1. NC Elements Web-based instructional management for planning, implementing, and improving instruction

2. Teachers need …  Understanding of essential standards and how performance is to be measured  To know what students know prior to instruction  Guidance about which students need special services  Evidence that demonstrates who has mastered the material and who needs more time

3. Administrators need  Evidence that shows how the district, schools, teachers, and students are doing  To identify which teachers are doing well and develop strategies for improvement  To target resources to areas of need

4. The state agency needs  To report performance on technical attainment  To target technical assistance  To identify statewide professional development needs

5. Model  Paper-based tracking of individual student performance by objective

6. Model  Paper-based tracking of individual student performance by objective

7. VoCATS Model  PC based  Standardized  Generates data for reporting for accountability

8. Elements Model  Web based, not platform dependent  Online or paper-based testing  Instant scoring and reporting  Customizable reporting  Integrated data systems  Automated reporting for accountability

9. Student enrollment data Special populations data  Essential standards  Classroom assessment banks  Aligned secure assessments Reports for LEA use Results for state use Reports for teacher use

10. Teachers need …  Understanding of essential standards and how performance is to be measured  To know what students know prior to instruction  Guidance about which students need special services  Evidence that demonstrates who has mastered the material and who needs more time Reports for teacher use

11. Administrators need  Evidence that shows how the district, schools, teachers, and students are doing  To identify which teachers are doing well and develop strategies for improvement  To target resources to areas of need Reports for LEA use

12. The state agency needs  To report performance on technical attainment  To target technical assistance  To identify statewide professional development needs Results for state use

19. Questions  How much did it cost?  Development  Ongoing expense  Local support  What are major issues

20. For more information  Rhonda Welfare, Senior Analyst CTE State and Federal Accountability NC Department of Public Instruction 919-807-3876 rwelfare@dpi.state.nc.us