ESEA Flexibility: NCLB Waiver Discussion

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3. 3 In exchange for state action in each of 3 key areas: College and career-ready standards and assessments Differentiated statewide accountability systems Educator evaluation based in part on effectiveness at growing student learning AND A FOURTH AREA � Reduction in duplicative, burdensome reporting and administrative requirements that have little impact on student achievement, then� In exchange for state action in each of 3 key areas: College and career-ready standards and assessments Differentiated statewide accountability systems Educator evaluation based in part on effectiveness at growing student learning AND A FOURTH AREA � Reduction in duplicative, burdensome reporting and administrative requirements that have little impact on student achievement, then�

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5. 5 Required state action on standards and assessments. Arkansas is a governing state in PARCC.Required state action on standards and assessments. Arkansas is a governing state in PARCC.

6. 6 Required State Action on AccountabilityRequired State Action on Accountability

7. 7 Priority schools � the lowest-performing 5% of Title I schools, Title I high schools with grad rates below 60%, or current SIG schools Current SIG recipients must continue one of the four turnaround models Other Priority Schools don�t need to do one of the turnaround models, but must engage in turnaround by hiring high performing staff, giving staff autonomy, and examining use of time and curriculum Focus schools � 10% of Title I schools with the biggest achievement gaps and/or lowest subgroup achievement Must intervene on behalf of low-performing students Reward schools � high performers and big improvers Eligible for financial rewards and other incentives Priority schools � the lowest-performing 5% of Title I schools, Title I high schools with grad rates below 60%, or current SIG schools Current SIG recipients must continue one of the four turnaround models Other Priority Schools don�t need to do one of the turnaround models, but must engage in turnaround by hiring high performing staff, giving staff autonomy, and examining use of time and curriculum Focus schools � 10% of Title I schools with the biggest achievement gaps and/or lowest subgroup achievement Must intervene on behalf of low-performing students Reward schools � high performers and big improvers Eligible for financial rewards and other incentives

8. 8 Required State Action on Teachers and PrincipalsRequired State Action on Teachers and Principals

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11. 11 Use 21st CCLC funds to support expanded learning time during school dayUse 21st CCLC funds to support expanded learning time during school day

12. 12 The Process Regional Meetings will be held: November 21�Alma Middle School November 29�Henderson State University, Arkadelphia December 1�Southeast AR Cooperative�Monticello December 5�Arkansas State University�Jonesboro December 6�Maumelle High School--MaumelleThe Process Regional Meetings will be held: November 21�Alma Middle School November 29�Henderson State University, Arkadelphia December 1�Southeast AR Cooperative�Monticello December 5�Arkansas State University�Jonesboro December 6�Maumelle High School--Maumelle

13. 13 Arkansas will apply during the second round in mid-FebruraryArkansas will apply during the second round in mid-Februrary

14. The waiver process gives the states the opportunity to set higher standards, define accountability, and address plans to improve low-performing schools and reward those doing well.The wavier plan allows for the right balance between the states and the federal government. The process allows states a much greater role in setting expectations and aligning resources.States have been demanding greater flexibility which this process now provides. 14

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