Friday, September 18, 2015

Accountability

School Accountability

We are currently in between accountability systems in California education. There is a lot of talk about the possibilities of the new accountability system. I sit here at a state meeting on accountability and I listen to expert after expert explain the process taken to eventually offer districts/schools the answer. There isn't much direction or "for sure" information (but it does appear that they are working hard and are truly attempting to create a system that is worthwhile). What we "know" is that the new system will be more complex than in the past. Currently I can only offer the following concrete information; the following will be considered as the state explores a new system:
  • Capacity building
  • Appropriate technical assistance
  • Appropriate support to increase effectiveness in schools
Essential Question(s):

  • What could, or should, the new school accountability system include?
  • Why is a new accountability system needed?
  • How could a new accountability system move our California schools forward?
I would enjoy hearing your opinion regarding the above questions. :)

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