What is Accountability?
An accountability system provides information about the quality of education received by students to help determine which schools are doing well and which schools are in need of assistance.
Wyoming is held accountable at both the state and federal level. State accountability is defined in the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act (WAEA) of 2013 relating specifically to educational goals in Wyoming. Federal accountability is currently transitioning from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to a locally controlled Wyoming accountability system that meets federal guidelines, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
For more information about state school accountability see the WDE State School Accountability webpage.