What is one strategy our school is using to increase college and career readiness?

Implementing deeper learning strategies

Which group of students is our school focusing on for additional support in our WASC plan?

English Learners and Special Education

How often does WASC accreditation occur?

Every 6 years, with mid-cycle check-ins

How does our school ensure students receive necessary academic interventions?

Tier 1 MTSS supports, targeted interventions

What should a teacher do if they don’t know the answer to a WASC visitor’s question?

Be honest, direct to someone who might know

What is the purpose of WASC accreditation?

To ensure schools meet high standards

What should you do if a WASC visitor asks you a question?

Give honest, evidence-based answers

What does WASC stand for?

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Which of these is a key component of a WASC self-study?

Identifying strengths and growth areas

What are the three main goals of our school’s WASC action plan?

Graduation rates, math scores, engagement

How can teachers contribute to a successful WASC visit?

Prepared to discuss student learning

What are WASC visitors looking for during their visit?

Evidence of learning, improvement, collaboration

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1
What is one strategy our school is using to increase college and career readiness?
Implementing deeper learning strategies
Reducing elective options
Assigning more homework
Eliminating standardized testing
2
Which of these is NOT something WASC visitors will focus on?
Student engagement strategies
Data to inform instruction
Classroom decoration
School’s improvement efforts
3
Which group of students is our school focusing on for additional support in our WASC plan?
English Learners and Special Education
Senior students
Students in Athletics
Advanced Placement Students
4
How often does WASC accreditation occur?
Every 3 years
Every 6 years, with mid-cycle check-ins
Every year
Every 10 years
5
How does our school ensure students receive necessary academic interventions?
Increasing homework loads
Tier 1 MTSS supports, targeted interventions
Only by teacher recommendation
Tutoring sessions
6
What should a teacher do if they don’t know the answer to a WASC visitor’s question?
Be honest, direct to someone who might know
Panic and make something up
Say “I don’t know” and walk away
Pretend to check email
7
What is the purpose of WASC accreditation?
To provide funding for schools
To rank schools based on test scores
To ensure schools meet high standards
To create national curriculum standards
8
What should you do if a WASC visitor asks you a question?
Only answer if you’re an admin
Give honest, evidence-based answers
Direct them to a student
Say “I don’t know” and moon walk away
9
What does WASC stand for?
World Accreditation for School Certification
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Academic Standards Council
West American Schooling Commission
10
Why is WASC accreditation important for students?
Diploma recognized by colleges
Determines school rankings
Affects student GPA calculations
It helps schools get more funding
11
What instructional strategies have we been focusing on to improve student engagement?
Increasing textbook use
Deeper learning, 4Cs
Direct lecture and movies
Reducing assessments
12
Which of these is a key component of a WASC self-study?
Measuring textbook use
Showing school spirit
Listing faculty and staff
Identifying strengths and growth areas
13
What are the three main goals of our school’s WASC action plan?
Attendance, teacher evaluations, funding
Graduation rates, math scores, engagement
Test scores, discipline, technology use
College applications, school spirit, service
14
How can teachers contribute to a successful WASC visit?
Avoiding WASC conversations
Only administrators need to know
Prepared to discuss student learning
Making up answers
15
What are WASC visitors looking for during their visit?
A clean campus
Evidence of learning, improvement, collaboration
Number of extracurricular activities
Friendly teachers

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