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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 210. State Department of Education |
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Chapter 35. Standards for Accreditation of Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Subchapter 3. Standards for Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools |
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Part 1. STANDARD I: PHILOSOPHY (AND/OR MISSION) AND GOALS |
SECTION 210:35-3-1. Statement of the standard
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- Oklahoma schools have the responsibility of meeting the educational needs of all students, providing equitable educational opportunities, and fostering lifelong learning as they prepare to participate in a democratic society. In order to establish priorities, aid in decision making, and provide an effective basis for a comprehensive and continuous evaluation, each school site shall develop and maintain a written statement of the philosophy and goals to be served by educational programs that are based on the belief that all students can learn. The school's philosophy and goals must reflect consensus among the school site community, the local board, and the school staff. The educational programs shall address the academic, personal/social, and career/vocational development of students as they prepare for the future.