DISTRICT ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW"District accreditation supports the Palm Beach County School District's ongoing commitment for enhanced student achievement and establishes a nationally recognized mark of excellence for students, their parents, and the business community."

- E. Wayne Gent, Superintendent

International Accreditation Agency

DISTRICT ACCREDITATION OVERVIEW

The School District of Palm Beach County’s

Mission:

The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to providing a world-class education with excellence and equity to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential with the most effective staff to foster the knowledge, skills, and ethics required for responsible citizenship and productive careers.

Vision:

The School District of Palm Beach County envisions a dynamic collaborative multicultural community where education and lifelong learning are valued and supported, and all learners reach their highest potential and succeed in the global economy.

The School District of Palm Beach County and all of its schools (not including charters) are working towards District Accreditation

through the international company, AdvancED.

International Accreditation Agency

Who is ?Brings together three of the largest US-based

accreditation agencies:

• North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

• Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC)

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)

Why did the District Leadership decide to go through this process?

• External review assures the community of educational quality

• Cost savings to the District and schools• Students have greater access to federal loans,

scholarships, postsecondary education and military programs that require students to attend accredited institutions.

International Accreditation Agency

Next Cycle

Accreditation- Five Year Cycle

Prepare for

External

Review

Prepare for

External

Review

EXTERNAL

REVIEW

Current Cycle

APR = Accreditation Progress Report

District Accreditation Levels•Accredited

•Accredited: On Advisement

•Accredited: Warned

•Accredited: Probation

Accreditation is

dependent upon:

• District evaluation

• Each school’s

evaluation

School District of Palm Beach County

Awarded:

Accredited Accredited:On

Advisement

Accredited:Warned

Accredited:On

Probation

The District and Each

School

District Elementary Schools

High Schools

Middle Schools

Accredited

SCHOOL SYSTEM

What are the AccreditationReporting Requirements?

District and Each School: Self Assessment of Standards Executive Summary Student Performance Stakeholder Involvement Assurances

Reporting Requirement Based on-Five AdvancED Standards

1. Purpose and Direction 3 Indicators

2. Governance and Leadership 6 Indicators

3. Teaching and Assessing for Learning 12 Indicators

4. Resources and Support Systems 7 Indicators

5. Using Results for Continuous Improvement 5 Indicators

Reporting Requirements in theSelf Assessment

For each standard:

1. Determine and enter the score for each indicator on a 1-4 rating scale and develop a plan for low rated indicators

2. List evidence to support ratings of indicators

3. Write one-page summary that supports ratings of indicators for each standard

Diagnostic Reporting Requirementsfor the Executive Summary

• Summary to showcase your school• Up to 4 pages

• Open to public on AdvancED website

Other Reporting Requirements

1. Student Performance

2. Stakeholder Involvement

3. Assurances

The Educational Data Warehouse Department is providing reports to complete the Student

Performance and Stakeholder Involvement sections.

By October 12, 2012

Complete and Submit ALL Reporting Requirements

• Self-Assessment Report • Ratings• List Evidence• Narratives

• Executive Summary• Student Performance Data• Stakeholder Involvement• Assurances

Schedule allows the District time to review submitted reports:

Supports schools Ensure 100% schools participated

Low indicators have improvement plans in place

By November 2012

AdvancEd will inform us which schools

were selected for the external site visit.

By December 2012

January 27-30, 2013

Quality Assurance Review (QAR)

External Visit

Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team

• 35-40 AdvancED members visit the district

• Represent Florida as well as districts throughout the nation

Quality Assurance Review Schedule

January 27-30, 2013• Day One - Arrive at Hotel , Orientation

• Day Two - District Offices, Meet with Leadership and Principals

• Day Three - School Visits, Interviews with Stakeholders

• Day Four - District Offices, Follow-up on Questions and Exit Report at School Board Meeting

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Plans for our school

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 MR. FRANK BARBIERI, JR., ESQ., CHAIRDEBRA ROBINSON, M.D., VICE-CHAIR

MARCIA ANDREWSMONROE BENAIM, M.D.

KAREN M. BRILLJENNIFER PRIOR BROWN, ESQ.

CHARLES E. SHAW 

E. WAYNE GENTSUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

  PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS—RATED “A” BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION 2005-2012“HOME OF FLORIDA’S FIRST LEED GOLD CERTIFIED SCHOOL”

 THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EDUCATION

OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

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