Foundations
Governance and Organization
Student Well-Being
Resources
Teaching & Learning
100

This self-study process starts by asking whether the school's programs and policies reflect this statement of purpose.

What is the SCHOOL MISSION

100

This group holds the ultimate responsibility for the school’s mission, policies, and long-term success.

What is the governing body or board of trustees?

100

This term refers to how well a school’s curriculum aligns with its mission and student needs.

What is curriculum coherence?

100

These professionals support student learning alongside classroom teachers.

Who are instructional aides or paraprofessionals?


100

Schools must align their curriculum with these to ensure consistency and relevance.

What are academic standards or state standards?

200

This foundational value requires the school to be honest and fair in grading, discipline, admissions, and communication.

What is ETHICS and INTEGRITY?

200

The person responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the school and implementing school policies.

Who is the SCHOOL PRINCIPAL?

200

Schools must ensure this type of curriculum progression across grade levels.

What is vertical alignment?

200

Ongoing workshops and training for teachers fall under this category.

What is professional development?

200

This kind of alignment ensures that concepts build logically from grade to grade.

What is vertical alignment?

300

This area looks at how the school uses its money, buildings, and technology to support student learning.

What is PLANNING & RESOURCES?

300

Good governance includes making sure that this kind of decision-making structure is in place, where everyone knows their roles.

What Clear Organizational Structure?


300

Teachers use these documents to ensure consistency in what is taught across subjects and grade levels.

What are curriculum maps or pacing guides?

300

Schools must ensure teachers have this to legally and effectively teach their subjects.

What is certification or licensure?

300

A curriculum should reflect and support this school-wide purpose statement.

What is the school mission or vision?

400

This self-study checks whether students are getting the support they need both in class and through counseling and extracurriculars.

What is STUDENT LEARNING & SUPPORT SERVICES?

400

This self-study evaluates how institutional leadership, including the board and president, ensure mission fulfillment.


What is GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION 

400

Schools use this process to check that curriculum matches standards and prepares students for future success.

What is curriculum review and alignment?

400

This school leader oversees staff, budget, and student performance.

Who is the principal?

400

This process involves regularly examining and updating what is taught.

What is curriculum review or curriculum mapping?

500

This process helps the school figure out what's working and what need to improve by using test scores, surveys, and performance data.

What is ASSESSMENT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT?

500

This foundation challenges institutions to plan for long-term success while embracing positive transformation.

What is sustainability and innovation?

500

This concept ensures that curriculum is relevant, challenging, and responsive to student diversity.

What is culturally responsive curriculum design?

500

Schools use this process to evaluate teacher effectiveness and guide growth.

What is teacher evaluation or observation?

500

Teachers ensure lessons are aligned to standards by using this tool.

What is a curriculum map or unit plan?

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