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.
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.
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 |
Links and Resources 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 |
Resources |
| June 2, 2016 |
Graphic Organizer |
| July 14, 2016 |
Objectives for Meeting |
| September 22, 2016 |
Updates Non-Regulatory Guidance:Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments |
| October 20, 2016 |
Title IIA Guidance, NEW |
| November 17, 2016 |
Recommendations |
| January 9, 2017 | This meeting was cancelled |
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.
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 |
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.pdf CCSSO Webinar: U.S. Department of Education Proposed Supplement not Supplant Regulation |
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 |
First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines Social and Behavioral Readiness Early Childhood Suspension and Expulsion How Much Can High-Quality Universal Pre-K Reduce Achievement Gaps? 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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