Date of Award
Spring 2014
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Public Policy and Management (PPM)
Department
Public Policy and Management
First Advisor
Josephine LaPlante
Keywords
No Child Left Behind, student proficiency, Muskie School of Public Service
Abstract
This study focuses on the model developed for funding purposes since it is a high stake identification and has been the consistent method used for funding purposes within the state for at least the last ten years. The purpose of this study is to explore identification of higher performing Maine middle schools (grade 6 – grade 8) using student longitudinal data in a growth model evaluating growth versus the current value-added model of identification.
Recommended Citation
Batista, Ida A., "A Comparison of a Value-Added Status Model Versus a Value-Added Growth Model for Identifying High Performing Maine Middle Schools" (2014). Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations. 84.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/muskie_capstones/84
