Schools and Districts in Need of Assistance (SINA/DINA) Lists

Under NCLB, public school districts and public schools must report the academic progress of all students in grades 3 to 8 and 11 and students by subgroups and their test participation rates in the subject areas of reading and mathematics. Public elementary and middle school average daily attendance (ADA) rates and public high school graduation rates are the additional indicators for public school districts.

If a school does not meet the annual AYP state participation goals or state Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in reading or mathematics assessment in either the “all students” group or any one of the subgroups for two consecutive years, it is designated as a school in need of assistance, which is also referred to as SINA. SINA schools that receive Title I funds are required to comply with NCLB sanctions, which include writing a plan, offering school choice, etc. For additional details about sanctions, please see the “SINA Timeline” below. If you are a SINA school that does not receive Title I funds, you would not have to comply with NCLB sanctions, although it may be advantageous to work through the planning process.

If a district does not meet the annual AYP state participation goals or state AMO in either the “all students” group or any one of the subgroups within the required grade spans (3-5, 6-8, and 11) in the same subject area (either reading or mathematics) for two consecutive years, it shall be identified as a district in need of assistance, which is also referred to as DINA. If a district does not meet the goals for district level K-8 average daily attendance rate and high school graduation rate for two consecutive years, it also shall be identified as a district in need of assistance.