Program Evaluation

Policy No. 2090

Instruction

Montesano School District No. 66

Program Evaluation

The board requires efficiency and effectiveness in all facets of its operations. In order to achieve  this goal, the board will provide:  

A. A clear statement of expectations and/or standards for the district's instructional  programs;

B. Staff, resources and support to achieve these stated expectations and/or standards; and C. A plan for evaluating instructional programs and services to determine how well  expectations and/or standards are being met.

The district will utilize a variety of assessment processes to:  

A. Determine the effectiveness of the instructional programs,  

B. Assess the progress of individual students in attaining student learning goals or standards, C. Identify the needs of individual students who are not progressing at their expected rates,  and

D. Identify students who are in need of specialized programs.

Parents who wish to examine any assessment materials may do so by contacting the  superintendent. Parent approval is necessary before administering a diagnostic personality test.  Parents will be notified of their child's performance on any test or assessment conducted under  the Washington State Assessment Program. No tests or measurement devices containing any  questions about a student's personal beliefs and practices or his/her family's personal beliefs and  practices in family life, morality and religion will be administered unless the parent or guardian  gives written permission for the student to take such a test, questionnaire or examination.

The superintendent will prepare an annual report that reflects the degree to which district goals  and objectives related to the instructional program have been accomplished. The superintendent  will annually review the assessment processes and procedures to determine if the purposes of the  evaluation program are being accomplished. Specifically, the district will adjust its curriculum if  student performance under the Washington State Assessment Program indicates the district's  students need assistance in identified areas.

Legal References: Chapter 28A.230 RCW Compulsory Coursework and Activities

WAC 392-500-020 Pupil tests and records — Tests —

School district policy in writing

WAC 392-500-030 Pupil tests and records — Certain tests,  questionnaires, etc. — Limitations

WAC 392-500-035 Pupil tests and records — Diagnostic  

personality tests — Parental  

permission required

Management Resource:

Policy News, October 2007 Elimination of Outdated and Obsolete  

Policies

Policy News, December 2000 Portions of HB 1209 Take Effect

School District Name: Montesano

Revised: 12.99; 12.00; 10.07; 12.11

Classification: Essential