School Inspections in a Strengthened Accountability System

Policymakers in California have begun to look beyond the Academic Performance Index (API) and ask how to hold schools accountable based on a broader set of information about performance. One strategy for doing so is through a system of school inspections, a common accountability policy in many other countries.

In this seminar Craig D. Jerald will discuss the benefits of school inspections and explore the main policy decisions for designing such a system, with a particular focus on England’s approach.

How might California evaluate school performance on a broader range of evidence; leverage expert judgment rather than relying solely on mathematical formulas; and provide schools with better diagnostic feedback to support continuous improvement?

Speaker:

• Craig D. Jerald, Independent Education Consultant