School Improvement Ratings for Alternative Schools - Timeline

• April 2007 - Provided districts the opportunity to verify the list of alternative schools in their district (as identified in 2005-06)

• May 2007 - Provided alternative schools the option of a "Points Only" designation or a school grade

• August - September 2007 - Conduct rule development workshops on the calculation of school improvement ratings

• October/November 2007 - Final passage of rule before State Board of Education

• June 2008 - Release school grades, school improvement ratings for alternative schools, and AYP