Within most departments, collaboration among teachers establishes assessment strategies and common rubrics. A formalized process is in place for dissemination of test results to students, parents, and faculty. The lack of use of assessment data to inform decisions regarding staff development and in service needs. The school's inability to show that students are meeting social expectations set forth in the school's statement of purpose 3. The lack of staff development to discuss assessment as a whole faculty.
Departments work in isolation.
The lack of articulation concerning student progress in certain sequential courses. More discussion between special education, vocational education, alternative education, and regular education teachers on learning outcomes. Provide appropriate in service training related to assessment methods, as well as, inclusion of assessment data as a factor in determining staff development needs. Gather evidence to verify that students are meeting established social expectations set forth in the school's statement of purpose. Pre-assess students at the beginning of certain courses.