A Different DayDr. June Atkinson

State Superintendent

February 18, 2009

Wyoming Korea

•ECU: 20/31

•NCSU: 7/17

•UNC-Ch: 4/8

ChildrenUnder 12

Digital Learning Platform

Standard

Course of

Study

Assessments

Virtual

Learning

Experts

National Voluntary Standards

•Reading

•Mathematics

25 Projects

Pockets of Potential: Using Mobile Technologies to Promote Children’s Learning

• New industry designs and educational applications

• Digital teacher corps

• Restriction policy changes

Graduation Rate

CCSSO Assessment Projects

• Social Studies

• Early Childhood Education

• English/Language Development

• Health Education

• Science Education

Computer-based testing

Web-based testing

Predictions for NCLB

• More balanced, comprehensive assessment system

• Greater differentiation in testing• Greater focus on graduation

rates• Focus on innovation and

technology

Stimulus Package

“Race to the Top”• College-ready, career-ready

• Internationally-benchmarked standards

• Data systems

• Better assessmentsArne DuncanUS Secretary of Education

Some All

Cannot Can

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Not Yet Met

System

Along the way rather than at the end

Transition

Long-termvs.

Short-term

Reading Growth Curves by Cohort Panel

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“We value what we measure

rather measure what we value.”

“…. learning assessment is crucial in providing appropriate and timely feedback to students and teachers.…”

Richard Hersh

Teaching to a Test Worth Teaching to in College and High School

Digital Learning Platform

Standard

Course of

Study

Assessments

Virtual

Learning

Experts

Professional

Development

North CarolinaAccountability Conference

Dr. June AtkinsonState Superintendent

February 18, 2009