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What’s the difference between “designation” and “classification”?  \nAccountability and support are closely linked, but a school’s classification does not always reflect their level of designation. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) wants to focus on resources and supports for schools that have varied needs. To help the NDE identify the resources needed, there are different levels of support including Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) . You can read more about the different support levels at[aquestt.com/resources/](aquestt.com/resources/).  \n2. How did my school get identified for this level of support?  \nTargeted Support and Improvement (TSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) are federal designations relating to student group performance that is disparate from their peers. The student groups are:  \n● Black/African American  \n● Hispanic/ Latinx  \n● Native American/Alaskan Native  \n● Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander  \n● Two or more races  \n● Asian  \n● White  \n● English Learners  \n● Students with disabilities  \n● Economically disadvantaged students  \nStudent group performance is then evaluated through the following AQuESTT indicators:  \n● Status (Academic Achievement)  \n● Growth, Improvement, Non-Proficiency (Academic Progress)  \n● Progress Towards English Language Proficiency  \n● 4-and 7-Year Cohort Graduation Rate  \n● Chronic Absenteeism, Science, Evidence-Based Analysis (School Quality/Student Success)  \nIf student group performance is below the lowest quarter of Title I schools, then a school is identified for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) .  \nIf student group performance is below the lowest 5% of Title I schools, then a school is identified for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) . Put another way, schools identified for ATSI serve student groups who are performing at or below the state’s CSI schools.  \n3. Why is there a focus on student group performance?  \n“Research informs us that outcomes of educational policies have shorted historically marginalized students, and as these inequities persist, so do the disparities in student performance. Therefore, we must move away from solely burdening outcome based performance on students and families, and focus on creating equitable opportunities to learn.” Learn more about Reframing the Achievement Gap: Ensuring All Students Benefit from Equitable Access to Learning, from the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center.  \nPut another way, opportunity gaps precede achievement gaps. The TSI and ATSI designation point out potential opportunity gaps and provide resources to address them.  \n4. What does the NDE mean by educational equity?  \nAs a state agency, the NDE acknowledges an international history of bias and bigotry resulting in societal disparities and inequities, and the NDE commits to confronting this history by leading for educational equity. Educational equity means that all students have access to the educational resources they need at the right moment, at the right level, and with the right intensity, to not only reach high expectations for learning, but also to discover and explore their passions and make meaningful connections within the context of their postsecondary interests. Equity requires that these opportunities and outcomes exist across race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background, adverse events, and/or family income. Equity efforts will ensure that all students are known, heard, and supported while having access to the opportunities and resources needed to be ready for success in their post-secondary learning experiences, careers, and civic lives. Read more about the  NDE’s commitment to educational equity.  \n5. What will this mean for my school? Am I required to submit a new plan?  \nTSI and ATSI are distric","cbCaihFLkcwgHCI9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihFLkcwgHCI9","pdf",77641,"English","# FAQ: Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI)\n## Identification and indicators\n## Educational equity and responsibilities","[{\"question\":\"What’s the difference between “designation” and “classification” in school support?\",\"answer\":\"Accountability and support are linked, but a school’s classification does not always match its designation level. 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