What to expect from the new accreditation and accountability process...

Expanded Role for Parents: Parents now have a greater role in improving school and program effectiveness.     The BVSD Board of Education recently approved a process that would involve more parents in the review of school improvement plans and end of year reports.

Upcoming Training: Representatives from each school improvement team will meet monthly with the District Accountability Committee (DAC) to oversee the revised process. DAC members will receive training in the fall on how to conduct annual and site reviews of school progress.

Accreditation Reviews: The District will verify that the school has met the specific requirements in the State Accreditation Indicators based on annual and periodic site reviews. To be accredited, schools will be asked to demonstrate that they are making reasonable progress in student achievement.

Accreditation Reports: Each school will receive a written report on the status of accreditation in late fall. The report will include information about student performance, safety and school environment, and other critical indicators of school success. The report will also include information about student performance goals, assessments, and strategies for realizing school goals. As a public document, the report will be available to the school improvement team and others who may be interested.

Questions? If you have more questions about the new accreditation process, please call Debbie Winterbourne at 720.561.5086 or use the email link below. As we receive your questions, they will be answered and posted on these Web pages.