Monthly Progress Example

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Progress Update – Monthly Call

State: Hawaii

Part A: In preparation for monthly calls, States must answer the following questions.

1. Describe the State’s key accomplishments and challenges this month.

2. Is the State on track to meet the goals and timelines associated with the activities outlined in its scope of work? If not, what strategies is the State employing in order to meet its goals?
   
   

3. How can the Department help the State meet its goals?
   
   

Part B: In preparation for monthly calls, States must also answer the following questions for two application criteria (e.g. (A)(2) and (D)(4)).

Assurance area: B – Standards and Assessments

Application criterion: B3 – Supporting the transitions to enhanced standards and high-quality assessments

Relevant projects: 1) Common Core Standards Implementation, 2) Assessment Literacy, 3) End-of-course Assessments, and 4) Continuum of Proactive Student Supports for Early Intervention and Prevention

1. What methods, tools, and processes is the State using to determine the progress toward goals and the quality of implementation of the activities described in this application criterion?
   
   
   
   

2. Provide a narrative that demonstrates the extent of the State’s progress toward its goals and alignment to the scope of work.
   
   
   
   

3. What is the State’s assessment of the quality of implementation to date?
   
   
   
   

4. If the State is not on track with the goals, timelines and quality of implementation outlined in the scope of work, why not, and what strategies is the State employing in order to meet its goals?
   
   
   
   

5. What are the potential obstacles and/or risks that could impact the State’s ability to achieve its goals?
   
   
   
   

Evaluation: Performance and progress to date (choose one)

Problematic (1) Weak (2) Adequate (3) Strong (4) Advanced (5)