NH Dept of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education submits Follow The Child Growth Model proposal to the US Education Department. (February 15, 2008)
New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) 2008 Results
The results of the Fall 2008 New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) for grades three through eight and high school were released today by Commissioner of Education Lyonel B. Tracy.
To find out the results in your community, school district profiles, click here.
Grade-Level Expectations and Test Specifications
in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing
The New Hampshire Department of Education, Rhode Island Department of Education, and Vermont Department of Education have developed a common set of Grade-Level Expectations, known as the New England Common Assessment Program Grade-Level Expectations (NECAP GLEs), and test specifications in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. These expectations were developed in response to the requirements of the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act, 2001 to test all students, beginning in the 2005-2006 academic year, in each of grades 3-8 in mathematics and reading/language arts. Although these sets of GLEs were developed for this purpose the partner states were committed to building coherent sets of expectations that would focus, not narrow, the curricula, and would support good instruction.
GLE Teacher Resource Materials
To obtain Reading, Writing, and Mathematics GLE Teacher Resource Materials go to www.necompact.org.
Introduction to the GLEs and NECAP
To download a PowerPoint introduction to the GLEs and NECAP with supporting handouts go to http://www.gmpdc.org/projects/GLEs_NECAP/.
Math GLEs
Mathematics Local GLEs Grades K-8
Mathematics NECAP GLEs Grades 2-8
Mathematics Test Specifications Grades 2-8
Reading GLEs
Grades 5-12 Reading GLEs & GSEs
Reading Test Specifications Grades 3-8
Writing GLEs
Written & Oral Communications Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) Grades K-5
Writing Test Specifications Grades 3-8
Written and Oral Communication GLEs & GSEs Grades 5-12
EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FAQS
ECS Presentation on Competencies and ELOs 1/10/09
The Competency-Based Assessment System
The New Hampshire Department of Education has designed and piloted a local assessment and recording system called the Competency-Based Assessment System (CAS). This system uses a three-tiered approach to assessment: 1) looking at student work in relation to the written, approved, standard of performance, 2) professional judgment of trained, experienced teachers, and 3) Exemplars of student work in the area being assessed. The Competency-Based transcript document itself combines the recording of traditional grades, test scores, and class ranking with a place and method for recording a student’s proficiency in a number of skill areas. This assessment and recording system gives a picture of student learning over time , takes advantage of student strengths, initiative, and learning styles, and is concise and portable, making it easily accessible by employers and colleges.
A Demonstration of Learning: Alternative Assessment in New Hampshire
Competency-Based Assessment Performance Standards:
Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Self Management
Communication Skills
Ability to Work With Others
Information Use (Technology, Research, Analysis)
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Competency-Based Transcript Examples:
Transcript Template (text version)
Sample Transcript
Student Exemplars for each Competency:
Information Use
Links:
Competencies That Count (article)
National Picture on Competency-Based Assessment & Admissions:
BRIDGE Project
Looking at Student Work
Reporting Progress: Standards-Based Report Cards
New HampshireSpecial Education State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)
June 15, 2007 OSEP Letter ~ State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performamce Report (APR)
No Child Left Behind
School Improvement Sanctions for Schools
Receiving Title I Funds
New Hampshire Part B FFY 2005 SPP/APR Response Table
State Performance Plan (SPP) Presentation
Special Education Association May 21, 2007
(PowerPoint Presentation)
Minimum Standards In Public Schools
NCLB: Growth Models - Proficiency for All Students by 2014
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Updates and Results
New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP)
Schools in Need of Improvement (SINI)
Standards for Paraeducators under No Child Left Behind
NH Student Accounting Handbook- July 2007
Meeting the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements. The Procedures and Guidelines Toolkit - Final June 2006
Highly Qualified Teachers and IDEA Flowchart
NASDSE and the National Education Association (NEA) have prepared a flow chart to describe the highly qualified teacher (HQT) provisions in the new Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), P.L. 108-446.
Click here, to access the New Hampshire State Department of Education,Bureau of Special Education website.
NH Dept of Education Memos on Special Education:
NH Dept of Education Initiatives:
NH RESPONDS
- NH RESPONDS Executive Summary
- NH RESPONDS Goals, Outcomes, Objectives, Activities and Performance Measures
- NH RESPONDS Organization Visual
October 2008 Update
NH Early Learning Curriculum Guidelines and Preschool Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities
Ages 3 - 5
New Hampshire's Vision for Redesign - Moving from High Schools to Learning Communities
