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Arkansas’ New A-F Accountability System: What It Is, How Standards Were Established, and Why It Matters LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Two Rivers
Arkansas has launched a new school accountability system and updated A-F school report card standards—but what do these changes mean for schools, districts, and communities? Join ADE Assistant Commissioner Hope Worsham and OIE’s Feng Jiang and Austin Eubanks for a deep dive into what the new system entails, how school grades are determined, and how the standard-setting process was carried out. This session will provide a clear overview of the accountability framework, the key indicators shaping school ratings, and the data-driven process behind setting performance standards. Participants will leave with a solid understanding of how the system was developed, how it evaluates school performance, and what it means moving forward. A dedicated Q&A segment will ensure plenty of time for discussion and clarification.
Speakers
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Austin Eubanks

Research and Analytics Programmer, U of A - Office of Innovation for Education
After graduating out of Valley View in Jonesboro, I spent six-and-a-half years in the United States Marine Corps (first as an infantryman, then as a formal marksmanship instructor). I then began honing my expertise in research methodology, statistics, and human behavior at the University... Read More →
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Feng Jiang

U of A - Office of Innovation for Education
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Hope Worsham

Assistant Commissioner of Public School Accountability, Arkansas Department of Education
With a career spanning various educational leadership roles, including serving as the Assistant Commissioner for Public School Accountability at DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education), I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. As a former 6-12 mathematics educator... Read More →
Thursday June 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Two Rivers 11301 Financial Centre Pkwy, Little Rock, AR 72211, USA
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