Reporting clear, actionable data is one of the most powerful strategies in a state’s toolbox for meeting college and career readiness (CCR) student performance goals.

A state’s report card on districts and schools, in particular, has the visibility and accessibility to reach many people with interest in and influence on student outcomes. Given the high value that students, parents, and the public place on readiness and success in postsecondary education and careers, states are beginning to incorporate CCR indicators into their report cards on districts and schools.  Effectively communicating these indicators to these groups can lead to far stronger focus on improving readiness for all students.

Achieve has developed a series of materials to support states improve their reporting at all levels, including:

• Policy Brief – "Transforming Public Reporting to Ensure College and Career Readiness for ALL" [1]
• Guidance to States on Incorporating CCR Indicators into Report Cards [2] (PDF)
• Sample CCR Indicators for a School Report Card [3] (PDF)
• “Illuminating College and Career Readiness: State Report Cards on Districts and Schools” webinar
  
  • Achieve presentation [4] (PPT)
  • Indiana Department of Education presentation [5] (PPT)