Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 402 - MCSAB Board Policies › Chapter 3 - Applicant Evaluation Ratings and Sample Scoring Criteria › Rule 10-402-3.5 - Education Program

Current through June 25, 2024
Section IV EDUCATION PROGRAM (30-page
				  limit)
Evaluation Detail
A. Education Program
Check one (required)
--- Meets the Standard (3)
__ Partially Meets the Standard (2)
__ Does Not Meet the Standard (1)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
RATING
COMMENTS
A response that meets the standard
								will:
State if the school intends to use a curriculum
								that has already been developed or if the school intends to develop core
								curriculum.
Describe the proposed curriculum and the evidence
								basis for the selection of this curriculum. Describe the framework for a
								rigorous, quality academic plan that reflects the needs of the targeted student
								population and will ensure all students meet or exceed the expectations of the
								Mississippi Curriculum Standards aligned with the Common Core State
								Standards.
Describe how the standards will be addressed by
								providing an overview of the course scope and sequence for every grade that the
								school would serve. Special attention should be given to secondary programs to
								ensure that comprehensive explanations of how courses will ensure students are
								career and college ready upon exiting the school.
For each core subject area, unique focus area, and
								performance level (grade level, age grouping, etc.) for the first five years of
								operation, present the resources and instructional materials to be used to aid
								in the transference of information (trade books, multimedia aids, science kits,
								etc.) and that are aligned with the mission and philosophy of the school and
								the proposed learning standards.
Describe the pedagogy that will be employed to
								effectively deliver the school's curriculum.
Present the school calendar showing the number of
								days the school will be in session and sample daily class schedules showing
								hours of operation and allocation of time for core instruction, supplemental
								instruction, extra-curriculum and after-school activities, if applicable. The
								school must be kept in session no less than the minimum number of school days
								established for all public schools in Section
								37-13-63.
Describe the school's approach to assessment.
								Explain how the school will evaluate progress of individual students, cohorts
								over time, and the school as a whole toward meeting the statewide requirements.
								In particular, describe how the school will determine proficiency (by grade)
								for core subjects and report data to the school community.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to
								comply with assessment requirements applicable to Mississippi schools
								consistent with state and federal law.
List high school graduation requirements.
Describe how the school will offer unique
								supplementary programs and how community resources will be leveraged to
								accomplish this objective.
Describe the school's approach to educating
								students with varying needs- students with disabilities, ELL students, gifted
								and talented students and those who are academically behind grade level
								expectations.
Describe the school's academic intervention and
								acceleration systems with special emphasis to RTI and high school requirements
								listed in the RFP.
Describe the school's plan to identify and serve
								gifted and talented students.
Describe the school's plan for identifying and
								successfully serving students with disabilities (including all of the school's
								proposed policies pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education
								Improvement Act of 2004, and the school's procedures for securing and providing
								evaluations and related services pursuant to federal law).
A description of co-curricular or extracurricular
								programs and how those programs will be funded and delivered.
Outline the measurable annual goals on each item in
								the Performance Framework
Total points for this section
:
				  ____________________
Required Exhibits:
Sample daily schedule for each grade at which the
				  school intends to operate
Annual calendar for the first year of
				  operation
Annual goals for the Performance
				  Framework
Strengths
Concerns and Suggested Interview
				  Questions
Miss. Code Ann. §
										37-28-15.