83_FR_49742 83 FR 49551 - Policy Statement on Developing Student Achievement Levels for the National Assessment of Educational Progress

83 FR 49551 - Policy Statement on Developing Student Achievement Levels for the National Assessment of Educational Progress

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)

Page Range49551-49552
FR Document2018-21451

The National Assessment Governing Board (Governing Board) is soliciting public comment for guidance in finalizing a revised policy on Developing Student Achievement Levels for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which published September 10, 2018, in the Federal Register. Based on public comments received on the document, the comment period is being extended.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21451]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Policy Statement on Developing Student Achievement Levels for the 
National Assessment of Educational Progress

AGENCY: National Assessment Governing Board, U.S. Department of 
Education.

ACTION: Extension of Public Comment Period on Draft Policy Statement on 
Developing Student Achievement Levels for the National Assessment of 
Educational Progress.

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SUMMARY: The National Assessment Governing Board (Governing Board) is 
soliciting public comment for guidance in finalizing a revised policy 
on Developing Student Achievement Levels for the National Assessment of 
Educational Progress (NAEP), which published September 10, 2018, in the 
Federal Register. Based on public comments received on the document, 
the comment period is being extended.

DATES: The comment period for the draft policy statement published on 
September 10, 2018, at 83 FR 45618, is extended. Comments must be 
received no later than October 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be provided via email at NAEPALSpolicy@ed.gov 
and may also be mailed to the following address: NAEP Achievement Level 
Setting Policy, National Assessment Governing Board, 800 North Capitol 
Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC 20002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharyn Rosenberg, National Assessment 
Governing Board, 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC 
20002-4233, Telephone: (202) 357-6940.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All responses will be taken into 
consideration before finalizing the updated policy on Developing 
Achievement levels for NAEP for Board adoption. Once adopted, the 
policy will be used in setting and reporting achievement levels for 
NAEP assessments. Additional information on this document can be found 
on the Governing Board website at https://

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    Dated: September 27, 2018.
Lisa Stooksberry,
Deputy Executive Director, National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), 
U.S. Department of Education.
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SectionNotices
ActionExtension of Public Comment Period on Draft Policy Statement on Developing Student Achievement Levels for the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
DatesThe comment period for the draft policy statement published on September 10, 2018, at 83 FR 45618, is extended. Comments must be received no later than October 15, 2018.
ContactSharyn Rosenberg, National Assessment Governing Board, 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825, Washington, DC 20002-4233, Telephone: (202) 357-6940.
FR Citation83 FR 49551 
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