Every day decisions are being made about your school, your district and the condition of education in your state based upon an accountability model. This course will discuss in user-friendly terms the history and need for an accountability system; what the prevalent models are, what the similarities and differences are between the various models and how the information from these models can lead to better educational decisions that support improved achievement.

Content Experts:
Timothy Vansickle, Vice President for Educational Policy Research and Analysis at Questar Assessment
Recardo Sockwell, Director, Office of Program Evaluation, Fairfax County Schools, Virginia

Audience:
Appropriate for administrators at the building and district level, as well as classroom personnel and non-classified office staff. May also be used as an introduction of the subject matter for parent groups