Comment:
Several commenters argued that although the “another
measure” clause of proposed paragraph (2) of the eligibility requirements mentions NAEP as an example of an appropriate alternative measure for demonstrating success in significantly increasing student achievement, NAEP does not provide information at the LEA level.
These commenters requested that
the Department provide other examples of acceptable achievement measures that eligible applicants can use under the “another measure” clause to demonstrate success in significantly increasing student achievement, such as graduation rates, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate course completion, SAT or PSAT scores, and college enrollment rates. Two other commenters argued that although NAEP is referenced in section 1111(c)(2) of the ESEA, that section refers to “Other Provisions to Support Teaching and Learning,” not student achievement, which is addressed in section 1111(b) of the ESEA.
Those commenters argued that it is, therefore, not
appropriate to cite section 1111(c)(2) of the ESEA (i.e., NAEP) as an appropriate measure of student achievement. Discussion:
As discussed earlier in this notice, section 307 of
Division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010, amended the ARRA by eliminating the requirement set forth in proposed paragraph (2) of the eligibility requirements. 176
As amended, the