1. Huntsville City Schools AdvancEd Survey District Accreditation Cathy C. McNeal, Ed.D. January 8, 2013

2. AdvancED – Global Leader in Advancing Excellence in Education through continuous improvement, organizational effectiveness and accreditation. System Accreditation An international protocol for school systems committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement Builds capacity of the system and its schools to increase and sustain student learning Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the system

3. Key Elements for Accreditation Assessment of Standards and indicators – August 2012 Self-Assessment – Dec. 2012 External Review Team Assessment Student Performance Results – 4 Site Data Reviews Stakeholder Perceptions – Stakeholders Interviewed by AdvancEd Review Team 5 Board members 86 District and school administrators 86 Teachers 14 Support Staff 32 Parents, Business, and Community Partners 93 Students TOTAL: 316 Stakeholders Observed student learning in 42 classrooms © 2012 AdvancED

4. AdvancED Review Team Found These Emerging Themes Clear purpose of ensuring each and every student is prepared for success at the next level Collaboration to address issues of change Powerful technology infrastructure and support of innovation Strong sense of community Use of data to make informed decisions

5. Some Powerful Practices A commitment to a culture based on shared values and beliefs is systemic. System and school leadership have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities. The system operates as a collaborative learning organization. Resources and support systems align with the district purpose. Professional development supports instructional practices.

6. AdvancEd Actions for HCS by 2015 Systemic, high quality implementation of opportunities for learning and professional practice Collaboration with all stakeholder groups in authentic, meaningful decision-making opportunities Strategic planning with documentation of continuous improvement at the district level © 2012 AdvancED

7. Recommendation The AdvancED /SACS CASI External Review Team recommends to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission that Huntsville City Schools Be awarded District Accreditation for the ensuring term of five years

8. System Accreditation Decision External Review AdvancED Accreditation Office Reviews and Sends Report Back to Institution AdvancED Accreditation Commission Grants Accreditation and Status Completed! Dec. 12, 2012 30 Business Days January 2013 January June 2013 © 2012 AdvancED