1. How Effective Boards Use Data Douglas P. Thaman, Ed.D. MCPSA Executive Director Quality Standards

2. The Quality Standards … MCPSA Developed Quality Standards to  Provide guidance to schools  Provide guidance in MCPSA’s development of services MCPSA’s Quality Standards  Are a tool to support schools  Are NOT an instrument of evaluation

3. Guiding Principles Principle 1: Substantive Academic Performance Principle 2: Quality Leadership Principle 3: Responsible Governance Principle 4: Organizational Financing and Sustainability Principle 5: Engaged Parents and Community

4. Principle 1: Substantive Academic Performance  Standard: Sets and meets clear, meaningful, and measurable academic goals and student learning objectives as stated in the charter through a performance contract with its sponsor  Standard: Demonstrates high expectations for student achievement

5. Principle 1: Substantive Academic Performance continued  Standard: Provides a challenging, coherent curriculum for all students  Standard: Supports students in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that promotes achievement, character, responsibility, and inclusion

6. Principle 2: Quality Leadership  Standard: Employs a clear strategic approach to meeting the goal of improving student academic achievement  Standard: Implements the educational model, all associated programs, and procedural operations outlined in its charter

7. Principle 2: Quality Leadership  Standard: Employs a clear strategic approach to meeting the goal of improving student academic achievement  Standard: Implements the educational model, all associated programs, and procedural operations outlined in its charter

8. Effective Boards Use Data  Academic Achievement Data  Financial Data  Operational Data

9. Achievement Data

10. Data Dashboards  Streamlined Reporting  Fit with Mission and Vision  Customizable  Flexible

11. Sample Dashboard Target level

12. Future Trainings  January 16  Strategic Planning Session: Looking Forward to Fulfill Your Promise  February 13  What Does Your Budget Say About Your Goals: How Can You Align Your Budget with Your Mission?  March 14  When and How to Revise Your Charter: Revisiting Charter Goals/Mission  April 10  Managing/Engaging Stakeholders and Fundraising—The Board’s Role  May 8  TBD