This document discusses accountability in Jamaican education. It traces the origins and increasing prominence of accountability in education policy globally and in Jamaica starting in the 1980s. It outlines how accountability was introduced into the language and policies of international organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank and became a strategic priority for reform in Jamaica. The document also examines different models and components of accountability systems, including compliance, adherence to professional standards, and results-driven accountability. It discusses issues and challenges regarding implementing accountability through inspections in Jamaica.