Accountability

The Accountability Division serves to provide all stakeholders with important information on the performance and progress of Georgia schools, districts, and the state. The division also improves communication between all Georgia public schools and stakeholders regarding federal and state education accountability initiatives. The division is also responsible for ensuring the state meets the accountability requirements of No Child Left Behind, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver, and, now, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Finally, the division publishes the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) reports. Each school system has a dedicated Accountability Specialist to serve as a liaison between the Local Education Agency (LEA) and the State Education Agency (SEA) to provide support for all areas of accountability including, but not limited to, interpretation of the reports.

College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)

The College and Career Ready Performance Index – CCRPI – is Georgia’s annual tool for measuring how well its schools, districts, and the state itself are preparing students for the next educational level. It provides a comprehensive roadmap to help educators, parents, and community members promote and improve college and career readiness for all students.

The CCRPI includes four main components: Achievement, Progress, Achievement Gap, and Challenge Points. These components, encompassing multiple indicators, are combined for a total CCRPI score on a scale of 0 to 100, with a possibility of 10 additional points. The CCRPI also reports other information, such as the performance of student subgroups, school climate, and financial efficiency status. CCRPI reports and data files can be accessed below.