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Health & Physical Education Department Program Review

Implementation Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): 06/2018 - 5/2019
Key Personnel: Health & Physical Education Department, Principals, and Assistant Superintendents
Major Action Steps: (1) Research common assessments; (2) Determine which to use; (3) Incorporate common
assessments into revised curriculum; (4) Train teachers on the use of the common assessments; (5) Communicate
use of common assessments to parents and community in multiple ways, such as parent nights, posted curriculum,
programs of studies, and teacher web pages; (6) Assessment results will be incorporated into revised reporting of
progress.
Estimated Budget/Resources: Some costs for commons assessments may occur, including software access,
staff/student accounts, and digital devices. For example, the first year hosted version cost of FitnessGram® is
$600 per site license (building) and $150 per site in future years.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): Strong assessments provide evidence of student
achievement and growth and inform teachers’ decisions about curriculum and instruction. The use of common
assessments ensures that student learning is consistent within and across educational settings. Incorporating
assessments into Health and Physical Education classes that require students to monitor their own behaviors and
set their own goals for growth supports the mission of the Health & Physical Education Department to develop
healthy habits of mind and body that support a lifetime of wellness.

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