connecting k-12 schools nationwide to support sustainable school improvement
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Connecting K-12 Schools Nationwide to Support Sustainable School Improvement. October 2008. “We” Survey Suite with Linda Lucey. www.successfulpractices.org. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Connecting K-12 Schools Nationwide to Support Sustainable School Improvement
October 2008
“We” Survey Suite
with Linda Lucey
www.successfulpractices.org
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Do you know what your students think about school?
Do they think learning is fun and exciting?Do they feel challenged and supported?
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www.successfulpractices.org
Learn
Teach
Lead
• Rigor
• Relevance
• Relationships
• Leadership
• Rigor
• Relevance
• Relationships
• Leadership
• Coherent Vision
• Instructional Leadership
• Empowerment
Student Survey
Instructional Staff
Survey
Whole Staff Survey
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• Grades 6-12 students• 60 item survey• Rigor, Relevance,
Relationships & Leadership• Select items parallel We
Lead and We Teach
Learn
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Sample Data: We Learn Student Survey
Grades 6-1266% If I were given more challenging work in class I would do it.83% When I struggle in class I receive the support I need to be
successful.76% What I learn in school will help me in the future.58% We do lots of hands-on activities in my class.78% Teachers respect each other.51% I have lots of friends at school.35% I know the goals my school is working on this year.45% My ideas are important to my teachers when they plan
lessons.
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• K-12 Instructional staff• 60 item survey• Rigor, Relevance,
Relationships & Leadership• Select items parallel We
Lead and We Learn
Teach
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Sample Data: We Teach Instructional Staff Survey
Grades K-1266% This school has high expectations for all students.83% In my class students discuss and solve open- ended questions and
problems.76% I make learning exciting for my students.58% Instruction in my class is student-centered.78% Staff respect each other.31% My colleagues are a source of
encouragement for me.87% The school administration clearly communicates the goals of the school
to staff.65% New ideas are considered essential by administration in this school.
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Rigor
Sample Data:We Teach/We Learn Comparisons
In class, we discuss and solve open-ended questionsand problems.
Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to help students learn.
Relevance
Relationships
I am aware of my students’ interests outside of school T=61%
My teachers know my interests outside of school. S=42%
T=85%
S=65%
T=76%
S=54%
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Leadership
Sample Data:We Teach/We Learn Comparisons
I know my school’s mission/vision.My day-to-day actions are aligned with the mission andvision of this school.
S=45%
T=78%
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The Report
• Emailed to main contact within 2-3 weeks of completion
• Demographic information• Items disaggregated by gender and
grade level (Student Survey)• Items disaggregated by role in school
(Instructional Staff Survey)• Rigor, Relevance, Relationships,
Leadership Item Analysis• All statements and responses by
percentage
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The Elements of Rigor, Relevance, Relationships and
Leadership• Continue by studying the data reported for rigor,
relevance, relationships and leadership. The report is organized around each of these elements so that can be explored individually.
• Look for connections among related items that warrant deeper discussion.
• Note areas of strength and celebrate them! Look for and share with staff, students and stakeholders the perceived strengths of the school.
• Note areas of concern, and then take steps to understand what those data indicate and how to make improvements.
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Questions?
Learn Student
SurveyTeach Instructional Staff
Survey
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• 60 item Whole Staff Survey
• Coherent Vision
• Instructional Leadership
• Empowerment
• Goal Focus• Decision Based on Reliable Data
• Curriculum and Instruction• Professional Development• Fidelity of Implementation
• Trust• Communication• Relationships
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All STATEMENT
91% My day-to-day actions are aligned with the mission and vision of this school.
73% Decisions at this school are based on the needs of students.
75% Adults in this building work together effectively to achieve this school’s goals.
72% I am provided with the opportunity to be involved in this school’s improvement planning.62% The school’s mission and vision are reviewed on a regular basis with the staff.
57% Staff morale at this school is high.
71% Community expectations are understood and respected by the school staff.
94% My professional objectives are aligned to student achievement.
Academy Data (n=4,462)Coherent
Vision
Goal Focus
Decision Making
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Years working in schoolsCoherent Vision 1st year
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
Over 20
Decisions at this school are based on the needs of students.
87% 74% 74% 70% 71%
Adults in this building work together effectively to achieve this school’s goals.
85% 74% 76% 76% 77%
Staff morale is high at this school. 84% 61% 57% 54% 53%
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Instructional Leadership
• Curriculum and Instruction• Professional Development• Implementation
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All STATEMENT95% I solve problems effectively.
52% School administrators implement change without undue stress.
62% Changes in curriculum and instructional practices are coordinated districtwide.
61% I take an active role in curriculum planning at this school.
90% The school environment supports learning.
63% I am supported when I recommend changes to my curriculum and instruction.
93% Staff are expected to adapt their practices to meet the needs of all students.
77% Continuous improvement is driven by school administration.
64% School administrators solve problems effectively.
25% Staff are resistant to new ideas.
97% I am open to new ideas.
Academy Data Curriculum and Instruction
Professional Development
Implementation
Instructional Leadership
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• Trust• Communication• Relationships
Empowerment
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All STATEMENT74% There is strong communication between school administration and staff.53% Poor staff performance is not tolerated at this school.65% The right people are in leadership roles at this school.56% School administrators see me as a leader.60% I have adequate opportunities to contribute to schoolwide decisions.64% The school administration creates a climate of trust.90% I am proud of this school.90% I have clearly defined objectives that meet the needs of students.86% I see myself as a leader.27% I have input in districtwide policies.25% Administrative procedures interfere with my job.72% I trust my colleagues will act in my best interest.68% I trust that school administrators will act in my best interest.
Empowerment
Trust
Communication
Relationships
Academy Data
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Discrepancies
Academy Data
Decisions at this school are based on the needs of students. 73%My professional objectives are aligned to student achievement. 94%
I solve problems effectively. 95%School administrators solve problems effectively. 64%
School administration is resistant to new ideas. 15%Staff are resistant to new ideas. 25%I am open to new ideas. 97%
School administrators implement change without undue stress. 52%Continuous improvement is driven by school administration. 77%
School administrators see me as a leader. 56%I see myself as a leader. 87%
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Changes in curriculum and instructional practices are coordinated districtwide. 62%I take an active role in curriculum planning at this school. 61%I am supported when I recommend changes to my curriculum and instruction. 63%
I trust my colleagues will act in my best interest. 72%I trust that school administrators will act in my best interest. 68%
Similarities
Academy Data
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An Enhanced Report
• We Learn – Gender and grade level
• We Teach – Role in school– Classroom Teachers, Instructional Support
Staff
• We Lead – Role in school– Full-time dept. chair, classroom teacher,
support staff
The Standard Reports
• $100 per additional variable
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We Lead Survey $600 Whole StaffWe Teach Survey $600 Instructional StaffWe Learn Survey $1,100 (500 Students)
($1/each additional)
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