Note: In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from Also, 2010 was the first time that Parents As Teachers’ results were not included with Perry Center. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric

BEST In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric 1.Families, students, and staff are informed about specific student progress and community members are informed about general student progress and operational performance. 2.The building involves appropriate staff in developing the budget, establishing expenditures, and setting priorities of the budget. 3.A building level process is used to assure ethical behavior, accountability, and legal compliance in all areas. 4.With a focus on results, the success of the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) initiatives in our building are evaluated with input from stakeholders (staff). 5.Student and classroom results are monitored and analyzed by the principal or director and the Professional Learning Communities. 6.The building’s leadership practices promote empowerment, high expectations, data-driven decision making, faculty and staff learning and organizational effectiveness. 2010

BEST PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from Staff Development activities are designed to support the work of Professional Learning Communities and other goals within the Strategic Plan. 8.Performance goals and benchmarks are established to evaluate the implementation and success of the Strategic Plan. 9.Budget decisions are based on the resources needed to accomplish the mission and goals of the Strategic Plan. 10.The building operated from a Strategic Plan that includes performance and operational goals. 2010

BEST PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from Information from students and community concerning satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the schools are gathered and analyzed. 12.Communication, horizontally and vertically, takes place within the system and among the district’s schools and departments. 13.Methods or gathering data from families, students, community members, and businesses are reviewed to ensure that they are relevant, current, and represent various groups in the population. 14.Follow-up studies of graduated and promoted students are undertaken. The test scores of former students are examined. 15.The building leadership and staff communicate regularly with families, students, community members, and businesses. 2010

BEST PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from Adequate information and data are readily available for instructional and operational decision-making within the Professional Learning Communities. 17.Professional Learning Communities operating within our school analyze the types of data collected for evaluation and decision-making. 18.Evaluation instruments and assessments used by Professional Learning Communities facilitate student learning and measure progress toward strategic and/or SMART goals. 19.The Professional Learning Communities operating within our school use internal and external comparative data to evaluate performance and in making strategic decisions. 20.The Professional Learning Communities operating within our school disaggregate and analyze evaluation results and use the data to improve student and organizational performance. 2010

BEST PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from The system collects data from faculty and staff to determine factors that affect employee well-being and satisfaction. 22.Plans are developed by current leaders to identify and train personnel for succession into leadership positions. 23.Staff members are provided with opportunities to assume leadership roles and develop leadership skills. 24.Professional Learning Communities facilitate professional growth and the sharing of skills and talents among colleagues and across grade levels. 25.Professional development activities assist faculty and support staff members in attaining career skills and professional goals. 26.Professional development activities help faculty and support staff develop skills relevant to their assignments. 27.Professional development activities support the PLC goals and the Strategic Plan. 2010

PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric BEST In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from Support services, such as maintenance, food service, transportation, and custodial services are involved in supporting the educational and organizational goals of the district. 29.Long-term planning occurs to anticipate future needs and resources for student learning. 30.Support services, such as Special Education, Counselors, Title I, Home School Liaisons, Student Advisors, etc., are evaluated for their effectiveness in meeting the mission, goals, and objectives of the Strategic Plan. 31.Curriculum is developed with and through vertical and horizontal coordination among and between schools and grade levels. 32.Staff, students, community members, and business representatives are involved in the evaluation and development of the district’s Strategic Plan. 33.Curriculum goals are aligned with the Strategic Plan and with SMART goals of the Professional Learning Communities. 34.Students’ academic results help evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and are used to modify classroom strategies. 35.Students are provided with opportunities to use academic skills in relevant community service. 2010

PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric BEST In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from The district has measures for key operational goals (budget, finance, etc.) that are reported to the staff and community. 37.Student, staff, and community satisfaction, dissatisfaction, and key measure results are reported to the community. 38.Learning results and performance data are analyzed and compared among various student groups within the district. 39.The district reports performance data and trend data comparing local performance to state, national, and international performance and trends. 40.The district documents in various ways that student performance results are met. 2010

BEST 1 Leadership5 Valuing Faculty and Staff 2 Strategic Planning6 Helping Students Learn 3 Valuing Students and Community7 Documenting Performance Results 4 Information Systems In 2009, this survey replaced the NCA/Baldrige Quality Standards Assessment that was administered from PLC NCA/Baldrige District Accreditation Rubric