E. Manage Accountability Systems

• Individual Growth and School Success
  This superb paper by NWEA walks through a cogent and compelling rational to adapt AYP to make use of individual student growth data.
• When Raising Isn�t Rising - DENNIE PALMER WOLF
  This AASA paper explores the failure of accountability systems to measure student growth over time.
• Working Smarter to Leave No Child Behind: Practical Insights for School Leaders
  Accountability based on student test results is the heart of NCLB. This paper discusses evidence on accountability systems, describes the act�s accountability model and its underlying assumptions, and offers educators specific recommendations for effective operation in an era of accountability.