1. DISTRICT ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW "District accreditation supports the Palm Beach County School District's ongoing commitment for enhanced student achievement and establishes a nationally recognized mark of excellence for students, their parents, and the business community." - E. Wayne Gent, Superintendent International Accreditation Agency

2. DISTRICT ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW The School District of Palm Beach County’s Mission: The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to providing a world-class education with excellence and equity to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential with the most effective staff to foster the knowledge, skills, and ethics required for responsible citizenship and productive careers. Vision: The School District of Palm Beach County envisions a dynamic collaborative multicultural community where education and lifelong learning are valued and supported, and all learners reach their highest potential and succeed in the global economy.

3. The School District of Palm Beach County and all of its schools (not including charters) are working towards District Accreditation through the international company, AdvancED. International Accreditation Agency

4. Who is ? Brings together three of the largest US-based accreditation agencies: North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)

5. Why did the District Leadership decide to go through this process? External review assures the community of educational quality Cost savings to the District and schools Students have greater access to federal loans, scholarships, postsecondary education and military programs that require students to attend accredited institutions. International Accreditation Agency

6. Next Cycle Accreditation- Five Year Cycle Prepare for External Review EXTERNA L REVIEW Current Cycle APR = Accreditation Progress Report

7. Next Cycle Accreditation- Five Year Cycle Prepare for External Review EXTERNA L REVIEW Current Cycle APR = Accreditation Progress Report

8. District Accreditation Levels Accredited Accredited: On Advisement Accredited: Warned Accredited: Probation Accreditation is dependent upon: District evaluation Each school’s evaluation Accreditation is dependent upon: District evaluation Each school’s evaluation

9. School District of Palm Beach County Awarded: AccreditedAccredited: On Advisement Accredited: Warned Accredited: On Probation The District and Each School

10. District Elementary Schools High Schools Middle Schools Accredited SCHOOL SYSTEM

11. What are the Accreditation Reporting Requirements? District and Each School:  Self Assessment of Standards  Executive Summary  Student Performance  Stakeholder Involvement  Assurances

12. Reporting Requirement Based on- Five AdvancED Standards 1. Purpose and Direction 3 Indicators 2. Governance and Leadership 6 Indicators 3. Teaching and Assessing for Learning 12 Indicators 4. Resources and Support Systems 7 Indicators 5. Using Results for Continuous Improvement 5 Indicators

13. Reporting Requirements in the Self Assessment For each standard: 1. Determine and enter the score for each indicator on a 1-4 rating scale and develop a plan for low rated indicators 2. List evidence to support ratings of indicators 3. Write one-page summary that supports ratings of indicators for each standard

14. Diagnostic Reporting Requirements for the Executive Summary Summary to showcase your school Up to 4 pages Open to public on AdvancED website

15. Other Reporting Requirements 1. Student Performance 2. Stakeholder Involvement 3. Assurances The Educational Data Warehouse Department is providing reports to complete the Student Performance and Stakeholder Involvement sections.

16. By October 12, 2012 Complete and Submit ALL Reporting Requirements Self-Assessment Report Ratings List Evidence Narratives Executive Summary Student Performance Data Stakeholder Involvement Assurances

17. Schedule allows the District time to review submitted reports:  Supports schools Ensure 100% schools participated Low indicators have improvement plans in place By November 2012

18. AdvancEd will inform us which schools were selected for the external site visit. By December 2012

19. January 27-30, 2013 Quality Assurance Review (QAR) External Visit

20. Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team 35-40 AdvancED members visit the district Represent Florida as well as districts throughout the nation

21. Quality Assurance Review Schedule January 27-30, 2013 Day One - Arrive at Hotel, Orientation Day Two - District Offices, Meet with Leadership and Principals Day Three - School Visits, Interviews with Stakeholders Day Four - District Offices, Follow-up on Questions and Exit Report at School Board Meeting 4

22. Plans for our school

23. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA MR. FRANK BARBIERI, JR., ESQ., CHAIR DEBRA ROBINSON, M.D., VICE-CHAIR MARCIA ANDREWS MONROE BENAIM, M.D. KAREN M. BRILL JENNIFER PRIOR BROWN, ESQ. CHARLES E. SHAW E. WAYNE GENT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS—RATED “A” BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2005- 2012 “HOME OF FLORIDA’S FIRST LEED GOLD CERTIFIED SCHOOL” THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER www.palmbeachschools.org