The following reports are based on information gathered from a series of eight public events held around the state which were titled Speak Out for Public Schools: The ABC’s of School Accountability.

The eight events were held in Eau Claire, DC Everest, Superior, Reedsburg, Oshkosh, South Milwaukee, Kenosha and Green Bay in the fall of 2011, September 20th through November 8th.

From feedback at those forums as well as online at Facebook.com/SpeakOutWisconsin WEAC and AFT-Wisconsin submitted the following recommendations to State Superintendent Tony Evers and the Governor’s School Accountability Task Force:

• Recommendation #1: Wisconsin should create a holistic system of school accountability.
• Recommendation #2: Wisconsin should develop specific criteria for assessing non-tested subject areas.
• Recommendation #3: Wisconsin should assess key indicators of school quality, including class size, the quality and availability of staff professional development programs, the availability of vital student support services and school climate.
• Recommendation #4: Link educator evaluation systems to professional development programs that promote teaching effectiveness.
• Recommendation #5: Wisconsin should provide parents with access to meaningful information regarding the strengths and weaknesses of their schools.

Click on the links below to read more from the report. To join in the discussion and add your thoughts, visit and “LIKE” Facebook.com/SpeakOutWisconsin.

Speak Out Wisconsin Report Part 1: WEAC and AFT Recommendations to State Superintendent Tony Evers

Speak Out Wisconsin Report Part 2: Overview of the Speak Out Listening Sessions: Participant Responses - Data and Analysis

Speak Out Wisconsin Report Part 3: Online Engagement Methods