Common use of Academic Standards and Assessment Clause in Contracts

Academic Standards and Assessment. 1. Merakey will comply with academic standards under 22 Pa. Code Section 4.28 relating to “Special Education”, with Sections 51.51 through 51.53 addressing “Course of Study and Instructional Equipment” and with Sections 59.21 through 59.23 addressing “Program of Instruction, Instructional Equipment and Materials and Library/Media Services.” 2. Merakey will conduct an intake conference with every student and the parent or guardian of every student to assure the appropriateness of placement of each student and to select each student’s curriculum. 3. Merakey will comply with all curriculum requirements specified by state law. Written lesson plans will be maintained on file for subjects taught. 4. Merakey may also provide basic education, which includes a core curriculum of math, social studies, and English. Physical education is also a component of the basic program. 5. Merakey, if requested by the School District, will register with PDE and administer the appropriate State assessments, in accordance with 22 Pa. Code § 4.51 (relating to the State Assessment System). 6. Merakey will design a specialized program to meet the needs of the students exceptionalities, regular curricula will be adapted, if possible, and an emphasis will be placed on life skills for those students whose individual needs, as reflected in their IEP, requires programs different from the standard curriculum.