FINAL - HCPS Audit Report

NSPRA’s Communication Audit Report Prepared for the Harford County Public Schools Bel Air, Maryland January 2008 Copyright © 2008 by the National School Public Relations Association. All rights reserved. With the exception of the Harford County Public Schools, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without permission from the National School Public Relations Association, 15948 Derwood Road, Rockville, MD 20855; www.nspra.org. ‰‰‰‰‰‰ Table of Contents Introduction Page 3 Processes and Procedures 5 Key Findings 7 Recommendations 9 Perceptions of the Focus Groups 55 Appendix 99 NSPRA Communication Audit 1 Harford County Public Schools NSPRA Communication Audit 2 Harford County Public Schools Introduction Goal of the communication audit Harford County Public Schools enjoys an excellent reputation among the school districts in the State of Maryland. Not only is the district one of the fastest growing in the state, but it is also one of the most successful, with Harford County’s students consistently scoring above state and national averages on standardized assessments. In addition to their commitment to academic rigor and ...