Monday, September 17, 2007

SCAAC TO MEET

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – The School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC) will meet Tuesday, September 18, in the State Board Room on the first floor of the Capital Plaza Tower in Frankfort.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Agenda items include discussion of norm-referenced testing, data releases and proficiency standards for English-language learners.

The 17 voting member council, appointed by the governor, advises the Kentucky Board of Education on the testing and accountability system and curriculum issues.

A full agenda follows.


AGENDA

School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council
September 18, 2007

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

State Board Room, 1st Floor - Capital Plaza Tower
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, Kentucky


1. Welcome
2. Roll Call
3. Norm Referenced Testing (NRT)
4. 2007 Data Releases
a. No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
b. Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS)
5. Concordance Table for 2007 Reporting

Lunch

6. English Language Learners (ELL) Proficiency Standards
7. Test Administration Issues
a. Administration Code (703 KAR 5:080)
b. ACT Prep Courses
c. Inclusions Regulation (703 KAR 5:070)

Next Meeting - November 20, 2007
SOUREC: KDE press release

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