LM Feb 2024

News In Brief

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Updated Accelerated Placement Guidance ISBE has updated the requirements for district accelerated placement policies in the Accelerated Placement FAQ. The update is pertinent to all districts that enroll K–12 students. Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/14A-32) specifies the guidelines for required components of district accelerated placement policies. As a reminder, beginning in fall 2024, districts that enroll students in Grades 9–12 must begin automatic enrollment in the next most rigorous level of advanced coursework if a student meets or exceeds state standards in English language arts, mathematics, or science on state assessments. Administrators may refer to the ISBE Advanced Learners webpage for related guidance and webinars. Please reach out to standards@isbe.net if you have additional questions.

2023–24 5Essentials Survey Open The 5Essentials Survey opened on Jan. 30 and will remain open through March 29. Participation in the 5Essentials Survey or an approved alternate survey is required annually, as they are part of the non-academic indicators for the summative designation for accountability. We have been working with UChicago Impact to get data ready for loading to the survey administration system. Emails were sent to administrators prior to the survey opening to give them access to their survey accounts. You also can review the Survey Administration Technical Assistance Overview recorded webinar. ISBE encourages administrators to work with school personnel to ensure that students accounted for on the roster take the 5Essentials Survey using their state student ID number to log in. Provisional surveys are only to be used for students and teachers who are not listed on district rosters. As a reminder, principals and survey coordinators should not ask for or require teachers to submit proof that they have completed a survey. Doing so is in violation of the Ethical Code of Conduct. We’re getting closer to #NCE2024! Make sure you have your travel arrangements set— and don’t forget to download the event app! We know what it’s like when you get onsite. You’re running into old friends, joining powerful hallway conversations and getting caught up in the thrill of the conference. With the app’s scheduler and exhibit hall search functions, you won’t miss a session or an exhibitor you need to speak with. And the “What’s On Now” feature gives you real-time updates. Download the app now.

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