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Official QNSA standard
1.1.1

Accuracy of self-study in providing a realistic image of the school.

Quality of the Self-Study · Accuracy of the Self-Study and Students’ Achievements

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FROM THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

Official QNSA requirement

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Official standard1.1.1

Accuracy of self-study in providing a realistic image of the school.

Focus areas
  • The school has clear implemented procedures and mechanisms for preparing its self-study. (forms focus groups from representative stakeholders to collect data and evidence)
  • The school's accuracy in preparing a self-study and reflecting the actual school image and its performance.
  • School Progress Report: Report on school improvement areas with evidence since the last accreditation/evaluation visit.
  • School’s engagement, communication with the visiting team, and data accuracy before and during the visit.
  • Data on school staff (number of employees, turnover data for three years).
  • School student data (number of students, number and percentage of Qatari students, nationalities, turnover data for three years).
  • The ability of the school to gauge the process of continuous development and improvement, which is the goal of the accreditation process in the self-study.
  • Follow-up from the self-study committee to evaluate plans, programs and projects, and to benefit from the results in determining the school's priorities and goals of the action plan.
Suggested evidence
  • School Self-study
  • School Progress Report
  • Synthesis of vision and mission
  • Data form filled out by school officials.
  • Meetings
  • Correspondence
  • Surveys & Questionnaires
  • School Report Card
  • Interviews
Self-reflection
  • What are the mechanisms/procedures followed by the school to prepare the self-study?
  • How effective are these mechanisms/ procedures in accurately identifying strengths and growth areas?
  • How does school provide accurate data that reflect its reality? How responsive is the school in regards to the required data and the extent of cooperation with the accreditation team?
Official rubric
4
Highly Effective

Almost all aspects of the Self-Study reflect a realistic picture of the school and its programs.

School is able to identify, with evidence, almost all strengths and areas of growth.

3
Effective

Most aspects of the Self-Study reflect a realistic picture of the school and its programs.

School is able to identify, with evidence, most strengths and areas of growth.

2
Somewhat Effective

Some aspects of the Self-Study reflect a realistic picture of the school and its programs.

School is able to identify some strengths and areas of growth.

1
Ineffective

The school’s self-study limitedly reflects a realistic picture of the school.

The current self-study is identical to a previous evaluated/submitted version for QNSA.

Focus source: 39, 40Rubric source: 43
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