Questions and Answers
1. Characteristics of High Performing Schools (9)
ANS Shared vision, high expectations, ettective school leadership, 4-collaboration &
communication, 5-curriculum, instruction & assessment aligned with standards, 6-frequent monitoring,
7-focused professional development, 8-supportive learning environment, 9-community & family
involvement
2. Service Learning method outcomes
ANS connects community service with academic learning, person- al growth, and civic
responsibility
3. Career Academies
ANS small, personalized learning community, a subset of high school - a bridge between
school and the work environment
4. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997) requirements (3)
ANS 1-have access to the general curriculum
2- be involved in the general curriculum
ANS requires IEP goals that detail specifically supplementary aids/services, accommodations,
modifications, or supports
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, 3- progress in the general curriculum
ANS requires IEP to state specifically HOW progress will be measured (including state tests with
accommodations)
5. Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act (as Title V,
...of NCLB 2001) reauthorized federal funding to support GATE in 3 ways
ANS 1- funding grants
2- providing leadership
3- sponsoring a National Research Center
6. 4 Types of DATA
ANS 1- Achievement Data **most important 2-Demographic Data 3-Program Data 4-
Perception Data
7. 3 tiers of Achievement Date
ANS 1-Annual, Large-scale assessment data
2- Periodic assessment data
3- Ongoing Classroom assessment data
8. Demographic Data shows (7)
ANS
1-demographics about enrolling students & parents
2- mobility patterns
3- student transportation needs
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