Decision-Making Flow Chart
Transcript: Include: principals vice/assistant principal Most states share six common legal powers: certification for teachers and administrators, establishing high school graduation requirements and state testing programs, setting standards for schools, teachers, and administrators, reviewing budgets, and developing rules and regulations for administrations (Schimmel, Fischer, & Stellman, 2008). School Level States can decide when state assessments will be given and what types of test will be given. About.com. (2014). School Decision Making. Retrieved from http://teaching.about.com/od/School-Decision-Making. Colorado Department of Education. (2014). TCAP. Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/coassess- assessmentwindow. Schimmel, D., Fischer, L., & Stellman, L.R. (2008). School Law: What every educator should know a user-friendly guide. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. Conclusion State Decisions at the district level include; hiring of staff, rules and safety regulations, curriculum choices, and school budgets. Decisions in education are made by local schools, districts, and the state. All of these levels work together to make the best choices for all parties involved. Understanding these levels can help educators (or stakeholders) become involved with decision-making. Administrators often make decisions about school budget, staff, severe discipline issues, and curriculum choices. Administrators For example, in the state of Colorado, students in grades 3-10 are required to take the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP). Schools are required to give this test between February and March (Colorado Department of Education, 2014). teacher leaders teachers specials teachers Example of a Local Decision Decision-making is an important component in education. Some decisions are easy to make, others can be more challenging. Decisions can be made at the school, district, and state levels. Each decision can be critical to the overall success of a school and should not be taken lightly (About.com, 2014). If there is a disruptive student a teacher can chose how to discipline the student (i.e. loss of recess or privilege). If a student continues the behavior a principal or administrator can chose the appropriate actions (i.e. loss or privileges, detention). Includes: Teachers Includes: state governors legislators state boards of education chief state school officers state education agencies local boards of education References Includes: school board members administration superintendent If a school is performing poorly within the district and there have been no improvements, the district can step in and make adjustments to improve school performance. Decision-Making Flow Chart Cassandra Doescher EDL/535 February 17, 2014 Melissa Connors Introduction Example of a District Decision Example of State Decisions All of these teachers make decisions within the classroom on a daily basis. Some of these teachers may help make curriculum or other decisions regarding the school. District