Polk County Public Schools, Staff
Beginning in Spring 2011, a change that affected our instructional decisions was the move to FCAT 2.0, which tests our students on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS). FLDOE has also implemented computer based testing. In 2011-12, those affected by computer based testing are: Retakers Reading and Math (Grades 11, 12, and adults who graduated with a Certificate of Completion), Grades 6 and 10 Reading, and all End of Course testing. The District will continue to use Discovery as its progress monitoring tool.
To assist you in analyzing our Discovery baseline data in a meaningful way on Data Day, we are including a guide to help you understand the data reports available.
View the Elementary Guide for Grades K, 1, and 2 here.
View the Elementary Guide for Grades 3, 4, and 5 here.
View the Middle School Guide for Grades 6, 7, and 8 here.
View the High School Guide for Grades 9-12 here.
The purposes are to cut down on the number of emails and to give a clear priority as to the importance of the messages. If you have input about this approach or if you have trouble accessing the information, please notify weeklyemail@polk-fl.net. Click on the link below to access the messages.
Click here to visit the Weekly Communications site.
The Assessment, Accountability, and Evaluation office acts as district liaison for Florida's System of School Improvement and Accountability, coordinates the School Improvement Plan process, and coordinates school and district reporting, including status of schools on state standards and critically low school criteria.
The AAE office also provides resources to schools who are creating or already have School Advisory Councils. SAC's assist in decision making and approval of expenditures of District Lottery Funds and School Recognition Funds, as well as review the School Budget, help determine the School Improvement Plan, help others understand the School Improvement Plan, support the School Improvement Plan Implementation, evaluate the School Improvement Plan, and help make the school the best it can be.
View information about School Improvement Plans and School Advisory Councils here.