Monitoring Inspection

The monitoring inspection is different from the external evaluation. Monitoring inspections are done between external evaluations to:

• Confirm that a school continues to comply with legislation and requirements
• Note new developments or changes at a school

Generally, the monitoring inspection is done by the Inspector of Independent Schools or a person designated by the inspector.

Before the inspection

Schools are asked to fill out a monitoring form in advance and have it available to the inspector during the monitoring inspection 

To prepare for a monitoring inspection schools should: 

• Refer to Inspection Documents for Independent Schools
• Check E-board weekly – principals and school authorities can login to access important updates and other communication that may affect the school 
• Contact the Independent Schools Branch to ask questions or get information

During the inspection

Items that will be examined during the monitoring inspection include, but may not be limited to:

• Records of municipal compliance
• Fire and earthquake safety procedures 
• School policies 
• Financial records 
• Teacher files (certification and criminal record checks) 
• Curricular compliance documentation
• Documentation of the provision of special education services for students approved for funding