What is strong academic performance? How do quality authorizers define it, how do they monitor for it, and how do they use academic performance to make high stakes decisions about the charter schools they authorize? The first half of this two-part session will include an overview of the new NACSA Academic Performance Framework with examples of how this has been applied at ten pilot sites. The second half will be a workshop, providing participants with the opportunity to discuss and investigate performance framework implementation strategies, considering: authorizer environment implications; stakeholder outreach; leadership buy-in; and how to effectively roll out new accountability expectations to charter schools—both legally and transparently. Presenters will share both a national view and practical applications of strong academic oversight by authorizers. Participants will leave with tools and techniques for improving their accountability practices.

Lyria Boast; Public Impact; Harry Lee, New Jersey Department of Education; Whitney Spalding, NACSA

For complete session, see also:
Performance Management: Authorizers and Academic Accountability: Part 2 (Chapter 1)