Tag: DCAS
World Class Data Analysis Coming to Delaware
August 4th, 2011
The Delaware Department of Education has partnered with Harvard’s Strategic Data Project to bring world-class data analysis to Delaware – with a desire to focus on preparing students to graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills to enroll in, persist at, and complete higher education. These efforts, which should parallel...VIEW ARTICLE
Student Performance Data: “Reset” Presents Opportunity
July 22nd, 2011
The Delaware Department of Education released the 2010-2011 DCAS scores yesterday, and, as expected, the percent of students demonstrating proficiency decreased. The State Board approved the higher standards set last year, which provide all stakeholders a more accurate snapshot of how our students compare to their national and international...VIEW ARTICLE
State Test Scores Released Today
July 21st, 2011
The Delaware Department of Education just released the results of the new Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) for the 2010-11 school year. Here’s what we can expect from the first-year results and how we can use and interpret them. In previous years, students took the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP), a paper-and-pencil test...VIEW ARTICLE
In Case You Missed It….April State Board Meeting Update
April 27th, 2011
At the April 21 State Board meeting, DOE officials provided several updates on Race to the Top, including the statewide SAT and DCAS; approved the aspiring principals program; approved the only charter application recommended (for Moyer Academy), and discussed the recent Christina School Board decision. All districts have submitted their full...VIEW ARTICLE