Thursday, April 11, 2013

Notice of Public Meeting - Public Schools Accountability Act (CA Dept of Education)

Notice of Public Meeting - Public Schools Accountability Act (CA Dept of Education):



April 23, 2013
Meeting of the Full Committee

Date, Time, and Location


April 23, 2013
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 1101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Agenda
To be discussed and take action as necessary and appropriate:
  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Recommendations to the Superintendent on alternatives to the decile ranks as a method for determining eligibility, preference, or priority for statutory programs
  3. Recommendation to the Superintendent on a methodology to base the Academic Performance Index (API) on individual student level growth
  4. Options for incorporating graduation data into the API
Public Comments
If you have any questions regarding the PSAA agenda, please contact Karen Heiner by phone at 916-319-0635, or by e-mail atKHeiner@cde.ca.gov, or by mail at the address below. An opportunity for public comment will be offered after each item and limited to 2 minutes.
California Department of Education
Analysis, Measurement, and Accountability Reporting Division
1430 N Street, Suite 5408
Sacramento, CA 95814
Additional Information
Please visit the PSAA Web page.

Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA)

Authorizes the creation of an educational accountability system for California public schools. Its primary goal is to help schools improve and to measure the academic achievement of all students.
PSAA Program Information
  • CalEdFacts PSAA Section
    California Department of Education's information and media guide about education in the State of California. For information on other topics, visit the full CalEdFacts.
California Education Code and PSAA
API 2013 Regional Meetings
The California Department of Education is developing a college and career indicator to include in the Academic Performance Index and is seeking input on the indicator by conducting regional meetings. Please view the schedule for meeting dates and locations.
PSAA Advisory Committee
PSAA Components