By Sue Gamm, Esq.

Get current on ESSA’s sweeping changes to assessment and accountability rules for all students, including those with disabilities and English learners — without getting bogged down in legalese.

Changes to assessments, state plans, reporting requirements, elimination of “highly qualified teacher” standards and more are explained in straightforward language — giving you quick access to the knowledge and insights needed to:

• Understand how ESSA and IDEA intersect with respect to assessment and accountability requirements, and what it all means for your day-to-day practices
• Develop policies and procedures to transition successfully from NCLB assessment/accountability requirements to new ESSA mandates
• Determine significant differences between the laws with an at-a-glance chart comparing NCLB and ESSA
• Collect necessary information before requesting a waiver to the 1.0 percent cap on alternate assessments using a comprehensive chart
• And more!