Accountability

The Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment provides data analyses, evaluations, and other services to facilitate the monitoring of progress towards accomplishing the Strategic Plan vision, purpose, and core values. The department is committed to supporting the vision that Kansas City Public Schools will be among the highest performing school systems in the nation as a result of creating, sustaining, and investing in a culture of deliberate equity for everyone.

The Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment is responsible for:  

• Conducting and reporting the results of research and program evaluations related to factors that impact student achievement
• Implementing and monitoring state and county-mandated testing programs, including the MAP (Measure of Academic Process), MSIP, High School Assessments (HSA), and the PSAT
• Coordinating preparation of the district’s Scorecard as well as other accountability and compliance processes and reporting
• Supporting the business intelligence and data warehouse information systems.
• Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of planning initiatives
• Facilitate use of data to inform classroom instruction

Office of research & accountability   

The Office of Research and Accountability supports the vision, mission, and goals of Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS), in accordance with the system's Strategic Plan and Master Plan by providing support to schools and offices in analyzing data and providing research findings to guide instructional decision making and resource utilization.

The Office of Research and Accountability is responsible for:  

• Designing and implementing program evaluations and research activities.
• Providing research and statistical analysis services to schools and offices of KCPS.
• Providing data analyses to support the performance goals and indicators set forth in the Strategic Plan.
• Providing support in the design, implementation, and analysis of survey research for schools and offices.
• Collecting and reporting data as required by the state of Missouri.

Resources

DESE Public Reports

External KCPS (non-staff) - Research Request Form
KCPS is not currently accepting external requests for permission to conduct research.

KCPS Staff ONLY - Research Request Form

Office of Assessment

Consistent with Kansas City Public Schools' Strategic Plan, the Office of Assessment provides support in disseminating, facilitating, collecting, and maintaining information related to the successful administration of state-mandated assessments used for student learning in order to sustain national and state standards, while accomplishing the goals of increased student achievement and continuous school improvement.   

Our primary goals throughout assessments are to:  

• Provide information and technical expertise to assist schools.
• Ensure validity and test integrity.
• Support all stakeholders, not limited to, students, parents, central office and the community.

Resources

2022-2023 Assessment Calendar

iReady

The Department of Planning and Real Estate leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of planning initiatives and oversees the reuse/redevelopment of surplus property.  

The Department of Planning and Real Estate is responsible for:  

• Managing and monitoring the implementation of the KCPS Strategic Plan and other district planning initiatives;
• Providing demographic studies, enrollment projections, and mapping services for schools and offices of KCPS;
• Soliciting proposals and promoting opportunities to repurpose surplus property;
• Evaluating the use of local redevelopment incentive programs and policies to ensure economic development activities do not adversely impact the financial sustainability of the district

Resources