Community-based accountability June 22, 2015
Northwest ISD Vision Statement: The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready: Ready for college Ready for the global workplace Ready for personal success Mission Statement: Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students a premier education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens. Northwest ISD
Why the CBAS? Demonstrates to a larger audience that the community is an important stakeholder in the schools. Demonstrates our values in regard to educating the whole child. There is more to education than state mandated tests. A wonderful opportunity to brag about what we are already doing.
Community-Based Accountability More rigor, aligned to the graduate profile Less overreliance on standardized testing District accountable to the community’s values Renewed focus on the most important person: the student
“Community-Based Accountability” is: A locally developed system of evidence of student learning. A strategic and customized form of measuring student achievement. Rigorous descriptive reporting to parents and community members.
“Community-Based Accountability” is not: A way to escape from standardized testing. A tool to pass judgment on individual students.
Core Themes Academic Preparation and College Readiness Personal Growth and Success Citizenship and Community Service Student, Parent, Community, and Staff Satisfaction
Timeline of CBAS Initial Development Fall of 2013- Categories & Data Categories were identified and approved June 2014- CBAS ready for initial publication 2014-2015 School Year Year two of implementation Annual update published in June 2015
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Data Collection: NISD Dashboard
Northwest ISD Vision Statement: The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready: Ready for college Ready for the global workplace Ready for personal success Mission Statement: Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students a premier education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens. Northwest ISD