School Improvement Plan Guidance

Presented by the

School Improvement

And

Educational Data Warehouse

Staff Development Pre/Post TestFY 2012 Training for the School Improvement Plan

Staff Development Pre/Post Test

_____________________ __________________ PRINT NAME PRINT SCHOOL DIRECTIONS: Please complete and turn-in to the presenter(s) prior to leaving this session. 1. The School Improvement Life Cycle is a

__________________ _______________ cycle.

2. Your School Improvement Plan is your school’s_________________ for aligning,

coordinating and prioritizing the work of the school and community in the context of raising student performance.

3. What is the date to use for submission of the School Improvement Plan to the School

Board for approval? 4. What is the name of the document that is a step-by-step guide for planning,

developing, and writing of the School Improvement Plan?

5. Where can you find the link to the School Improvement Plan Template? 6. List three resources that you need to have available when completing your SIP.

a. ___________________________________

b. ___________________________________

c. ___________________________________

7. Describe what each of the following icons represents in the SIP template: a. Pencil = ___________________________

b. Floppy disc = ___________________________

c. Trash can = ___________________________

8. Where are the Peer Review Partners located?

School Improvement Life Cycle

Setting Measurable, Achievable Goals

What does the data tell you?

School Improvement Planning-Differentiated Accountability-

RXOOA0197

Shows percent of students that achieved proficiency and made gains for each subgroup (SSS FCAT Level 3 and above) for reading, math, science, and writing. Data includes attendance, suspension, and dropout counts.

MONITORING PROGRESS TOWARD AYP GOALS-

RTOOA0354

Contains ONLY the accountable students who were administered the Fall and Winter Diagnostics in Reading and Mathematics. It includes previous FCAT percentage, safe harbor indicators, tolerance range with significant calculation. Safe Harbor is calculated using the DOE FCAT proficiency scores.

Section shows last year’s AYP subgroup performances.

Monitoring Progress Toward A+ Goals-RTOOA0380

Monitors school targets toward meeting A+

Goals. Diagnostic results are compared to

four different targets: Standard, Self, Others,

and Self Selected. For diagnostics results,

report contains only the accountable

students.

Principals will be responsible for submitting the Current Year School Selected Targets.

Your School Improvement PlanIs Your School Map or Blueprint.

A School Improvement Plan (SIP) is the primary vehicle for aligning, coordinating and prioritizing the work of the school and community in the context of raising student performance.

Your School Improvement Plan

At its Worst

Is an Unwelcome Task

Becomes More Paperwork

Is Used as a Weapon or Excuse

At its Best

Is a Vehicle for Professionalism

Becomes aBlueprint for Success

Is used to Empower the Staff, Community and Students

Steps to Consider WhenWorking On

School Improvement Plan (SIP)1. Set the

Goals Based on Your Data

2. Develop the Plan,

Complete and Submit

the SIP Template

3. Get School

Advisory Council

Approval

4. Submit for School Board

Approval

5. Share Plan with

Community

6. Implement the Plan

7. Monitor, Evaluate

and Adjust Plan as Needed

UseDecember 2011Submission Datefor Your SIPs.

Check and make appropriate changes:William F. Malone.

– Florida Department of Education School Improvement Plan – Technical Assistance Document, 11th Edition (Step-by-Step Guide)

– Differentiated Accountability 2011-2012 School List– Title I Compliance Documentation– The Differentiated Accountability Checklist of Compliance– The District Improvement and Assistance Plan– District Mission Statement– School Vision and Mission Statements– School/Staff/Student Data from:

• Educational Data Warehouse Reports• People Soft Queries and Reports (Reference Page)

Gather Resources to Have Available When Completing the School Improvement Plan

SIP Technical Assistance DocumentStep-by-Step Guide

2011-2012Differentiated Accountability School List –

Do You Know The Category for Your School?

Do You Know What Sections of the Plan You Complete?

PeopleSoft Queries and Reports

Develop the Plan, Complete andSubmit the SIP Template

Open SIP Template by Accessing…

• The School District Website,

• Go to Departments,• School Improvement

Develop the Plan, Complete andSubmit the SIP Template

• Access the Link to the SIP Template

Accessing the TemplateUsing Your Password

Opening the Template

The Navigation List for SIP

Save - Save - Save

Revisions and Trash

Title 1 Requirements and Checking Spelling Errors

Common Objectives – 5 Goal Areas

Individual Subject Area Goals

Submit the Plan

Resources

Timeline

Staff Development Points

Staff Development Pre/Post TestFY 2012 Training for the School Improvement Plan

Staff Development Pre/Post Test

_____________________ __________________ PRINT NAME PRINT SCHOOL DIRECTIONS: Please complete and turn-in to the presenter(s) prior to leaving this session. 1. The School Improvement Life Cycle is a

__________________ _______________ cycle.

2. Your School Improvement Plan is your school’s_________________ for aligning,

coordinating and prioritizing the work of the school and community in the context of raising student performance.

3. What is the date to use for submission of the School Improvement Plan to the School

Board for approval? 4. What is the name of the document that is a step-by-step guide for planning,

developing, and writing of the School Improvement Plan?

5. Where can you find the link to the School Improvement Plan Template? 6. List three resources that you need to have available when completing your SIP.

a. ___________________________________

b. ___________________________________

c. ___________________________________

7. Describe what each of the following icons represents in the SIP template: a. Pencil = ___________________________

b. Floppy disc = ___________________________

c. Trash can = ___________________________

8. Where are the Peer Review Partners located?

Reflections and

Feedback

• District Contact for School Improvement:– Cheryl Baker, Manager– Vacant, Specialist

• District Contact for EDW:– Sandra Raymond Roberts, Manager– Kim Upson-Bradwell, Specialist– Paula Douglas, Specialist– Janet Hope, Specialist– Sherry Norwitch, Specialist