Now if a school's API is low and not improving much, the school may get extra funds and expert help from the state. But money for this program is limited, says Wendy Harris, director of the state's Educational Support and Networks Division. She estimates that 2,500 schools qualify for the program but only about half of these are getting extra help from either the state or federal government. The statewide Standardized Testing and Reporting system. A national multiple-choice test.
Scores show how well a student did compared to a national sample.
Tell your legislator your views on the statewide testing system. The problem is that someone else will say that my child is not doing well and will make decisions about his resources, teachers, and educational future on the basis of these scores. The PTA is considering a compromise proposal to give English learners longer than a year before they start taking the test in English.