1. Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools
Workshop for Accreditation Coordinators
Writing Goals in ASSIST
Presenters: Dr. Mel & Linda Raush
May 5, 2015

2. District Accreditation
A national protocol for school districts committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement
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3. Accreditation Process and Products
Event/Action
Processes
Products
Internal Review
conducts an internal review of its current capacity in meeting accreditation standards
Self-Study
Binder
Online Report
External Review
hosts an external review conducted by professional peers
External Review January 2016
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4. Data
Collecting
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5. Data
Collecting
Information
Organizing
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6. Data Information Evidence
Collecting
Information
Organizing
Evidence
Judging + - + x
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7. District Leadership Direction and Focus Systemic Coordination
Systematic Processes
Monitoring Procedures
Feedback and Assistance
Appropriate Resources
Support and Encouragement
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8. Expectations: Systems and Continuous Improvement
Collaborate and perform as a team
Engage in inquiry and analysis
Regularly collect and use date to inform action
Committed to ongoing improvement
Value Accountability
Take responsibility for results
Establishes high expectations for everyone
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9. Effective Teams: What do they do?
Common and clear goals, vision, purpose
Trust
Loyalty
Respect
Communication (open and often)
Consensus
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10. Effective Team Members: How do they act?
Committed to team goals and objectives
Shares openly and authentically
Trusts, supports, and encourages
Listens and hears other’s points of view
Respects individual differences
Considers and uses new ideas or suggestions
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11. Self-Study Components
Portfolio
Goals & Plans
Profile
Reviews
Diagnostics & Surveys
Progress
Assurances
Go in a circle….
Profile
Analysis
Improvement Planning
Learn & Collaborate

12. Plan for Improvement
GOAL
OBJECTIVE
STRATEGY
ACTIVITY
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13. What is a Well Written Goal?
The Goal Name is a brief statement reflecting an end result or desired condition you want to achieve.
Academic or Organizational

14. Parents will be actively involved at St. Elsewhere School.
Organizational Goal
The Goal Name is a brief statement reflecting an end result or desired condition you want to achieve.
Parents will be actively involved at St. Elsewhere School.

15. Organizational Objective What? When? Measured by?
Objective 1 Collaborate to increase parent involvement by August 15, 2015 as measured by the percentage of parents attending the Back to School Night.
Objective 2
Collaborate to increase parent involvement by November 15, 2015 as measured by the percentage of parents attending the Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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16. Organizational Strategy A way to accomplish the objective
Increase Communication: The school will increase communication to parents regarding Back to School Night.
Provide Reward: The school will give parents a reward for attending Back to School Night.
Recognition: The school will recognize parents who attend the Back to School Night.
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17. Strategy – Increase Communication Activity: Individual Task/Function
Activity Name: Summer Flyer
Activity Type: Parent Involvement
Activity Description: The school will include a colorful flyer with the summer mailing so that parents can mark their calendars for the Back to School Night.
Begin Date: 7/15/2015
End Date: 7/20/2015
Funding Source: Other
Funding Amount: $25
Responsible Staff: Principal Smith, Mrs. Jones

18. Review Organizational Goal
Goal: To increase parent involvement
Objective: To increase participation at Back to School Night
Strategy: Communication to Parents
Activity: Insert Flyer in Summer Mailing
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19. Academic Goal
The Goal Name is a brief statement reflecting an end result or desired condition you want to achieve.
Students at St. Elsewhere Elementary School will be proficient writers.

20. Academic Objective The Objective defines:
(a) Proportion? Level of Achievement
(b) Who? Target population
(c) What? Content Area and Achievement
(d) By When? Date
(e ) Measured by? Data - Instrument, Test, etc.
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21. Goal: Writing Proficiency
Academic Objective:
Sixty percent of all students will demonstrate a proficiency in writing for their grade level by June 2016 as measured by the ACT Aspire Test.
Academic Objective
Twenty percent increase of economically disadvantaged students will demonstrate proficiency in writing by June 2016 as measured by first and last writing samples through Criterion Writing Program.
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22. Academic Strategy A way to accomplish the objective
Writing Across the Curriculum: Teachers in all disciplines will focus on writing.
Professional Development: Teachers will participate in professional development focused on the writing process.
Writing Software: Students will utilize software to improve writing.
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23. Strategy: Writing Across the Curriculum Activity: Individual Task/Function
Activity Name: Relevant Writing
Activity Type: Direct Instruction
Activity Description: Students will write monthly about information learned in each academic subject, receiving grades for writing as well as content.
Begin Date: 8/10/2015
End Date: 5/20/2016
Funding Source: Other
Funding Amount: $350
Responsible Staff: All Teachers

24. Is this a Goal? End Results
All teachers at XYZ School will participate in Professional Development conferences.
Is this a Goal? End Results
Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure, etc.
Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective
Is this an Activity? Task/Function
Answer: Strategy
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25. Is this a Goal? End Results
All students in grades 2-6 who are Terra Nova tested will improve those science scores annually.
Is this a Goal? End Results
Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure,etc.
Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish the Objective
Is this an Activity? Task/Function
Objective
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26. Science classes at St. Elsewhere will include lab activities
Is this a Goal? End Results
Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure,etc.
Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective
Is this an Activity? Task/Function
Strategy
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27. Is this a Goal? End Results
The Catholic Identity Rally to be held on December 10, 2015 will provide students the opportunity to review religion subject matter learned between September 1 and December 1. Coordinator of Religious Education Mrs. Smith will coordinate the rally, and the Parents Club will provide the funding of $250 to support the rally.
Is this a Goal? End Results
Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure, etc.
Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective
Is this an Activity? Task/Function
Activity
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28. Is this a Goal? End Results
St. Elsewhere students will become analytical thinkers and problem solvers.
Is this a Goal? End Results
Is it an Objective? What, who, when, measure, etc.
Is it a Strategy? A Way to Accomplish an Objective
Is this an activity? Task/Function
Goal
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29. Next Steps for St. Elsewhere?
Consider information for YOUR school
Decide on Goals with Administration:
Religious (Evangelizing Hearts),
Academic (Educating Minds),
Operational Vitality (Embracing the Future)
Faculty: Brainstorm Objectives, Strategies and Activities
Gallery Walk
Think/Pair/Share
Task Force
Bring Results of Brainstorming to Summer Leadership Summit and Write Plan on June 10

30. Final Thoughts… Questions?
Thank you for ALL you do!
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