SCALED LEADERSHIP MEETING David K. Moore Assistant Superintendent Division of Academic Support

Topics AdvancED Accreditation End-of-year reflection Synergy Best Practice Boulevard

Previous Process The system/school was responsible for reporting and providing documentation that would be used to determine accreditation Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Student Performance Diagnostic Assurances Self-Assessment on each of the five (5) standards: Standard 1 – Purpose and Direction Standard 2 – Governance and Leadership Standard 3 – Teaching and Assessing for Learning Standard 4 – Resources and Support Systems Standard 5 – Using Results for Continuous Improvement Both school and system had to determine the level of implementation and provide evidence for each standard

Advanced Shifts in evaluation No Stakeholder Feedback No Student Performance Diagnostic No Standards No Evidence Findings for Schools or System

New Process The visiting team will provide feedback on the school/systems continuous improvement efforts Schools/System Quality Factors (SQF) Schools/System complete self-diagnostic for each of the seven (7) SQFs Eight to fourteen (8-14) reflective multiple choice questions for each SQF Insight Summary Selected Attachments Assurances

School/system Quality factors Clear Direction: The capacity to define and clearly communicate to stakeholders the direction, mission, and goals that the institution is committed to achieving. Healthy Culture: The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rules, assumptions and behavior of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s social norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful. High Expectations: An institution’s stated commitment to expectations for all stakeholders, including student learning outcomes, teacher quality, leadership effectiveness, community engagement, and parent involvement.

School/system Quality factors Impact of Instruction: The capacity of every teacher to purposefully and intentionally create an environment that empowers all learners to be successful and reach expected levels of achievement, including readiness to transition to the next level of learning or career pathway. Resource Management: The ability of an institution to plan, secure, and allocate its resources (human, material, and fiscal) to meet the needs of every learner. Efficacy of Engagement: The capacity to engage learners and other stakeholders in an effective manner to improve learning outcomes. Implementation Capacity: The ability of an institution to consistently execute actions designed to improve organizational and instructional effectiveness.

End-of-year reflection Briefing #22812, Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils (EESAC) 2017-2018 End-Of-Year Reflection Process

End-of-year reflection Schedule EESAC meeting to be held after your May faculty meeting Review Continuous Improvement Worksheet Key areas of focus: School Culture and Academic Programs Process must include input from grade level/departments Leadership Team will complete one comprehensive document May faculty meeting Share comprehensive findings Complete the 2017-2018 School Improvement Survey

Synergy Briefing #22803 2018-2019 Leadership Academy Platform Multi-Session Professional Development Program Registration is open

Synergy Elementary, K-8, and High Schools - Who will attend? (1) Principal (4) Teacher Leaders Currently serve in teacher leadership positions and are well respected within their school. Have responsibilities in the area(s) of the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan. Be effective in using data to make informed decisions in order to improve educational outcomes. Be highly skilled in technology integration in the classroom.

Synergy Middle School Redesign - Who will attend? (1) Principal (4) Teacher Leaders Currently serve in teacher leadership positions and are well respected within their school. Have responsibilities in the area(s) of the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan. Be effective in using data to make informed decisions in order to improve educational outcomes. Be highly skilled in technology integration in the classroom. School Counselor Innovation Specialist SCSI Instructor Teacher Leader or Second AP

Best Practice Boulevard Briefing #22854 Summer Synergy Best Practice Gallery Walk Best Practices School Culture Professional Development School Leadership Instructional Planning