(A) The department shall implement a tiered system for providing technical and other assistance, professional development, and monitoring for schools and districts. By December thirty-first of each year, the State Superintendent of Education shall report to the General Assembly on the tiered system's progress relating to assistance provided to schools and school districts. The report shall include data documenting the impact of the assistance on student academic achievement, college and career readiness, and high school graduation rates. (B) As a component of determining if and where assistance and changes are necessary, the department shall: (1) monitor the professional development of teachers, staff, and administrators provided by or approved through districts and schools; (2) monitor local school board operations for efficient and effective management; and (3) identify and provide a summary of improvements and changes to the school districts, district school boards, and other involved parties.
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