ST. LOUIS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY

INSTRUCTION

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY

Evaluation of the Instructional Program

The evaluation of the instructional program is essentially the process of determining to what extent the adopted goals and educational objectives of the Board of Education are actually being realized. It is the function of all attempts at evaluation to afford a basis for rational action in identifying strengths and weaknesses of the educational program and recommending ways to improve and change it.

Evaluation, consequently, has a powerful influence upon decision-making at various stages of planning, organization, and implementation. The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility for the continual evaluation of the curriculum, the educational program, and instructional processes.

It shall be the policy of the board to develop and integrate internal systems for planning, curriculum improvement, and the evaluation of learning and teaching.

The board acknowledges its responsibility for practices and requirements as may be designated by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or stipulated as a condition for accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Policy adopted: June 26, 1990

Revised: December 07, 1999

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ST. LOUIS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULATION
INSTRUCTION
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY
Evaluation of the Instructional Program

The Board of Education, the superintendent, associate superintendents, or the deputy superintendent may authorize the organization of advisory committees, task forces or special units from among the teachers or community to study, analyze, or evaluate current practices or innovations that may contribute to the modification or improvement of instruction. Participant groups might be representative of:

principals advisory committees,
teacher labor organizations,
teacher curriculum advisory committees,
parent-teacher-student association,
student councils,
educational consultants,
committee on quality education for non-integrated schools,
area university personnel,
citizens and/or business advisory committees,
state or regional planning committees,
and other political, religious, business/industrial, and civic organizations.

A report of findings and recommendations shall be directed to the authorizing agent.

References

cf: Board Regulations 1200 through 1240 - Participation by the Public

Regulation approved: June 26, 1990

Revised: December 07, 1999