The ESSA requires a state accountability plan, which will outline the state’s strategies for implementing key requirements of the new law, including accountability and school improvement. The New Hampshire Department of Education will be seeking broad collaboration in formulating this state plan. The following initial advisory teams will be critical in formulating this plan. The Department will add advisory teams on topics if and as needed.

Accountability Task Force

To research and design a state accountability system aligned to coherent measures of college- and career-ready goals that thoughtfully and deliberately tie outcomes to our state’s unique context.

Meeting Dates and Minutes Materials For/From Meeting
March 25, 2016 Acrobat Reader Considerations For The Design of School Acrobat Reader

Accountability Systems Under The Every Student Succeeds Act In New Hampshire Acrobat Reader

April 15, 2016 Acrobat Reader Improving The Instructional Core Acrobat Reader

Data–Driven Improvement and AccountabilityAcrobat Reader

Developing a Theory of Action to Support High-Quality Accountability System Design Acrobat Reader

May 26, 2016 Acrobat Reader Making the Grade – A 50-State Analysis of School Accountability Systems Acrobat Reader
June 10, 2016 Acrobat Reader
July 7, 2016 Acrobat Reader ESSA Meeting Handouts with Agenda Acrobat Reader
August 16, 2016 Acrobat Reader Update on 65% by 2025: Goal Setting in Accountability PowerPoint

Other Indicators of School Quality:Elementary and Middle School PowerPoint

Progress Report on the Development of a School Accountability Model for NH PowerPoint

October 4, 2016
November 2, 2016 Acrobat Reader Model State and Local Measures Acrobat ReaderOverview of the Proposed ESSA School Accountability Model in New Hampshire – For Discussion Purposes Only Acrobat Reader

Making College and Career Readiness More Meaningful in State Accountability Systems

Preparing all Students for College, Career, Life and Leadership in the 21st Century Acrobat Reader

Count all Kids (Achieve)

Multiple Measures Accountability Models Acrobat Reader

December 8, 2016

Comprehensive School Support and Improvement Advisory Team

To research and design a support system for Priority and Focus Schools and those schools not meeting their academic targets.

Meeting Dates and Minutes Materials For/From Meeting
April 22, 2016 Acrobat Reader (Sub-committee: Innovation)

April 22, 2016 Acrobat Reader (Sub-committee: Schoolwide Flexibility)

Congress Acts to Fix No Child Left BehindWhat School Can Be – Remarks as delivered by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr.

Comparison of the No Child Left Behind Act to the Every Student Succeeds Act Acrobat Reader

Transitioning to the ESSA – Frequently Asked Questions Acrobat Reader

President Obama Signs the Every Student Succeeds Act

June 24, 2016 Acrobat Reader Dual-Capacity Model Handbook Acrobat Reader

‘Education Innovation Clusters’ Aim to Improve Schools (Education Week article)
8 Characteristics of the Innovators Mindset Acrobat Reader
Innovation Science Acrobat Reader

NH DOE Schoolwide Flexibility Web site
ESSA Accountability Summary Acrobat Reader
Schoolwide ESSA Acrobat Reader
Schoolwide Guidance

July 28, 2016 Acrobat Reader
October 4, 2016 Acrobat Reader Stakeholder Input ESSA Indicator 4.3 Acrobat Reader
November 4, 2016 Acrobat Reader
Meeting at UNH Manchester
Stakeholder Input ESSA Indicator Acrobat Reader

Stakeholder Input ESSA Indicator – Next Steps Acrobat Reader

Webinar: “ESSA Context for Comprehensive School Support and Improvement Advisory Team”

December 6, 2016 Acrobat Reader Work So Far and Next Steps PowerPoint
January 19, 2017 Acrobat Reader Notes Acrobat Reader
Presentation PowerPoint

Educator Equity and Support Advisory Team

To research and design the major components of the state accountability plan and technical assistance support focused on Title II of ESSA regarding equity, educator preparation, certification and professional learning.

Meeting Dates and Minutes Materials For/From Meeting
April 7, 2016 Acrobat Reader Links and Resources Acrobat Reader

Purpose Acrobat Reader

Advisory team members were asked to review the handouts (Four sections of the ESSA law re: Local Uses of Funds and State Activities and Use of Funds) and broke into four (4) groups.

May 5, 2016 Acrobat Reader Resources Acrobat Reader
June 2, 2016 Acrobat Reader Graphic Organizer Acrobat Reader
July 14, 2016 Acrobat Reader Objectives for Meeting Acrobat Reader

Recommendation Worksheet Acrobat Reader

September 22, 2016 Acrobat Reader Updates PowerPoint

Non-Regulatory Guidance:Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments Acrobat Reader

What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)Acrobat Reader

October 20, 2016 Acrobat Reader Title IIA Guidance, NEW Acrobat Reader

HQT Information from NH DOE website Acrobat Reader

Transitioning to the Every Student Succeeds Act 

November 17, 2016 Acrobat Reader Recommendations
January 9, 2017 This meeting was cancelled

English Learner Advisory Team

To research and provide guidance to the other Advisory Teams and the NH DOE in regards to ESOL programs, ESOL teacher preparation and professional development and the assessment process for English Learners.

Meeting Dates and Minutes Materials For/From Meeting
March 28, 2016 Acrobat Reader Presentation Acrobat Reader
April 19, 2016 Acrobat Reader Presentation PowerPoint
ELLs and the Law PowerPoint
ELL Identification and Home Language Surveys PowerPoint
May 18, 2016 Acrobat Reader Group Notes

Notes Revising NH ESOL Guidance

July 12, 2016 Acrobat Reader Advisory Discussion Guide Acrobat Reader
August 18, 2016 Acrobat Reader Research and Policy Planning Group Question
September 19, 2016 Acrobat Reader Incorporating English Learner Progress into State Accountability Systems Acrobat ReaderNon-Regulatory Guidance: English Learners and Title III Acrobat Reader

Standardizing English Learner Entrance/Exit Procedures and Criteria Statewide: Issues and Options Acrobat Reader

October 17, 2016 Acrobat Reader Overview ‐ Non‐Regulatory Guidance: English Learners and Title III Acrobat Reader
November 14, 2016 Acrobat Reader Long-Term Goal-Setting Under The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Acrobat ReaderAssessment Regulations Acrobat Reader
February 22, 2017

Funding Streams Advisory Team

To research and provide guidance to the NH DOE in regards to changes in federal funding processes and practices in the Every Student Succeeds Act and to ensure federal funds align with the state vision and priorities.

Meeting Dates and Minutes Materials From Meeting
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Acrobat Reader The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the new Supplement not Supplant proposed regulations under the Every Student Succeeds Act. These proposed regulations have drastically changed from the rules under No Child Left Behind.A summary from the US Department of Education can be found at www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-supplement-not-supplant-under-title-i-every-student-succeeds-act

The full text of the regulations can be found at www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/snsnprm83016.pdfAcrobat Reader

CCSSO Overview and Impact Acrobat Reader

CCSSO Webinar: U.S. Department of Education Proposed Supplement not Supplant Regulation PowerPoint

Early Childhood Advisory Team

To research and design state guidance focused on Early Childhood supports for schools and districts.

Meeting Dates and Minutes Materials For/From Meeting
April 22, 2016 Acrobat Reader First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines Acrobat Reader

Social and Behavioral Readiness Acrobat Reader

Early Childhood Suspension and Expulsion Acrobat Reader

How Much Can High-Quality Universal Pre-K Reduce Achievement Gaps? Acrobat Reader

Pre-K (What Exactly Is It?) Acrobat Reader

Fast Facts Summary on Pre-K Acrobat Reader

Also please see above materials for the April 22nd Comprehensive School Support and Improvement Advisory Team meeting.

There are no meetings scheduled at this time.

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