External Review Report Westminster Public Schools April 24-27, 2016

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Provides a framework for continuous improvement Builds capacity of the system and its schools to increase and sustain student learning Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the system AdvancED Process

A diagnostic process with a focus on: – Impact of teaching and learning – Capacity of leadership – Use of resources The power of professional judgment – Powerful Practices – Improvement Priorities – Index of Education Quality External Review

Stakeholders District Administration68 Teachers101 Support Personnel27 Parents81 Students250 Community Members14 Total541

Student performance results instructional quality Learner and family engagement Support services for student learning Curriculum quality and efficacy College and career readiness data Teaching and Learning Impact

eleot ® DomainsExternal Review 1 Equitable Learning Environment 2 High Expectations Environment 3 Supportive Learning Environment 4 Active Learning Environment 5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment 6 Well-Managed Learning Environment 7 Digital Learning Environment Scale= 1 to 4

Findings Your system engages in a continuous process to determine verifiable improvement in student learning, and includes readiness for success at the next level. You have innovated in efforts to provide and coordinate learning support services to meet the unique learning needs of students.

Findings Operationalize the Westminster Learning Model – Consistent vertical and horizontal recording and reporting of student proficiency – Broaden stakeholder engagement – High yield, learner-centered instructional strategies within the competency-based system – Leveraging technology for collaboration, authentic problem solving, and creation of original works

Findings Build professional capacity for leaders, teachers, and support staff: – Connect and communicate the essential component parts more systemically – Be selective in the selection of new strategies to reduce initiative fatigue and increase focus and priority on existing initiatives

The External Review Team examined: Institutional purpose and direction Governance and leadership effectiveness Stakeholder engagement Improvement capacity Results Leadership Capacity

Findings The Westminster community clearly has committed to culture of shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. The Westminster Public School Board of Education demonstrates commitment to: – the transformation of education and culture. – professionalized their practices through board Operating Agreements, and – addressing challenges faced by the district. Your students are remarkable.

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 Resource Utilization

Findings Vision 2020 is a powerful guiding document. High quality technology infrastructure provides excellent support for 21 st century learning opportunities. Define equitable allocation and distribution of resources.

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

IEQ Results External Review IEQ Score Overall Score Teaching and Learning Impact Leadership Capacity Resource Utilization The IEQ results indicate that the school system is performing within acceptable ranges as measured against required criteria.

Recomme ndation The External Review Team recommends to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission that Westminster Public Schools earn the distinction of accreditation by AdvancED.

Continuous Improvement Accreditation is not the end of the journey of improvement, it is the beginning. Study our report, evaluate and prioritize the requirements and suggestions. Deliberate and strategic actions to ensure that every day, every child is being prepared for achieving success.

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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