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s_ed_2017a_2017-02-01t10:16:32z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/01/2017

Location:

Final

Presentation by A+ Colorado



COMMITTEE ON JOINT EDUCATION


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11:10 AM -- Presentation by A+ Colorado



11:10 AM -- Van Schoales, CEO of A+ Colorado, distributed a booklet (Attachment B) and a copy of his presentation (Attachment C). He discussed the variables in the performance of school districts. Mr. Schoales provided data on the improvement school districts, services to different demographics, and increase of standards. He also discussed current data on college readiness and student testing.



Attachment B can be viewed at Legislative Council. 17JointEd0201AttachC.pdf17JointEd0201AttachC.pdf





11:20 AM



The committee members provided comments about school district data and the sharing of information.



Mr. Schoales answered questions from the committee regarding the methodology of collecting school district data. He answered questions about measuring math and science skills relative to performance.



11:31 AM --
Lisa Birdie, Policy Director of A+ Colorado, answered questions from the committee. She discussed the analysis of the data and the improvement of test scores.





11:32 AM



The committee adjourned.








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