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A Framework for Examining Validity in State Accountability Systems
Without validation evidence for their accountability systems, states would be unable to effectively defend against lawsuits, likely lose credibility among their stakeholders, and almost cert …
Categories: Literature Review, Practice Guide / Handbook , Case Studies | Type: Publication

A Review and Empirical Comparison of Approaches for Improving the Reliability of Objective Level Scores
This paper addresses the psychometric issues associated with estimating objective level scores, often referred to as subscores. The paper introduces the concepts of reliability and validity …
Categories: Literature Review, Research Report | Type: Publication

Addressing Two Commonly Unrecognized Sources of Score Instability in Annual State Assessments
Phillips contends that there are two unrecognized sources of error variance in statistics based on state testing data that contribute to score instability: (a) increased error due to samplin …
Category: Research Report | Type: Publication

Addressing Two Commonly Unrecognized Sources of Score Instability in Annual State Assessments
The work reported in this paper reflects a collaborative effort of many individuals representing multiple organizations. It began during a session at the October 2008 meeting of TILSA when a …
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An Analysis of Accommodations Issues from the Standards and Assessments Peer Review
Second in a series of three publications for states addressing accommodations and students with disabilities. This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the peer review guidance i …
Categories: Literature Review, Research Report, Case Studies | Type: Publication

Chiefs’ Pocket Guide to Class Size: A Research Synthesis to Inform State Class Size Policies
A guide to make sense of current and historical class size research literature for use by Chief State School Officers and state education agnecy staff …
Category: Topical Research Summary | Type: Publication
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Common Core State Standards: State Spotlights
CCSSO has developed this list of state spotlights to facilitate networking among states and to highlight state implementation work. It is intended to be a quick reference document to support …
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Connecting High-Quality Expanded Learning Opportunities and the Common Core State Standards to Advance Student Success
This brief explores ways to strengthen ELOs by building their connection to the Common Core State Standards Initiative. …
Categories: Practice Guide / Handbook , Case Studies | Type: Publication

Determining Adequate Yearly Progress in a State Performance or Proficiency Index Model
The purpose of this paper is to present an overview regarding how several states use a performance or proficiency index in their determination of adequate yearly progress (AYP) under the No …
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Growth Model Comparison Study: A Summary of Results
This paper is a summary of the Goldschmidt multi-state study (2012) and is intended to provide timely and comprehensible information for practitioners and other stakeholders who may not have …
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Growth Model Comparison Study: Practical Implications of Alternative Models for Evaluating School Performance
This paper reports on an empirical study that compared the results of applying nine different analytic growth models to a large multi-state longitudinal data set (four consecutive years divi …
Category: Research Report | Type: Publication

Guide to United States Department of Education Growth Model Pilot Program 2005-2008
This report summarizes the U.S. Department of Education growth model pilot program from its inception through the conclusion of the pilot period when the growth model program was opened up t …
Categories: Practice Guide / Handbook , Case Studies | Type: Publication

High School Graduation: State Policies Driving Transparency and Success
The report describes recent state actions aimed at ensuring all students graduate from high school college-and career-ready, and policy issues such as graduation rate calculations, accountab …
Category: Topical Research Summary | Type: Publication

Improving Accommodations Outcomes: Monitoring Instructional and Assessment Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Third in a series of three publications for states addressing accommodations and students with disabilities. This publication provides a comprehensive professional development guide for stat …
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Innovate to Educate: System [Re]Design for Personalized Learning - A Report from the 2010 Symposium
On August 4-6, 2010, CCSSO, ACSD, and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) convened 150 education thought leaders, practitioners, and technology providers in Boston, Massac …
Category: Research Report | Type: Publication

Interim Assessment Practices and Avenues for State Involvement – Appendices
This is a companion piece to the study summarizing the findings from case-studies profiling seven jurisdictions that administer, or support the use of, interim or benchmark assessments. Det …
Categories: Literature Review, Case Studies | Type: Publication

Key Elements for Educational Accountability Models in Transition: A Guide for Policymakers
State educational accountability models are in transition. Whether modifying the present accountability system to comply with existing state and federal requirements or anticipating new ones …
Categories: Research Report, Practice Guide / Handbook , Case Studies | Type: Publication

Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions: The Innovation Lab Network State Framework for College, Career, and Citizenship Readiness, and Implications for State Policy
This white paper provides the Innovation Lab Network's framework for defining college and career readiness consistent with deeper learning, and describes policy and implementation considerat …
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Learning Progressions: Supporting Instruction and Formative Assessment
This paper describes the characteristics of learning progressions and how they can support teachers' use of formative assessment. The paper was commissioned and supported by the FAST SCASS. …
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Operational Best Practices for Statewide Large-Scale Assessment Programs 2013 Edition
In June 2006, the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) began discussions to identify and publish a set of voluntary, non-regulatory bes …
Categories: Practice Guide / Handbook , Case Studies | Type: Publication

Our Responsibility, Our Promise: Transforming Educator Preparation and Entry into the Profession
Our Responsibility, Our Promise: Transforming Educator Preparation and Entry into the Profession was written by a CCSSO task force composed of current and former chief state school officers, …
Category: Research Report | Type: Publication

School Choice in the States: A Policy Landscape
In order to support its member chief state school officers in making critical decisions about school choice policies, CCSSO has undertaken an effort to encourage the discussion of school cho …
Category: Research Report | Type: Publication

Standards for Educational Leaders: An Analysis
The purpose of this report: Standards for Educational Leaders: An Analysis, written by Mary Canole (CCSSO) and Michelle D. Young (UCEA), is to review the ISLLC 2008 standards in light of tod …
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State End-of-Course Testing Programs: A Policy Brief
State policy makers increasingly rely on end-of-course (EOC) tests to support a variety of purposes and uses. Prominent among these uses are accountability initiatives at the student, teache …
Categories: Research Report, Practice Guide / Handbook , Case Studies | Type: Publication

Summer Learning Opportunities in High-Poverty Schools
report highlights five effective summer learning programs, based in high-poverty schools, that have contributed to improved student achievement. …
Category: Case Studies | Type: Publication

Supporting Student Success: The Promise of Expanded Learning Opportunities
This report describes policy strategies pursued by six states with funding from the Mott Foundation to integrate expanded learning opportunities into education reform. …
Category: Research Report | Type: Publication

The Quality Imperative: A State Guide to Achieving the Promise of Expanded Learning Opportunities
This publication highlights the characteristics of high-quality ELOs and the specific action steps state leaders can take to lead the effort to implement a comprehensive state ELO quality sy …
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Validation of Uses and Interpretations of State Assessments
This paper focuses on consequential validity, an area of validity that states have not directly addressed as part of the NCLB peer review process. Primary attention is given to evidence rega …
Categories: Literature Review, Case Studies | Type: Publication

Validity Threats: Detection and Control Practices for State and Local Education Officials
The passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) required all states to implement or revise accountability and reporting systems using a set of business rules prescribed within the …
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Vertical Scaling in Standards-Based Educational Assessment and Accountability Systems
This paper describes vertical scaling as a method for linking a set of test forms of increasing difficulty, and explores the applicability of these methods for standards-based educational ac …
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