How to discuss accountability with educators or the external stakeholders' guide to the accountability galaxy

The purpose of this paper is to directly assist external stakeholders in their conversations with educators.

The paper's design is a practical review of the varied interests of external stakeholders, essential terms, the most prominent recent organizational initiatives for accountability, and the most effective kinds of questions.

Conversations about accountability are most productive when they are practical and focused.

The paper presents a valuable primer for external stakeholders.