Guide for Program Quality Review
Guide for Program Quality Review

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Published: 1996

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780801112799

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As the 21st century approaches, more students than ever need to be educated to higher levels so that they can: (1) compete successfully in the increasingly technological job market; (2) participate in the democratic system; and (3) develop strong moral and ethical values and the ability to reach their individual potentials. The new Program Quality Review (PQR) has been designed to help California high schools pursue these goals. This guidebook outlines the components of the PQR process. Five sections describe guidelines for initiating and implementing the model, understanding the role of consultants, gathering and analyzing student work, and conducting a self-review report. The final section contains tools and resources for conducting the PQR process: a sample process for establishing schoolwide learning outcomes, a sample of schoolwide learning outcomes, suggested categories for the student/community profile, and discussion questions. (LMI)

Quality Criteria for Elementary Schools
Quality Criteria for Elementary Schools

Author: California. Office of School Improvement

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Published: 1989

Total Pages: 96

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This report is designed to assist members of a Program Quality Review (PQR) team in: (1) conducting a review of the effects of an elementary school's curriculum, instructional methodologies, and effectiveness strategies on the students; (2) guiding the development of an action plan; and (3) providing a model for the school's own self-study. The report has four parts. Part I describes how the quality criteria can be used for planning and implementation of school improvement initiatives at a school site. Part II is a guide to be used by schools in conducting a self-study. Part III describes the methodology and procedures of program quality review (PQR), the application of the quality criteria to the school's curricular and instructional program, and the means by which suggestions in the Report of Findings might be developed. Part IV contains the criteria that consist of narrative statements portraying the central features of high quality, followed by a series of concrete descriptions indicative of each quality. A review team may consist of persons who are outside the district, as is the case in a formal PQR, or the team may be made up of school staff and parents who wish to conduct an informal self-study. (SI)

Program Quality Review for Elementary Schools
Program Quality Review for Elementary Schools

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Published: 1987

Total Pages: 68

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This document has been designed to assist members of a program review team through the process of reviewing a program. The program review process has been designed for judging the effects of the curriculum, instructional methods, and improvement strategies on the students; guiding the development of planned assistance; and providing a model for the school's own self-study process. Chapter 1 describes the methods and procedures of program review, the application of appropriate criteria for judging the schools' instructional program, and the development of proposals for improving the instructional program. Chapter 2 describes a set of criteria for curricular quality and lists precautions for reviewers about applying these criteria to the school program. Chapter 3 describes how the interaction between the review team and the school results in an assistance plan for improving the instructional program. Two appendices comprise nearly two-thirds of the document. Appendix A, "The Quality Criteria for Judging the Effect of the Program on the Elementary School Student," contains criteria for excellence in 12 areas: language arts, mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, physical education, schoolwide effectiveness, special needs, learning environment, staff development, leadership, and program planning. Appendix B is the guide to be used by schools in conducting a self-study. (TE)