Indiana continues to be a national leader in education reform. Our state accountability plan was one of only five state plans to receive early federal approval under federal “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.” Rigorous academic standards are now in place for all subjects and grade levels. A valid and reliable large-scale assessment (ISTEP+) is aligned to those standards. Raising the bar for all students has enabled Indiana schools to begin to close the achievement gap at a rate that exceeds the national average.

	How prepared is the State of Indiana for meeting the federal requirements of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB)?
	What are the State Aims and Indicators for Indiana?
	What assessments are used by the state of Indiana to monitor student success?
	What are categories of school improvement and performance for Indiana schools?
	What support and assistance can Indiana schools expect?
	Are there slide shows available that help explain school accountability in Indiana?