The Florida Department of Education is revising its timeline for when schools will begin facing penalties under a revised state accountability system.
The biggest change is next year’s switch away from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment tests to new statewide exams aligned with the “Florida Standards”.
“At this time next Summer, Florida educators will come together to reach recommendations for those cut points, what the levels of achievement necessary for levels 1,2,3,4,5—so the state board can act upon those recommendations for the Fall 2015," said Deputy Education Commissioner Juan Cop