Charter School Application Section 5 Assessment

Educational Goals Goals -Start with the big picture General statements of results intended for the school Seldom changed Educational Goals

GOAL STATEMENTS IDENTIFY Specific population Specific opportunity Link goals to organization’s mission or purpose GOAL STATEMENTS IDENTIFY

Educational Objectives Objectives – Measurable outcomes The results to be achieved Criteria by which results will be measured (i.e., 25% improvement) The time frame for achieving the objective The specific focus group (i.e., ELL population) Educational Objectives

Evaluation of Goals and Objectives How will student progress and performance be evaluated? What are the specific results attained? Evaluation of Goals and Objectives

Placement and Promotion Students moving from one grade level to another Students achieving graduation status Placement and Promotion

Baseline Achievement Data How are the academic achievement levels and prior rates of academic progress established? How are baseline rates compared to rates of academic progress achieved by these same students while attending the charter school? How are these rates of progress evaluated and compared to closely comparable student populations? Baseline Achievement Data

Types and Frequency of Assessments What are the names of the assessments to be administered? How often will assessments be administered? Types and Frequency of Assessments

Informing/Changing Instruction How will assessment and performance data be used to enhance instruction? How will assessment and performance data be used to evaluate instruction?

How will student assessment and performance data be shared with students, parents, or guardians? Communication

Application Answer the questions within Section 5 Address ELL and ESE populations within Section 5 Remember Curriculum and Assessments are related Application