Creating The Profile

The school profile is a document, either electronic or in print, that provides a concise collection of information about student performance, school and community demographics, school programs, and student and adult perceptions of the school and its programs.

Critical Components

• Step 1: Determine Data Sources
  • Appendix A – Accrediting Agency Requirements
• Step 2: Include Student Performance Data
  • Appendix C – Chart: Selecting Student Performance Data
    • Appendix C – Fill-in Form
• Step 3: Include Demographic Data
  • Appendix D – Chart: Identifying Demographic Data for the School Profile
    • Appendix D – Fill-in Form
• Step 4: Consider Program Data
  • Appendix E – Chart: Selecting Program Data for the School Profile
    • Appendix E – Fill-in Form
• Step 5: Consider Perceptual Data
  • Appendix B – Effective Schools Correlates
  • Appendix F – Chart: Selecting Perceptual Data for the School Profile
    • Appendix F – Fill-in Form
  • Support Material – Sample Survey Templates (Word Document)
• Step 6: Organize and Present Data
• Step 7: Reflect On and Analyze Data
  • Example – Data Analysis Process
• Step 8: Check the Profile for Recommended Components
  • Appendix G – Worksheet: School Profile Recommended Components
    • Appendix G – Fill-in Form