Tiered Review Process?

The Notification Letter explains that while the school did not exceed or meet performance expectations, SCSC staff have reviewed the school’s information, and no further action is required at the time. However, the school is strongly encouraged to identify areas of improvement and internally employ relevant interventions.

The Review Letter will outline areas of concern and require that the school provide a written response addressing specific deficiencies identified by SCSC staff. After reviewing the school response, if deemed necessary, the SCSC may also employ Required Outcomes or place the school on probation.

Sample Tier 2: Review Letter

A Probation Letter will be sent to schools that meet the requirements outlined in SCSC Rule 691-2-.10 Suspension and Probation and rise to a level of concern beyond the Review Letter stage. A probation letter can be issued at the same time as a Notification Letter or Review Letter or after SCSC staff have reviewed Review Letter responses and continued concerns exist.

NOTE: Schools can be placed on probation at any time, even outside of the performance review process and timeline, if circumstances warrant such placement according to the terms listed in the relevant rule cited above.