School Instruction and Leadership

Specific Requirements

Quality of school instruction and leadership.

Education Code Section 33126 (b)(13)

Definitions

School Leadership: Description of the experience and tenure of the principal. If the school has a designated leadership team, description of its membership, roles, and purpose.

Instruction: Description of the instructional program for all students, the support and services available for students with special needs, and the process for monitoring student progress toward standards.

Guidelines and Data Sources

Narrative is developed by the LEA/school.

What are the experience and tenure of the principal?

How does the administrator involve parents and staff in decision-making?

Does the school have a "recognized" leadership team?   If yes:

• Members
• Purpose/roles and responsibilities

What is the instructional program for all students?

• Instructional focus (schoolwide)
• Standards-based instruction
• Access to core curriculum

What support and services are available for students with special needs?

• GATE students
• At-risk students
• English-language learners
• Students with disabilities
• After-school programs
• Tutoring
• Peer tutoring
  

How do we know how students are doing?

• Processes for monitoring student performance and progress
• Reporting student progress to staff, students, parents, the school community

Data provided by the LEA