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NC Elements. Web-based instructional management for planning, implementing, and improving instruction. Teachers need …. Understanding of essential standards and how performance is to be measured To know what students know prior to instruction
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NC Elements Web-based instructional management for planning, implementing, and improving instruction
Teachers need … • Understanding of essential standards and how performance is to be measured • To know what students know prior to instruction • Guidance about which students need special services • Evidence that demonstrates who has mastered the material and who needs more time
Administrators need • Evidence that shows how the district, schools, teachers, and students are doing • To identify which teachers are doing well and develop strategies for improvement • To target resources to areas of need
The state agency needs • To report performance on technical attainment • To target technical assistance • To identify statewide professional development needs
<BLEEP> Model • Paper-based tracking of individual student performance by objective
<BLEEP> Model • Paper-based tracking of individual student performance by objective
VoCATS Model • PC based • Standardized • Generates data for reporting for accountability
Elements Model • Web based, not platform dependent • Online or paper-based testing • Instant scoring and reporting • Customizable reporting • Integrated data systems • Automated reporting for accountability
Reports for teacher use • Student enrollment data • Reports for LEA use • Essential standards • Classroom assessment banks • Aligned secure assessments • Special populations data • Results for state use
Reports for teacher use Teachers need … • Understanding of essential standards and how performance is to be measured • To know what students know prior to instruction • Guidance about which students need special services • Evidence that demonstrates who has mastered the material and who needs more time
Reports for LEA use Administrators need • Evidence that shows how the district, schools, teachers, and students are doing • To identify which teachers are doing well and develop strategies for improvement • To target resources to areas of need
Results for state use The state agency needs • To report performance on technical attainment • To target technical assistance • To identify statewide professional development needs
Questions • How much did it cost? • Development • Ongoing expense • Local support • What are major issues
For more information • Rhonda Welfare, Senior AnalystCTE State and Federal AccountabilityNC Department of Public Instruction919-807-3876 rwelfare@dpi.state.nc.us