Sixth Annual Education Conference, No School Left Behind

1. Sixth Annual Education Conference, No School Left Behind Michigan Department of Education Tom Watkins, State Superintendent Kathleen Straus, Board President 4.1.2003

2. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 • Accountability • Flexibility • Choice • Research

3. Accountability • There is a substantial increase in the testing requirement for states and a charge to set demanding accountability standards for schools, districts and states with measurable adequate yearly progress (AYP) objectives for all students and subgroups of students.

4. NCLB Final Regulations • State has the responsibility for developing challenging academic standards. • Academic content standards in reading/language arts and math. • Content expectations per grade level. • Academic achievement standards for each grade and subject assessed. • Two levels of high achievement-proficient & advance • A third level of achievement basic • Michigan has a four level-apprentice

5. NCLB Final Regulations • Science • Achievement levels and descriptions of those levels by 2005-06 • Assessment scores (cut scores) for achievement levels by 2007-08

6. What are Academic Standards • Statements of expectations for student learning and achievement. Academic standards are composed of both academic content standards and student academic achievement standards.

7. Goal • The mandated target is 100% proficient within 12 years.

8. Content Student Achievement Academic Standards MEAP

9. Definition of Proficient • According to Public Law 107-110 of January 8, 2002, Section 1111(b)(2)(g)(iii) each State is to determine the proficiency level on a State’s assessment tests in Reading and Mathematics, measured separately, that students are expected to meet or exceed, applied separately to the following subgroups: • • Economically disadvantaged students. • • Students from major racial and ethnic groups. • • Students with disabilities. • • Students with limited English proficiency.

10. Definition • The Michigan educational assessment program tests currently classify students in the following score categories: • Level 1 – exceeds expectations • Level 2 – meets expectations • Level 3 – basic • Level 4 – below basic or apprentice • Students at levels 1 and 2 are considered in the MEAP program to have demonstrated “Proficiency.” • It is therefore proposed that “proficiency” for the state of Michigan be defined as students scoring in level 1 (“exceeds expectations”) or level 2 (“meets expectations”) on the Michigan educational assessment program tests.

11. How Did We Get Here? • Phase I • Conducted a document review of existing grade-level curricula and instructional programs. • Resources form other states and national companies or organization. • All material were evaluated for topical congruence • Findings were reviewed with educators at six sites • Phase II • Feedback was incorporated into second draft • Posted on public web site – Approx. 47,000 hits • Analyses performed by MSU and others • Phase III Final Draft

12. Today’s Situation • State Board received the report on the Grade Level Content Expectations • Inclusive of recommendations from analyses • Additional issues & concerns • Need to revise the Grade Level Instructional Guides • Consistency • Format

13. Content • English Language Arts • Mathematics • Social Studies • Science • Arts Education • ------------------- • Life Management • Career & Employability • Physical Ed. • World Languages • Health Ed. • Technology Strands Standards Benchmarks Grade Level Instructional Guides Grade Level Content Expectations

14. Next steps • Revise Michigan Curriculum Framework • Learning Standards • Grade Level Instructional Guides • Comprehensive document • Seeking input from educators, LEAs, parents, ISDs, higher institutions, community, and organizations.

15. Contact information • Sue Carnell carnells@michigan.gov