The review process used by EQA is composed of several distinct components:
On-site Visit
An EQA review is primarily a survey of management practices in the district and as a result the onsite visit is the most important part of the whole process. This on-site visit portion typically lasts four days. During this time EQA examiners meet with the majority of a district’s administrators including the superintendent, assistant/deputy superintendents, business manager, directors, principals, and district-wide program coordinators. Additionally, interviews take place with the school committee and municipal officials. Finally, EQA examiners meet with groups of teachers and the president of the local teachers’ association, as well as parents on school councils.
Example of a typical visitation schedule
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