At their August meeting, State Board of Education members approved the ABCs growth rates, cohort graduation rates, the ABCs incentive award formula, and the new North Carolina Writing Assessment System that will be piloted during the 2008-09 school year.
Board members discussed changes regarding eligibility criteria for accommodations and alternate assessments designated for students identified as limited English proficient, More at Four pre-kindergarten curricula recommendations and teacher evaluation policies. They also heard a presentation on the North Carolina Virtual Public School’s first year of operation.
Complete Board Highlights are available online by clicking on the appropriate link.