Federal and State Systems Differ in School Performance Measurements
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released the results produced by both the federal and state accountability systems.
Federal System
The federal accountability system, known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), evaluates school performance by Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). 2014 is the year that all schools, including all students, grade levels, and subject areas tested, are expected to be 100% proficient in order to meet AYP.
“AYP is just one indicator of school performance. It does not mean that Wyoming schools, educators, or your student is failing,” Superintendent of Public Instruct...
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