8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-131-370
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 8VAC20-131-370 - Expectations for school accountability and accreditationA. The system of school accountability and accreditation provides a means of determining the quality and effectiveness of schools for the purposes of: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; and4. Providing a comprehensive picture of school quality information to the public.B. Components of the accountability system, which present expectations and standards for schools and school divisions, include:1. The Code of Virginia's Standards of Quality, which provide the foundational education program to be offered by school divisions, including priorities for instructional programs supporting the Standards of Learning and encompassing requirements for assessments and school accreditation;2. The School Quality Profile, as referenced in 8VAC20-131-270 A 2, 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;3. The federal accountability provisions required under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 ( P.L. 114-95, as amended) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 USC § 1400 et seq.); and4. The state accreditation provisions for schools and school divisions as presented in this part.C. Each school shall be accredited based on achievement of the conditions specified in 8VAC20-131-400 and on continuous improvement of performance levels on measures of selected school quality indicators as described in 8VAC 20-131-380.8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-131-370
Derived From Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 8, eff. 1/11/2018.Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-253.13:3 of the Code of Virginia.