Characteristics of Successful Schools

FOREWORD

Public schools are under increasing scrutiny and accountability to ensure that all children are successful. Parents, future employers and all concerned citizens look to the public education system to do its part to help our children develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become contributing members of society.  As we seek to meet this mission, I have pledged to close the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged youth, children of color and their peers. This is my New Wisconsin Promise to you and the families of our school children.

No educator wants to see a child fail. This guide is one resource I encourage you to take advantage of as you strive to give your students the best education possible. It describes the characteristics of a successful school system; one in which all students meet high academic and behavioral standards. Utilize these characteristics as benchmarks to assess your own performance, to guide improvement plans and to solicit feedback from families and community members.

Staff at the Department of Public Instruction will utilize this framework to organize and develop school improvement resources. Together we can, and will, close the achievement gap.

Elizabeth Burmaster
State Superintendent

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For questions about this information, contact the Title I and School Support Team at (608) 267-3721 or by email at dpititle1@dpi.wi.gov.

Last updated on 6/9/2011 1:45:46 PM