Fundamental Principles State Analysis ExcelinEd Policy Toolkit

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1 2017 Website Content Comprehensive Refresh Pages June 2017 Fundamental Principles Analysis The following is an analysis of states that have law or regulation in some form based on the fundamental principles of ExcelinEd s Comprehensive. FL 2002 NC NV 2015 OH MS 2013 SC 2014 w/ a s Plan s for Target schools/ Retained 3rd graders District decision may appeal to Supt. in writing with compelling evidence for promotion within 2 weeks of retention notification for lowest of 5 lowest 2 of 5 Pending - Board determination lowest of 5 (cut score for promotion increases each year) lowest 15% (until test cut scores are established) lowest of 3 Skills test, Alt test, Alt test, Alt test 2 times & Alt test test & Alt test test, Alt SWD w/ 1x, 2x, 2x,, SWD 1x, SWD w/2 yr., Learning Strategist Support & Grant Camp, District Plans K-12 Plans Plans K-12 Literacy Plan & Plans PreK-12 Plans

2 Comprehensive : Fundamental Principles Analysis MI 2016 IN AZ OK 2011 CO WA 2013 w/ a s Plan s for encouraged Through committee can make retention decision must be unanimous Joint school & parent decision w/ final decision made by Supt. Must receive services; grade placement is joint parent & school decision for More than 1 grade level behind on state test as determined by Department created test of Requires passing score lowest of 4 lowest of 4 and Local Student w/ significant deficiency lowest of 4 Skills test, Alt test offered 3 times test, Alt test test, Alt 1x, SWD,, request/supt approval, Proficient in all other subjects, Not provided an improvement plan Coach support & funding, District Plans 2x, SWD, SWD,, extenuating circumstances 1x,, SWD, SWD s for third graders scoring below basic; retention not required (Move on When ) Coach support, grant funding and per-pupil funding for students with deficiencies Grant funding and per-pupil funding for students with deficiency PreK-12 Plans K-5 Plans Page 2 of 7

3 Comprehensive : Fundamental Principles Analysis IA w/ a s Plan s for Either attend summer school for promotion or be retained for Board approved Local test(s) deficit cut scores established by Board Skills, District Plans 1x,, SWD VA 2013 For 3rd grade students deficient in No retention requirement; must receive services prior to promotion NM MN UT ID 2016 Grades K-1 Not specific to - Grades 1-3 students not proficient; parents can refuse 1st retention, but student failing to become proficient the next year must be retained decisions for SWD is made in accordance with the provisions of the IEP for s Plans for Reads to Lead! Grantees only Page 3 of 7

4 Comprehensive : Fundamental Principles Analysis w/ a s Plan s for DE TX Grades K-2 GA 2002 SB255 (2014) eliminated all consequences including retention until assessment system is fully implemented 3 attempts to pass assessment; parent may appeal, then placement committee decision to promote - must be unanimous 2 attempts to pass assessment; parent may appeal, then placement committee or IEP team decision to promote must be unanimous for lowest 2 of 4 Skills 2x or if student doesn t demonstrate proficiency on test at end of summer school committee can use district assessments, EOC, grades with work products as evidence for promotion, District Plans Page 4 of 7

5 Comprehensive : Fundamental Principles Analysis w/ a s Plan s for MO CA Grades 2-3 required at grade 4 for students below grade level in grade 3 and still below grade level at end of 4th grade summer school required for any student not proficient in, ELA, or Math, with emphasis on (not specific to grade 3) DC NY AR for 3-8 graders not passing benchmark test and who fails to participate in the subsequent AIP (not specific to ) Page 5 of 7 for Local Skills 1x, SWD, Teacher recommends retention is not appropriate; Rec. includes necessary to assist student to attain acceptable achievement in next grade SWD, District Plans

6 Comprehensive : Fundamental Principles Analysis w/ a s Plan s for for Skills, District Plans WY CT WI KY MD Pilot only Pilot only Pilot only Pilot only pilot for priority school districts only ( for promotion unless supt. exempts student from for promotion based on student s progress with personal plan. Pilot only ( Specialist) Either enroll in an program or be retained Local and 1x, SWD Schools not meeting the 85% proficiency goal for students must develop a school improvement plan Page 6 of 7

7 Comprehensive : Fundamental Principles Analysis TN w/ a s Plan s for WV Camp Grants for economically disadvantaged struggling readers in 1-3 grades 3rd grade students only No set criteria w/ for promotion Student may be required to attend summer school for promotion teacher decision LA RI Kindergarten ND & grades 2-3 are typically for some students with disabilities, English Language Learners (s), students who have been previously retained *s are listed in order of how closely they are aligned with ExcelinEd s comprehensive policy. Glossary English Language Learners with less than two years of English instruction receive an exemption SWD all students with disabilities receive an exemption 1x retained once and received s for 2 years 2x retained twice and received s for 2 years for Skills SWD SWD Coaching Network & funding Tutor/Coach Support, District Plans Page 7 of 7