The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the main federal law for K-12 public education, aims to ensure all children get a quality education. The law requires that states hold public schools accountable for how students achieve. ESSA does give states flexibility—their accountability systems can measure much more than just test scores.
- For more information on New York State’s ESSA Plan, visit the .
- To view recent webinars and other resources on how accountability determinations are calculated, please visit the .
Accountability Indicators
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has established a set of accountability indicators to measure school performance. NYSED developed these accountability indicators with the input of parents, educators, and educational experts, which include:
- student academic achievement (Weight Average Achievement, Core Subject Performance, and Student Growth [ele. only])
- progress of English language learners;
- attendance; and
- graduation rates and College and Career Readiness for high schools.
