School Approval

Responsibilities:

School Approval monitors district compliance with state laws and State Board of Education rules and regulations related to class-size standards, required professional licensure and other school components indicative of a quality school program.  This division responds to requests for information from parents, school districts personnel, legislators and other interested parties related to the interpretation and implementation of the laws, rules and regulations and administrative policy concerning all aspects of school approval.

Goals:

• To ensure compliance with state laws, State Board rules and regulations and administrative policies as related to School Approval.
• To provide technical assistance to school personnel in the School Approval process
• To respond to all written and verbal communication concerning School Approval issues.

Specific Areas:

Compliance with the following:

• Class-size standards
• Employment standards
• Employment standards waivers
• Teacher licensure
• State laws
• State Board of Education rules and regulations
• Administrative policy

In addition to the above compliance areas, School Approval personnel respond to all requests for information concerning school approval and interface with the Education Information System in compliance standards for school approval.

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