PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOLMATCH AUDIT

The central purpose of an educational effectiveness audit is to identify areas of school system operation or system results which can and should be improved. This identification can serve as a basis for school system improvement and for the allocation of resources. The audit may also make recommendations based on the effectiveness of practices in school districts serving similar student populations.

In addition, the audit will assist the school system to:

  1. Examine school system leadership, structure, and policy development.
  2. Examine appropriateness of school system goals and objectives.
  3. Analyze pupil performance information and establish the degree to which schools are effective.
  4. Analyze the perceptions of parents, teachers, and administrators toward existing school practices and their overall effectiveness.
  5. Establish appropriate school improvement programs.
  6. Establish accountability structures to validate school improvement.

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