1. NC Performance Framework: Past, Present, and Future
October 2018
Ms. Stephenie Clark, Education Consultant
NC Office of Charter Schools

2. Session Outcomes Participants will:
Identify the origin and purpose of the Performance Framework
Understand the current shifts in collections and reporting
Influence future collections through feedback and discussion

3. Purpose of the Performance Framework
State Board of Education Strategic Plan
Goal 2
Every student has a personalized education
Objective 2.4
Increase the number of charter schools meeting academic, operational, and financial goals
Measure 2.4.3
Percentage of charter schools meeting or exceeding all financial and operational goals as measured by the Office of Charter Schools’ performance framework

4. What it Is What it Is Not AND
Standard tool for reporting progress towards SBE strategic plan
Consolidated view of school performance
Requirements governed by law, SBE policy, and the charter agreement
* SBE = State Board of Education
Gotcha moment to catch charter schools out of compliance
Subjective review of submission evidences
Additional policies and documentation beyond minimum requirements to operate

5. Rationale Behind the Framework
Clear and consistent annual measure of charter school performance
Provide feedback and transparency
Outline performance trends over time

6. 2019 Performance Framework: What to Expect
Submissions will be uploaded using Epicenter
Staggered due dates
Monthly submissions from January - April
Feedback/communication through the Epicenter system
Reference materials and checklists available with submission directions *when possible

7. Anticipated Changes in the Future
May utilize a cycle of reviews for schools
Comprehensive deep dive (all measures)
Standard review (items that change annually, changes to applicable policies and laws, policy updated by school)
Statement of assurance
For items marked as “compliant”
Format of reporting may change based on what the Epicenter system has to offer

8. Open Discussion: Logistics
Q. What improvements can be made on the collection and review process? Q. What would be an ideal timeline for the collection of resubmitted materials? Q. Do you have any suggestions to improve the formatting of materials and communication?

9. Open Discussion: Content
Q. Do you have all the resources you need to be successful with meeting minimum requirements? Q. What is the best way to communicate measure requirements? Q. Do you have any feedback on what is collected to show compliance with requirements?

10. Open Discussion: Reporting
Q. What reporting metrics would be most useful to a school leader and to a governing board? Q. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the reporting of compliance ratings? Q. How do you use past Performance Framework reports and data?

11. Questions
Contact Information:
Stephenie Clark, MBA
Education Consultant
NC Office of Charter Schools