Continuing the reputation for expertise, transparency and strong policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Ashmore
Director, Policy
2053
Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 657-2965 (404) 651-6867 policy@doe.k12.ga.us
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is one of the cornerstones of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It is a measure of year-to-year student achievement on statewide assessments. Press Release: More Than 80% of Schools Make AYP
NCLB requires all states, including the State of Georgia, to establish state academic
standards and a state testing system that meet federal requirements.