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October Edition
- Reopening of A-F Self-Report Data Application
- Alternative School Application Information and Timeline
- Report Card Rollover
- Public Files Now Available
- 2021 A-F Components Now Available
- Pandemic Impact Report Information
- Timeline
September Edition
- Static File 3.0 Coming Soon
- COVID Disclaimer
- Student Withdrawals Near Military Bases And Orders To Move
- Public Report Availability
- Pandemic Impact Report Information
- Primer For Center Of Assessment And ADE's Analysis With Growth
- A-F Updates
- Timeline
August Edition
- New School Year
- New Federal Accountability Reporting Platform on ADEConnect
- Static File Inquiries and Data Correction Windows
- New Pupil Withdrawal Form
- EL Amendment Sunset
- Introduction To New Accountability Staff
- Timeline
July Edition
- ESSA State Plan Webinar
- Income Eligibility 1 & 2 Guidance
- Static File Inquiries and Data Correction Windows
- Graduation Report
- 2020-2021 A-F Self-Report Data
- Pupil Withdrawal Webpage
- Integrity Error Guide
- ADEConnect Accountability Reporting Coming Soon!
- School Report Cards Reminder
- EL Amendment Sunset
- Timeline
June Mini-Edition
- Static File v1.5
- Static File Inquiries and Data Correction Windows
- 2021 Static File FAQ
- Graduation Report
- Pupil Withdrawal Webpage
- Timeline
June Edition
- Income Eligibility 1 & 2 Guidance
- Static File Inquiries and Data Correction Windows
- Static File Codebook
- Opening of 2020-2021 A-F Self-Report Data
- Year-End Procedures for Withdrawing Concurrently Enrolled 12th Grade or Early Graduating Students
- STC Grade Scale Availability for Fiscal Year 2021 and Forward
- Fiscal Year 2022 Approved Alternative Schools
- Fiscal Year 2021 A-F Business Rules
- EL Amendment Sunset
- Pupil Withdrawal Analysis: Updated Pupil Withdrawal Form
- Pupil Withdrawal Analysis: Cohort Analysis Review
- Timeline
May Edition
- End of Year Note of Appreciation
- Integrity Errors and Corrections for 2020-2021
- Opening of 2020-2021 A-F Self-Report Data
- 2020-2021 Static File Coming Soon
- Dropout Tracker Survey
- Pupil Withdrawal Monitoring Conclusion and Upcoming Changes
- Using Summer Withdrawal Codes
- Accountability 101 Guidebook
- USED Accountability Waiver
- Revising the ESSA State Plan
- EL Amendment Sunset
- Timeline
April Edition
Hot Topics
- ESSA State Plan Webinar
- Close of 2019-2020 A-F Self Report Data
- Opening of 2020-2021 A-F Self Report Data
- 2020-2021 STC Data - Reflection and Looking Forward
- The Outcome of HB2402 and its Impact on 2020-2021 A-F State Accountability
- Pupil Withdrawal Process Webinar and Updates
- News & Fun Facts - ADE Years
- Leading Change
- Timeline
March Edition
Hot Topics
- 2021 Teacher's Institute, Leading Change and Counselor's Institute
- News & Fun Facts - October 1 Enrollment
- Alternative Schools On-Track to Graduate
- Alternative School Applications
- Pupil Withdrawal Monitoring Update
- A-F Update
- Timeline
February Edition
Hot Topics
- News & Fun Facts
- Alternative School Applications
- Alternative Schools On-Track To Graduate
- Pupil Withdrawal Monitoring Begins Soon
- State Board Meeting Update
- October 1 Enrollment Report Available Mid-March
- Accountability Update
- Timeline
January Edition
Hot Topics
- Welcome to Accountability 2021!
- Alternative School Applications
- Alternative School On-Track to Graduate
- Report Card Rollover
- Pupil Withdrawal Monitoring
- CTED A-F
- Accountability Update
- Income Eligibility I & II Items
- Accountability Timeline
December Edition
Hot Topics
- Pupil Withdrawal Monitoring
- Consecutive Ten-Day Absence Requirement to Drop/Withdraw Students (W4)
- A-F Self-Reporting Deadline Reminder
- AZ School Report Cards and Per-Pupil Expenditures and Per-Pupil Narratives
- CTED A-Z
- FAFSA Data
- Accountability Timeline 2020—2021
November Edition
Hot Topics
- Pupil Withdrawal Audit—10 Day Requirement
- Income Eligibility 1 & 2
- A-F Self-Reporting Deadline Reminder
- FAFSA Data
- AZELLA
- Special November Board Meeting Notes
- Accountability Timeline 2020—2021
- Introduction New Staff Member
October Edition
Hot Topics
- Message from our Research and Statistical Analyst Sr-Director
- Pupil Withdrawal Form Update and Next Steps
- Recap and update from September Board Meeting
- Self-Reported Data Reopen
- AzSCI
- CCRI Re-Opening on ADEConnect
- Assessments Overview 2020 and Beyond
- Accountability Timeline 2020-2021
September Edition
Hot Topics
- Message from our Research and Statistical Analyst Sr-Director
- Withdrawal Codes
- Graduation and Dropout Rates
- FY21 Approved Alternative School List
- Accountability Timeline 2020-2021
- ADEConnect Update and Review
- Exciting Announcement
August Edition
Hot Topics
- Message from our Chief Accountability Officer
- Accountability Reporting for 2019-2020
- Three “D” Letter Grades
- Accountability Timeline 2020-2021
- Assessment Newsletter Link
- Introduction of New Staff Members
June-July Edition
Hot Topics
- School Report Card Per-Pupil Expenditure -COVID - 19 Pandemic
- Static File Now Available -Static File Codebook
- AZELLA Reassessment Data Corrections
- Student Teacher Course (STC) Finishing FY2019 - 2020
May Edition
Hot Topics
- Accountability Reporting for 2019 - 2020
- Required Reporting for AOI Letter Grades
- Accountability Timeline for 2019 - 2020
- Accountability October 1 Enrollment Report Available on ADE Accountability Website
- Student Teacher Course (STC) Finishing 2019 - 2020
- Alternative School Application
April Edition
Hot Topics
- W4 Withdrawals in Light of COVID-19 School Closures
- A-F Self-Reporting -Alternative School Applications
- Collecting Income Eligibility 1 & 2 Data -Memo from Health & Nutrition Services
- Accountability 101 Guidebook
- EL vs. EL Cohort Subgroups
March Edition
Hot Topics
- A-F Model Updates
- Alternative School Status Application Window
- Tentative A-F Letter Grade Timeline
- Required AOI Reporting for A-F Letter Grades
- CCRI Spreadsheets Available -CCRI Audits and Required Documentation
- Initial Data Reviews and 15-915 Data Corrections
- Per-Pupil Expenditure DataADE Assessments Conference
February Edition
Hot Topics
- 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 A-F Letter Grade Models Approved
- Accountability Public Data File Updates
- Final Fiscal Year 2019 A-F Letter Grade Business Rules
- 2019-2020 Approved Alternative Schools
- Alternative Schools' On-Track to Graduate Initial Submission
- Joint Poverty Memo from Health & Nutrition Services and Accountability & Research
- STC Data -Statewide Maximum Scale Score Data
- Integrity Rules 20019 and 20038 -SGPs and SGTs
November Edition
Hot Topics
- A-F Letter Grades Available
- A-F Letter Grade Cut Scores
- A-F Letter Grade Appeal Information
- Three "D" Letter Grades
- Data Assessment Download Application
- Guidelines for Summer Withdrawal Codes
- Preschool/Head Start Data Added to School Report Cards
- Accountability Public Data Files
- Accountability & Research Survey
August Edition
Hot Topics
- Fiscal Year 2020 Alternative School Status Application Open
- CCRI Audit Process
- A-F Timeline Updates
- Draft Fiscal Year 2019 A-F Letter Grade Business Rules
- School Report Cards -2018-2019 Arizona School Firearms Survey
- Upcoming Changes to Accountability & Research Website
- Meet the Team
July Edition
Hot Topics
- Updated Static File
- Email Reminder -ELL_FEP Column
- Static File High-Level Overview Video
- Prior Year Data Corrections
- CCRI Reporting Application Available
- Fiscal Year 2019 Persistence Rate Report Available
- 2018-2019 Arizona School Firearms Survey
- Alternative Schools Final On-Track to Graduate Submission
- Alternative Schools Credits Earned Submission
- Important Dates
June Edition
Hot Topics
- A-F Static File Now Available
- Static File Codebook
- Static File Inquiries and Data Corrections
- Draft A-F Letter Grade Business Rules
- Alternative and Traditional Schools CCRI
- Alternative Schools On-Track to Graduate Final Submission
- Alternative Schools Credits Earned Submission
- Prior Year Data Corrections
- No Embargo for Assessment Results
- 2017-2018 Firearms Survey
- Presentations
May Edition
Hot Topics
- Important Dates
- DRAFT A-F Letter Grades Business Rules
- Static File
- Traditional CCRI How-to Video
- Alternative CCRI How-to Video
- Update to Dropout Tracker Report
- Using Summer Withdrawal Codes
- Corrections dates for Accountability Public Files -2017-2018 Firearms Survey
- Why Does October 1 Eligibility Matter?
- School Report Cards Reminder
April Edition
Hot Topics
- DRAFT A-F Letter Grades Business Rules -95% Tested
- FY19 Alternative School List Available
- Alternative CCRI Spreadsheet and Instructions Available
- Alternative CCRI Scenarios
- Alternative Schools CCRI Frequently Asked Questions
- Traditional 9-12 Schools CCRI Spreadsheet and Instructions Available
- Traditional Schools CCRI Frequently Asked Questions
- NEW Traditional and Alternative CCRI Reporting Requirements
- ADEConnect Guide
- AZELLA Public File
- New Alternative School Application Timeline
- School Report Card Reminders
- Publication of School Report Cards
- Update to Graduation, Dropout, and Persistence Rate Technical Manual
- Grad Rate Report How-to Video
- Farewell from Dr. Simmons
March Edition
Hot Topics
- School Report Cards Update
- Assessment Data Download Application
- DRAFT Alternative Schools A-F Letter Grades Business Rules
- DRAFT K-8 Schools A-F Letter Grades Business Rules
- CCRI Spreadsheets -Survey on Post-Secondary Reports in ADEConnect
- Income Eligibility Designation
- Foreign Exchange Students and A-F Letter Grades
- Grad Rate Report How-to Video -Message From The Team
- Foster Care and Parent in Military Indicators
- Cohort Report
February Edition
Hot Topics
- K-8 Schools A-F Model Approved
- Alternative Schools A-F Model Approved
- Alternative Schools On Track to Graduate Data
- Public Comment for Proposed 9-12 A-F Models
- Science Standards and Assessment
- Income Eligibility Designation
- Foster Care and Parent in Military Indicators
- Cohort Report
January Edition
Hot Topics
- Alternative School Application CLOSING
- Dropout and Graduation Rate Clarification
- Dropout Tracker Report
- STUD79 -School Report Cards Survey
- A-F Proposed Models Public Comment
- Foster Care and Parent in Military Indicators
