You might wonder why you need to know about AQueSTT? Beginning in 2015-16 the state of Nebraska adopted an innovative accountability system called AQuESTT. This streamlined process provides access to important information relative to accountability, assessment, accreditation, career education and data that can and should inform school improvement. AQuESTT reports are published on the AQuESTT website as well as in local/state publications.
Here is a quick video from our Commissioner of Education Dr. Matthew Blomstedt: Introduction to AQuESTT.
As Dr. Blomstedt mentions in the video, the state is focused on providing educational opportunities that address the needs of all children. How we accomplish this is focusing on Teaching and Larning and Student Success and Access. Within these two areas, there are six tenets which are defined in AQuESTT.
- Positive Partnerships, Relationships and Student Success
- Transitions
- Educational Opportunities and Access
- College and Career Ready
- Assessment
- Educator Effectiveness
In our approach to educate and prepare our students for the future, we are responsible for addressing all six areas intentionally. Assessment of effectiveness of the six tenets is conducted through an Evidence Based Assessment (EBA), where districts and schools rate themselves on a rubric citing evidence to support ratings in each of the six tenets. This is a very important process--and informs areas that we need to consider for continued improvement.
Other considerations for the final report include NeSA assessment scores, improvement, non-proficiency, growth, participation, and graduation.
Based on the following rules (if you like to see the technical side of it): Schools are classified as Excellent, Great, Good, or Needs Improvement. See the following document for an explanation of The AQuESTT Classification Process .
Access to the public view of GIPS and individual school reports may be found on this site. Additional resources that you might be interested in (such as how to read the report) can be found under resources on the AQuESTT Site.
This is year two of this initiative and improvements continue to be made to the process. Please take some time navigating AQuESTT.com to learn more about the systematic approach and stay informed of new and updated information. There is a wealth of information about Nebraska as a state, our district, and our schools!
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