This document contains the Quality Schools Program Contacts, Quality Schools Team Leaders, Personnel Contacts for Grant Information, and a list of 1998-99 Professional Development Conferences. Card State supports school districts by developing content and performance standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
School districts adopt standards and assessments for students in reading, writing and mathematics.
Alaska Benchmark Examinations at the 3rd, 6th and 8th grades, and the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Examinations. Teachers and administrators are licensed based on standards. School districts base teacher and administrator evaluations on standards. Ongoing professional development is directly linked to improving student achievement in a results-based education system built on academic standards, assessment and accountability. Communities develop partnerships to ensure that schools are safe and respectful places to learn.