District Assistance Survey (DAS)

District Assistance Survey (Word)

The purpose of the District Assistance Survey (DAS) is to help a district analyze the nature and coherence of its operations in support of a coherent, school-level instructional program that improves student achievement. Because student achievement in reading/language arts and mathematics is central to student success in other areas, this survey analyzes district support for schools in these primary areas of student literacy. The survey is designed to reveal how a district supports schools in seven categories that directly impact student achievement.

Standards-based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Professional Development
Human Resources
Data Systems/Data Analysis/Ongoing Monitoring
Parent and Community Involvement
Fiscal Operations
Governance and Leadership

- From Testing and Accountability, CDE

DAS Reporting Form (Word)

This reporting form facilitates the collection and analysis of the seven DAS areas through class observation, site visits and data gathering.

Program Improvement Guiding Questions (Word)

As schools and district debrief survey results to develop their improvement plan, these questions can help focus and clarify their goals and purpose.