Message: RE: 2017 APR Calculations

RE: 2017 APR Calculations
RE: 2017 APR Calculations

From | Freeman, Kevin | Date Wednesday, October 4, 2017 1:57 PM

To | Neale, Chris
Cc |
Subject | RE: 2017 APR Calculations

I had a nice conversation with her. We may have transferred her frequent flyer miles to me J

Kevin

From: Neale, Chris
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:04 PM
To: Freeman, Kevin
Subject: Fwd: 2017 APR Calculations

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Begin forwarded message:

> From: Patricia Torpea <ptorpea@fergflor.org>
> Date: October 4, 2017 at 9:44:18 AM CDT
> To: "Neale, Chris" <Chris.Neale@dese.mo.gov>
> Subject: Re: 2017 APR Calculations

> Good morning Dr. Neale,

> Sorry to bother you again, but I have some questions about the Administrative Memo that you posted yesterday.

> “Modifications to the 2017 APR and Release Schedule” (LS-17-002)

> I know I asked these questions before, but the memo is not worded the same.

> It states that you will compare the 2017 points earned to the points earned in 2016. Will you be using the “Call” from the 2016 points earned (Hold Harmless points earned)?

> It still only refers to the district level, will it be the same for the building level?

> Elementary?

> Middle?

> High?

> Am I reading the Sunshine request section accurately?

> Will you be providing districts with the Algebra I and English II student data in the same format as the other assessments?

> 2017_MAP_Data_096089_Student_Test.txt

> We upload this data to our Student Information System to insure participation in the required EOC assessments.

> Thanks

> On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 6:55 AM, Neale, Chris <Chris.Neale@dese.mo.gov> wrote:

> Patricia,

> It was good to visit with you as well this week. Please see my highlighted comments below.

> chris

> Chris Neale, Ed. D.

> Assistant Commissioner

> Office of Quality Schools

> PO Box 480

> Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

> 573-751-4234 (v)

> 573-751-9434 (f)

> dese.mo.gov/quality-schools

> From: Patricia Torpea [mailto:ptorpea@fergflor.org]
> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 10:40 PM
> To: Neale, Chris
> Subject: 2017 APR Calculations

> Good Evening Dr. Neale,

> It was good to see and talk to you at the APR/Assessment Meeting held at EducationPlus yesterday.

> I just wanted to make sure I understand how you are going to calculate the 2017 APR so I can share it with district staff.

> > Delay of the 2017 APR is due to comparability issues of the 2017 English II and Algebra I EOC Assessments to prior years. This is the primary cause of the delay.

> > DESE will only exclude the above mentioned EOC’s from the 2017 results, not 2015 or 2016 as originally mentioned. True

> Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3
> 2015 | 2016 | 2017
> Includes MAP, MAP-A, & EOC | Includes MAP & MAP-A, No EOC

> > The Full Hold Harmless (the “Call’ from 2015 or 2016 APR) will be applied for English Language Arts and Mathematics for both Standards 1 & 2. True

> > The 2017bProjected Status Targets will be used. True

> > The Z-Score/NCE method will be used in the Progress calculation for ELA and Math. True

> > The 2017 Algebra I and English II student data will be provided. Districts already have these data from ISRs, and provided by Questar. DESE will ask districts to verify these data for the purpose of a FIOA request. DESE does not plan to release these data outside of FIOA requests.

> > 2017 APR Release date is set for October 15, 2017 (I’m assuming that would be the preview). Schedule forthcoming early next week. Nov 15 is a final production target.

> > Calculation for the high schools has not been determined. True

> Will the Hold Harmless apply to the building level also? Not yet determined

> Is there any documentation available on the final decision on the calculation of the 2017 APR? Documentation will be contained in the updated MSIP Comprehensive Guide.

> I will try to obtain the information that you requested in regards to “Are our kids ready entering KG”, and how do we make the determination.

> Thanks

> --

> Patricia Torpea

> Software Specialist

> Ferguson-Florissant School District

> Research & Evaluation

> (314) 506-9986 Phone

> --

> Patricia Torpea

> Software Specialist

> Ferguson-Florissant School District

> Research & Evaluation

> (314) 506-9986 Phone