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How State and Federal Accountability Policies Have Influenced Curriculum and Instruction in Three States: Common Findings from Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington
Published by the Center on Education Policy (CEP), this report looks at how classroom practices in Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington State have been influenced by state accountability policies and NCLB. The report examines how teachers and administrators have responded to increased accountability and pressure to meet state standards.
Characteristics of Successful Districts
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (2006). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
The rubrics contained in Characteristics of Successful Districts are a part of a larger guide to help Wisconsin districts build on their unique strengths. Further, these rubrics are tools for school districts to gain a fuller understanding of their needs.
Title I Accountability and School Improvement From 2001 to 2004
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, Policy and Program Studies Service. (2006). Washington, D.C.
Issues in Designing State Accountability Systems
Harbin, G., Rous, B., & McLean. M. (2004). Chapel Hill, NC: Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center.
The purpose of this working document is to provide a resource for state policy makers and researchers who are interested in collaboratively designing and implementing rigorous and systematic accountability models that yield accurate data. (abstract from author)
Lessons About the Design of State Accountability Systems
Hanushek, E. & Raymond, M. (2002). Harvard University.
Using Student Longitudinal Growth Measures for School Accountability Under No Child Left Behind: An update to inform decisions
Gong, B., Perie, M. & Dunn, J. (2006). Dover, NH: Center for Assessment.
There are multiple ways to implement common design decisions for a growth model consistent with the underlying principles of NCLB. This paper is intended to help states design an NCLB-compliant growth model system. It includes a summary of the main features of the proposals submitted in February 2006 under the USED Growth Model Pilot Program. (abstract from Center for Assessment)
Grading the Systems: The Guide to State Standards, Tests, and Accountability Policies
Cross, R.W., Rebarber., T and Torres, J. (2004).
"This report looks at six elements of K-12 accountability systems in 30 different states. Each state is rated on standards, test content, alignment of tests to standards, test rigor, testing trustworthiness and openness, and accountability policies." (abstract from author)
