Great Schools: 35 Factors That make A School Great

2008 May 06 by: Scott

Daily assessment of students for improvement
18. By teachers
19. By administrators

Using:
20. Teacher-made tests
21. Oral classroom assessment
22. Exhibitions for assessment
23. Student background for assessment

Consistent assessment of programs, not individuals
24. Use of program assessment
25. Use of teacher ratings of program quality

Use of assessment results for decision-making
26. Assessment results are actually used, and school and classroom decisions
of teachers and administrators are based on how well programs and behaviors
accomplish goals

Selection of materials/resources based on quality and appropriateness
27. Selecting materials based on quality
28. Selecting materials based on appropriateness to students
29. Not selecting materials based on cost

Ongoing, consistent staff development
30. On decision-making skills (data collection, analysis, assessment),
problem solving skills, leadership skills, and communication skills
31. Is an ongoing, high-quality, state-of-the-art, practical experience for
all school employees

Two-way, non-threatening communication
32. Communication with school administrators
33. Communication with district administration
34. Communication with teachers
35. A climate for innovation