Section 512IAC5-6-2. Annual assessment

   (a) The department shall conduct an annual assessment of each school's family friendly program. The assessment shall be based on the report submitted by the school under section 1 of this rule and shall determine whether a school has improved, maintained, or fallen below its designation level.

(1) If a school has improved its designation level, the department shall do the following:

(A) Notify the school of its improvement.

(B) Present the information to the state board.

(C) Update the department's list of family friendly schools to reflect the improved designation level.

(2) If a school has maintained its designation level, the department shall do the following:

(A) Notify the school of its continuing designation.

(B) Present the information to the state board.

(C) Provide guidance to the school on developing family engagement and parental involvement in student achievement.

(3) If a school has fallen below its designation level, the department shall do the following:

(A) Notify the school of its drop in designation level.

(B) Present the information to the state board.

(C) Update the department's list of family friendly schools to reflect the drop in designation level.

(D) Request that the school submit a plan to regain its designation level.

(E) Provide guidance to the school on developing family engagement and parental involvement in student achievement.

  (b) The department shall submit the results of the annual assessment to the state board no later than July 31 of each year. (Department of Education; 512 IAC 5-6-2; filed Aug 15, 2014, 9:50 a.m.: 20140910-IR-512130413FRA)