Mastery Ability to use a skill, capacity, proficiency, at an identified level. The mission statement is broad enough that it need not change unless the community environment changes. Monitoring Systematically checking. In an effective school, student academic progress is measured frequently by using a variety of assessment procedures. Results are used to improve individual student performance and to improve the instructional program.
Monitoring is a required step in the school improvement process.
Needs Assessment Self evaluation by each school. Outcome Statement of agreed upon results. The results of an educational program. Outcomes Based Education Education which focuses and organizes all of the school's programs and instructional efforts on clearly defined outcomes that all students must demonstrate when they exit. Paraprofessional A Paraprofessional assists the Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.