District Performance Reports: A Handbook To Assist Utah School Districts in Preparing District Performance Reports as Required by H.B. 170 Passed by the Utah State Legislature.

This handbook is designed to help Utah school districts compile and report pertinent information to their respective publics, in compliance with the provisions of House Bill 170, which requires districts to prepare annual district reports. Following the introduction, suggestions are presented for the content, information sources, and reporting standards. A table lists each of the specific data elements recommended for inclusion in the report, as well as information about where such data can be found and standards for reporting each data element. A model for reporting achievement test trend results is also included. The appendix includes copies of several documents pertinent to creating a district performance report as well as a table that identifies specific agencies and contact persons to whom district staff may direct their inquiries. Criteria for educational indicators and a sample district performance report are also included. (LMI)