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June 10, 2015

PA Planning TeamCapital Area Intermediate Unit 15

PRIORITY AND FOCUS CHARTER

SCHOOL TRAINING

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My one takeaway for the day would be…

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Today’s Agenda

•Review Comprehensive Planning updates•Review the School Improvement Plan Resubmission Process•Station Rotation•CP Tips & Tricks with Nicole•Charter Annual Report with Kelly•Action Planning with Andy•Question & Answer

Components of the Comprehensive Plan

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The Pennsylvania Planning Web Application

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Planning Overview

•Charter Schools Comprehensive Plan (required) Charter Annual Report (required) School Improvement Plan (required for

Priority & Focus schools)

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Due Dates and Workflow

June 30, 2015 – School Improvement Plan resubmission 28-day public review and Board approval prior Resubmission annually June 30th moving forward

August 1, 2015 - Charter Annual Report due Due annually on August 1st.

November 30, 2015 – Phase 1 Comprehensive Plan due 28-day public review and Board approval prior

November 30, 2016 – Phase 2 Comprehensive Plan due 28-day public review and Board approval prior

November 30, 2017 – Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan due 28-day public review and Board approval prior

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Cycle 2 – Comprehensive Planning

• Refer to workflow for timelines• Conduct regular planning meetings with your

committee• Revising Time • Revisit Accomplishments and Concerns• Revisit System Guiding Questions and the

characteristics within each• Action Planning• What is working well that we want to continue?• What have we completed/accomplished?• What is something new we will implement?• Revisit Indicators of Effectiveness• Revisit Timelines of Implementation Steps• Be sure to update PD steps

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Chapter 4 Updates

Web application meets all requirements for Chapter 4 revisions

Plans that are required for submittal to PDE MUST use the web application

Plans not required for submittal to PDE can choose own format

Within the Instructions for each section, the web application indicates required components in red text

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The accountability system focuses on four Annual Measurable Objectives:

1)Test Participation Rate

2)Graduation Rate/Attendance Rate

3)Closing Achievement Gap-for all students

4)Closing the Achievement Gap of Historically Underperforming Students

Accountability Measures

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If implementing a Schoolwide Title I Program:

OPTIONAL use of web application

If using web application, schools must complete a School Improvement Plan AND additional addendum in the Title 1 Assurances section

Title I Schoolwide Program

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REGULATION UPDATES

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Professional Education Plan Updates

• Minimum of 2 Professional Development implementation steps:

1 aligned to improving language and literacy acquisition

1 aligned to teaching diverse learners in an inclusive setting

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Professional Education Plan – Act 126 and Act 71

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Professional Education Plan – Act 126 and Act 71

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Professional Education Plan – Act 126 and Act 71

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Professional Education Plan – Act 126 and Act 71

School Improvement Plan Resubmission

•All priority/focus schools• 28 day public review• Board approval

•Additional sections to complete for resubmission

School Improvement Plan Resubmission

School Improvement Plan Resubmission

Planning Committee:

1 – Building Level Principal1 - Teacher1 - Parent1 - Business/Community

Member1 - Educational Specialist1 - Intermediate Unit

Member/Academic Recovery Liaison (ARL)

School Improvement Plan Resubmission

Assurances Section:

School Improvement Plan Resubmission

Plan Submission: Evaluation of School Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan Resubmission

Plan Submission: Assurance of Quality and Accountability

Obtaining Approval Resubmission time…

•Procedures for obtaining approval•Superintendent/CEO and Board President sign the plan•Check plan for issues•Add additional comments if needed•Submit•Reviewer (IU Executive Director) receives notification your plan was submitted• IU Executive Director reviews plan (approves or asks for revisions)• IU Executive Director signs plan and submits to generate an archived version

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Charter Annual Report

Tips and Tricks

Action Planning

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The CP Resource Page

http://tinyurl.com/CP-PDE-Home

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Please go here to take a short survey:http://tinyurl.com/june10training

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