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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The school rating system shall be a multiple-measures approach that shall include without limitation:
(1) Academic achievement on the annual statewide student assessment;
(2) Student growth on the annual statewide student assessment;
(3) School-level graduation rate or rates; and
(4) English-learner progress or growth in acquiring English.
(b) The school rating system shall consider without limitation at least one (1) or more of the following indicators:
(1) Closing the achievement gap;
(2) Academic growth of student subgroups, including without limitation economically disadvantaged students, students from major racial and ethnic groups, English learners, and students with disabilities;
(3) The percentage of the grade nine (9) cohort with on-time completion of credit attainment at the end of grade nine (9);
(4) Equity in resource allocation;
(5) The percentage of students who earn:
(A) Advanced placement credit;
(B) Concurrent credit;
(C) International Baccalaureate credit; or
(D) Industry-recognized certification that leads to articulated or concurrent credit at a postsecondary institution;
(6) Student access to multiple flexible learning continua, including but not limited to personalized, competency, or mastery learning;
(7) Student access to preschool offered by the public school district;
(8) The proportional percentage of qualified educators who hold a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification or have an advanced degree beyond their bachelor's degree; and
(9) Public school district and community partnerships.
(c) Indicators included or considered as part of the school rating system shall:
(1) Allow for meaningful differentiation in school performance; and
(2) Be valid, reliable, comparable, and applicable statewide.
(d) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall promulgate rules to implement this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-15-2108. School rating system - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-6-education/ar-code-sect-6-15-2108/
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