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Instructional (INS)
Assessment Documentation Format
Standards for the Improvement of Pupil Services, Safety and Achievement

Date Professional Standards Source(s)
and
Documentation
Health &
Safety Issues
Project Leader

Standard
Implemented

Fully
Partially Not
  INS.P1 The district through its adopted policy has clear and appropriate objectives, including the core curriculum content areas, for all students.              
  INS.P2 The district directs its resources fairly and consistently to accomplish its objectives.              
  INS.P3 The district has adopted multiple assessment tools, including diagnostic assessments, to evaluate, improve or adjust programs and resources.              
  INS.P4 Expectations and a practice exists to improve the preparation of students and to build a school structure with the capacity to serve all students.              
  INS.P5 The assessment tools are clear measures of what is being taught and provides direction for improvement.              
  INS.P6 Staff development provides staff with the knowledge and the skills to improve instruction and the curriculum.              
  INS.P7 Staff development demonstrates a clear understanding of purpose, written goals, and appropriate evaluations.              
  INS.P8 Evaluations provide constructive feedback to improving job performance.              
  INS.P9 Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies and resources that address their students' diverse needs.              
  INS.P10 Students are engaged in learning and they are able to demonstrate and apply their knowledge and skills.              
  INS.P11 The standards developed by the California Standards for the Teaching Profession are present and supported. (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and California Department of Education, July 1997).              
  INS.P12 Teachers modify and adjust instructional plans according to student needs and success.              
  INS.P13 Challenging learning goals and instructional plans and programs for all students are evident.              
  INS.P14 The administration and staff utilizes assessment information to improve learning opportunities for all students.              
  INS.P15 A common vision for what all students should know and be able to do exists and is put into practice.              
  INS.P16 Goals and grade level performance standards based on a common vision are present.              
  INS.P17 Every elementary school has embraced the 1997 California School Recognition Program Standards.              
  INS.P18 Efforts will be made by the district to partnership with state colleges and universities to provide appropriate courses accessible to all teachers.              
  INS.P19 Administrative support and coaching is provided to all teachers.              
  INS.P20 Professional development is linked to personnel evaluation.              
  INS.P21 Collaboration exists between higher education, district, professional associations and community in providing professional development.              
  INS.P22 Initial placement procedures are in place to ensure the timely and appropriate placement of all students with particular emphases being placed on students with special needs.              
  INS.P23 Clearly defined discipline practices have been established and communicated among the students, staff, board and community.              
  INS.P24 The district will ensure that all instructional materials are accessible to all students.              
  INS.P25 The district has adopted a plan for integrating technology into the curriculum.              

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