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
Met
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