Instructional staff preview state accountability system; public report set for Oct. 3

Sep 1, 2024

Shawn Wells briefed the Rowan County board on the state accountability system’s six indicators, explained how 'status' and 'change' scores are calculated, and said the public school report card is expected Oct. 3.

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Shawn Wells, presenting the district’s instructional update at the Sept. 17 meeting, reviewed the state accountability framework that will determine color-coded school and district ratings. Wells described six principal indicators used by the state: reading, math, science/social studies/writing (writing combines two assessments), English learner progress, school climate and safety; at the high-school level, postsecondary readiness and graduation rates are additional factors.

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