SBOE Continues to Seek Feedback on ‘A-F’ Proposals
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowTwo more public meetings will take place this week regarding proposed changes to the state's A-F grading system. The Indiana State Board of Education is seeking feedback on the student population factors used to determine the ratings. February 24, 2015
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) staff will host three public hearings regarding proposed changes to A-F Rules. The proposed change in the A-F model would factor the growth of all students into a school's grade. The current model only factors growth if a minimum threshold of students showed high growth at that school. Hearings will be held on the following dates:
February 25, 2015 at 9:00 AM (CST)
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Administrative Building, Board Room
951 Walnut Street
Evansville, Indiana, 47713
February 26, 2015, at 9:00 AM
Marion High School, Board Room #4-4
750 West 26th Street
Marion, Indiana, 46953
February 27, 2015, at 9:00 AM
Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room C
302 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
All public comments will be given equal consideration regardless if submitted online or at a public hearing and will be reviewed by SBOE members. Changes to the Proposed Rules may be made as a result of public comment.
Click here to see a copy of the proposed A-F Rule and to submit online public comments.
Source: The Indiana State Board of Education