Utah Performance Assessment System for Students (U-PASS)

U-PASS is the state accountability system for schools. U-PASS determines the proficiency and progress for each school using multiple assessments and indicators. An annual school report card is released each year that indicates if the school achieved the state standard as defined by the U-PASS criteria. For detailed information about U-PASS see:

A guide to U-PASS determinations

A guide to U-PASS determinations 2009 adjustments

U-PASS decision tree

» U-PASS school reports

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

NCLB is the federal accountability system for schools and LEAs (Legal Education Authority). NCLB includes accountability for multiple titles within the NCLB law. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is the school and LEA accountability for Title I. Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) is the LEA accountability for Title III. For detailed information about NCLB see:

A guide to AMAO determinations

» AMAO LEA and State Reports

A guide to AYP determinations

A guide to AYP determinations 2009 adjustments

AYP decision tree

Consolidated state accountability application workbook 2009

Consolidated state accountability application workbook 2008

» AYP School, LEA and State Reports

Additional Links and Documents

Accountability training 2009

2009 Appeal Process

Accountability information 2009

Accountability information 2008