Articles tagged as: ISTEP+ Review Panel
November 29, 2016
ISTEP+ Panel Submits Recommendations For Writing New Test
The General Assembly voted to eliminate the current ISTEP+ by 2018, after parents, teachers and legislators voiced overwhelming dissatisfaction with the test.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
What Can Be Expected From ISTEP Panel Recommendation?
The 23-person panel comprised of educators, parents, legislators and other stakeholders will submit their plan to the legislature as a recommendation.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2016
ISTEP Panel Finishes Broad Plan To Submit To Legislature
The group decided on a two-fold recommendation including broad ideas for writing a new assessment system, and details on how to achieve those ideas.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2016
Indiana Superintendents Demand Action On ISTEP Replacement
The pushback comes as top panel members have said Indiana will likely delay any changes until after spring 2018,
Read MoreOctober 13, 2016
Ritz And The Department Of Education Propose New Testing System
The plan is just one design the ISTEP committee could consider sugesting to the 2017 General Assembly next legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2016
From The Experts: What Should Indiana Do With The ISTEP?
The ISTEP panel that is developing a legislative recommendation for how to replace the state's testing system heard from a slew of national testing experts Tuesday, who make the most specific suggestions to date.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2016
New Proposal Sought Before Panel Drafts ISTEP Replacement
After one of the last meetings of the ISTEP+ panel, it seems unlikely the group of educators and policy makers will draft a plan for a new state assessment.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2016
Panel Considers End To Linking Test Results, Teacher Pay
The 23-member committee met Tuesday for its fourth session as it faces a December deadline for suggestions to be considered during next year's legislative session.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2016
ISTEP Panel Reconsiders December Deadline For New Test
The General Assembly created the panel to get recommendations for the ISTEP+ overhaul before the 2017 session. That comprehensive list must be completed by December 2016.
Read MoreJune 30, 2016
What Education Laws Go Into Effect July 1?
Most of the legislation passed by the General Assembly last session goes into affect July 1. Here is a list of this year's new laws.
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