Adequate Yearly Progress 102: High School

Adequate Yearly Progress 102:High School Division of Accountability and Assessment: Laia Block, Douglas Strader

The Measures • Proficiency Percent • Test Scores • Reading and Mathematics • Participation Rate • Test Takers • Reading and Mathematics • Graduation Rate

Start at the SourceWhere does the Data Come From? Participation Percent & Proficiency Rate Graduation Rate

AltMSA Vendor File • Why use AltMSA Vendor File? • Different types of test than the HSAs • Census test, no retakes • Count population only once towards AYP calculations • Students no longer eligible for educational services because of age • What you can do: • Data Quality • Ensure accuracy of AltMSA students on AltMSA Posttest file • Ensure accuracy of students in student information system

High School Status and Completers (HSSC): Glossary of Terms Algebra Biology English2 Government Regular HSA Mod HSA Mod HSA +Plus Bridge Plan/Waiver AltMSA 01 – Passed 02 – Failed 03 – Not Taken 04 – Not Required 05 – Course Credit (Out of State transfer) 06 – Substitute Test Blank – AltMSA Identified Student

HSSC File:File Layout • Student Demographic Data • SASID • Name • Special Service Indicators as of the EOY • High School Completer Data • HSA Status and Scale Scores • By content area and assessment • Accommodations and Special Services • By content area and assessment

AYP Calculation Basics • Grade 12 ONLY (Excluding AltMSA students) • All calculations are by content • Reading (English) • Mathematics (Algebra) • NOT by assessment • Global Exclusions • Mod HSA +Plus (graduation requirement) • Foreign Exchange Students • Linking Study Students

AYP Calculations: Determining Subgroups • Special Education, FARMS, Limited English Proficient

AYP Calculations: AYP Proficiency Percent Numerator Denominator Exclusions: Status 03 – Not Taken, 04 – Not Required, 05 – Course Credit

Example: Proficiency Percent

AYP Calculations: Participation Rate Numerator Denominator Exclusions: Status 05 – Course Credit

Example: Participation Rate

AYP Calculations: Graduation Rate 2007 2008 2009 Diplomas (C60) & Early Admission (C70) 2010 2010

Four-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate • Begin reporting 2011 SY • Use in AYP determinations 2012 SY • Use disaggregated data for AYP • State sets annual goal, and annual targets toward the goal During SY 2009 2010 2011 2012

Graduation Comparison Lever Graduation Rate Four Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate During SY 2009 2010 2011 2012

One Crazy Summer:Validation Procedures • HSSC v. Attendance • Students reported on HSSC same students on Attendance • Summer graduates should be on HSSC • HSSC v. HSA Vendor Files • Scores reported on HSSC match HSA vendor files • HSSC HSA Passing Score v. Attendance Graduation Codes • Students identified as Graduates on Attendance • Have Passing HSA scores on HSSC • Met Graduation Requirements on HSSC

Other Uses of HSSC • High School Completers • High School Program Completion • CTE Codes • Course Indicators • Maryland HSA Requirements for Graduation • Passed all Four Tests • Combined Scale Score Option • Bridge Plan/Waivers

To infinity, and beyond! • NEW Race codes for all 2010 collections • Longitudinal Data System • Virtual Student Record

Determining Your AYP Value • Data Quality • Which students count for specific subgroups? • What subgroups failed to meet AYP in previous years? • What is your role in the AYP process?

Contacts • Doug Strader • Dstrader@msde.state.md.us • 410.767.2055 • Laia Block • Lblock@msde.state.md.us • 410.767.0037 • Gayle Scott • GScott@msde.state.md.us • 410.767.0078

Adequate Yearly Progress 102: High School