Educational research points to specific principles and indicators that consistently distinguish top
performing schools. These indicators are defined within the following four standards:
School Safety and Prevention
AZ Academic Standards
Academic and Instructional Support
Declaration of Curricular and Instructional Alignment
- Standard One. School and District Leadership
- Standard Two. Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
- Standard Three. Classroom and School Assessments
- Standard Four. School Culture, Climate, and Communication
Secondary Literacy Training
To download the Standards and Rubrics for School Improvement in PDF
format, click here.
To support school improvement
efforts within our state, the Department of Education is referencing
existing resources and technical assistance within the parameters of
these four standards.
Contact Information
Associate Superintendent: Cheryl J. Lebo
Telephone: 602-364-2267