U-PASS is the state accountability system for schools. U-PASS determines the proficiency and progress for each school using multiple assessments and indicators. An annual school report card is released each year that indicates if the school achieved the state standard as defined by the U-PASS criteria. For detailed information about U-PASS see:
Accountability Information 2010-2011 School Year
Accountability Information 2009-2010 School Year
Accountability Information 2008-2009 School Year
U-Pass School Reports
U-PASS Decision Tree
NCLB is the federal accountability system for schools and LEAs (Legal Education Authority). NCLB includes accountability for multiple titles within the NCLB law. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is the school and LEA accountability for Title I. Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) is the LEA accountability for Title III. For detailed information about NCLB see:
AMAO Reports
AYP Reports
2011 AYP Workboook
2009 AYP Determinations
2011 A Guide to AMAO Determinations
2011 A Guide to AYP Determinations
AYP Decision Tree
2011 Appeal Process