• Frequent formative evaluation of student progress
• Hard Data, such as test scores, as well as portfolios and subjective assessments
• Anecdotal records/comments which are seen as helpful but not adequate
• Timelines for all goals with established benchmarks
• Persons named as responsible for all goals

The primary purpose of an effective evaluation program is to produce information to improve student academic achievement. A secondary purpose is to evaluate the overall success of the curricular content and instructional methods in meeting the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.