1. FY12 Accountability Updates
AYP
FY12 Accountability Updates
What’s new
What has been updated
Hello. My name is Nancy Brito. I am an Instructional Specialist in the Department of Educational Data Warehouse, Accountability, and School Improvement.
This presentation provides a brief description of accountability updates for the school year.

2. This is what we know today!
11/14/2018
Disclaimer
This is what we know today!
11/14/2018
Things will change tomorrow!!!!
11/14/2018
I must include this disclaimer because the information contained in these slides is the most recent we have from the Florida Department of Education. But, we know that tomorrow everything can and will change because there is much information that is yet to be determined.
There is much To Be Determined (TBD)!

3. What's New in Assessment and Accountability
11/14/2018
FY12 AYP
AYP
FY2012
Proficiency Targets
Reading
Mathematics 86
AYP is not new, but the reading and mathematics proficiency targets are. The target for reading is 86% and for mathematics is also 86%.
86%
86%
NEW!
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

4. What's New in Assessment and Accountability
FY12 AYP Accountability
AYP
Grade
Reading
Math
Writing 3
FCAT 2.0 NA 4
FCAT 5 6 7 8 9
Algebra 1 EOC* 10 
FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics will be used in AYP calculation in grades 3 through 8.
(CLICK) At the high school level, the Algebra 1 EOC assessment results will be part of AYP calculation.
(CLICK) The FY11 Algebra 1 EOC assessment results of FY11 eighth graders will be used in the FY12 HS AYP calculation. However, the FLDOE has not yet determined to what extent.
Throughout this presentation assessments in red are computer-based and those in black, and the FCAT 2.0 in green are paper-based. 
*To what extent the 2011 Algebra 1 EOC test results for eighth graders will be used in high school accountability calculations for FY12 has not been finalized.
Red = Computer-based testing (CBT)
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

5. FY12 School Grade Accountability - EL
What's New in Assessment and Accountability
FY12 School Grade Accountability - EL
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
Science
% Meeting High Standards
FCAT 2.0
FCAT Gr. 4
FCAT 2.0 Gr. 5
% Making Learning Gains
FAA
Low 25%
Science FCAT 2.0
NEW!
At the elementary level the FCAT 2.0 in Reading and Mathematics will continue to be used to calculate school grade.
(CLICK) What is new at this level is the Science FCAT 2.0. FY12 is the first year the FCAT 2.0 in science will be used and will continue to be administered at grade 5.
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

6. FY12 School Grade Accountability - MS
What's New in Assessment and Accountability
FY12 School Grade Accountability - MS
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
Science
% Meeting High Standards
FCAT 2.0 Gr. 7, 8
FCAT 2.0 Gr. 6
FCAT 2.0 Algebra 1 EOC
FCAT Gr. 8
FCAT 2.0 Gr. 8
% Making Learning Gains
FAA
FCAT 2.0 Algebra 1 EOC (?)*
Low 25%   
FCAT 2.0 Grade 6 CBT
Algebra 1 EOC part of school grade calculation
Science FCAT 2.0
NEW!  
There are many updates and changes at the Middle School level.
(CLICK) Most notably, FCAT 2.0 Reading in grade 6 will be computer based.
(CLICK) In mathematics, the FCAT 2.0 and the Algebra 1 EOC assessment will be part of school grade calculation.
How EOC’s calculation will be determined has not been finalized. It is part of an ongoing conversation at the State level.
(CLICK) Science FCAT 2.0 has replaced the FCAT at grade 8.  
*The calculation for EOCs has not yet been finalized.
Red = Computer-based testing (CBT) Black = Paper Based Testing (PBT)
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

7. FY12 School Grade Accountability - MS
What's New in Assessment and Accountability
11/14/2018
FY12 School Grade Accountability - MS
NEW!
Other Middle School Components TBD
High-school-level EOCs
Participation (50% of HS EOC weighting)
Performance (50% of HS EOC weighting)
Attainment of Industry Certification
As data becomes available
New at the Middle School Level. Grading will include components other than the FCAT 2.0.
High school End-of-Course assessments taken by middle school students will be part of the school grade calculation.
Participation in EOC assessments will weight 50% and the Performance in EOC assessment will weigh 50%.
In addition, the attainment of Industry certification by middle school students will also be part of school grade calculation as data becomes available.
How these components will be included in the calculation is yet to be determined.
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

8. FY12 School Grade Accountability - HS
What's New in Assessment and Accountability
FY12 School Grade Accountability - HS
Reading
Mathematics
Writing
Science
% Meeting High Standards
FCAT 2.0 Gr. 9
FCAT 2.0 Gr. 10
Algebra 1 EOC
FCAT Gr. 10
Biology EOC
(?)*
% Making Learning Gains
FAA
Algebra 1 EOC (?)*
Low 25%
% Making Learning Gains
Retake Bonus Points
FCAT Retake/
FCAT 2.0 Retake
FCAT Retake   
FCAT 2.0 Grade 10 Reading - CBT
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake - CBT
Algebra 1 EOC Assessment – Learning Gains TBD
Biology EOC Assessment Use TBD
NEW!    
At the High school level for the FCAT Components, FCAT Reading 2.0 is used for school grade calculation.
(CLICK) The Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading will be computer based.
FY12 is the first time the results of the FCAT 2.0 reading will have a Retake version. It is also computer based.
(CLICK) In the Mathematics cells, to what extent the Algebra 1 EOC will be used for High Standards and Learning Gains has not been finalized.
(CLICK) The use of the Biology EOC in high standards calculating is being explored by the Department of Education and the advisory groups. How to include it as the science component is yet to be determined.  
*The calculation for EOCs has not yet been finalized.
Red = Computer-based testing (CBT) Black = Paper Based Testing (PBT)
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

9. What's New in Assessment and Accountability
11/14/2018
FY12 Accountability
Low
High
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
NEW!
To Be Determined (TBD)
Standard Setting
Achievement Levels (Levels 1-5)
FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics
Algebra 1 EOC
Cut scores
Proposed date: November 2011
This year the standard setting committee will convene to determine the achievement levels cut scores for the FCAT 2.0 Reading and FCAT 2.0 Mathematics, as well as the Algebra 1 EOC assessments. We will then have a matrix that will identify the score ranges and cut scores for the five achievement levels in each of the assessments.
The standards should be set and approved by the State Board of Education by November 2011.
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

10. What's New in Assessment and Accountability
11/14/2018
FY12 Accountability
NEW!
To Be Determined (TBD)
Algebra 1 EOC Calculation
High Standards
Learning Gains
As I previously mentioned, to what extent the Algebra 1 EOC calculations will be used in middle and high school accountability have yet to be determined.
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

11. What's New in Assessment and Accountability
11/14/2018
FY12 Accountability
FCAT Writing
Changes to the Scoring in 2012
Same rubric
Increase attention to the correct use of standard English conventions
More stringent holistic scoring
Although the FCAT writing target for school grade is 4 points or higher and for AYP is 3 points or higher, it is worth noting that there will be increased attention to the correct use of standard English conventions when scoring the essays. The same rubric is used, but with a more stringent holistic scoring.
Same Targets
AYP
3.0 or higher
School Grade
4.0 or higher
Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX48850

12. FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accountability: School Grade
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FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Graduation
Accelerated Coursework
College Readiness
Growth/Decline
Overall Possible Points
Participation Possible Points
Reading
100 Possible Points
Growth
160 Points Maximum
At-Risk Possible Points
Performance Possible Points
Mathematics
Decline
40 Points Maximum
Total Graduation Points = 300
Total Acceleration Points = 300
Total
Readiness Points = 200
Points
Possible = 800
The Non-FCAT Components in HS Accountability continue to include Graduation Rate, Accelerated Coursework and College Readiness as are the
Growth and Decline within the components.
(CLICK) However, There is a change in the number of possible points a school may attain in Accelerated Coursework Participation and in Performance. The maximum number of points a school may attain in each of the cells is 150.
Nancy E. Brito, Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX47521

13. FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accountability: School Grade
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FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
NEW!
Graduation
Accelerated Coursework
College Ready
Growth/Decline
Overall Possible Points
Participation Possible Points
Reading
100 Possible Points
Growth
160 Points Maximum
At-Risk Possible Points
Performance Possible Points
Mathematics
Decline
40 Points Maximum
Total Graduation Points = 300
Total Acceleration Points = 300
Total Readiness Points = 200
Total Points Possible = 800
FY12 Graduation Rate Based on Federal Uniform Rate
Graduates = Standard Diploma Recipients
FY12 Graduation Rate will be based on the Federal Uniform Rate. In this graduation rate model, standard diploma recipients are the only students considered as graduates.
Nancy E. Brito, Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX47521

14. FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accountability: School Grade
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FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accelerated Coursework
Participation
Numerator
Denominator
All 9th through 12th graders who took an accelerated exam or dual enrollment course during the academic year (weighted)
All 11th and 12th graders
NEW!
The numerator in Accelerated Coursework Participation has changed to include all 9th to 12th graders who took an accelerated exam or dual enrollment course during the academic year.
Nancy E. Brito, Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX47521

15. FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accountability: School Grade
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FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accelerated Coursework
Performance
Numerator
Denominator
Number of successful outcomes in accelerated coursework (weighted) by a student in grades 9 through 12
All 9th through 12th graders who took an accelerated exam or dual enrollment course during the academic year
NEW!
The denominator in Accelerated Coursework Performance has changed to include all 9th to 12th graders who took an accelerated exam or dual enrollment course during the academic year.
Nancy E. Brito, Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX47521

16. FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
Accountability: School Grade
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FY12 Non-FCAT Components Measures - HS
College Readiness
Numerator
Denominator
Reading
Number of students scoring ready on SAT, ACT, CPT, and/or P.E.R.T.*
On-time school graduates who scored at Levels 1 through 5 on the 10th Grade FCAT Reading
Mathematics
On-time school graduates who scored at Levels 1 through 5 on FCAT Grade 10 Mathematics
NEW!
The college readiness denominators in reading and mathematics respectively is to include all on-time graduates who scored at Levels 1 through 5 on the Grade 10 FCAT.
(CLICK) The numerator will include students scoring ready on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test, P.E.R.T., as well as the SAT, ACT, and/or CPT. The cut scores for P.E.R.T. are yet to be determined.
*Postsecondary Education Readiness Test
Nancy E. Brito, Dept. of Assessment, Division of Performance Accountability, , PX47521

17. FY 11 and Beyond Graduation Requirement
Year
Entering
Grade 9
Reading
Math
Science
Grad
Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0: 300 linked to FCAT
FCAT 300 (DSS 1889)
Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0: Level 3
Algebra 1 EOC :
30% of Course Grade*
Algebra 1 EOC: Level 3
Geometry EOC :
Biology EOC :
30% of Course Grade*
Geometry EOC: Level 3
Biology EOC: Level 3
Graduation requirements:
Students entering grade 9 for the first time in FY12 are part of the graduation cohort. They are required to attain a level 3 in the Grade 10 Reading FCAT 2.0 and in the Algebra 1 EOC assessment. The Geometry and Biology EOCs will each constitute 30% of the course grade.
*This requirement does not apply to students who complete the course prior to this year.

18. Questions regarding accountability?
Contact:
Nancy E. Brito
Division of Performance Accountability
Department of Educational Data Warehouse, Accountability, and School Improvement
, PX47521
This concludes this Vodcast on accountability updates. If you have questions or need further clarification please feel free to contact me via or phone. Thank you and have a great day!
AYP