SDE Opens A-F Advanced Coursework and SMART Reports

Today, the SDE opened two new Accountability Data Certification Reports: A-F Advanced Coursework and the SMART Report

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Two new Accountability Data Certification Reports -- A-F Advanced Coursework and the Supplemental Membership Annual Reporting Totals (SMART) Report – opened today that require districts to certify student level data before the Certification Window closes at the end of June.

These two reports are among the five required reports that districts need to complete before July 1^st.  Below are critical details and deadlines for these reports.

1. Annual Statistical Report (ASR)

• Status: OPEN
•  Deadline: Two weeks following the last day of school or prior to the Regional Accreditation Officer’s visit

2. Cohort Graduation Rate Report: The purpose of this report is to collect student-level data in order to calculate the state's Federal Four-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate. This Graduation Rate will be used on Oklahoma high schools' 2013 A-F Report Cards.

•  Status: OPEN
•  Deadline: Monday, June 10^th

3. The new A-F Advanced Coursework Report: The purpose of this report is to determine advanced coursework participation and performance for the 2013 A-F Report Cards.

• Status: OPEN
• Deadline: Sunday, June 30^th

4. The new Supplemental Membership Annual Reporting Totals (SMART) Report: The new membership report to supplement the October 1 count.

• Status: OPEN
• Deadline: Sunday, June 30^th

5. The pending Assessment "Post-Code" Report: The purpose of this report is to correct student demographics and testing status in the Wave using data from the testing vendor.

• Status: Pending
• Deadline: Sunday, June 30^th

 

Watch for an email to announce the opening of the Assessment "Post-Code" report. In addition, emails will be sent every Monday in June with important information and updates.

For more information on these reports – including user manuals and training videos – please visit the Office of Student Information webpage at http://ok.gov/sde/accountability-data-certification-projects.

In addition to the training videos the SDE will host four "live call" webinars every Wednesday in June (5th, 12th, 19th and 26th) to provide the opportunity for districts to ask questions and receive a live response from SDE and OMES staff. To register for these "live call" webinars visit https://oksdetraining.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=oksdetraining and click the "Upcoming" tab.

Districts may also direct questions about these Accountability Data Certification Projects to the SDE by telephone at 405-521-3333 or by email to the SDE Office of Assessment and Accountability at dataverification@sde.ok.gov.

Finally, you can follow the SDE Office of Student Information to receive updates including new information, announcements and training opportunities on Twitter @OSDE_SIS.