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Future Ready PA Index

Future Ready PA Index

Click On The Following Links To Learn About The Specific Indicators For The Future Ready PA Index  

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE FUTURE READY PA INDEX WEBSITE

State Assessment Measures

Chronic Absenteeism

Grade 3 Reading /Grade 7 Math - Early Indicators of Success

Career Readiness Standards

Industry Based Learning

Rigorous Courses of Study

English Language Learner Proficiency

Graduation Rate & Postsecondary Transition To School

  

 

PDE

 

Future Ready PA Index

Background School Performance Profile (SPP) will be replaced with PA Future Ready Index starting in the 2018-19 school year.   According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Future Ready PA Index is:

  • A more holistic tool for communities to measure school success.
  • Less reliant on point-in-time standardized test scores. 
  • Comprehensive measures that values school's efforts to help all students learn, grow, and succeed in the classroom and beyond. 

The Future Ready PA Index indicators are divided into three main categories, as listed below:

  1. State Assessment Measures:
    • Percent Proficient or Advanced on PSSA/Keystone Exam (Mathematics/Algebra I, Science/Biology, and English Language Arts/Literature)
    • Meeting Annual Growth Expectations (PVAAS) (Mathematics/Algebra I, Science/Biology, and English Language Arts/Literature)
    • Percent Advanced on PSSA/Keystone Exam (Mathematics/Algebra I, Science/Biology, and English Language Arts/Literature) 
     
  2. On-Track Measures:
    • English Language Proficiency
    • Chronic Absenteeism
    • Grade 3 Reading/Grade 7 Mathematics Early Indicators of Success 
     
  3.  College and Career Measures:
    • Graduation Rate
    • Career Readiness Benchmark
    • Industry Based Learning, including Industry Standards-Based Competency Assessments, High Value Industry Recognized Credentials, 
      or Work Based Learning Experiences) 
    • Rigorous Courses of Study, including Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB)/College Course Offerings, or CTE Career Pathways 
    • Post-Secondary Transition to School, Military, or Work