Support an accountability system that uses multiple measures that reflect local community values and objectives. The current State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test is a measurement of relative performance rather than academic progress and falls short to inform parents, teachers and community of student progress.
- GCISD Impact: The current A-F Ratings based on the STAAR test are not timely nor are they informative for parents, teachers or administrators and they do not reflect local community values.
- Solution: Implement a community-based accountability system.
Advocate for State assessments that are developmentally appropriate and are limited to those required for federal mandates and that are not used to determine teacher pay.
- GCISD Impact: GCISD loses 3 instructional days annually for STAAR testing and interim assessments and the District must complete course content 6 weeks prior to the end of the school year. High-stakes testing encourages teaching to the test, especially if teacher pay is tied to students’ performance on STAAR.
- Solution: Implement a community-based accountability system.