Seven Solutions to NCLB's Problems

1. Change the evaluation Process:

• Evaluate the school and use positives
• Evaluate values
• Evaluate affect (e.g., use sychometrics)
• Evaluate sample work
• Evaluate all content areas
• Use teacher observations and anecdotal information
• Measure the child against himself/herself (e.g., use a Growth Model Pilot)

2.Reduce or prioritize standards

3.Add an item analysis to standardized tests

4.Use alternative assessments

5.Emphasize professional development

6.Reduce class sizes at the primary levels

7.Teach to the child’s strengths