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Policy Document: Accountability Framework

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TITLE

Accountability Framework
DATES

In effect July 1, 2002.

STATUS

Current policy
POLICY STATEMENT

The accountability framework focuses school and district attention and resources on improving student achievement. Key elements include:

  • Accountability contracts
  • District Reviews
  • School Planning Councils
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    RATIONALE

    The Accountability Framework formalizes Board of Education responsibility for improving student achievement.
    LEGISLATION/ REGULATIONS

    Sections 8 to 8.5 and 79.2 of the School Act create the legal framework for parents' advisory councils, school planning councils, school plans, and accountability contracts.
    ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS

    N/A
    POLICY

    Each school and Board of Education will develop plans for improvement. Schools, Boards of Education and the Ministry will monitor progress towards improving student performance and will report these results to parents and the community. Implementation may differ from school district to school district.

    Accountability contracts detail the specific goals individual Boards of Education have set to enhance student achievement. Student achievement includes intellectual, human and social development, and career development. These contracts reflect the unique characteristics, priorities and needs in each district.

    District Review Teams will focus on improving student achievement through school and district planning. Up to 20 district reviews will occur annually as part of the accountability framework. Teams will include parents, teachers, other school district staff (including principals and other administrators) and Ministry of Education staff.

    School Planning Councils, consisting of the principal, a teacher, three parents, and one student from Grade 10, 11 or 12 where applicable, will examine how well their students are performing and develop an annual plan for their school that includes goals and outcomes for improvement.
    PROCEDURES

    To view the guidelines which have been developed to accompany the new legislation for implementation in school districts, see School Planning Councils.
    REFERENCES/ RESOURCES

    Accountability contracts
    District Reviews
    School Planning Councils
    CONTACT

    If you have any questions relating to the Accountability Framework Policy, please contact the Accountability Department at: EDUC.AMR@gov.bc.ca

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