Standard I: Vision and Purpose
The institution or educational system establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school/system.
Standard II: Governance and Leadership
The institution or educational system provides governance and leadership that promote student performance and school/system effectiveness.
Standard III: Teaching and LearningThe institution or educational system provides research-based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement for all students.
Standard IV: Documenting and Using ResultsThe institution or educational system enacts a comprehensive assessment system that monitors and documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance and school effectiveness.
Standard V: Resources and Support SystemsThe institution or educational system has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all students.
Standard VI: Stakeholder Communications and RelationshipsThe institution or educational system fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its stakeholders.
Standard VII: Commitment to Continuous Improvement
The institution or educational system establishes, implements and monitors a
continuous process of improvement that focuses on student performance.