2013 Legislative Review & 2014 Outlook in Education Policy
This presentation by Michelle Exstrom, Education Program Director at NCSL, explores the legislative landscape of education policy. Discussing vital issues such as teacher quality, preparation, and retention, the segment dives into enacted bills and focuses on the significant role of legislators in educational reforms. The data reveals trends from 2013 and projections for 2014, encompassing teacher evaluations, licensure, and compensation. This comprehensive review highlights the importance of data privacy and the legislative measures necessary to enhance education standards across states.
2013 Legislative Review & 2014 Outlook in Education Policy
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Presentation to CCSSO SCEE 2013 Legislative Review & 2014 Legislative Outlook January 14, 2014 Michelle Exstrom, Education Program Director
Find this segment at 3:06 in the webinar recording About NCSL • Instrumentality of all 50 state and territorial legislatures • Bipartisan • Provides research, technical assistance and opportunities to exchange ideas • Advocates on behalf of legislatures before the federal government • NCSL is committed to the success of state legislators and staff. Founded in 1975, we are a respected bipartisan organization providing states support, ideas, connections and a strong voice on Capitol Hill.
Find this segment at 5:28 in the webinar recording Legislative Role in Teacher Policy • Teacher quality is the most influential school-related factor in student achievement • State legislators spend a lot of time on teacher policy • Preparation • Licensure/Certification • Recruitment/Retention • Induction/Mentoring • Professional Development • Evaluation • Compensation/Benefits
Find this segment at 07:18 in the webinar recording SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data (CCD), "National Public Education Financial Survey (NPEFS)," fiscal year 2010, provisional Version 1a.
Find this segment at 07:58 in the webinar recording • In fiscal year 2010, total salary, wages and benefits = • 67.1% of all public elementary and secondary education expenditures in the United States • Or about $420 billion (adjusted for inflation) Total Employee Benefits: 16.0% Total Salary & Wages: 51.1% All other expenditures: 32.9% SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data (CCD), "National Public Education Financial Survey (NPEFS)," fiscal year 2010, provisional Version 1a.
Find this segment at 09:20 in the webinar recording 2013 Teacher Legislative Enactments Total Teacher Enactments: 175 bills in 40 states • Preparation (40 bills in 20 states) • Recruitment/Retention(27 bills in 18 states) • Licensure/Certification (70 bills in 26 states) • Induction and Mentoring (10 bills in 9 states) • PD/Ongoing Learning (41 bills in 19 states) • Compensation (43 bills in 25 states) • Employment (101 bills in 26 states) Source: http://www.ncsl.org/research/education/education-bill-tracking-database.aspx
Find this segment at 22:32 in the webinar recording • Alternative education • Data quality and privacy • Resource realignment • Etc.
Find this segment at 22:13 in the webinar recording Successful Implementation of C&CR Standards = Examination of Current Teacher Policy • Teacher Preparation • Teacher Induction and Mentoring • Teacher Professional Development • Teacher Evaluation
Find this segment at 23:50 in the webinar recording 2013 CCSS Legislation by Topic Area
Find this segment at 26:34 in the webinar recording Outlook for 2014 Legislation • Teacher Preparation • Improving effectiveness through data (both traditional and alt cert); implementation of C&CR standards and assessments; teacher performance assessments • Teacher Licensure • Tying licensure to new evaluations; teacher performance assessments; amending/adopting new teaching standards; tiered licensure/career ladders
Find this segment at 39:48 in the webinar recording Outlook for 2014 Legislation • Teacher Supports • PD for C&CR standards and assessments; deeper learning; new accountability systems; evaluations • Teacher Evaluations • Pilots and implementation; changing timelines and outcomes • Teacher Compensation • Tiered licensure tied to compensation; performance-based compensation
Find this segment at 52:36 in the webinar recording Student/Teacher Data Link • In order to determine student achievement, we need data points (summative/formative) • In order to determine teacher effectiveness, we need student data (growth model or value-added)
Find this segment at 54:00 in the webinar recording Student Data Privacy Issues • Privacy Concerns: Seek Answers • State Legislation to Protect Student Data Privacy and/or Create Governance Body • MD Education Article §§24-703 – 24-704; Creates a governance structure responsible for safeguarding privacy (http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2014rs/statute_google/ged/24-703.pdf) • OK HB 1989 - Student Data Accessibility, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013 (http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB1989)
Find this segment at 57:30 in the webinar recording Michelle Exstrom michelle.exstrom@ncsl.org 303-856-1564