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Value-Added Assessment in Kentucky

Kentucky 's accountability system measures school effectiveness using the Kentucky Accountability Index (KAI). The KAI is computed by taking weighted averages of student performance on the Kentucky Core Content Tests, and the CTBS/5 Survey Edition test, as well as by using attendance, dropout, and retention rates.

“The Long-Term Accountability model adopted by Kentucky Board of Education is a growth model with schools serving as their own baseline. All students and thus all schools are expected to demonstrate improvement within the system.”ⁱ

“As of April, 2005, Kentucky legislators were considering changes to the accountability system; among them is a component that will allow educators to track student's progress over time.”ⁱⁱ

Links to important websites

Kentucky Department of Education, http://www.education.ky.gov

ⁱ http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Administrative+Resources/Testing+and+Reporting+/CATS/Accountability+System/default.htm , KY Department of Education – Accountability System
ⁱⁱ http://pareonline.net/pdf/v10n11.pdf , “Growth Models in Action: Selected Case Studies,” August 2005

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