Section
Title
Title 1
The resulting composite picture is then compared to what is considered best practice for students at a particular level, and a report is generated that identifies the congruence or lack of congruence between what is planned, what people think is happening, what the team sees, and what the artifacts indicate.
The report identifies areas that are strengths or growth areas when the data is compared to best practice. The report identifies suggested priorities and provides a menu of next steps that can help the target school develop a more intentional school improvement plan and establish priority ad hoc plans to address specific areas within the report that the school believes need attention.
An ECE audit is a specific study of one aspect of school operation (i.e., special education compliance and best practice) by a set of observers from outside the school – observers who have been trained to collect, organize, and interpret a variety of data streams, analyze the information, and make recommendations for the district and/or the specific school.
![](https://www.eddirections.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/HomeImage-1024x439.jpg)
Free Tools for Teachers
![](https://www.eddirections.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1714403943337-300x169.png)
Ending Your School Year on a High Note: Preparing to Start the Next School Year Now
As educational professionals, both school administrators and teachers understand the importance of ending the school year effectively to ensure a smooth transition into the upcoming academic term. With foresight and preparation, you can lay the groundwork for success long before
![](https://www.eddirections.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/happy-high-school-teacher-standing-with-her-arms-c-2024-01-25-21-13-30-utc-300x200.jpg)
The Dual Role of School Leadership: Balancing Management and Visionary Leadership
In the complex ecosystem of education, school leaders carry the dual responsibility of effective management and visionary leadership. The distinctive roles of managing and leading are both vital and often intricate, requiring a skillful balancing act that can set the
![](https://www.eddirections.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1712857776316-300x150.png)
Empower Your School’s Change Management with Strategic Communications Planning and Tactical Empathy
Effective change management in educational settings is a delicate dance of innovation and stakeholder buy-in. Principals and school leaders who understand the strategic importance of communication have a significant advantage. Their message isn’t just about what they say; it’s about what’s understood, and more importantly, what’s embraced.
![](https://www.eddirections.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/trauma-informed-300x200.jpg)
Understanding and Implementing Trauma-Informed Education
In an educational landscape where the emotional and psychological well-being of students is becoming as prioritized as their academic success, trauma-informed education emerges as a crucial approach. For educators and school administrators committed to fostering a supportive and effective learning