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Smarmie Doofus

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3. The only *possible* silver lining here would be the jettisoning of state "Alternate Assessments".

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Nov 27, 2014, 10:18 PM

Nov 2014

>>>to phase out the authority of States to define modified academic achievement standards and develop alternate assessments based on those modified academic achievement standards in order to satisfy ESEA accountability requirements. >>>>

These were/are a convoluted, pointless, bureaucratic nightmare for teacher AND student in New York and I understand in other states as well.

Alas ... with know-nothing politicians like Duncan, et al. determined to get even MORE involved than they already are, things are destined to get worse.

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Looks like Arne phasing out local control in modifying test-taking for Special Education. [View all] madfloridian Nov 2014 OP

You are exactly correct, Madfloridian. raging moderate Nov 2014 #1

The power of expectations is a great phrase! wcast Nov 2014 #2

The only *possible* silver lining here would be the jettisoning of state "Alternate Assessments". Smarmie Doofus Nov 2014 #3

Sounds like it might be doing away with all modified assessment for special ed students. madfloridian Nov 2014 #4

It's like teaching... or PRETENDING to teach... quadratic equations to 17 yo kids... Smarmie Doofus Nov 2014 #5