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WASC Accreditation. Third-year Progress Report 2009-2012. Accreditation Cycle. Full self-study in 2008-2009 6-year “clear” Accreditation through 2015 No interim visit Third-year written progress report required. Purpose and Content. Describe and Benchmark:
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WASC Accreditation Third-year Progress Report 2009-2012
Accreditation Cycle • Full self-study in 2008-2009 • 6-year “clear” • Accreditation through 2015 • No interim visit • Third-year written progress report required
Purpose and Content • Describe and Benchmark: • Significant developments impacting the organization • Our procedure for implementing and monitoring the action plan developed in the last full self-study • Progress made on the critical areas for growth, and action plan items
Review & Writing Process • Inclusive Collaboration: • Cabinet and individuals • Focused on measurable outcomes and evidence • Data-driven, toward new post-secondary protocol
THEMES: • Budget challenges • Collaboration/Communication • Responsiveness • Continual Progress • “Students first” approach
IMPACT: Student Access • Fewer sections, but relatively steady enrollment • Value-added regional approach • Continuing courses in a full range of industry sectors • Clear, defined course sequences, grades 7-14 • Keeping students engaged and in school • Serving students academic and career goals
IMPACT: Rigor and Relevance • New UC/CSU-approved courses • Increased number of articulation agreements • Innovative new courses responsive to local job market demands • Enhanced internship experiences & curriculum
IMPACT: Relationships • Enhanced collaboration • CTEoc • Academic/CTE curriculum integration • Budget task force • Unifying instruction and student services • Continuing professional growth opportunities • SDAIE • CTE Standards • Social Media • Technology in the Classroom
IMPACT: Meeting Industry Standards • Up-to-date technology and software applications in administration and in classrooms; • Students pass industry certification and licensing tests at high rates; • Increasing internship opportunities for students; • Increased teacher credentialing requirements; • High number of professional growth opportunities.
Communication • Budget • Collaboration • Prudent optimism • Progress • “Students first” approach