QUALITY EDUCATION AND PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
Quality education describes a dynamic and
challenging curriculum. This comprehensive
curriculum should exist in a supportive
environment enabling each student to achieve
maximum potential.
Quality Education is characterized by:
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A challenging learning program which includes
well-defined goals and objectives.
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A well-defined statement of policies and
guidelines for consistent implementation.
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A process which provides for the effective
participation of students, parents and the
community.
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A process which provides for effective
communication among students, staff, parents,
and the community.
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Strong leadership in management and instruction.
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High expectations of students and staff.
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Effective instructional methods.
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A staff and community who support learning.
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Effective monitoring, evaluating, and
improvement procedures for program, staff, and
students.
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Ongoing professional development for all staff.
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A cooperative atmosphere which fosters high
student and staff morale.
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Expectations for appropriate student behavior.
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Sufficient staff and resources used efficiently
and appropriately.
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Safe and secure schools.
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Attractive, properly maintained, and clean
schools.
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A well-informed community that supports and
participates in the schools.
These characteristics will serve as an extension
to the Philosophy of Education in developing
curriculum policies and guidelines to insure
program effectiveness.
Adopted: February 1983
Reviewed:: April 1987
Reaffirmed: May 1993
Reaffirmed: October 1998
Revised: September 2001
Reaffirmed: September 2004
Revised: March 2008
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