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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB Standards and Assessments |
| Reading Standards |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 385, 389.015, 389.019, 389.520; Nev. Admin. Code ch. 389 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs%2D385.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/standards/index.html
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Nevada has content standards in Reading/Language Arts grade-by-grade for K-8 and grade band 9-12. Nevada also has Performance Standards for grades 2, 3, 5, 8, and 12. |
| Mathematics Standards |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 385, 389.015, 389.019, 389.520; Nev. Admin. Code ch. 389 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs%2D385.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/standards/index.html
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Nevada has content standards in Math grade-by-grade for K-8 and grade band 9-12. Nevada also has Performance Standards for grades 2, 3, 5, 8, 12. |
| Science Standards |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 385, 389.015, 389.019, 389.520; Nev. Admin. Code ch. 389 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs%2D385.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/standards/index.html
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Nevada has content standards in Science for grades 2, 3, 5, 8, and 12. Nevada also has Performance Standards for 2, 3, 5, 8, 12. |
| Annual Assessments in Reading |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
NRS § 389.015; 389.018; 389.550; as amended by SB 1; NAC § 389; |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec015
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-389.html
#NAC389Sec051
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/#Accomplish
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/admin/super/statebrd/actionreports/June2003ActionReport.htm
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SB 1 will take effect July 1, 2005 but as of December 2003 has not yet been codified. |
| Annual Assessments in Mathematics |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
NRS § 389.015; 389.018; 389.550; as amended by SB1, NAC § 389 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec015
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-389.html
#NAC389Sec051
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/#Accomplish
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/admin/super/statebrd/actionreports/June2003ActionReport.htm
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SB 1 will take effect July 1, 2005 but as of December 2003 has not yet been codified. |
| Assessments in Science |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 389.015, 389.550; Nev. Admin. Code ch. 389 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec015
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-389.html
#NAC389Sec051
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/#Accomplish |
Norm-referenced science assessments occur in grades 4, 8, and 10. Nevada is incorporating content and proficiency standards into the state testing program. |
| Assessment of English Language Proficiency |
Y |
Statute |
Nev. Rev. Stat. 389.011 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec011 |
“The State Board shall prescribe an assessment of proficiency in the English language for pupils who are limited English proficient to measure oral language skills, comprehension skills, reading skills and writing skills. The board of trustees of each school district and the governing body of each charter school shall administer the assessment annually at the time prescribed by the State Board. A pupil who takes the assessment prescribed pursuant to this subsection is not exempt from the achievement and proficiency examinations administered pursuant to this chapter.” |
| Inclusion of LEP Students |
Y |
Statute |
Nev. Rev. Stat. 389.011 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec011 |
“The board of trustees of each school district and the governing body of each charter school shall ensure that each pupil who is limited English proficient and is enrolled in the school district or charter school, as applicable, participates in the achievement and proficiency examinations administered pursuant to this chapter. The State Board shall prescribe reasonable modifications and accommodations that must be used in the administration of an examination to a pupil who is limited English proficient and who is unable to take an examination under regular testing conditions. The results of each pupil who is limited English proficient and who takes an examination with modifications and accommodations must be reported and included within the determination of whether the school and the school district have made adequate yearly progress.” |
| Inclusion of Students with Disabilities |
Y |
Statute |
Nev. Rev. Stat. 389.0115 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec0115 |
All students with disabilities must take statewide exams, with accommodations if necessary. Students with the most severe disabilities must take a state board approved alternative assessment. |
| Inclusion of Migrant Students |
Y |
Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
Nev. Rev. Stat. 389.015; Chapter 389 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec015 |
All students are expected to participate in each state assessment. |
| Disaggregation of Results |
Y |
Enacted Legislation |
S.B. 1, Sec. 8 Nev. Rev. Stat. 385 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
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State policy requires disaggregation of achievement data for all required subgroups. |
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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB Accountability (AYP) |
| Single Accountability System |
Y |
Statute/Code, Department of Education |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 385.347; Nev. Rev. Stat. § 389.015;
Department Document,
“Guidelines for Conducting Adequate Yearly Progress Analysis” |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec347
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/AYP_Guidelines.pd |
Nevada’s accountability system applies to all public schools, Title I and non-Title. |
| All Schools Included |
Y |
Statute/Code, Department of Education |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 385.347; Nev. Rev. Stat. § 389.015;
Department Document,
“Guidelines for Conducting Adequate Yearly Progress Analysis” |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec347
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/AYP_Guidelines.pd |
All public schools and students are included in state accountability system and must participate in tests. |
| Continuous Growth to 100% Proficiency |
N |
Department of Education |
Department Document,
“Guidelines for Conducting Adequate Yearly Progress Analysis” |
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/AYP_Guidelines.pdf
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Nevada’s NCLB plans include goal of 100% proficiency by 2013-14 and annual growth targets, and department guidelines indicate AYP information for 2002-03. However, no evidence of policies or practices could be found. |
| Annual Determination of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) |
Y |
Statute/Code |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 385 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec3455 |
State makes annual determinations of school achievement. |
| Accountability for All Subgroups |
Y |
Statute |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 389.015 and
385.347 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec347 |
Nevada’s statewide accountability system includes all NCLB student subgroups. |
| Primarily Based on Academics |
Y |
Statute |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 385.347; Nev. Rev. Stat. § 389.015 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec3455
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.htm |
Accountability is primarily based on board established assessments. |
| Includes Graduation Rates and Additional Indicator |
Y |
Statute, |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 385.347 (g) (m) (o) (s); 385.361(e) (f) |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec347
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec361 |
Nevada uses graduation and attendance rates as part of AYP. |
| Based on Separate Math and Reading Objectives |
Y |
Statute, Department of Education |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 389.015; 385.347; Department Document,
“Guidelines for Conducting Adequate Yearly Progress Analysis” |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec347
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
#NRS389Sec015
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/AYP_Guidelines.pdf
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Separate math and reading objectives are used to determine adequate performance and proficiency. |
| 95% of Students in all Subgroups Assessed |
Y |
Statute, Department of Education |
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 389.011;0115 and 389.015
Department Document,
“Guidelines for Conducting Adequate Yearly Progress Analysis” |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-389.html
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/sca/AYP_Guidelines.pdf
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In statute and practice, all students are required to participate in state exams, with very limited exceptions allowed. |
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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB School Improvement |
| Timely Identification |
Y |
Statute |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Chapter 385 §§ 8-39 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec363
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/statutes/19thSS/Stats2003SS1901.html
#Stats2003SS1901page1 |
Nevada identifies schools in need of improvement and ensures parents are notified before the beginning of the school year. |
| Technical Assistance |
Y |
Statute/Code |
NRS 385.357, NRS 385.3741 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec357
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-385.html
#NRS385Sec3741
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Nevada’s low-performing schools must develop improvement plans that are based on scientifically based research, and school improvement teams must help implement these plans. District and state department staff provide assistance to implement school improvement plans. |
| Public School Choice |
Y |
Enacted Legislation,
Statute/Code
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S.B. 1, Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 392.010 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
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Nevada has enacted an intradistrict/mandatory public school choice law and an interdistrict/voluntary public school choice law. |
| Rewards and Sanctions |
Y |
Enacted Legislation, Statute/Code, State Board Rules/Regulations |
S.B. 1, Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 385.371, 385.373, 385.375, 385.378, 385.381, 385.383, 385.386, 385.391; Nev. Admin. Code ch. 385 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
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Nevada has enacted rewards and sanctions policies for individual schools. |
| School Recognition |
Y |
Statute/Code |
Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 385.391 |
Unable to locate |
Nevada has enacted school recognition policies. |
| School Restructuring |
Y |
Enacted Legislation |
S.B. 1 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
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Nevada has enacted school restructuring policies. |
| Corrective Action for LEAs |
Y |
Enacted Legislation |
S.B. 1 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
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Nevada has enacted corrective actions policies that apply to all LEAs. |
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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB Safe Schools |
| Criteria for Unsafe Schools |
Y |
State board of education; state legislature |
State board of education May 16-17, 2003 minutes; SB1 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/Reports/history.cfm
?ID=1228
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/admin/super/statebrd/actionreports/May2003ActionReport.htm |
State board of education approved policy at May 16-17, 2003 meeting. Policy text is not available online. |
| Transfer Policy for Students in Unsafe Schools |
Y |
State board of education; state legislature |
State board of education May 16-17, 2003 minutes; SB1 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/Reports/history.cfm
?ID=1228
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/admin/super/statebrd/actionreports/May2003ActionReport.htm |
State board of education approved policy at May 16-17, 2003 meeting. Policy text is not available online. |
| Transfer Policy for Victims of Violent Crime |
Y |
State board of education; state legislature |
State board of education May 16-17, 2003 minutes; SB1 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/Reports/history.cfm
?ID=1228
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/admin/super/statebrd/actionreports/May2003ActionReport.htm |
State board of education approved policy at May 16-17, 2003 meeting. Policy text is not available online. |
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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB Supplemental Services |
| Criteria for Supplemental Services |
Y |
Department Program |
NV Supplemental Providers application, page 3 |
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/RFA.app.new.doc |
Criteria specified in the Request for Providers application. |
| List of Approved Supplemental Services Providers |
P |
State Board of Education |
Draft list of approved providers for SY 2003-2004 |
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/SY2003supplist.htm |
The state department of education posted a draft list of approved providers pending final consideration by the Legislative Council on Education. |
| Monitoring of Supplemental Services Providers |
Y |
Department Program |
NV Supplemental Providers application, pages 5-6 |
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/RFA.app.new.doc |
RFP outlines general monitoring standards. |
| Implementation of Supplemental Services |
P |
Department Program |
NV Supplemental Providers application, page 5 |
http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/RFA.app.new.doc |
RFP outlines the general requirements of LEAs to implement supplemental services. It does not appear that the SEA has informed LEAs of their responsibilities to implement supplement supplemental services. |
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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB Report Card |
| State Report Card |
Y |
Enacted Legislation |
S.B. 1, Sec. 8 Nev. Rev. Stat. 385 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
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Revised 8 Nev. Rev. Stat. 385 (SB 1) includes all required information. |
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Nevada
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| Y/N/P- |
Authority |
Reference |
Link |
Comments |
| NCLB Teacher Quality |
| Highly Qualified Teachers Definition |
Y |
Statute/Code, Enacted legislation |
NRS 391.056, NAC 391.010, 391.056, SB 1 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-391.html
#NAC391 |
SB 1 revised statute provisions governing the qualifications required of certain teachers in core academic content areas. The provisional license will be eliminated after July 1, 2005. |
| Subject Matter Competence |
P |
Statute/Code |
NAC 391.036 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-391.html
#NAC391 |
State requirements do not match all NCLB requirements. |
| Test for New Elementary Teachers |
Y |
Statute/Code |
NAC 391 |
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-391.html
#NAC391 |
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