
• Alternate Assessment
• ? Updated Standards
• ? Validated Rubric
• ? Field Tested 2006
• 2005-06 No Change
• August 2006 New materials

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English Language Learners

• K-2 ELDA Training under way
• ELDA results for non-English speakers in 1st
  three years in Nebraska District used for
  reporting on reading standards
• AMAOs Academic Measurable Achievement
  Objectives

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Data Systems

• ARMS Assessment and Reporting Management
  Systems
• ? 7.00 per Student Supplemental
• ? March 1st Profile
• ? Hold - July 1st
• NSSRS Nebraska Student and Staff Record System
• ? Field Testing
• ? Stay Tuned

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Local Assessment ReviewDistrict Assessment
Portfolios

• 2006-07 Reading updated requirements
• 2007-08 Mathematics updated requirements
• Sufficiency
• Consistency Updated Requirements
• Sampling
• Nebraska Reviewer Training
• July 10-11, 2006
• Application STARS Update 20
• Electronic application

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2006-07 Options
2007-08

• Paper/pencil portfolio submission
• Electronic portfolio submission
• On-Site Assessment Quality Review
• v Team Visit
• v Scheduled ahead throughout year
• v Districts may sign up

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On-Site Assessment Quality Review

• Part I
• Assessment reviewers examine assessment quality
  Six Quality Criteria
• v Previous portfolio read
• v Show updated documentation
• v Summative rating provided using portfolio
  rubric State of the Schools Report

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Part II - On Site Visit

• Team Members examine the assessments
• v Review for content
• v Review for quality using Assessing the
  Assessments rubric
• v Provide formation feedback no rating

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Part III

• Team Members review the strategies used in
  standards, assessment, and accountability
• v K-12 curriculum alignment
• v Professional development plans
• v K-12 data analysis
• v K-12 assessment literacy
• v Involvement of all staff
• Board Goal 100 Staff - 2008

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By 2008-09 All districts

• Placed on visitation schedule
• Collaboration across NDE Title I,
  Accreditation, Special Education
• Formative Feedback for Improvement
• Fully developed Plan August 2006