NOTICE: The AALE Council of Scholars completed a review of comments on the AALE PK-12 School Standards received from PK-12 accredited members and site visitors who participated in site evaluation reviews within previous years. Based upon the comments submitted, the Council of Scholars concluded that the following suggested revisions should be made to the AALE PK-12 School Standards at this time:
Standard 2 Criterion 2.a:
The school implements and maintains a clearly defined and comprehensive assessment program to identify student needs, to guide instruction accordingly, and to measure individual achievement and academic growth.
Recommended revision:
The school implements and maintains a clearly defined and comprehensive assessment program to identify student needs, to guide instruction accordingly, to measure individual achievement and academic growth, and which may go beyond state and federal requirements in fulfilling criteria set forth in Standard 2: Learning Objectives and Assessment.
Standard 8 Criterion 8.a.7:
8.a The school publishes and makes available clear and accurate statements describing: …
7. Policies regarding proper use of computers and internet technology
Recommended revision:
8.a The school publishes and makes available clear and accurate statements describing: …
7. Policies regarding proper use of computers, internet technology and AI platforms;
The Council of Scholars recommendations are open to public comment through September 12, 2024. Comments may be sent to aaleinfo@aale.org subject line: Systematic Review 2023-24.