The school helps students make successful transitions between grade levels, from regular education to special programs, from one building level to the next, and from high school to higher education or employment settings. Educational technologies are introduced, employed, and updated to accommodate the learning needs of all students. The process used in selection of textbooks and other instructional materials assures alignment with written curriculum. Personal interactions between students and teachers are positive. School policies and practices acknowledge and respond to the racial, gender, linguistic, economic, and cultural differences of students.
Students assume responsibility for learning.
They have opportunities to become independent learners as well as cooperative learners. The results are communicated to students, parents, staff, and the community. Changes to the curriculum and improvements in instructional programs and services are based, in part, on the results of these assessments of student progress. Based on your school's interpretation of the above definition, discuss the issues such as the following. This discussion provides information that can be used to cite strengths and weaknesses.