November 30, 2015 Discussion Draft Improving Accountability in BC’s Education System: A Framework for Enhancing Student Learning November 30, 2015 Discussion Draft

Beginning with the End in Mind

Student success: What does it look like to you?

The Educated Citizen thoughtful, able to learn and to think critically, and who can communicate information from a broad knowledge base; creative, flexible, self-motivated and who have a positive self image; capable of making independent decisions; skilled and who can contribute to society generally, including the world of work; productive, who gain satisfaction through achievement and who strive for physical well-being; cooperative, principled and respectful of others regardless of differences; aware of the rights and prepared to exercise the responsibilities of an individual within the family, the community, Canada, and the world.

Our Opportunity To apply all that we know about student learning to our education system as a whole. To better align BC’s K-12 accountability processes with our other educational transformation efforts. To create a system-wide focus on student learning and continuous improvement.

You have a very key role to play. Our Opportunity To generate a cultural shift regarding accountability – from compliance to genuine cross-partner ownership of student learning. You have a very key role to play.

No longer required by the Ministry Past Requirements Achievement Contracts Superintendent’s Reports on Achievement District Literacy Plans School Planning Councils Superintendents of Achievement No longer required by the Ministry

A Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

Guiding Principles All education partners are responsible for student learning, each with unique responsibilities Focus on student learning, to ensure that each student achieves his or her potential Meaningful, impactful, flexible, realistic and sustainable

Guiding Principles Addresses differences in performance among groups of students – Aboriginal, children in care, students with special needs Strength-, support-, evidence-, and results-based Commitment to continuous improvement and life-long learning Continues to build confidence in public education

What’s Different Developed in consultation with provincial education partners Fewer reports Report to and for your local community Flexibility to refine provincial framework as needed Valuing the learner as a whole (going beyond intellectual to include human, social, and career development)

What’s Different A focus on each student, as well as particular populations of students Increased flexibility in how and when plans are developed Increased focus on continuous improvement and system- wide capacity building Shared responsibility for student learning (through meaningful partner involvement)

What’s Not Different Continuing to use and build upon processes and structures that are working Valuing school and district planning and improvement efforts Continuing to recognize and value the many amazing things that are being done to enhance student learning in schools, districts, and communities across BC!

Key Dates for Framework 2015/16 is a transition year (and an important opportunity for continued collaboration) By March 2016: districts develop and post their annual district and school planning process

Key Dates for Framework By April 2016: OPTIONAL activity for districts wishing to develop refined district plans in consideration of the draft Framework (as examples that can help inform provincial policy and directions)

Key Dates for Framework By May 2016: informed by education partner experiences and input, refine initial provincial policy and post on Ministry Web site 2016/17 School Year: Plans and evidence developed under the new Framework posted on each district’s Web site

Continuous improvement Discussion In your district and schools, what are some notable opportunities that exist with this new framework? What actions can you and your education partners take to realize these opportunities? Continuous improvement Planning Evidence Partner engagement Focus on student learning

Questions or Ideas? For further information or to share promising practices, please contact: Dean Goodman, Director for Accountability, Ministry of Education Dean.Goodman@gov.bc.ca 250-508-4269