Federal Accountability
The Office of State and Federal Accountability develops, implements, and evaluates accountability systems as required by federal law and state statutes. This includes the implementation of the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, the identification of CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, the Input-Based Accountability System (IBAS) and the Performance-Based Accountability System (PBAS). The Office also provides direct technical support and assistance to schools, districts, and policymakers in understanding and interpreting accountability results.
Revisions to the State ESSA Plan
On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education approved New Hampshire's revisions to its State ESSA Plan. See this Federal Accountability System in New Hampshire document for an updated overview.
Accountability Designations
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to make available the number and names of public schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement and Targeted Support and Improvement (Section 1111(h)(5)(C)). Please see the reports below for the lists of CSI, TSI and ATSI schools identified in Fall 2022 and Fall 2023.
Resources
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) text
New Hampshire State Plan
Fact Sheets:
- Fact Sheet - Overview of the Federal Accountability System in New Hampshire
- Fact Sheet - Federal Graduation Rate
- Fact Sheet - How to Find Your School's Indicator Scores on iAchieve
- NH State HS Graduation Cohort Policy and Technical Manual
- Federal Non-Regulatory Guidance on High School Graduation Rate
Trainings/Presentations:
- Fall 2024 Accountability 101 - Overview of the federal accountability system in New Hampshire
- 1-Minute Accountability Series - Short videos (~1 minute in length) explaining key concepts and FAQs regarding New Hampshire's federal accountability system
Federal Accountability Task Force
The Federal Accountability Task Force meets quarterly to provide technical assistance and recommendations to the Department of Education regarding the state ESSA plan.
Contact
Office of State and Federal Accountability
Accountability@doe.nh.gov