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An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the School for the Deaf

May 2009

Report Number 09-037

Overall Conclusion

The School for the Deaf (School) reported reliable results for all eight of the key performance measures tested for fiscal year 2008. A performance measure result is considered reliable if it is certified or certified with qualification.

For all key performance measures tested, the School does not have written policies and procedures describing the collection and calculation of its performance measure data. In addition, the School lacks adequate supervisory reviews to ensure the accuracy of reported results. Because of these issues, all of the following key performance measures were certified with qualification:

- Percent of Academic Courses in Which Students Obtain a Passing Grade.

- Percent of Graduates Accepted in Postsecondary Education.

- Number of Students Enrolled at Texas School for the Deaf.

- Number of Graduates Accepted in Postsecondary Education or Training Programs.

- Average Cost of Instructional Program Per Student Per Day.

- Number of Residential Students.

- Average Cost of Residential Program Per Student Per Night.

- Number of Comprehensive Assessments Conducted for Current Students.

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