Policy analysis of state and federal educational accountability legislation and its implementation in California high schools
by Houser, Shirley Ann (Delp), Ed.D., UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, 2007, 155 pages; 3279213

Abstract:

This analysis of California's Public School Accountability Act (PSAA) and the federal government's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation reviews the components, implementation timelines, and impact these two accountability policies have had on secondary schools and more specifically secondary schools located in Tulare and Kings Counties of the San Joaquin Valley of California.

The study identifies both Immediate Intervention for Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP) schools and similar schools that did not elect to enter the program Non-II/USP schools. Quantitative analysis of Academic Performance Index (API) and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) from 1999 to 2006 is statistically compared. Summary interviews with site administrators from all schools within the study reflect how these two populations II/USP schools and Non-II/USP schools addressed the requirements and met the challenges of the PSAA and NCLB legislation.

Conclusions draw into question the state and federal legislations implementation timeline, readiness to support changes needed in the secondary schools starting in 1999, and recognition of communication issues with secondary schools concerning the expectations of the accountability legislation. Finally, issues are outlined concerning the effectiveness of the timeline and funding process associated with the state sanctions of II/USP and SAIT programs.

 
AdviserDennis Brennan
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
SourceDAI/A 68-08, p. , Nov 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational tests & measurements; Educational administration; Secondary education; Public administration
Publication Number3279213
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