NSCAS Accountability 2

Question 1

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which entity is primarily responsible for designing a state's accountability system?

Accepted Answer

The state education agency

Answer

ESSA gives states the authority and responsibility to design their own accountability systems within federal guidelines.

Question 2

In Nebraska's NSCAS accountability framework, what does a school's 'index score' represent?

Accepted Answer

A composite measure of multiple performance indicators

Answer

Nebraska's accountability index score combines several indicators such as achievement, growth, graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism into a single composite score.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT typically used as an accountability indicator in Nebraska's school rating system?

Accepted Answer

Teacher salary levels

Answer

Teacher salaries are not an accountability indicator; Nebraska's system focuses on student outcomes like achievement, growth, graduation rates, and attendance.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of identifying schools as 'Comprehensive Support and Improvement' (CSI) schools under ESSA?

Accepted Answer

To provide targeted resources and intervention for the lowest-performing schools

Answer

CSI designation triggers additional support and intervention resources to help the lowest-performing schools improve student outcomes.

Question 5

How often must Nebraska submit its accountability plan for review under ESSA requirements?

Accepted Answer

States submit a plan that can be amended as needed

Answer

Under ESSA, states submit a consolidated state plan that remains in effect but can be amended; there is no fixed annual resubmission requirement.

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

NSCAS Accountability 2