New VA Accreditation Standards

[Anonymous]

For people wringing their hands about charter schools, they cause some of the same problems as option schools. I hope anyone against charter schools is on board with sending everyone back to their neighborhood schools.

[Anonymous]

civil rights groups support of the changes for English language learners.

https://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/viewcomments.cfm?commentid=226985

As Virginia works to unify their bifurcated state accountability systems into a single system aligned with federal requirements under ESSA, the state has wisely proposed that the single system will follow the 3 semester exclusion requirements—a move that we strongly endorse. By the state’s own estimation, this change will allow for the performance of an additional 35,000 students to be included in school academic ratings statewide. While school and district leaders may be concerned that these changes could dramatically change how they are rated, this increase in the number of ELs whose performance is “seen” by Virginia’s accountability system prevents schools from masking the underperformance of ELs and will ultimately enable the VDOE to better support ELs. By more accurately identifying schools that need additional resources and support to address the needs of ELs, state, district and school leaders can more effectively support the unique needs of ELs. Given this, we believe it is imperative that the Virginia State Board of Education approve this change proposed by VDOE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For people wringing their hands about charter schools, they cause some of the same problems as option schools. I hope anyone against charter schools is on board with sending everyone back to their neighborhood schools.

I’m good with that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:civil rights groups support of the changes for English language learners.

https://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/viewcomments.cfm?commentid=226985

As Virginia works to unify their bifurcated state accountability systems into a single system aligned with federal requirements under ESSA, the state has wisely proposed that the single system will follow the 3 semester exclusion requirements—a move that we strongly endorse. By the state’s own estimation, this change will allow for the performance of an additional 35,000 students to be included in school academic ratings statewide. While school and district leaders may be concerned that these changes could dramatically change how they are rated, this increase in the number of ELs whose performance is “seen” by Virginia’s accountability system prevents schools from masking the underperformance of ELs and will ultimately enable the VDOE to better support ELs. By more accurately identifying schools that need additional resources and support to address the needs of ELs, state, district and school leaders can more effectively support the unique needs of ELs. Given this, we believe it is imperative that the Virginia State Board of Education approve this change proposed by VDOE.

That will not move anyone on this board who has decided this is APE and APE is always wrong.
I agree that a single system is the way to go to actually be able to assess what is going on with ELL students

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:PP. Found these links to be helpful:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/07/28/virginia-school-ratings-change/

https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/09/11/virginia-schools-new-accreditation-system-failing-off-track

Looks like the answer to your question, OP, is “bad.” Of the four accountability categories (Distinguished, On Track, Off Track, or Needs Intensive Support), 60 percent of schools currently would fall under Off Track or Needs Intensive Support according to the DOE.

And that is Youngkin’s plan…. to facilitate the arrival of charter schools and eventually vouchers in VA.

His term is ending this in 2025 and he can’t be re-elected to a consecutive term
If he can accomplish his “plan” in that short time frame that would be an amazing political accomplishment since I have never see anything move that fast

Republicans play the long game.

For example: attacking women’s rights

I laughed when I read this - VA had a Democratic governor from 1886 to 1970
and from then on the Governor flip
flops every few years between the parties.

Just stick to making the bizarre random APE comments bc that’s all you are good at.

I didn’t make the original comment, but the right-leaning political group lobbying for this policy is certainly relevant in this discussion.

Republican trolls seem to get off on being intellectually dishonest. As we all know, conservatives (Ds now Rs) in the south, including VA, have been trying to trash public schools (and women) for decades.

OP merely asked about the actual accreditation policy and the impact it may have. Doesn't matter who or what led to the current accreditation standards - they just want to know what impact they may have. I'm really sick of the troll who apparently has assumed 24/7 duties to insert APE into every thread.

Hi I’ll OP and I’m interested in the APE angle. Good to know who’s in favor and why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain the new Youngkin standards to me like I'm 5? Will they be good for public schools? Or very very bad for public schools?

What is the effect going to be? I'm in APS where there are a lot of ELLs and Title 1 schools.

There won’t be any difference. It will be easier to get data on your school. What are you specifically worried about OP?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:PP. Found these links to be helpful:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/07/28/virginia-school-ratings-change/

https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/09/11/virginia-schools-new-accreditation-system-failing-off-track

Looks like the answer to your question, OP, is “bad.” Of the four accountability categories (Distinguished, On Track, Off Track, or Needs Intensive Support), 60 percent of schools currently would fall under Off Track or Needs Intensive Support according to the DOE.

And that is Youngkin’s plan…. to facilitate the arrival of charter schools and eventually vouchers in VA.

His term is ending this in 2025 and he can’t be re-elected to a consecutive term
If he can accomplish his “plan” in that short time frame that would be an amazing political accomplishment since I have never see anything move that fast

Republicans play the long game.

For example: attacking women’s rights

I laughed when I read this - VA had a Democratic governor from 1886 to 1970
and from then on the Governor flip
flops every few years between the parties.

Just stick to making the bizarre random APE comments bc that’s all you are good at.

I didn’t make the original comment, but the right-leaning political group lobbying for this policy is certainly relevant in this discussion.

Republican trolls seem to get off on being intellectually dishonest. As we all know, conservatives (Ds now Rs) in the south, including VA, have been trying to trash public schools (and women) for decades.

OP merely asked about the actual accreditation policy and the impact it may have. Doesn't matter who or what led to the current accreditation standards - they just want to know what impact they may have. I'm really sick of the troll who apparently has assumed 24/7 duties to insert APE into every thread.

Hi I’ll OP and I’m interested in the APE angle. Good to know who’s in favor and why.

Geez you started another thread again so you can sock puppet about APE

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain the new Youngkin standards to me like I'm 5? Will they be good for public schools? Or very very bad for public schools?

What is the effect going to be? I'm in APS where there are a lot of ELLs and Title 1 schools.

There won’t be any difference. It will be easier to get data on your school. What are you specifically worried about OP?

So then why is that fcker Youngkin doing it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain the new Youngkin standards to me like I'm 5? Will they be good for public schools? Or very very bad for public schools?

What is the effect going to be? I'm in APS where there are a lot of ELLs and Title 1 schools.

There won’t be any difference. It will be easier to get data on your school. What are you specifically worried about OP?

So then why is that fcker Youngkin doing it?

Same reason he set-up that stupid hotline.
Same reason he pushed the voter registration roll "clean-up."
Same reason he does everything he does.
Political symbolism. Nod to the Republican MAGA nuts and Trump supporters as he seeks higher office.
He doesn't give a genuine f*** about any of these things other than his own political career and personal gain.

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Anonymous wrote:PP. Found these links to be helpful:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/07/28/virginia-school-ratings-change/

https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/09/11/virginia-schools-new-accreditation-system-failing-off-track

Looks like the answer to your question, OP, is “bad.” Of the four accountability categories (Distinguished, On Track, Off Track, or Needs Intensive Support), 60 percent of schools currently would fall under Off Track or Needs Intensive Support according to the DOE.

And that is Youngkin’s plan…. to facilitate the arrival of charter schools and eventually vouchers in VA.

His term is ending this in 2025 and he can’t be re-elected to a consecutive term
If he can accomplish his “plan” in that short time frame that would be an amazing political accomplishment since I have never see anything move that fast

Republicans play the long game.

For example: attacking women’s rights

I laughed when I read this - VA had a Democratic governor from 1886 to 1970
and from then on the Governor flip
flops every few years between the parties.

Just stick to making the bizarre random APE comments bc that’s all you are good at.

I didn’t make the original comment, but the right-leaning political group lobbying for this policy is certainly relevant in this discussion.

Republican trolls seem to get off on being intellectually dishonest. As we all know, conservatives (Ds now Rs) in the south, including VA, have been trying to trash public schools (and women) for decades.

OP merely asked about the actual accreditation policy and the impact it may have. Doesn't matter who or what led to the current accreditation standards - they just want to know what impact they may have. I'm really sick of the troll who apparently has assumed 24/7 duties to insert APE into every thread.

Hi I’ll OP and I’m interested in the APE angle. Good to know who’s in favor and why.

Geez you started another thread again so you can sock puppet about APE

OP here. Weird response. Why so defensive? I started the because I want to learn more about the accreditation changes and the effects. But then someone spoke for me saying OP isn’t interested in APE so I responded that yes I’m interested who’s for and against.

Actually I get more interested in APE the more they gaslight and attack. Because it makes me wonder why all this effort?

[Anonymous]

Arl Now reports APS wants to delay the new standards. https://www.arlnow.com/2024/11/05/aps-leaders-seek-delay-in-change-of-va-school-accountability-rules/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Jf_JzAsm3giLv35EMx38YzJjQMgUHjwIqYVTiaXdw-32uMgYklfXaF1c_aem_qaBGwPxjakzIPUTsem7OlA

[Anonymous]

When do they go into effect if they are not delayed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When do they go into effect if they are not delayed?

next year, I think.

[Anonymous]

I wonder how APE feels about MT being part of the request from APS to delay the implementation? Lots of APEs wrote in favor of the standards. How do they like their token SB member not going along with their agenda?

[Anonymous]

VDOE has released the data from last year and how it would look under the new framework: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showdocument?id=58442&t=638665759793697881&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2s79l1fjuqoGuMDzDRy2DS0F1yQUxIlXoaUTr0GN_C5U3alHev5fPrm8E_aem_k4RU3ywON7b81isx4GC6Gg

For ACPS, it looks like zero schools would be Distinguished, six be On Track, nine would be Off Track, and two would fall under Needs Intensive Improvement.