Developing a Developing a Program Program Improvement PlanImprovement Plan

Department for Technical Education

Cabinet for Workforce Development

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D

Introduction Introduction

This tutorial is designed to assist a teacher in developing a program improvement plan (PIP). This presentation will:

Outline the purpose of the program improvement plan (PIP),

Give step-by-step instructions on developing the program improvement plan (PIP), and

Provide an example of a completed program improvement plan (PIP).

Purpose of the Program Purpose of the Program Improvement Plan (PIP) Improvement Plan (PIP)

Assist the teacher in meeting standard 19 of the program assessment requirements

Increase student achievementImprove the quality of the programCommunicate program needs to administrationSupport the school planDefine goalsDevelop a plan to meet the goalsSet priorities

Step-by-StepStep-by-Step Instructions on Instructions on Developing the Developing the Program ImprovementProgram Improvement Plan (PIP) Plan (PIP)

To Begin:To Begin:

Click here to print a sample copy of a one- year program improvement plan.

After the program improvement plan has completed printing, proceed to the next slide.

Step 1: Step 1: Consult ResourcesConsult Resources

Present and former students, advisory committee members, business and industry, technical college representatives, high school counselors, principals, and other teachers

Budget Curriculum, equipment/inventory lists, advisory

committee recommendations, student evaluations, skill standards data, and CATS data

ATC school plan and Consolidated School Improvement Plan(s) at feeder school(s)

Latest program assessment

Step 2: Step 2: Identify Program Identify Program NeedsNeeds

A sample list of possible needs follows on the next two slides.

Sample Needs for a ProgramSample Needs for a ProgramEnrollment increaseImproved public relationsProgram/teacher certificationDual credit/articulation agreement(s)Program/Curriculum modificationIntegration of Kentucky Department of

Education’s core contentIncreased number of students passing skill

standards assessmentEstablishment of work-based learning sites

Sample Needs for a ProgramSample Needs for a Program(Continued)(Continued)

Increased number of completers Increased membership in student organization Teacher training Equipment maintenance Facility renovation Increased placement rate Equipment Supplies Other as needed

Step 3: Step 3: Set PrioritiesSet Priorities

Prioritize needs into a 3-year PIP plan.

Step 4: Step 4: Complete the PIPComplete the PIP

As an illustration, we will complete the first-year PIP for an electricity program on the next slides.

Identified Sample Needs forIdentified Sample Needs foran Electricity Program – an Electricity Program – 11stst Year Priorities Year Priorities

DC trainers with curriculum and software Install electrical outlets Electric Bender Conduit Threader Additional conduit Training for electricity teacher on DC trainers Increase enrollment Increase placement rate

Part 1 of the PIP – Equipment Part 1 of the PIP – Equipment and Facility Improvementand Facility ImprovementQuestions to ask: How is the equipment tied to the curriculum? What vendors offer this type of equipment? What is the price? Is the equipment on state price

contract? How many pieces do you need? Do I have sufficient funding for the purchase? What is the priority? Is additional building maintenance needed to run the

equipment?

Sample Equipment PortionSample Equipment Portion of the PIP of the PIPRefer to the “equipment/facility

improvement” portion of the 1-year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

       

Part 2 of the PIP: Equipment Part 2 of the PIP: Equipment Repair, Replacement andRepair, Replacement andUpdate PortionUpdate Portion

Questions to ask:What piece(s) of equipment need repair, to be

replaced, and/or updated?What parts are needed? Who will repair the

equipment?Does the budget allow for this expense?

Sample Equipment Repair, Sample Equipment Repair, Replacement, and Update Replacement, and Update Portion of the PIPPortion of the PIP

Refer to the “equipment repair, replacement, and update” portion of the 1-year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

Part 3 of the PIP: SuppliesPart 3 of the PIP: Supplies

Questions to ask:Were supplies adequate last year?Is enrollment expected to increase, decrease or stay

the same for the next school year?Will new equipment require more supplies?Will the same classes and sections of classes be

taught next school year?

Sample Supplies PortionSample Supplies Portionof the PIPof the PIP

Refer to the “supplies” portion of the 1-year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

Part 4 of the PIP: Professional Part 4 of the PIP: Professional Development/Training Development/Training

Questions to ask:Does the purchase of new equipment

require teacher training?When do teacher/program certifications

expire?Is training related to instruction needed?Is the training offered at a time when

interruptions to student learning are at a minimum?

Sample Professional Sample Professional Development/TrainingDevelopment/TrainingPortion of the PIPPortion of the PIP

Refer to the “professional development/training” portion of the 1-year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

A Completed 3-Year PIP PlanA Completed 3-Year PIP Plan

Click to view and/or print a completed 3-year PIP plan.

The 1- and 3-year completed PIP plans and blank forms may be view and /or printed from the Program Assessment Website.

Developing a Program Developing a Program Improvement Plan SummaryImprovement Plan Summary

In this tutorial, you have been given The purpose of the PIP Assistance in meeting the requirements of standard 19 of

the program assessment standards Means by which to identify program needs Sample needs Step-by step guidance through the development of a PIP A completed PIP

Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More InformationProgram Assessment Web Site at

http://kytech.ky.gov/programassessment.htm

Call Wayne King at 502-564-4286 or by e-mail at Wayne.King@education.ky.gov

The EndThe EndPlease contact Wayne King with any

suggestions you have for improving this tutorial to better equip teachers and principals in the development of the program improvement plan.

Thank you!