There are substantial changes in
the ESSA which create new flexibility in accountability and eliminate
federally-mandated interventions and turn around strategies. Gone are
the highly qualified teacher requirements, replaced by a requirement
that teachers are certified by states. The ESSA does maintain the basic
architecture of standards-based reform and annual assessment
requirements for states; however, the Secretary may not regulate or
intervene with state standards. The law does require states to set challenging academic standards that must:
• Apply to all public schools and all public school children.
• Align with higher education institution entrance requirements without the need for remediation.
• Align with the relevant state career and technical education standards.
• Adopt language proficiency standards for English learners.
• Allow
for alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most
significant cognitive disabilities, aligned to challenging state
standards.
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