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Explaining Student Growth Scores to Teachers and Principals 2016-17 Frequently Asked Questions

August 2017

Prepared for the ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ by Education Analytics, Inc. under contract C-012798

Introduction
In 2016-17, approximately 35,000 teachers in ELA/math in grades 4-8 and 4,500 principals (of buildings containing grades 4-8 as well as principals of buildings containing all of grades 9-12) received a State-provided growth rating and score. ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ has provided a variety of materials to help districts and educators understand and use the State-provided growth scores. These materials can be found at the ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ.gov State Growth Measures ToolkitsÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.

The following document was developed based upon inquiries made directly by stakeholders across the State[1]. This document is separated into three sections with subsections:

Teachers’ Frequently Asked Questions

  • Growth Score Calculations
  • Log-in and Access
  • Deadlines and Release Date

Principals’ Frequently Asked Questions

  • Specific Scores
  • Log-in and Access
  • Deadlines and Release Dates

Additional Resources on State-provided growth scores
If further questions arise, reach out to the email addresses below:

[1] Note: If there are any discrepancies between the information presented in this document and statute, regulations, or APPR Guidance, the language in the statute, regulations, or APPR Guidance must prevail.

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