School Accreditation System
Revise the Missouri accreditation system (MSIP5). Ensure that the process of revision incorporates the following:
- Inclusive Participation – ensure that the revision team includes broad representation including:
- K-12 – district superintendents, principals and teachers
- Higher education representatives
- Parents and students
- Business, philanthropic and community social support representatives
- Lens Assessment – ensure that the new system meets the following expectations:
- Simple – Does the new system make it easy for everyone, including parents, to understand how students, overall and in sub-groups, are performing in each school district and each school?
- Equitable – Does the new system address racial, health and income equity issues?
- Mastery Driven – Does the new system create a model that elevates content mastery and life-long success for children and teens?
- Timely and Transparent – Does the new system provide clear and transparent information in a timely manner?
- Best in Class – Does the new system lead the nation in its approach?
Accountable Bodies: Missouri Legislature Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Missouri Governor
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