School Self – Evaluation

“Embedding Practice in Schools”

Education Centre

Advisor

Post Primary School LeadersIn-service 2013/2014

•Junior Cycle Day 1 •SSE Day 1 ( Steps 1 to 4)•SSE Day 2 (Steps 5 and 6)•Junior Cycle Day 2

Linking initiatives to improve learning

Impact:Improved learning outcomes for students

Today you will: Today you will:

Key MessagesKey Messages

•School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes

•School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process

•The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear

6

• Gathering evidence • Analysing evidence • Drawing conclusions • Drafting the SSE Report • Drafting the School

Improvement Plan (SIP)• School Improvement Plan

complete • Implementing the School

Improvement Plan • None on the above

Where scWhere schools are at hools are at ….….

2. 2. FrameworkFramework 1. 6 Step Process1. 6 Step Process

3. Evaluation Criteria &3. Evaluation Criteria & Quality StatementsQuality Statements

Building blocks of the SSE processBuilding blocks of the SSE process

The 6 step The 6 step processprocess

SSE - Evaluation Themes SSE - Evaluation Themes

TEACHING and LEARNING

Learner outcomes

Learning experiences

Teachers’practice

• Attainment of subject and programme objectives

• Learning environment

• Engagement in learning

• Learning to learn

•Preparation for teaching•Teaching approaches•Management of students•Assessment

Evaluation Criteria and Quality Evaluation Criteria and Quality StatementsStatements

A SchoolA School Self-Evaluation Report Self-Evaluation Report The school self-evaluation report The school self-evaluation report (pg 62)(pg 62)1.1.IntroductionIntroduction•The focus•School Context2.2.The findingsThe findings3.3.Progress made on previously identified Progress made on previously identified targetstargets4.4.Summary of SSE findingsSummary of SSE findings•Strengths•Priority areas for improvement•Legislative and regulatory requirements to be addressed

School Self-Evaluation ReportSchool Self-Evaluation Report – – key points:key points:

1. Is there an outline of the school’s context?2. Are the findings rooted in the three themes

of teaching and learning framework?3. Are the findings linked to the analysed

evidence gathered?4. Are the strengths and areas for improvement

linked to the findings?5. Has the legislative and regulatory framework

been included in the appendix?Think PairThink Pair ShareShare

The 6 step The 6 step processprocess

Learner outcomes Learning experiences Teachers’ practice

Students’ overall attainment, with regard to knowledge, understanding and skills in subjects and programmes, has improved significantly in line with targets; and expected outcomes have been achieved

Students enjoy learning the

subject and have developed appropriate attitudes and dispositions

Students can meet the literacy

and numeracy challenges of the subject

Students at risk of

underachieving have made good progress

Students’ uptake levels and

performance in state examinations compares favourably with national norms, within the school context.

Learning settings are safe, well maintained, visually stimulating and supportive of literacy and numeracy

Students have access to

appropriate materials, including ICT, to support learning

Students are enabled to engage

actively in a range of suitably challenging, relevant and interesting learning opportunities

Students are given support as

needed Students are equipped with tools

and skills for learning now and in the future.

Teachers prepare thoroughly for lessons; expected learning outcomes including literacy and numeracy development are clearly stated; and necessary resources are in place

Expected learning outcomes are

clearly communicated; lessons are suitably paced to enable progression in development of knowledge and skills

Teaching is focused, stimulating

and relevant. All aspects of the subject, including subject-specific language, are thoroughly taught

All students are respected; high

but realistic expectations are communicated; and efforts and achievements are affirmed

A range of assessment methods

is used effectively to assess progress.

Guiding Staff ReflectionGuiding Staff Reflection

Summary of Staff ConsensusSummary of Staff Consensus

• Quality of written work is a concern i.e. accuracy, subject specific language & level of detail

• Aware of grades vs national norms but unaware of levels vs national norms

• Staff development on ICT a priority

• Whole staff use of literacy strategies

National

Well below average below av average average above av well above average

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Analysing evidence Analysing evidence

Teacher VoiceTeacher Voice

Student VoiceStudent Voice

Drawing ConclusionsDrawing Conclusions

School Self-Evaluation ReportSchool Self-Evaluation ReportThe school self-evaluation report The school self-evaluation report (pg 62)(pg 62)1.1.IntroductionIntroduction•The focus•School Context2.2.The findingsThe findings3.3.Progress made on previously identified Progress made on previously identified targetstargets4.4.Summary of SSE findingsSummary of SSE findings•Strengths•Priority areas for improvement•Legislative and regulatory requirements to be addressed

SSE process - ReflectionSSE process - Reflection

Web SiteWeb Sitewww.pdst.ie/postprimary/ssewww.pdst.ie/postprimary/sse

Learner Outcomes

Learning Experience

Teachers’ Practice

Standardised scores & entrance assessment spreadsheetsSEC result spreadsheetsClass test resultsSample on-line attitudinal surveysChecklists & rubrics for literacy & numeracy skills & standards of students’ work

Sample on-line surveysSSE guidelines templates for surveys & focus groups

Minutes of meeting relating to teaching & learningRecord of staff reflection on teaching & learningSample on-line surveysSSE guidelines templates for surveys & focus groups

www.pdst.ie/postprimary/datagatheringtools

UpdatesUpdates• June 2014 - SSE Report and SIP in place• June 2014 - Summary report and SIP made available to parents and school community • 2016 - 2nd year standardised test will be implemented.• SSE guidelines and updates• DES website www.schoolself-evaluation.ie• Inspectorate visits continuing• Seminar for school leaders• Link teacher seminars

Key MessagesKey Messages

•School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes

•School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process

•The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear

PDST supportsPDST supports• SSE specific workshops

Data gathering workshop ( Google Forms) Data analysis Clusters

• SSE Day 2 February / March Writing the School Improvement Plan and its

implementation

• Link teacher seminars and clusters • School support:

http://dmsnew.pdst.ie/school/register • On-line resources : www.pdst.ie

PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre