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Revised NRS Implementation Guidelines

National NRS WebinarJanuary 17, 2006

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Changes in Revised NRS Changes in Revised NRS GuidelinesGuidelines First substantive changes since 2001 Few policy or procedural changes –

better organization and enhanced guidance

Integrates information from data quality manual and other documents

Combines information in one place Clarifies guidance in major areas

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Overview of ChangesOverview of Changes1. Reorganized by measure2. Improved guidance for ensuring data

quality 3. Clearer assessment policy requirements4. New test benchmarks5. Clearer instructions for Table 56. Changes to reporting tables

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1. Reorganized by Measure1. Reorganized by Measure For each measure:

Definition Policy and data collection procedures Guidance for data quality

Chapter on Data Collection Process Chapter on Quality Control and Reporti

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2. Improved DQ Guidance2. Improved DQ Guidance Adapted from Data Quality Guide

(2002) Step-by-step tips Summary table after each

measure

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2. Improved DQ Guidance2. Improved DQ Guidance

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3. Clearer Assessment Policy 3. Clearer Assessment Policy RequirementsRequirements Guidance for evaluation of

assessments (Exhibit 2.2) Purpose Development and maintenance Match to NRS levels Reliability/validity

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3. Clearer Assessment Policy 3. Clearer Assessment Policy RequirementsRequirements

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4. New Test Benchmarks4. New Test Benchmarks WorkKeys for higher ABE levels Best Plus for ESL AMES deleted

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5. & 6. Table 5 and Reporting 5. & 6. Table 5 and Reporting TablesTables Simplified instructions for Table 5 New provider table (Table 14) Table 10 now required Table 4A discontinued

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Guidelines OnlineGuidelines Onlinewww.nrsonline.org

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Guidelines OnlineGuidelines Online PDF version: Pubs

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Looking Ahead – Further Looking Ahead – Further ChangesChanges PY 2006 changes, as discussed last year

ESL levels revised to split beginning ESL and delete high advanced

Reporting tables changed to match new levels Table 4b to be required, Table 4A eliminated

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