Teachers will know if you are realistic about accountability if you are concerned about resources. Teachers find incentive systems hateful since we are in a culture of cooperation, not competition. Accountability can only work if enabling systems are in place. Amber Cassali , Student, Shoreline School District, gave an overview from the student perspective. Jobs and more educational opportunities are the incentives that students need.
Test scores are dependent on resources, parent income, and other demographics.
Rainer Houser , Director, Governmental Relation, Association of Washington School Principals, urged the commission to not use the WASL as the only criteria for successful schools and recommended that accreditation be used. Virginia has integrated accreditation and accountability. Steve Mullin , Vice President, Washington Roundtable, recommended that there be a clear focus on achievement based on continuous improvement. He suggested that any financial rewards be for improvement of the school as a whole. Steve Rasmussen , Superintendent, Franklin Pierce School District, identified the school climate and resources that are need to be successful.