Reform Support Network Sustainability Rubric Heather Zavadsky BSCP © 2013 Edvance Research, Inc.

Importance of Sustainability Keep initiatives going during times of change Important for long-term planning Helps maintain alignment to priority goals

RSN View of Capacity System Capacity Performance Management Context SEA State Performance Management Outcomes and theory of action Resource alignment Data collection and use Accountability for results Context Alignment of state-wide system External public SEA Capacity Align human capital decisions to support priority goals Build a culture of continuous improvement toward priority goals Align organizational structure to priority goals State Capacity Extend capacity through partnerships Extend capacity in the field Clarity of Outcomes & Theory of Action Set student outcome targets to achieve priority goals Establish a theory of action and strategies for implementing priority reforms Develop plans that align strategies to priority goals Alignment of Resources Direct resources to priority reforms Establish clear leadership of priority reforms Collection and Use of Data Ensure quality data on performance Ensure quality data on implementation Use data to review progress and make decisions Accountability for Results Link internal accountability to results Link external accountability to results Engage stakeholders about results Variable Category Alignment of the Statewide System Align the policy agenda to support priority reforms Build a coalition to drive priority reforms Public Value Build stakeholder support for priority reforms Element Build broad public support for priority reforms

Implementation Continuum Inadequate Emerging Strong Exemplary Includes “look-fors”

Using the Rubric with SEAs Identify priority student achievement goals and reforms to achieve them Assess current sustainability of reforms against comprehensive criteria Take action to sustain reforms Empower staff to manage process through performance management Contribute to lessons learned (source RSN webinar, May 7, 2014)

Use Across SEAs (source RSN webinar, May 7, 2014)

Your Turn Pick a page on the rubric to complete collaboratively at your table. Answer the questions through lens of your organization or a particular SEA. Once your page is finished, flip through the rubric and discuss the following questions with your table mates (next slide)

Your Turn How could this rubric be used in one of your SEA’s? Which headings or sections seem the most relevant? Use entire rubric or separate parts? Facilitated or independently?   How can BSCP support you to use this tool? Report-Out by Table