Center Overview
Assessment and Accountability Content Center (AACC) The AACC work consists of the following key activities: · Review, analysis, and dissemination of evidence-based products, services, etc. linked to key NCLB initiatives and goals · Synthesis of evidence in a few selected, high-need NCLB areas · Strategic responses to requests from RCCs on high-need NCLB areas · Response to ED requests on high-need NCLB issues · Limited development in high-need NCLB areas determined by both the AACC and ED · Limited direct technical support to states related to NCLB initiatives and goals, as determined by ED AACC products and services will focus on the following high-leverage indicators: · High quality in terms of grounding in sound technical theory, research, and practical experiences. · High relevance that is appropriate for states and regional comprehensive centers (RCCs) and responsive to their immediate and long-term needs. · High utility to RCCs and state educational agencies (SEAs), keeping up with recent research developments in assessment and accountability and thereby supporting decision making and improvement of student performance. Strand 1: Special Populations Objective: To provide information and resources to RCCs, and through the RCCs to state education agencies (SEAs), regarding the assessment and accountability of their special student populations (i.e., English language learners [ELLs] and students with disabilities [SWDs], including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities) with respect to the requirements of NCLB (i.e., Title I, Title III, alternate assessments, modified assessments). Strand 2: Data Use Objective: To identify and share resources with RCCs that will expand state and local capacity to effectively use state, district, school, and classroom data to improve educational outcomes. Strand 3: Support for Quality State Assessment and Accountability Systems Objective: To assist states to meet the NCLB assessment and accountability requirements.
States
- National
Center Type
- Comprehensive Center
Dates
- 2005-10-01
- 2010-09-30
Center Contact
- Stanley Rabinowitz
- srabino@wested.org
- (415) 615-3154
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730 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94107