General Information
- Background and Introduction
Provides information on legislative authorization and an introduction to the framework for alternative accountability. - Program Summary
Information on program purpose, services, outcomes, fundings, students served, and results. - Guiding Principles
Describes the 12 principles that served as a foundation in the development of ASAM. - How to Apply to Participate in ASAM
Informational materials for alternative schools considering application for ASAM participation. - Indicators Restrictions, Limitations, and Conditions (DOC; 52KB; 1p.)
This document is designed to assist schools in selecting indicators appropriate to the school and student population. It lists all of the ASAM indicators and explains the restrictions, limitations, and conditions that apply to each. - School Reports
Posted annually for public review to provide statewide and school comparability on ASAM measures based on standards and performance levels approved by the State Board of Education.
Participating ASAM Schools
The Participating ASAM Schools Web page provides links and materials for use by schools already participating in ASAM, including access to the CDE's ASAM Online Reporting System (ORS) and the Indicator Reporting Guide, reporting timeline, correspondence, and School Report annotation and appeal processes.
ASAM Subcommittee
- Public Notice
Public Schools Accountability Act Subcommittee on Alternative Accountability meetings are open to the public. - Subcommittee Members
Members of the Public Schools Accountability Act Subcommittee on Alternative Accountability.
Resources
- 2006 ASAM Workshop Information and Webcast (Outside Source)
The 2006 ASAM Workshop information includes: agenda, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and access to the Webcast of the November 6 San Diego presentation. - Public Schools Accountability Act
Authorized the creation of an educational accountability system for California public schools. The primary goal is to help schools improve and to measure the academic achievement of all students. - Education Code Section 52052(h)
Provides the Education Code language that authorizes ASAM.
Contact Information
ASAM Call Center 866-665-3627
For information, please contact the ASAM Call Center at 866-665-3627 or by e-mail at asam@wested.org.
For policy-related questions, please contact:
Brian Uslan, Consultant
Phone: 916-323-2562
Fax: 916-323-2039
Educational Options Office
Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division
California Department of Education
John F. Burns, Administrator
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-322-5012
