INSTRUCTIONS

The school is required to respond to each of the following sections:

I. Respond to each highlighted recommendation identified in notification letter(s) for which the Commission requested a response in the Five-Year Progress Report by doing the following:

     1. In a section separate from responses to evaluation report recommendations, write out each
         highlighted recommendation. Present the recommendations in the order in which they appear in
         your notification letter(s).  NOTE:  Do not repeat or update responses to highlighted
         recommendations from previously submitted reports.

     2. Indicate the new status of each recommendation based on the categories listed below.

        COMPLETED: The recommendation has been implemented fully or an ongoing process has
        been initiated to ensure its implementation.

        IN PROGRESS: Steps have been taken to carry out the recommendation, but more needs to be
        done to ensure full implementation.

        PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE: Although the recommendation has not gone beyond the planning
        stage, it will be carried out as soon as conditions warrant.

        REJECTED: The recommendation is impractical or invalid because it arose from insufficient
        observation or relates to circumstances which no longer exist.

        NO ACTION: The recommendation is valid, but has not yet been addressed.

     3. Describe in detail the progress made in implementing each recommendation. (See attached
         example.)

II. Respond to each evaluation report recommendation (from the decennial report of the visiting team) not previously reported as Completed in the Two-Year Progress Report by doing the following:

     1. Write out each recommendation not previously reported as Completed. (Review the school’s
         Two-Year Progress Report to verify recommendations requiring a response).

     2. Indicate the new status of each recommendation based on the categories listed: COMPLETED,
         IN PROGRESS, PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE, REJECTED, NO ACTION (See above for detailed
         information.)

     3. Provide a brief update of the action to address each evaluation report recommendation that was
         previously reported as IN PROGRESS, PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE, or NO ACTION at the time
         the Two-Year Progress Report was submitted. School officials should describe all progress
         to date, indicate projected dates and plans for full implementation, and/or provide a reason   
        why each has not been completed. Particular care should be taken to justify any
        recommendations which have been classified as REJECTED.

III. Briefly describe any substantive change with a negative impact on the school's ability to meet any of the Standards which has not been reported previously to the Commission. A copy of the Commission's Substantive Change Policy is enclosed for your reference. If there have been no substantive changes, please write a statement to that effect.

IV. Submit a copy of the school's current statement of core values, beliefs, and learning expectations (formerly mission and expectations for student learning), describe the process used to develop the core values and beliefs about learning.

 V. Cite specific examples of how the core values, beliefs, and learning expectations (formerly mission and expectations for student learning) have been used to guide decision-making, particularly as it relates to curricular processes, instructional strategies, and the assessment of student learning.

VI. Briefly describe any achievements or strengths in the school's programs or services which have not been previously reported and which have significance for the school.

VII. Describe any school restructuring or other reform initiatives or projects not previously reported and indicate planned or completed changes resulting from such initiatives or projects as they relate to the school's mission, the curriculum, instruction, assessment, services, personnel, facilities, finances, school climate, educational media technology, and/or community support and involvement. If there have been no new restructuring or reform efforts, please write a statement to that effect.

VIII. Provide a brief description of the school's Follow-Up Program since the Two-Year Progress Report was submitted. Include such information as the number of committees formed, degree of participation of parents and community members, process followed, and amount of release time provided. List the names and positions of faculty members who serve on the Follow-Up Committee.

NOTE: The school’s Two-Year Progress Report should be referenced in preparing the Five-Year Progress Report. Do not include attachments unless they have been specifically requested by the Commission. Please number the pages.

Please e-mail the Five-Year Progress Report no later than March 1 to cpssreports@neasc.org. You will receive an electronic receipt for your report.

Janet D. Allison
Director
Commission on Public Secondary Schools
New England Association of Schools & Colleges
209 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1433
 

Prior to mailing, please use the checklist below to ensure a completed report has been submitted:

Ia.   Response to each highlighted recommendation from the Two-Year Progress Report
Ib.   Response to each highlighted recommendation from a Special Progress Report following the
        Two-Year Progress Report (if applicable)
II.     Response to each recommendation in the evaluation report
III.    Substantive changes not previously reported
IV.   Copy of the current statement of mission and expectations (core values, beliefs and learning
        expectations)
V.    Cite specific examples of how the core values, beliefs and learning expectations
        have been used to guide decision-making
VI.   Strengths/Achievements which are significant
VII.  Restructuring or other reform initiatives
VIII. Description of Follow-Up Program
IX.   Statistical Data Sheet
 

Below is a copy of the PDF you will download for the Five-Year Progress Report at the bottom.

 Statistical Data Sheet:

School:_______________________________Principal:___________________________

City, State:_____________________________School Telephone:___________________

E - MAIL Address:________________________FAX Number:_______________________

Dates of Evaluation:_______________________________________________________

 Grades: _____ School Enrollment: _____ at time of the evaluation

 Grades: _____ School Enrollment: _____ at present time

Based upon the state’s definition of a dropout, indicate the dropout rate for the most recently completed school year as well as for the preceding two years:

                                                          _________% 20____
                                                         __________% 20____
                                                         __________% 20____

                 DISPOSITION OF ALL VISITING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:

 *The totals should reflect the number of recommendations in the original decennial evaluation report.  Both total numbers should be identical. Do not include highlighted recommendations.

Signature of Principal/Headmaster_____________________________

Signature of Chair of Follow-Up Committee_____________________  Position________________

Date Progress Report Submitted______________ 

Five-Year Progress Report Instructions

Sample Five-Year Progress Report