external review exit report anderson school district 4 november 16 - 19, 2014
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Accreditation
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efficiency throughout the system
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External Review
A diagnostic process to stimulate and guide continuous improvement with a focus on:– Impact of teaching and learning–Capacity of leadership–Use of resources
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External Review
Professional judgment by the External Review Team results in:–Powerful Practices–Opportunities for Improvement– Improvement Priority– Index of Education Quality–Accreditation Recommendation
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StakeholdersStakeholder Interviewed Number
Superintendent 1
Board Members 5
Administrative Leadership 18
Teachers 61
Support Staff 27
Parents and Community Members 35
Students 136
Total 283
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Teaching and Learning Impact
The External Review Team examined:• Student performance results• instructional quality• Learner and family engagement• Support services for student
learning• Curriculum quality and efficacy• College and career readiness
data
Domain
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Findings
Theme---a clear systemic focus on providing for the unique needs of students and
---the capacity to change the teaching and learning process to meet the needs of students
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Improvement Priority
Utilize data from a clearly defined comprehensive assessment system as part of the examination process of professional practice and to systematically monitor and adjust curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
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Improvement Priority
Review and develop system grading and reporting policies and procedures to
provide formal guidelines for clarity to all students, staff, and stakeholders grades K-
12.
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Domains External Review AEN1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.95 2.66
2 High Expectations Environment 2.97 2.78
3 Supportive Learning Environment
3.46 3.03
4 Active Learning Environment 3.24 2.945 Progress Monitoring and
Feedback Environment3.05 2.73
6 Well-Managed Learning Environment
3.63 3.09
7 Digital Learning Environment 1.79 1.88
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Leadership Capacity
The External Review Team examined:• Institutional purpose and
direction• Governance and leadership
effectiveness• Stakeholder engagement• Improvement capacity• Results
Domain
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Findings
Powerful Practice
The governing and district leadership operate under a governance and leadership model and support schools in accomplishing instructional and achievement goals.
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Powerful Practice
• Systematic, systemic implementation of Signature experiences to enhance personalized learning and global opportunities
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Resource Utilization
The External Review Team examined:• Allocation and use of
resources• Equity of resource
distribution to need• Level and sustainability of
resources• Long range capital and
resource planning effectiveness
Domain
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FindingsPowerful Practice
• Comprehensive system for the hiring, coaching, and retention of certified staff
• Sustained resource management system
• Building an infrastructure to support student use of digital tools
• Developing stakeholder support for career technical center
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Conclusions
Index of Education Quality™ (IEQ™)– Impact of teaching and learning on student
performance– Capacity of leadership to guide and ensure
effectiveness in carrying out strategic direction of institution
– Utilization of resources to meet diverse needs of students and institution
– Use as a tool for formative analysis and continuous improvement
– Connection for the conditions, processes, and practices to evidence including student performance
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IEQ Results
External Review IEQScore
AE Network Average
Overall Score 306.83 282.45
Teaching and Learning Impact 285.71 272.32
Leadership Capacity 320.00 294.44
Resource Utilization 342.50 282.93
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IEQ Results
The IEQ results indicate that the school system is performing within acceptable
ranges as compared to expected criteria as well as other institutions in
the AdvancED network.
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Recommendation
The External Review Team recommends to the AdvancED
Accreditation Commission that the Anderson School District 4
earn the distinction of accreditation by AdvancED for a five-year term that
expires June 30, 2019.
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Continuous Improvement
• Improvement Priorities must be addressed within two years
• Beginning of a journey of improvement
• Deliberate and strategic actions to ensure that every child, every day is being prepared and achieving success for their future
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Final Thoughts
The External Review Team:– Appreciates your hospitality, support
and professionalism.– Respects and acknowledges the efforts
to improve the quality of your institution.
– Congratulates your system and community on completing the requirements for AdvancED School System Accreditation.
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