The Curriculum Management Audit Improving School Quality

by Frase, Larry E.; English, Fenwick W.; Poston, William K., Jr.

• ISBN13: 9780810839311
• ISBN10: 0810839318
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-09-20
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

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Author Biography

Dr. Downey is currently Associate Professor of Educational Administration at San Diego State University Dr. Karen Gallager is Associate Professor of Educational Administration at the University of Cincinnati Ms. Sue Greene is currently the Assistant Superintendent at the University Place School District in Tacoma, Washington Dr. Jay Kemen is a mathematics teacher in the Oakhills School District, Cincinnati, Ohio Dr. Steffy is currently Associate Professor of Educational Administration at the University of Kentucky Dr. Streshly is Associate Professor of Educational Administration at San Diego State University, San Diego, California Dr. Vertiz is the Director of the American Association of School Administrators' National Curriculum Audit Center

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Overview	xi
PART I: HISTORY, CRITICS AND PRACTICAL COMPATIBILITY OF THE CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AUDIT AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Standards and Assumptions of the Curriculum Management Audit	3	(16)
Fenwick English
Critical Assumptions of the Audit	4	(3)
School Systems as Rational Organizations	7	(1)
Explication of the Audit Standards	7	(8)
What the Curriculum Management Audit Doesn't Advocate	15	(1)
References	16	(3)
Background and Criticisms of the Curriculum Audit and Total Quality Management	19	(14)
Larry E. Frase
Total Quality Management	19	(7)
The Curriculum Management Audit	26	(4)
Summary	30	(1)
References	30	(3)
The Quality Fit	33	(32)
Carolyn J. Downey
Virginia C. Vertiz
Introduction	33	(1)
Downey's Quality Fit Framework	34	(3)
Deming's Profound Knowledge	37	(1)
Deming's Fourteen Points	38	(1)
The Curriculum Audit	39	(1)
A Logical Connection and the Overlay of Quality	40	(1)
First Prong: Quality Fit Framework	41	(4)
Relationships	45	(2)
Summary of the First Prong Analysis	47	(1)
Second Prong: Deming's Profound Knowledge and Fourteen Points Overlay	48	(11)
Summary of the Second Prong	59	(1)
Summary and Recommendations	60	(2)
Acknowledgements	62	(1)
References	62	(3)
The History and Context of the Curriculum Audit	65	(20)
Betty E. Steffy
Introduction	65	(1)
Audits as External-Internal Eyes on School System Management	66	(1)
School Accountability and the Audit	67	(1)
The Impact of State Equity Trends	68	(1)
State Agency Involvement in Curriculum Auditing: The Kentucky Experience	69	(6)
National and International Use of the Audit	75	(1)
Challenges for Second Generation Audits	75	(4)
The Future of the Curriculum Audit	79	(1)
References	80	(5)
PART II: CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AUDIT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
The Control Standard	85	(48)
Carolyn J. Downey
Larry E. Frase
Introduction	85	(1)
Standard One Defined	86	(1)
Policy Focus: The First Step Toward Control	87	(11)
Administrative Structure Focus: Providing for Control (Table of Organization/Job Descriptions/Stability)	98	(8)
Planning Focus: A Third Step Toward Control	106	(5)
Other Critical Aspects of Standard One	111	(8)
Summary	119	(1)
References	120	(13)
The Curriculum Standard	133	(20)
Sue Greene
Introduction	133	(1)
Standard Two Criteria	134	(7)
Questions Underlying Standard Two Analysis	141	(5)
Data Sources for Standard Two Analysis	146	(1)
Issues and Variables Related to Standard Two Analysis	147	(1)
Typical Findings in Standard Two Analysis	148	(2)
Recommendations to Enhance Standard Two Performance	150	(1)
Summary	151	(1)
References	152	(1)
The Connectivity and Equity Standard	153	(32)
William K. Poston, Jr.
Introduction	153	(1)
Standard Three Defined	154	(2)
Connectivity and Consistency	156	(5)
Connectivity and Equity	161	(2)
Dimensions of Equity Analysis	163	(14)
Equity Analysis Summation	177	(1)
Connectivity and Staff Development	177	(4)
Connectivity and Instructional Monitoring	181	(2)
Standard Three Conclusions	183	(1)
References	183	(2)
The Assessment Standard	185	(28)
William Streshly
The Purpose of a School District Assessment Program	185	(1)
Developing a District Assessment Program	186	(2)
Components of an Assessment Program	188	(4)
Using Other Student Test Data	192	(14)
Determining Motivation Potential of the School: A Case Study	206	(4)
Audits, Reviews, and Other Data Assessment Systems	210	(1)
Audit Criteria for Judging the Quality of an Assessment Program	211	(1)
References	212	(1)
The Productivity Standard	213	(18)
Sue Greene
Introduction	213	(1)
Standard Five Criteria	214	(5)
Data Sources for Standard Five Analysis	219	(2)
Typical Findings in Standard Five Analysis	221	(4)
Typical Recommendations for Standard Five Findings	225	(1)
The Use of the Camera in Standard Five Data	226	(3)
Standard Five Summary	229	(1)
References	229	(2)
Preparing the Board, the District, and the Community for the Curriculum Audit	231	(16)
Virginia C. Vertiz
Carolyn J. Downey
Larry E. Frase
Introduction	231	(1)
Learning About the Audit	231	(1)
Before the Audit	232	(2)
After You Have Decided to Have an Audit	234	(3)
During the Audit	237	(1)
After the Site Visit	238	(1)
Upon Receipt of the Final Report	238	(1)
After the Audit	239	(1)
Ongoing Public Relations and Communications Strategies	239	(1)
Summary	240	(3)
References	243	(4)
PART III: THE CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AUDIT: RESEARCH EVIDENCE AND SUPERINTENDENTS TESTIMONIALS
Benefits of the Audit: The Superintendents Speak	247	(30)
Virginia C. Vertiz
Introduction	247	(1)
The Superintendents	248	(29)
A Follow-Up Study of Three School Districts	277	(20)
Harry J. Kemen
Karen S. Gallagher
Introduction	277	(1)
Methodology	278	(3)
Results of Implementation-Impact Survey	281	(3)
Analysis of Research Questions	284	(7)
Analysis by Categories	291	(2)
Summary and Conclusions	293	(2)
Implications for Funding Audits	295	(1)
References	295	(2)
About the Editors	297	(2)
About the Authors	299	(4)
Index	303