8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-260

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 8VAC20-132-260 - Expectations for school accountability

A. The system of school accountability provides a means of determining the quality and effectiveness of schools for the following purposes:

1. Building on strengths in schools and addressing specific areas needing improvement;

2. Driving continuous improvement in school achievement for all schools;

3. Identifying areas for technical assistance and the use of school improvement resources;

4. Providing a comprehensive picture of school quality information to the public; and

5. Informing board accreditation of schools based on the conditions specified in 8VAC20-132-300.

B. The accountability system, which presents expectations and standards for schools and school divisions, shall:

1. Be used to publish the annual school performance report, as referenced in 8VAC20-132-250, which provides information to parents, citizens, the community, businesses and other agencies, and the general public about school characteristics and about a comprehensive range of school indicators;

2. Fulfill the state accountability provisions for schools and divisions as presented in this part and the federal accountability provisions required under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Pub. L. No. 89-10, as amended) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC § 1400 et seq.); and

3. Identify schools, based on student outcome and growth measures, that require multi-year school support plans to improve performance on school quality indicators, which shall be taken into consideration in accrediting schools consistent with 8VAC20-132-300 alongside compliance with the standards for student achievement, instructional programs, school and instructional leadership, school facilities and safety, and school and community communications in this chapter.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-260

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 01, eff. 9/25/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-253.13 of the Code of Virginia.