STAFF, ACADEMIC, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION

Catalog description

This course focuses on all aspects of supporting and evaluating the instructional process to ensure a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and operational vitality. In particular it analyzes: continuous school improvement and the role of asse ssment in the instructional process; collecting, analyzing, and communicating data using technology; aligning assessment with learning objectives and standards; evaluating and interpreting standardized tests and making appropriate modifications to meet the needs of all students; scheduling; the supervision, observation and evaluation of teachers and other personnel; establishing and monitoring professional learning goals to increase collective and individual professional effectiveness; employee motivation; recruiting and maintaining top educators; initial accreditation and reaffirmation; creating and monitoring strategic plans; implementing systems to ensure mission vision and success across programs.