Breakthrough School Improvement Research-based and Data-driven Support for School Improvement Breakthrough School Improvement

Systemic Approach Focused on a shared vision and goals for improvement Aligned interventions to achieve shared vision and goals Connected improvement efforts

Organizational Conditions of Improving Schools Quality Teachers Effective Leadership Quality Information Policies and Procedures that Foster and Sustain Improvement Resources and Support Systems to Sustain Improvement

Inventory of School Effectiveness Survey of Beliefs Breakthrough Suite Action Guide Inventory of School Effectiveness Survey of Beliefs Resources and Tools NSSE Opinion Surveys NSSE Transition Surveys Survey of Implementation The Breakthrough Suite: Action Guide explains the process, provides examples, and includes tools (toolbox and assessments) to implement the process. EXPLAIN THE PARALLEL TO PRODUCTS IN CLASSIC SUITE: Inventory of School Effectiveness replaces SIOE and assesses 29 research-based practices and organizational conditions. Surveys of Beliefs and Implementation support grounded beliefs and data regarding the extent of implementation of interventions. Resources and Tools will include additional information (engaging stakeholders in school improvement, using data, and building capacity for continuous improvement) and tools to support the key actions of Breakthrough School Improvement.

Breakthrough School Improvement Vision – Purpose and expectations for student learning Profile – Profiling student performance and school effectiveness Plan – Research-based interventions related to goals for improvement student learning Results – Evaluation of interventions Source: Accreditation for Quality Schools. Available from NSSE

Key Actions: Vision Examine Research-based Factors Related to Student Performance Determine Beliefs Develop a Shared Vision to Focus School Improvement Determine Expectations for Student Learning Missions to Carry Out Vision

Profiling Student Performance and School Effectiveness At the onset of the improvement process In target areas for improvement During implementation of interventions At the end to determine results

Categories of Data Students Student Performance School Effectiveness School and Community

Key Actions: Plan and Implementation Identify Gaps between Current and Expected Student Performance Set Improvement Goals Determine Interventions Develop Action Plans Implement, Monitor, and Adjust Interventions

Key Actions: Results Identify Measures to Determine Results of Interventions Analyze and Document Student Performance Results Evaluate the Success of Interventions Communicate and Use Results for Further Improvement

Sources of Information for School Improvement Research Data Priorities

Research-based Practices Ensure Desired Results Expect Results Monitor Performance Improve Teaching and Learning Support Students in Their Learning Maximize Teacher Effectiveness Foster a Culture of Improvement Develop a Learning Community Lead for Improvement

Data-driven Data to understand: Current reality Change Impact or results

Our Action Plans Page 72 Page 72 Action Plan Template There are numerous tables and figures throughout the book. What you see on the screen is a template for an action plan for one target area for improvement. Page 72