What We Do
The Research, Evaluation, Planning, Assessment & Accountability (REPA) Department supports data-driven decision making by school administrators and teachers to improve teaching and learning throughout the district. Underlying this objective is a belief that by analyzing student achievement data and collaboratively reflecting on data, school administrators and teachers can help schools meet Board and Superintendent’s goals. RA&A processes student, school, and district achievement, assessment, demographic, and other data. Results are then analyzed and reported to parents, the public, schools, district administrators, the School Board, and public agencies.
In keeping with a commitment to continuous improvement and accountability, and in accordance with state mandates, the Research, Evaluation, Planning, Assessment & Accountability Department stays abreast of current legislation such as No Child Left Behind. The department is specifically, is responsible for:
Provide objective, accurate, and timely information on District and State mandated tests
Reporting data on district reform initiatives
Reporting other data (examples, mandatory expulsions, retention rates)
Responding to ad hoc data requests
Reviewing requests to conduct research within the district
School Accountability Report Cards
State-/Federal-mandated reports
Assist with district’s data quality initiatives
The collection, analysis and use of student data for planning
Collaborating with others at the district office and in schools to ensure high-quality collection, interpretation, and data-based decision making
