National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP)
The only nationally representative assessment
for students in the United States, NAEP
tests students in grades 4, 8, and 12 in
mathematics, reading, science, writing, the
arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S.
history. Results from 4th and 8th grade
assessments in mathematics, reading, science,
and writing are required to be reported at the
state level.
NGA/CCSSO Common Core
Standards
The National Governors Association (NGA)
Center for Best Practices and the Council
of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
have partnered with Achieve, ACT, and
the College Board to help states develop a
common core of standards for K-12 Englishlanguage arts and mathematics education.
The research and evidence-based standards
will align with college and career expectations
as well as international standards. States will
have the choice of whether or not to adopt
these standards.
compensation based upon their years of
experience and level of education (e.g.,
Master’s degree, Doctorate degree). The state
salary schedule provides a minimum salary
schedule on top of which individual districts
can negotiate additional compensation.
Summative Assessments
Assessments given at a predetermined time
(most often the end of an academic year) to
evaluate the effectiveness of instructional
programs and make judgments about student
competency.
Survey of Teacher Working Conditions
An anonymous survey given to teachers
to gain a better understanding of teacher
working conditions and how they can be
improved. These surveys often focus on
categories such as time, empowerment,
professional development, leadership,
facilities and resources, and mentoring and
induction.
Teacher Effectiveness Measure
The percentage of postsecondary students
who need to take remedial or developmental
courses in order to be ready for college-level
coursework.
As proposed under key strategy #3, SCORE
and the Tennessee Education Association
will jointly create a new measure for assessing
teacher effectiveness. This measure will be
composed of multiple metrics including
student achievement gains and potentially
principal evaluations, peer review, and parent
and student surveys.
Prospective Superintendents Academy
Teacher Training Report Card
Postsecondary Remediation Rates
This year long program prepares candidates
for superintendent positions in Tennessee
public schools. The Tennessee Organization
of School Superintendents, the Tennessee
School Boards Association, and the
Niswonger Foundation developed the
academy as a means to create a pipeline of
strong superintendents in the state.
Remediation
Remediation programs are targeted
interventions designed to help students who
are behind grade level catch up. Examples of
interventions include one-on-one tutoring,
before or after school programs, and weekend
classes.
State Salary Schedule
The Tennessee State Board of Education is
required