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Download full textEileen McAnneny; Andrew Hunter, Contributor – Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, 2025
The purpose of this report is to provide readers with a comparative analysis of the Massachusetts workforce "system" structures and performance reporting processes compared to other states. Though the federal workforce development system is often examined in its entirety and individual state systems are at times examined independently,…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, Comparative Analysis, Labor Market, Federal Regulation
Ben Erwin; Shayna Levitan – Education Commission of the States, 2024
Summative assessments measure students' mastery of grade-level academic standards and skills in specific content areas after learning. State summative assessment systems provide students and families, school and district leaders, and state policymakers with valuable data to help understand student progress and school quality. This Policy Guide…
Descriptors: Summative Evaluation, Student Evaluation, Federal State Relationship, Public Policy
Clotfelter, Charles T.; Ladd, Helen F.; Vigdor, Jacob L. – National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, 2012
In 2002/03, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools initiated a broad program of accelerating entry into algebra coursework. The proportion of moderately-performing students taking 8th grade algebra increased from less than half to nearly 90%, then reverted to baseline levels, in the span of just six age cohorts. We use this policy-induced variation to…
Descriptors: Evidence, Teacher Effectiveness, State Programs, Grade 8
Peer reviewedHoldzkom, David – Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 1995
How the performance appraisal system for school psychologists in North Carolina was developed and implemented is described. The evaluation system was developed with consideration for those to be evaluated and with respect for the needs of individuals as well as organizations. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Needs Assessment, Performance Based Assessment, Personnel Evaluation
North Carolina State Board of Education, Raleigh. – 1995
This publication is the fifth issue of "Report Card" in a series that provides information about how well North Carolina schools are serving the youth of the state. The "Report Card" presents information related primarily to the outcomes of education based on student achievement. Statewide performance results are presented…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Indicators, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1994
This reference manual guides users in developing or amending school improvement plans for the 1993-96 Performance-Based Accountability Program (PBAP) of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The PBAP was established with the passage of the state's School Improvement and Accountability Act (1989). In addition to establishing a…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Accountability/Testing. – 1998
The North Carolina Open-Ended Assessment for grades 5 and 8 emphasizes higher-level thinking skills. Test items commonly require the integration of knowledge and skills from more than one curricular area. Beginning in 1996-97, the North Carolina Open-Ended Assessment was administered to students in grades 5 and 8 for the second time. Because it is…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Ethnic Groups
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Accountability Services/Research. – 1997
The end-of-grade component of the North Carolina Testing Program was implemented in 1992-93 in response to state legislation. The end-of-grade tests emphasize higher-order thinking skills and the ability of students to solve real-life types of problems. These tests also reflect the higher standards set forth in national curriculum standards for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups
North Carolina State Board of Education, Raleigh. – 1995
The Performance-Based Accountability Program was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1989 as part of the School Improvement and Accountability Act. This report addresses five components of the program and includes appendixes that provide detailed data for several of the components. The Flexible Funding Provision is made for the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Compensatory Education, Educational Assessment
