An Accountability Resolution

Ensuring each and every student receives an excellent and equitable education.

In 2005, the Washington State legislature directed SBE to create a statewide system of accountability with the goal of uniform educational excellence across the state (RCW 28A.305.130.4 (c) (d) (e) (f)) . That legislative charge was reinforced with the passage of ESHB 2261 in the spring of 2009.

A focus on system performance accountability is one of the top priorities for SBE in 2009.

The Board has developed a new Accountability Framework that will ensure all students receive an equitable and excellent education. For a succinct overview, this graphic highlights the proposed system of accountability and improvement. The most current version of SBE’s accountability resolution is also available here.

Common questions and embedded links:

1. What are the essential components of an accountability program?
2. Upon what research and with whose assistance was this proposed accountability framework built?
3. What other questions and concerns have been addressed during the scope of this project?

Scheduled SPA Meetings

Washington State
Board of Education
PO Box 47206
600 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7206
360-725-6025