OMB Package: Alternative Student Outcomes for Growth Measures Case Studies 1

OMB Supporting Statement Part A: 

Alternative Student Growth Measures for 

Teacher Evaluation: Case Studies of Early 

Adopters

August 6, 2013
OMB Package: Alternative Student Outcomes for Growth Measures Case Studies 2

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