It looks at data one year at a time. Data includes state data plus survey data. The main emphasis in interpretation is how the data changed from last year. Data may not be connected to perceptions about teaching or learning. Multiple sources of data, including input from parents, students and staff.
Staff is engaged in understanding the instructional implications of the data.
Multi-year view that also looks at performance of subgroups of students. There is no school improvement plan. School improvement activities are not focused on student performance. There is no agreement on an overall approach to improving student outcomes. There is a school improvement plan.