All drawers will be available in both web and expanded print versions. Grayed-out drawers will be available soon. Drawer Descriptions Accountability Events are public forums hosted by schools or districts. These events bring together the school faculty and a broad representation of parents and community members to discuss the school's and the community's educational goals or to examine data on school performance. The drawer includes a suggested format, practical advice and check lists for use in hosting an Event.
Surveys can help gather data about perceptions, attitudes or beliefs of a broad audience.
The drawer describes a variety of types of surveys, multiple purposes for using them and describes seven tools used in the field. Practical suggestions and several sample surveys are included. Ways to Examine Student Work Samples is a virtual tool drawer comprised of two separate web sites. The Looking at Student Work website explores the general use of various protocols for looking at student work. The site has a special focus on the professional development aspects of this process and includes an interactive component that explores issues relevant to the advanced users of protocols.