2 ASSIST for Schools/Districts An Overview of the Framework Dr. W. Darrell Barringer

© 2010 AdvancED 3 in the power of education to transform the life of a child schools and systems have the capacity to improve education can improve the quality of life for all human beings the world will find true global tolerance and peace through education in the endless potential of tomorrow

Participant Goals Provide information on the purpose and design of ASSIST Recognize the connectivity between accreditation and continuous improvement as evidenced in ASSIST © 2011 AdvancED 4

Pre-Assessment © 2010 AdvancED 5

6 Overview © 2011 AdvancED ASSIST brings together process, content, and technology in a fully integrated web-based system ASSIST supports end-to-end management of school improvement and accreditation processes ASSIST incorporates AdvancED new standards and indicators ASSIST makes use of industry-standard web-based technology through a user-friendly interface

What is ASSIST? Adaptive System of School Improvement Support Tools Intelligent 21 st century web-based system Platform to bring together process, content and technology Vehicle by which AdvancED and partner agencies can deliver content, data and tools, and evaluate and support the continuous improvement process. © 2010 AdvancED 7

Why did AdvancED build ASSIST? Ensure accreditation is an ongoing improvement process, not an event. Make evident the link between continuous improvement, accreditation, and compliance Eliminate duplication of effort Facilitate accountability and monitoring Manage end-to-end process Build capacity (schools, district, regional, state, national, AdvancED Gain knowledge and conduct research Form learning communities © 2010 AdvancED 8

ASSIST Framework © 2011 AdvancED

What is a “system”? An interconnected set of elements that is coherently organized to achieve something. Elements Interconnections Function/purpose

Nested Systems: How is ASSIST a nested system? © 2011 AdvancED 11

Nested Systems Improvement Planning Activity Improved student learning

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Profile & Diagnostics Profile Self Assessment Executive Summary Stakeholder Perception Surveys External Review Program Evaluation Improvement Planning Goals Assurances Improvement Plan Improvement Report Improvement Monitoring Learn & Collaborate Professional Learning Peer-to-Peer Connections Discussion Forums Best Practices Comprehensive Analysis Root Cause Analysis

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Student Performance – Data visualization – Subgroup analysis

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Self Assessment – Based on AdvancED standards and indicators – Rubric responses per indicator and collection of evidence

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Executive Summary – School/System school improvement story – Narrative responses to questions – Opportunity to update and publish as needed

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Stakeholder Perception Surveys – Staff, student, parent survey – Mapped to AdvancED Standards and Indicators

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Comprehensive Analysis – Structured root cause analysis methodology – Problem statement – Assessment of probable causes using multiple data sources – Provides foundation for developing objectives

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Goals – Structured approach for defining goals, objectives, strategies, and activities (including financial and human resources) – Example: 80% of Fourth and Fifth grade male students will demonstrate a proficiency applying reading strategies in English Language Arts by 06/30/2013 as measured by PAWS and MAP RIT scores

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Assurances – Federal, state, AdvancED accreditation – Yes/no responses – Required comment for “no” responses – Option to upload supporting documentation

ASSIST Components © 2011 AdvancED Improvement Reports – Option to generate multiple plans Goals database – Improvement Reports can be customized based on state/agency requirements Executive Summary Self Assessment Goals Assurances

ASSIST A system that supports school improvement decision making A system that supports “progress monitoring” (outputs) A system for managing accreditation requirements

Standards Valid Peer Evaluation Stakeholder Perceptions Student Performance Accredited School Continuous Improvement Diagnostics Executive Summary Improvement Plans Portfolio © 2011 AdvancED

ASSIST: ALL THE TOOLS IN ONE PACKAGE

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The Future “I see ASSIST becoming the facebook of school improvement.” Mark Elgart, CEO AdvancED

A New View

Gaining Access

AdvancED Learning Opportunities What opportunities? Webinars and on-line courses When? Beginning October 2nd How can you stay informed? Contact your state office for updates Visit the AdvancED website