A School Accountability Model.

摘要: This paper describes the development and validation of a school-accountability model. The model is based on assumption that schools represent dynamic systems in which change one element will affect all other elements. model's primary elements are educational input, processes, outcomes. examines various accountability models concludes although these vary complexity purpose, their common reporting system. described this report was created to correct defects models. first step its identify inputs, outcomes school. provides for external judgment school programs known standards; supplies information personnel parents diagnostic/remedial efforts focused improvement; offers an opportunity communicate goals achievement public; culturally fair; systemic nature. Future be customized each school, School Accountability Profile provide basis judging past accomplishments planning future improvements. currently being pilot tested two three largest districts Alabama. (RJM) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS best can made from original document. A SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL James E. McLean, Scott W. Snyder, Frank R. Lawrence* University Alabama at Birmingham U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office Educational Research Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) ciet"his document has been reproduced as received person or organization originating it. 0 Minor changes have improve reproduction quality. Points view opinions stated do not necessarily official OERI position policy. 1 PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE Paper presented Annual Meeting Mid-South Association New Orleans, Louisiana November 4-6, 1998 * authors wish thank Mr. Charles A. Collat Mayer Electric Supply Foundation generous support research. We would also like Dr. Robert Lockwood State Department Education who only participated conceptualization model, but contributed much literature review. BEST COPY AVAiLA-6LE