IM: Evaluation of Instructional Programs

Code: IM

Adopted: 12/08/10

The purpose of evaluation of instruction will be to identify school and district needs for improvement of student achievement at the district and school levels.

The Board will rely on the administration to provide continuous evaluation of the educational program and instructional processes.  The input of staff, students, parents and the community will be encouraged.  A self-evaluation will be conducted to include a review of test results and other evaluative information.  The Board may participate in such evaluation.  It may also arrange for evaluations to be conducted by outside agencies.

The self-evaluation will be used as a basis for the development and implementation of a written district improvement plan.  The district self-evaluation and improvement plan will meet the requirements of applicable Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules and may include, but not be limited to, realignment of curriculum, staff development and reallocation of staff and other special academic programs.

Appropriate research studies will be periodically reviewed to determine recent trends and developments in self-evaluation techniques.

The district improvement plan will be revised and updated on a annual basis.  The superintendent will annually review and report test results and district improvement plan progress to the community.  The plan will be made available to the public and submitted to the Oregon Department of Education upon request.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

ORS 329.095

ORS 329.155