PRISM Metrics and Goals
All too often well-intended programs set out to solve a problem with no metrics by which to judge success. Perhaps one of The PRISM Project's most important milestones has been the development of measurable objectives in concert with educational leaders from throughout the region and an agreement from our 10 county school system partners to monitor and report on their achievement.
PRISM objectives focus on specific learner outcomes developed jointly with the participating school districts - aiming to increase enrollments in higher level math and science courses as well as State and National examination results - and sharing accountability for success. We will judge success against a long list of improvements ranging from enrollment in International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs to improved scores on standardized tests to completion of higher math and science courses in earlier grades to increased participation in state and national science competitions.