Administration

Federal & State Standards

Standards for Accreditation

 

http://arkansased.org/about/pdf/current/ade_282_standards_0709_current.pdf

 

There are 18 major areas of standards for accreditation, each with numerous rules that measure compliance. The standards are:

 

I. Equal Educational Opportunities

 

II. Goals and Administration of Schools and Districts

 

III. Active Community Involvement

 

IV. Curriculum

 

• Course Content Frameworks
• Early Childhood Education Curriculum
• Grades K-4
• Grades 5-8
• Grades 9-12

V. Instruction

 

• Required Time for Instruction and School Calendar
• Class Size and Teaching Load
• Instructional Materials
• Discipline
• Extracurricular Activities
• Requirements for Participation in Extracurricular Activities
• Homework and Independent Study Skills

 

VI. Attendance and Enrollment

 

• Mandatory Attendance
• Initial Enrollment
• Early Childhood Education Programs
• Kindergarten
• Immunization Requirements

 

VII. Student Performance

 

• Performance of All Students
• Grading
• Special Education Students
• School Reporting of Students’ Performance
• Transfer Between Schools

 

VIII. School Performance

 

IX. Graduation Requirements

 

X. Personnel

 

• Superintendent
• Principals
• Licensure and Renewal
• Professional Development
• Highly Qualified Teachers Requirement

 

XI. Support Services

 

• Guidance and Counseling
• Media Services
• Health and Safety Services

 

XII. Special Education

 

XIII. Gifted and Talented Education

 

XIV. Supplementary Educational Opportunities

 

XV. Facilities and Equipment

 

XVI. Auxiliary Services

 

XVII. Cooperation Among School Districts

 

XVIII. Accreditation of Schools

 

Local Standards for Improving Student Achievement

Link to Local Standards page

 

Rules Governing Advanced Placement Programs http://arkansased.org/about/pdf/current/ade_260_apcore_0807_current.pdf to include:

 

• required courses
• teacher training
• fees
• awards for exam scores

 

Rules Governing Federal Title Programs http://arkansased.org/programs/acsip/federal_programs.html

 

Guidance and Regulations for No Child Left Behind Act http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/legislation.html

 

Rules Governing Financial Accounting and Reporting http://arkansased.org/about/pdf/current/ade_192_educ_financial_accounting_reporting.pdf

 

• Annual budgeting
• Expenditure Reporting
• Required Reports
• Required Training
• Sanctions

Operations, Maintenance, Transportation http://arkansasfacilities.arkansas.gov/documents/Manuals/Custodial%20and%20Maintenance/Final%20Manual.pdf

 

The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Custodial and Maintenance Manual includes:

 

• Academic Facilities Maintenance and Custodial Funding
• Standards for Custodial Operations
• Standards for Maintenance, Repair and Renovation Activities
• Inspections and Reports

 

Food Service

 

USDA monitors:

 

National School Lunch Program

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/

 

National School Breakfast Program

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/breakfast/

 

After School Snack Program http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/afterschool/NSLP_QA.htm

 

Legislative Audit: Audits our books on a yearly basis

 

Arkansas Department of Education: Audits and reviews yearly all of the above

 

School Nutrition Association: Provides credentialing and certification system for child nutrition professionals

http://www.schoolnutrition.org/Level2.aspx?id=622

 

 

Transportation http://www.arkansasfacilities.com/Transportation/Transportation.aspx

This we site includes State of Arkansas Rules and Regs, as well as the School Bus Inspection Handbook

 

 

Athletics

Rules for safety and playing of each sport and cheer are found:

Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) www.ahsaa.org

National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) www.nfhs.org

 

 

Statutes

http://arkansased.org/programs/acsip/acts.html

A number of statutes governing matters from parental involvement, school accountability, access to public school data, and many more!