Specific Requirements
Quality of school instruction and leadership.
Education Code Section 33126 (b)(13)
Definitions
School 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.
Leadership: Description of the experience and tenure of the school principal. If the school has a designated leadership team, description of its membership, roles, and purpose.
Guidelines and Data Sources
Narrative is developed by the local educational agency (LEA)/school. Questions that may be answered include:
- 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, describe its purpose, members, roles, and responsibilities.
- What is the instructional program for all students? Is there a school wide instructional focus? How is standards-based instruction delivered?
- What support and services are available for students with special needs, including GATE students, at-risk students, English learners, and students with disabilities? Are after-school and tutoring programs offered?
- What processes are available for monitoring student performance and progress? How is student progress reported to students, parents, staff, and the school community?
Data provided by the LEA.
