Real Learning IL

Your source for information about the Every Student Succeeds Act and evaluating schools, reporting on progress and supporting schools that need help.

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

Got questions about the Illinois Report Card and our new support & accountability system? Bring your questions to us tonight at Marion High School (1700 Wildcat Rd.) from 5-7 p.m.! #ISBEontheRoad @MarionUnit2

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

The growth indicator in our support & accountability system represents Illinois’ commitment to fairness and equity. Learn about how we're using Student Growth Percentiles to calculate progress at https://t.co/AcRIA6e0VJ.

[EduDream @edudreamorg]

In Illinois, the #degreeattainment gap is even higher. SR1647 sponsored by @partnershipfcc urges our state to focus on #equity to close achievement gaps

[IASA @IllinoisASA]

New IASA Podcast is out. Topic is this week is on Every Student Succeeds Act. Our expert on the law, @sboucek, tells you everything you need to know https://t.co/ifYxJDzbP3

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

ESSA Offers a Real Chance to Drive Real Change in America’s Schools — but Only If We Follow the Evidence #ESSA #education #growth https://t.co/e3twZue4FH

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

How Transparent Is School Data When Parents Can’t Find It Or Understand It? #SchoolAccountability https://t.co/Teo3U0024P

[KnowledgeWorks @knowledgeworks]

How will state #ESSA plans support all learners through #personalizedlearning? Learn more: https://t.co/ogMpjZYpFc #edchat #educationpolicy

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

Educators Turn to Programs for Top Students to Narrow the ‘Excellence Gap’ https://t.co/0HQDY5lLae

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

Our Statement on ISBE Approving Proficiency Goals: https://t.co/E79r1mByaD

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

The Technical Advisory Committee’s (TAC) recommendations were accepted by @ISBEnews today. Stay tuned for a statement from our coalition. #ESSA

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

Our coalition member @jgarrison203 will testify today at the @ISBEnews board meeting on proficiency goals under #ESSA.

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

The @ISBEnews board meeting has started. Tune in here: https://t.co/pmjHWRL2hX Scroll to the bottom of the page to listen in! #ESSA

[John Gatta @jlgatta]

ISBE (@ISBEnews) is set to vote on the TAC recommendations Wednesday June 13th. Here is an updated video regarding the student growth methodology. Reply to me if you have questions.

https://t.co/SgXTk4KJlC

@IllinoisASA @ilprincipals @iasbo @ILschoolboards @iarssil @ECRAGROUP

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

Tune in to the State Board meeting today at 9 a.m. Follow along with the agenda and board packet: https://t.co/tEA3oz79iy

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

Register today for the Elevate Teaching Summit, Saturday, June 2, in Oak Park! Join national and state K-12 leaders and teachers, advocates, state agency staff and many others for a dialog on teacher quality in Illinois. https://t.co/72UCPv1mtt @JoyceFdn @EdTrust @ieanea

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

We'll need more dollars to provide quality supports and interventions for our schools! Check out this webinar happening today at noon. #ESSA #schoolfunding #FixedItNowFundIt https://t.co/KnGxY3LcVf

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

Don't forget to tune into our School Funding Webinar today at noon! We will be diving into our Equity Dashboard to explain how new dollars are flowing to schools and how much is still needed to go into the formula. You can still register! https://t.co/tPjzpVsJFY #FixedItNowFundIt

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

For the #EnglishLearner Proficiency indicator, the TAC recommends a growth to proficiency model. #ESSA

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

The TAC recommends using mean Student Growth Percentiles (SGP) as the basis for computing academic progress for grades 3-8 in the IL accountability system. #ESSA

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

The TAC recommends the indicator “Academic Achievement” streamline the procedure reflected in the IL #ESSA plan. A focus will be on long term goals and interim targets.

[Real Learning IL @RealLearningIL]

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will now offer recommendations on Illinois #ESSA plan