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Pleasant Hill board directs liaison to research state proficiency standards after lengthy debate
Summary
After an extended discussion about Oregon's proficiency targets and how statewide tests are used, the Pleasant Hill School District Board of Directors voted to appoint a board liaison to gather information and report back on the state assessment policy, potential advocacy steps and implications for the district.
The Pleasant Hill School District Board of Directors voted to designate a board liaison to investigate the state's proficiency standards and statewide assessment policy after an extended discussion at its regular meeting.
Staff explained that while the federal Title I framework requires states to submit accountability plans, states set their own proficiency targets. During the discussion staff gave examples of state targets for certain grades and subjects, describing some targets in the roughly low-50% range for proficiency in specific benchmarks and noted comparative…
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