Policy 6190 - Evaluation of the Instructional Program

Evaluation of the instructional program

The Board of Education believes that continuing evaluation of curriculum and instruction is necessary in order to maintain and improve the quality of our district's educational program. Evaluations shall focus on student progress toward Boardestablished standards of expected achievement at each grade level in each area of study.

Categorical Program Monitoring

The Superintendent or designee shall cooperate with the State Department of Education in the conduct of Categorical Program Review every four (4) years to ensure that all district categorical programs comply with federal and state laws and regulations.

On an ongoing basis, the Superintendent or designee shall conduct a district selfevaluation which may utilize tools developed by the district or the CDE to ensure compliance of district categorical programs with legal requirements.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation

The Board of Education believes that accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) can foster excellence and ongoing academic improvement in the district’s schools.

The Superintendent or designee shall undertake procedures whereby district schools may achieve and maintain full WASC accreditation status. The schools shall conduct a self-study in accordance with WASC requirements, cooperate with the WASC committee during a site visit, and review action plans to increase the effectiveness of the instructional program for students. The Superintendent or designee shall regularly report to the Board on the status of district schools and any WASC recommendations for school improvement.