GROUP ACCOUNTABILITY. Our system of accountability is shared accountability where expectations and standards are clearly defined; assessments are credible, measure true progress and provide information to improve practice; triggers of support, assistance and intervention are defined; and incentives to improve practice exist for individual educators (teachers, Unit members, support staff), groups of educators (schools, schools-within-schools, primary unit, intermediate unit, houses, etc.) and others (parents, community, human service agencies, governmental institutions and businesses). Further, the Rochester City School District and ASAR recognize that schools or groups of educators within schools (schools-within-schools, primary unit, or intermediate unit) are the essential unit of accountability and that student achievement is the essential indicator of progress. XXXX and RCSD therefore commit to establishing a group or school accountability plan that is based upon four key principles:
GROUP ACCOUNTABILITY. Our system of accountability is shared accountability where expectations and standards are clearly defined; assessments are credible, measure true progress and provide information to improve practice; triggers of support, assistance and intervention are defined; and incentives to improve practice exist for individual educators (teachers, administrators, support staff), groups of educators (schools, schools-within-schools, primary unit, intermediate unit, houses, etc.) and others (parents, community, human service agencies, governmental institutions and businesses). Further, the Rochester City School District and ASAR recognize that schools or groups of educators within schools (schools-within-schools, primary unit, or intermediate unit) are the essential unit of accountability and that student achievement is the essential indicator of progress. ASAR and RCSD therefore commit to establishing a group or school accountability plan that is based upon four key principles: Student outcomes are the primary indicator of progress. Student growth and meeting learning standards will serve as the fundamental measure of school or school unit accountability. Annual assessment of progress, including public reporting by each school or school unit, will occur. Evidence of how school results have informed and led to changes in the school's improvement plan must be reported annually. Incentives, including a Leadership Development/School Support Fund will be tied to school or school unit progress.
