1. INITIAL ACTION PLANNING PROCESS August 22, 2012 Andy Kelly, Assistant Superintendent, OSPI Bill Mason, Director of Operations, OSPI Office of Student and School Success

2. Audio is one-way only; all participants are in mute status. Please send questions to us via the Comments box. We will answer questions at our first available opportunity. WEBINAR ETIQUETTE REMINDER 2

3. Describe process to create Initial Action Plan Offer examples for high-leverage actions Outline available resources to support Initial Action Plan Explain next steps with iGrants Respond to questions GOALS FOR WEBINAR 3

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6. OFFICE OF STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUCCESS: SERVING SCHOOLS STATEWIDE 6

7. Probably the most important and the most difficult job of an instructional leader is to change the prevailing culture of a school. The schools culture dictates, in no uncertain terms, the way we do things around here. A schools culture has far more influence on life and learning in the schoolhouse than the president of the country, the state department of education, the superintendent, the school board, or even the principal, teachers, and parents can ever have. One cannot, of course, change a school culture alone. But one can provide forms of leadership that invites others to join as observers of the old and architects of the new. The effect must be to transform what we did last September into what we would like to do [this] September. Roland S. Barth as cited in Hallinger, 2003 CHOOSING BOLD ACTION 7

8. PROCESS TO COMPLETE INITIAL ACTION PLAN 8

9. HIGHLIGHTS OF INITIAL ACTION PLAN Encourages principals and teams to reflect on their current SIP and identify strategies and approaches that will move the needle for all students Provides opportunity to focus on a few strategies aligned with high-leverage actions Forms basis for on-going improvement work Aligns with the Student and School Success Indicators Will link directly to the final Student and School Success Action Plan developed after the Needs Assessment 9

11. Step 1. Identify Strategies and Approaches from Current SIP First, consider these Reflective Questions: How were the strategies in the SIP selected? What is the expected impact of these strategies on student learning? How were data on student achievement used when creating the SIP? How were data on instruction used when creating the SIP? If we had the needed funds, what would we do to ensure equality of outcome for all of our students? 11

12. Step 1. Identify Strategies and Approaches from Current SIP (continued) Now determine: What needs to be done to adjust the SIP or what actions should we implement that will have the most impact as the new year begins? What data do we need to help us decide and how do we get those data? 12

13. Step 2. Identify targeted number of strategies 13 Based on reflections in Step 1, identify a limited number of strategies that signal to the school and community that significant change is underway. Anchor strategies in high-leverage actions embedded in the following principles: Provide strong leadership Use data to inform instruction Strengthen the schools instructional program Establish a safe and supportive school environment. High-Leverage Actions Signal Change

14. Step 3. Refer to Resources and Rubrics For Support We encourage you to engage with the Office of School and Student Success as you create your plan. We want to think, learn, and create with you.

15. Step 4. Actions, Strategies, and Action Steps…oh my! Innovation is really only innovation if it serves a need that customers have or gives them something they want

16. Step 5: Upload the Initial Action Plan to the iGrants Form Package 16

17. EXAMPLES OF HIGH-LEVERAGE ACTIONS 17 Provide strong leadership Use data to inform instruction Strengthen the schools instructional program Establish a safe and supportive school environment.

18. AVAILABLE RESOURCES 18

19. 19 To complete the Initial Action Plan: Student and School Success Leadership Coach Regional Educational Service District (ESD) OSPI Office of Student and School Success To implement the Initial Action Plan: Student and School Success Leadership Coach (Priority and Focus Schools) Instructional Coaches through the Office of Student and School Success (e.g., MBA, RBA, Gap Analysis) Other Divisions in OSPI Regional Educational Service District (ESD) iGrant funding (up to 25% of total iGrant School Budget) Title I set-aside and other district funds

20. NEXT STEPS 20 Complete the Initial Action Plan Upload to iGrants Implement and monitor Initial Action Plan Engage in Needs Assessment Create Student and School Success Plan based on Needs Assessment

21. Form Package Priority: Form Package 636 Focus: Form Package 637 Urban Flexible: Form Package 638 Launch Dates FP 636 and FP 637: Wednesday, August 22 nd FP 638: By Friday, August 24 th Application Due Dates August 31, 2012 (services beginning in August) September 15, 2012 (services beginning September 1) For assistance, please contact Bill Mason @ bill.mason@k12.wa.usbill.mason@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-6108 IGRANT FORM PACKAGES

22. DOWNLOAD/UPLOAD REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Download Documents: a)Complete and upload district application b)Complete and upload budget matrix for each identified school c)Upload completed Initial Action Plan template (emailed to Superintendents on August 15 th ) Please note: The budget icon will be available after the approval of the initial budget matrix.

23. QUESTIONS? 23 For assistance, please contact Andy Kelly @ Andrew.kelly@k12.wa.usAndrew.kelly@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-4960