Only three Kaua‘i public schools have met the federal No Child Left Behind law annual progress report standard in math and reading. Results from the first statewide determination of “adequate yearly progress,” or “AYP,” as required under the federal No
Only three Kaua‘i public schools have met the federal No Child Left Behind law annual progress report standard in math and reading.
Results from the first statewide determination of “adequate yearly progress,” or “AYP,” as required under the federal No Child Left Behind Act were released Thursday.
Most of the island’s other public schools are still considered in “good standing” under the federal rules, and have this school year to improve school performance.
Two schools are rated in a lower category and will apparently receive additional aid in meeting the standards.
According to NCLB rules, a school remains in good standing the first year it misses AYP, and is subject to sanctions if AYP is missed two or more consecutive years, state Department of Education spokesperson Greg Knudsen said in a press release.
“We congratulate the schools that met the very challenging AYP standards, and we will focus on those that need greater assistance to raise student performance,” state school Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto said. “Schools that missed AYP for the first time must apply themselves to retain their good standing, while those under planning for restructuring will receive concentrated help and directed actions to reverse records that are not acceptable.”
Missing the AYP in successive years could result in major changes to curriculum and staff. The worst-case scenario under the federal rules would mean converting a school to a charter school, or possibly having it taken over by a private company.
Statewide, 95 public schools out of 280 made sufficient progress.
