2090 - Program Evaluation

The superintendent or designee will prepare an annual report that reflects the degree to which district goals and objectives related to the instructional program have been accomplished. The district will annually review the assessment processes and procedures to determine if the purposes of the evaluation program are being accomplished.  Specifically, the district will adjust its curriculum if student performance indicates the district's students need assistance in identified areas.

The board requires efficiency and effectiveness in all facets of the district’s instructional programs. In order to achieve this goal, the board will provide:

1. A clear statement of expectations and/or standards for the district’s instructional programs;
2. Staff, resources, and support to achieve these stated expectations and/or standards; and
3. A plan for evaluating instructional programs and services to determine how well expectations and/or standards are being met.

The district will utilize a variety of assessment processes to:

1. Determine the effectiveness of the instructional programs;
2. Assess the progress of individual students in attaining student learning goals or standards;
3. Identify the needs of individual students who are not progressing at their expected rates; and
4. Identify students who are in need of specialized programs.

Parents who wish to examine any assessment materials may do so by contacting the superintendent or designee. Parent approval is necessary before administering a diagnostic personality test. Parents will be notified of their child’s performance on any Washington state test or assessment.  Parents who wish to examine any measurement devices containing any questions about a student's personal beliefs and practices or his/her family’s personal beliefs and practices in family life, morality, and religion may do so by contacting the superintendent or designee. After examination, the parent or guardian may give written permission for their student to be excluded in taking such a test, questionnaire or examination.

Cross Reference:     District Policy 4001 - Public Information Program

Legal References: 

RCW 28A.230.095    Essential academic learning requirements and assessments – Verification Reports
RCW 28A.655.100    Performance goals – Reporting requirements 
WAC 392-500-020    Pupil tests and records — Tests — School district policy in writing
WAC 392-500-030    Pupil tests and records — Certain tests, questionnaires, etc. — Limitations
WAC 392-500-035    Pupil tests and records — Diagnostic personality tests – Parental permission required

Management Resources: 

Policy News, December 2000             Portions of HB 1209 Take Effect

Legal References:

RCW 28A.230 Compulsory Coursework and Activities

Adoption Date:  May 16, 2005, Ref 11/07

Revised: October 15, 2025

 

Administrator Responsibilities: