NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
COMMISSION ON PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS

REPORT OF THE VISITING COMMITTEE

GEORGES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
THOMASTON, MAINE

October 24 – October 27, 2004

Phil Richardson, CHAIR
Cathryn Knox, ASSISTANT CHAIR
Ricque Finucane, PRINCIPAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Statement On Limitations

Introduction

Preparation for the Evaluation Visit – the School Self-Assessment
The Process Used by the Visiting Committee
Overview of Findings

    • Quality of Self-Assessment
    • Discussion of Significant Findings regarding Teaching and Learning and the Support of Teaching and Learning

School and Community Report

School’s Statement of Mission and Learning Expectations

Teaching and Learning Standards

Mission and Expectations for Student Learning
Curriculum
Instruction
Assessment of Student Learning

Support of Teaching and Learning Standards

Leadership and Organization
School Resources for Learning
Community Resources for Learning


Follow-Up Responsibilities

APPENDICES
A. Roster of Team Members
B. Commission Policy on Substantive Change

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