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The Nevada Growth Model was implemented in response to the Nevada Legislature's 2009 call for improving the measurement of student achievement through Assembly Bill 14.

The Nevada Growth Model measures how much a student improves in academic performance over time, rather than simply whether he or she passed a test. It answers the question, "How much progress in statewide assessments did a student or group of students make in one year, as compared to their academic peers across the state?" Examining student academic growth will help districts and schools to better plan learning experiences to help more students achieve higher levels of academic performance.

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The Nevada Growth Model describes how much growth a student has made, relative to his/her "academic peers", by providing a student growth percentile in reading and mathematics.

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“When we published A Look Ahead, we outlined a set of reforms that are designed to ensure all students are "Ready by Exit." The launch of the Nevada Growth Model was an important step. It is changing the conversation about student achievement and success in a useful way. The School Performance Framework allows us to take what we know from the Growth Model and use it to identify pockets of excellence in the District. I believe the School Performance Framework will allow all of us as educators to learn from each other. The goal is to get better quicker. It is an important next step on our reform journey.”

—Superintendent Dwight D. Jones

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ES & MS - 5 Steps to a Score

Step 1 — Academics matter most
The CCSD is accountable for ALL students being Ready By Exit. Academics is 88 percent of a school's SPF score.

Elementary & Middle School
44 points Growth: How much more has each student learned this year compared to last year? 22 points Status: Did the students at the school pass the state test & did Catch Up/Keep Up students meet their growth goal targets? 22 points* Gaps: Are Free and Reduced Lunch, Minority, Special Education, and Limited English Proficient students increasing achievement?

Academics 88 + School Climate 12 = 100% of a school's SPF score

*Gap points are only calculated for categories with 25 or more students

Step 2 — An excellent school is more than just a test score
The CCSD values a positive learning environment for all students. School Climate is 12 percent of a school's SPF score.

Elementary School	Middle School
2 points Attendance: Do 90 percent or more of students attend school daily? (full points if 92% or higher of students attend daily; half points if 90-91.99%) 2 points Limited English Proficient student equity: Did Limited English Proficient students meet state targets on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)? (half points for increasing) 2 points Special Education student equity: Did the percent of Special Education students in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) meet the state target or the time students spend in their LRE increase? 2 points Increased rigor: Did 40 percent or more of fifth grade students from the school enroll in accelerated courses in sixth grade? (full points if 40% or higher; half points if the percentage of fifth grade students enrolling in sixth grade accelerated courses increases) 1 point Engaging students: Did 80 percent or higher of students respond positively on the climate survey? 3 points Engaging parents: Did the school create a Parent Engagement plan?	2 points Attendance: Do 90% or more of students attend school daily? (full points if 92% or higher of students attend daily; half points if 90-91.99%) 2 points Dropout Rate: Are less than 2% of 6th and 7th grade students dropping out of middle school? 1 point Limited English Proficient student equity: Did Limited English Proficient students meet state targets on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)? (half points for increasing) 1 point Special Education student equity: Did the percent of Special Education students in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) meet the state target or the time students spend in their LRE increase? 1 point Increased rigor: Did 30% or higher of 8th graders enroll in algebra 1? (full points if 30% or higher; half points if the % of 8th graders increases) 1 point Increased rigor: Did 40% or higher of students enroll in accelerated courses? (full points if 40% or higher; half points if the percent of students enrolled in accelerated courses increases) 1 point Engaging students: Did 80% or higher of students respond positively on the climate survey? 3 points Engaging parents: Did the school create a Parent Engagement plan?

Elementary School

Middle School

2 points
Attendance: Do 90 percent or more of students attend school daily? (full points if 92% or higher of students attend daily; half points if 90-91.99%)
2 points
Limited English Proficient student equity: Did Limited English Proficient students meet state targets on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)? (half points for increasing)
2 points
Special Education student equity: Did the percent of Special Education students in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) meet the state target or the time students spend in their LRE increase?
2 points
Increased rigor: Did 40 percent or more of fifth grade students from the school enroll in accelerated courses in sixth grade? (full points if 40% or higher; half points if the percentage of fifth grade students enrolling in sixth grade accelerated courses increases)
1 point
Engaging students: Did 80 percent or higher of students respond positively on the climate survey?
3 points
Engaging parents: Did the school create a Parent Engagement plan?

2 points
Attendance: Do 90% or more of students attend school daily? (full points if 92% or higher of students attend daily; half points if 90-91.99%)
2 points
Dropout Rate: Are less than 2% of 6th and 7th grade students dropping out of middle school?
1 point
Limited English Proficient student equity: Did Limited English Proficient students meet state targets on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)? (half points for increasing)
1 point
Special Education student equity: Did the percent of Special Education students in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) meet the state target or the time students spend in their LRE increase?
1 point
Increased rigor: Did 30% or higher of 8th graders enroll in algebra 1? (full points if 30% or higher; half points if the % of 8th graders increases)
1 point
Increased rigor: Did 40% or higher of students enroll in accelerated courses? (full points if 40% or higher; half points if the percent of students enrolled in accelerated courses increases)
1 point
Engaging students: Did 80% or higher of students respond positively on the climate survey?
3 points
Engaging parents: Did the school create a Parent Engagement plan?

Academics 88 + School Climate 12 = 100% of a school's SPF score

*Gap points are only calculated for categories with 25 or more students

Step 3 — All schools are unique
The CCSD recognizes different schools may have different goals. A met Focus Goal is a 5 percent bonus added to the school's overall SPF score (added from step 1 and step 2).

Elementary & Middle School
In partnership with Academic Managers, schools choose the annual focus goal their particular school wants to work on. Schools choose how to measure this goal. The SPF is out of 100 percent of available points. A school does not lose percentage points for not accomplishing their focus goal. Focus goals could include, but are not limited to, increasing staff diversity to implementing a school-wide anti-bullying program.

Elementary & Middle School

In partnership with Academic Managers, schools choose the annual focus goal their particular school wants to work on.
Schools choose how to measure this goal.
The SPF is out of 100 percent of available points. A school does not lose percentage points for not accomplishing their focus goal.
Focus goals could include, but are not limited to, increasing staff diversity to implementing a school-wide anti-bullying program.

Step 4 — All systems must be aligned
The CCSD must align with the federal and state accountability systems. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is a gatekeeper to the highest ratings and from the lowest rating.

Elementary & Middle School
If a school did not make AYP, the highest rating that school can earn is "3 stars." However, if a school made AYP Watch, the highest rating that school can earn is "4 stars." If a school made AYP, the lowest rating that school can earn is "2 stars."

Step 5 — Transparency and support equals improvement
The CCSD must align with the federal and state accountability systems. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is a gatekeeper to the highest ratings and from the lowest rating.

Elementary & Middle School

Every school earns an SPF score based on steps 1-4. Different ratings earn differential supports or autonomies. Through transparency, schools will be able to know and learn from schools succeeding with similar populations. The following are the ratings a school can earn:

5 stars	4 stars	3 stars	2 stars	1 star
105-80 points	79-65 points	64-51 points	50-30 points	29-0 points

The CCSD is accountable for ALL students being Ready By Exit. However, our community believes annual improvement and student growth is important.
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is a gatekeeper to the highest ratings and from the lowest rating.

High School - 6 Steps to a Score

Step 1 — Academics matter most
The CCSD is accountable for ALL students being Ready By Exit. However, our community believes annual improvement and student growth is important. Schools earn full points for meeting/exceeding established targets OR for a 10 percent annual reduction in students not meeting the target. Academics is 90 percent of a school's SPF score.

High School
20 points Growth: How much more has each student learned in 10th grade compared to 8th grade? 17.5 points AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Participation/Performance:: What percent of students are enrolled & earn credit in these classes? 14 points Credit Sufficiency: What percent of 10th, 11th and 12th graders have earned enough credits to be on track to graduate? 14 points Graduation Rate: What percent of students are graduating?	8.75 points Career & Technical Education: What percent of students are enrolled in CTE CSN articulated courses and & earn credit in these classes? 8.75 point 4 years math; 3 years science:: What percent of 12th graders earn credit for 4 years of math (non-remedial) and 3 years of a lab science? 7 points High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE): What percent of 10th graders passed the math, reading, and science HSPE?

High School

20 points
Growth: How much more has each student learned in 10th grade compared to 8th grade?
17.5 points
AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Participation/Performance:: What percent of students are enrolled & earn credit in these classes?
14 points
Credit Sufficiency: What percent of 10th, 11th and 12th graders have earned enough credits to be on track to graduate?

14 points

Graduation Rate

8.75 points
Career & Technical Education: What percent of students are enrolled in CTE CSN articulated courses and & earn credit in these classes?
8.75 point
4 years math; 3 years science:: What percent of 12th graders earn credit for 4 years of math (non-remedial) and 3 years of a lab science?
7 points
High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE): What percent of 10th graders passed the math, reading, and science HSPE?

Graduation: 35 points, College & Career Readiness (CCR): 35 points,
Academic Growth to a Standard (Growth): 20 points

*Gap points are only calculated for categories with 25 or more students

Step 2 — An excellent school is more than just a test score
The CCSD values a positive learning environment for all students. School Climate is 10 percent of a school's SPF score.

High School
2 points Attendance: Do 90 percent or more of students attend school daily? (full points if 92% or higher of students attend daily; half points if 90-91.99%) 2 points Limited English Proficient student equity: Did Limited English Proficient students meet state targets on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)? (half points for increasing) 2 points Special Education student equity: Did the percent of Special Education students in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) meet the state target or the time students spend in their LRE increase? 1 points Engaging staff: Did 80 percent or higher of staff members respond positively on the climate survey? 1 point Engaging students: Did 80 percent or higher of students respond positively on the climate survey? 2 points Engaging parents: Did the school create a Parent Engagement plan?

High School

2 points
Attendance: Do 90 percent or more of students attend school daily? (full points if 92% or higher of students attend daily; half points if 90-91.99%)
2 points
Limited English Proficient student equity: Did Limited English Proficient students meet state targets on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)? (half points for increasing)
2 points
Special Education student equity: Did the percent of Special Education students in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) meet the state target or the time students spend in their LRE increase?
1 points
Engaging staff: Did 80 percent or higher of staff members respond positively on the climate survey?
1 point
Engaging students: Did 80 percent or higher of students respond positively on the climate survey?
2 points
Engaging parents: Did the school create a Parent Engagement plan?

Academics 90 + School Climate 10 = 100% of a school's SPF score

*Gap points are only calculated for categories with 25 or more students

Step 3 — The system must be fair
The CCSD must use a framework that evaluates all schools fairly. An Open Access multiplier is included for schools that do not require students to apply in order to attend (open access schools)..

High School
Comprehensive schools earn a 10 percent multiplier to their total points. Magnet schools earn a 5 percent multiplier to their total points.

Step 4 — All schools are unique
The CCSD recognizes different schools may have different goals. A met Focus Goal is a 5 percent bonus added to the school's overall score (added from step 1 and step 2).

High School
In partnership with Academic Managers, schools choose their annual focus goal and do not lose points if the goal is not met.

Step 5 — All systems must be aligned
The CCSD must align with the federal and state accountability systems. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is a gatekeeper to the highest ratings and from the lowest rating.

High School
If a school did not make AYP, the highest rating that school can earn is 3 stars. However, if a school made AYP Watch, the highest rating that school can earn is 4 stars. If a school made AYP, the lowest rating that school can earn is 2 stars.

Step 6 — Transparency and support equals improvement
The CCSD must align with the federal and state accountability systems. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is a gatekeeper to the highest ratings and from the lowest rating.

High School

Every school earns an SPF score based on steps 1-5. Different ratings earn differential supports or autonomies. Through transparency, schools will be able to know and learn from schools succeeding with similar populations. The ratings are:

5 stars	4 stars	3 stars	2 stars	1 star
105-80 points	79-65 points	64-51 points	50-30 points	29-0 points

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