The latest update on the Statewide Accountability System is that Wisconsin Public Schools will receive, late this summer, an accountability score on an index from 0 to 400 (note this is a change from 0 to 100).
The index will be combination of four sub-scales which will be:
1. Student Achievement (based on fall 2011 Reading and Math scores adjusted to NAEP levels)
2. Student Growth (based on NAEP re-figured WKCE Reading and Math scores from the past six years)
3. Closing gaps (subgroups: ELL, SWD, and Economically Disadvantaged - will be measured in cell sizes of 20)
4. On-Track to Graduation/Post-Secondary Readiness
The rating will lead to the identification of the 60 lowest indexed schools in the state in a PRIORITY intervention status. These schools must put in place a plan for an immediate turnaround.
In addition, approximately 120 more schools statewide will be identified in a FOCUS status. These schools will receive focused assistance based on specialized needs.
Both of these categories could lead to serious sanctions if no improvement is seen.
Click here to see the DPI PowerPoint on the Accountability system
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