Submitted by Dorothea (not verified) on May 26, 2008 - 16:26.
The success or failure of a school district should not be determined by one test. My district's scores are adversely impacted by two sub groups ESL students, and special education. If English is not your primary language perhaps the test should be administered in your native tongue. If a special education student is 3-4 years below grade level, how can the student score in the proficient range? My district has disproportionate numbers of each population. It is unfair to compare school districts that do not share similar dynamics, If AYP is not reached this year a state takeover is imminent for my school system.
Unfair Assessments
Submitted by Dorothea (not verified) on May 26, 2008 - 16:26.
The success or failure of a school district should not be determined by one test. My district's scores are adversely impacted by two sub groups ESL students, and special education. If English is not your primary language perhaps the test should be administered in your native tongue. If a special education student is 3-4 years below grade level, how can the student score in the proficient range? My district has disproportionate numbers of each population. It is unfair to compare school districts that do not share similar dynamics, If AYP is not reached this year a state takeover is imminent for my school system.