Purpose : Discuss the use of HSTW/MMGW Key Practices and their link to High Performance Beliefs and Foundations in creating High Performing Schools and Classrooms Agenda: What is HSTW/MMGW? HSTW/MMGW Key Practices Discussion Starter What HSTW/MMGW Key Practices apply? Classroom and school examples Beliefs and foundations of HP Organizations Do They link to the HSTW/MMGW Key Practices? Limit: 50 Minutes 1

What is HSTW / MMGW ? Results Focused Data Driven Action Research Based Continuous Improvement Model (A journey not a destination) Collaboration and engagement of teachers, administrators, and students Team Based approach to goal setting, action planning and achievement Aligned with building and district culture 2

What is HSTW / MMGW ? Aligned with Ohio Priorities Core Curriculum Middle to High School Transition Assessment High School to Post Secondary Transition Supported by resources Coaches / consultants Site Review Process 10 Key Practices Professional development Action based data and research Ohio HSTW website Clusters (Networks) Funding 3

HSTW/MMGW Process Getting Started process Explore HSTW/ MMGW Develop Site Action Plan Form Teacher Teams Facilitate Team Effectiveness Develop Team Action Plans LT & Teams Assess Progress School, Ohio & HSTW/MM GW Data SRP On-going Processes PD Best Practices Sessions Coaching Networks Local, State and National Conferences Huysse & Associates Tools & Resources Review & Update Plans 4

HSTW 10 Key Practices 1. High Expectations 2. Extra Help 3. Program of Study 4. Rigorous Academic Studies 5. Students Actively Engaged 6. Work-based Learning 7. Teachers Working Together 8. Guidance 9. Career/Technical Studies 10. Culture of Continuous Improvement 5

MMGW 10 Key Practices 1. High Expectations - Extra Help 2. Aligned Academic Core 3. Engaging Classroom Practices 4. Teachers Working Together 5. Guidance/Advisement/ Parents 6. Continuous Improvement through Strong Leadership 7. Literacy Across the Curriculum 8. Use of Technology for Learning 9. Quality PD/Support Teachers 10. Intervention Program/At Risk 6

How Does this video relate to our discussion? What practices and approaches in the video can we use in creating HP Schools and Classrooms? 7

Some Key Practices/approaches we can use Clear Vision, Mission and Goal High Expectations Commitment to achieving the challenge Teamwork Planning Adapting new technologies Use of data Extra Help Effective use of technical and leadership skills Practice makes better Inspecting for outcomes 8

Beliefs and foundations of HP Organizations  Focus foremost on adding value for the customer 2. Utilize values and principles versus rules 3. Lead by example 4. Respect and expect everyone to contribute 5. Collaborate and work in teams to deliver results 6. Continuously Improve 7. Achieve data driven business results 9

Linking HSTW/MMGW Key Practices with HPO Beliefs and Foundations HSTW Key Practices HPO Beliefs and Foundations High Expectations1. Add Value to Customer/Stakeholder Extra Help2. Values and Principles vs. Rules Culture of Continuous Improvement3. Lead by Example Teachers Working Together 4. Respect & Expect all to Contribute Students Actively Engaged5. Collaborate & Work in Teams to Deliver 6. Continuously Improve 7. Achieve data driven results Program of Study1. Add Value to Customer/Stakeholder Academic & Career Tech Studies4. Respect & Expect all to Contribute Students Actively Engaged5. Collaborate & Work in Teams to Deliver Work-Based Learning6. Continuously Improve Guidance7. Achieve data driven results 10

Resource Slides 11

OH HSTW Demonstrates Evidence of Increasing Stakeholder Value SREB Data & Research Connection Funding Sites Regions 10 Key Practices Clusters Networks Ohio HSTW Web Site Superintendent Engagement Action Based Data and Research SRP Coaching PD Timely & Relevant Huysse & Associates 12/8/14 12

Case Studies New High School A school district joined High Schools That Work (HSTW) three years ago when a new Superintendent was appointed. This Superintendent understands HSTW because of a previous role as Principal of a HSTW School. Teacher Focus Teams have been up and running for about a year. The teams are working on tasks identified in a staff survey of critical needs that directly impact student achievement. The Superintendent hired a new High School principal who began work in July. The principal is aware of HSTW but has no experience working in a district that was part of HSTW. As the coach for this district, you arranged a meeting with the High School principal to discuss the school’s needs and the support you might provide. During the meeting, the principal said that primary needs are improvement in the Performance Index and overall improvement. 13

Case Studies SI HS The principal of SI High School heard about improved results being achieved at High Schools That Work (HSTW) member schools and decided to have the site explore the process. After exploration, SI High School, one of several high schools in a large district, joined HSTW several years ago. Focus Teams have been in place for about a year and members are identifying SI HS’s and their own professional development needs. Their first Site Review Process (SRP) visit is scheduled for this school year. As the school’s new HSTW coach, you attended a meeting with the principal and the ILT to discuss the school’s needs and the support you might provide. 14

Case Studies Aspire High School Aspire High School (Aspire HS) and its feeder Middle School are long-term members of Ohio HSTW/MMGW. Since joining, results have improved through focus on the 10 Key Practices development of a culture of continuous improvement. The principal and school leadership team were actively leading the improvement process. Site Coordinators and the building leadership team saw the benefits of the HSTW process and were fully involved in co-leading the site improvement plans. Aspire HS’s Performance Index and other measures of student achievement plateaued during the past few years. The focus of the school has been on implementing changes mandated under new state regulations. Additionally, the long-term principal moved out of Ohio and became superintendent of another HSTW district. A new principal joined Aspire HS last year. This principal has high expectations and aspirations for the school. Despite having no previous experience with HSTW, the principal used available data and the concepts of continuous improvement to initiate plans to improve student performance. When nearby high school ACT data was shared, teachers were surprised that Aspire HS results were lower than they thought. As the school’s HSTW coach, you met with the principal to discuss Aspire HS’s needs and the support you might provide. The principal said that the most important need is to achieve continuously increasing improvement in student performance. In response to your question about how long-term HSTW school resources are being used, the principal said that that teachers are uncertain about the value of HSTW. You observed that leadership of improvement is coming primarily from the principal and district curriculum director. 15