Constraints

• Using growth in AYP is highly constrained:

  • Focused on reaching proficiency and reducing the achievement gap

  • Specifics dictated by USED

  • Proposal must be submitted by Oct. 15 to USED; if approved, would apply to 2008-09 data

• Using growth outside of AYP is less constrained, but there is less agreement on approaches:

  • NYSED will work with partners to create this growth proposal

  • Regents would like proposal by end of this school year