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District briefed on Illinois plan to reset performance cut scores, redesign accountability
Summary
Miss Kurtz, a district staff member, told the Round Lake Area School District Board of Education on June 2, 2025, that the Illinois State Board of Education is conducting a summer standard-setting process to revise performance level descriptors and cut scores on state tests, part of a three-part redesign of assessment, accountability and statewide supports.
Miss Kurtz, a district staff member, told the Round Lake Area School District Board of Education on June 2, 2025, that the Illinois State Board of Education is pursuing a three-part redesign of student assessment, accountability and statewide supports and will conduct a summer standard-setting process to revise performance level descriptors and cut scores on state exams.
The changes “are looking to create new performance level descriptors and proficiency benchmarks,” Miss Kurtz said, adding the state’s goal is to “realign designations to give clearer expectations to schools.” She said Illinois’ current cut scores are higher than most states and have caused some students to be labeled “not…
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