Specific Measurable Acheivement Goals and Targets for Each Subpopulation of Students

Specific Measurable Achievement Goals and Targets for Each Subpopulation of Students

Last Updated on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 at 5:02 AM

Essential Question: Does your comprehensive district improvement plan (CDIP) include measurable goals and targets for each of the subpopulations identified in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001?

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recommends using "percent proficient," the language used in NCLB to set Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), to set measurable goals and targets (see Commissioner's letter).

Measurable goals and targets must be set in the district improvement plan for each of the following NCLB identified achievement gaps:

1. Students with and without disabilities

2. Students with and without English proficiency

3. Minority and non-minority students

4. Students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch and those who are not eligible for free and reduced lunch

Additionally, KRS 158.649 identifies gaps between male and female students.

Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities (April 2006) Toolkit
Working Together for Students with Disabilities: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and No Child Left Behind Act, Frequently Asked Questions
Assessing Students with Disabilities: IDEA and NCLB Working Together (January 2006)
Suggested Reading for Closing the Achievement Gap
The Help! Kit: A Resource Guide for Secondary Teachers of Migrant English Language Learners and Help! They Don't Speak English Starter Kit for Primary Teachers can be downloaded by clicking on "Help! Kits"
Truth in Labeling Can you be sure that there is equity in your special education referral process? Truth
Teaching Mathematics and Science to English Language Learners: It's Just Good Teaching This document, published by the NorthWest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL), focuses on the diverse needs of students in inclusive classrooms. ELL
Closing Achievement Gaps Closing Gaps
Focus On Blacks The Focus On series from the National Education Association (NEA) examines and enriches our understanding of achievement gaps.
Focus On Hispanics The Focus On series from the National Education Association (NEA) examines and enriches our understanding of achievement gaps.
Focus On American Indians/Alaskan Natives The Focus On series from the National Education Association (NEA) examines and enriches our understanding of achievement gaps.
Focus On Asian/Pacific Islanders The Focus On series from the National Education Association (NEA) examines and enriches our understanding of achievement gaps.
The Inclusive Classroom: Mathematics and Science Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities NorthWest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) highlights teaching strategies that draw on key principles of inclusion, special education, multiculturalism, and standards-based reform
Reality Check 2006: How Black and Hispanic Families Rate Their Schools This Report from Education Insights at Public Agenda may teach you a lot about what diverse students' families think about schools in your district and why.
Teach So ALL Students Learn Can high poverty schools become high performers? Absolutely! Learn how four schools are leading the way!
Poverty No Bar to Academic Excellence This article from a Kentucky Newspaper cites Kentucky schools who have raised the bar on student achievement.

For more information contact:

David Cook
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 502-564-4201

David.Cook@education.ky.gov