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No Child Left Behind, Accountability and AYP

Student Achievement and School Accountability Conference
October 2002

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Adequate Yearly Progress Requires

• Same high standards of academic achievement for all
• Statistically valid and reliable
• Continuous & substantial academic improvement for all students
• Separate measurable annual objectives for achievement
  • All students
  • Racial/ethnic groups
  • Economically disadvantaged students
  • Students with disabilities (IDEA, Sec. 602)
  • Students with limited English proficiency
• Graduation rates for HS & 1 other indicator for other schools