Supporting the Improvement of Washington Districts and Schools

The Basics Builds capacity for districts and

schools to improve student achievement through the use of the continuous improvement models

School and Districts Being Served in 2008-09

Schools – 102 schools; 45 elementary, 25 middle, 32 high schools

Districts – 53

Eligibility Criteria In a Federal Step of Improvement State funds support improvement services and include schools

that do not receive Federal Title I funds Voluntary with 80% staff approval

Selection is based on a combination of criteria including the number of AYP cells not met and the numbers of students with low performance.

What Have We Provided?

School Improvement School Improvement

Facilitator School Performance Review

(educational audit) Resources for collaborative

time and professional development

School Improvement Process Guide and online tool

Support for School Improvement Leadership Team plan development, implementation and sustainability

District Improvement

District Improvement Facilitator

School System Resource Guide

Technical Assistance Limited grant money Support in the

development and implementation of the District Improvement Plan

Summit District Improvement Initiative (SDII)

Increase the capacity of participating districts to accelerate achievement for all students across the district system of schools.

Develop and field test Summit Initiative program elements intended to strengthen and expand the knowledge base, tools, and training of WA educators in support of a systems approach that can, with sufficient funding, be scaled statewide.

Where Are We Headed?

Student Achievement Data

Perception Surveys

Classroom & School Practices Study

Transcript Analysis & Graduation Rates

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School-level alignment and implementation

District Needs

Analysis

Plans for Action in

Priority Areas

Performance Agreement

College Attendance and Persistence

Assessment – Intervention – Monitoring

Technical Assistance

Summit District Improvement Initiative

Professional Learning: Leadership and Quality Instruction

District- and School-based Technical Assistance

Action Plan Implementation

Monitoring Implementation and Impact

Resource Allocation

and Teacher Distribution

Analysis

Student Achievement Data

(fall delivery)

Perception Surveys (on district

anniversary)

Classroom Observation Study

(spring)

Transcript Analysis & Graduation Rates

(fall delivery)

Continued Data Collection & Analysis

School-level alignment and implementation

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College Attendance and Persistence (fall

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Summit District Improvement InitiativeYears Two and Three

Technical Assistance: Standards – Alignment - Assessment – Intervention

District- and School-based Technical Assistance

Action Plan Implementation

Monitoring Implementation and Impact

Additionally: Resource Allocation and Teacher Distribution Analysis

Annual Spring Facilitated Action

Planning

Professional Learning: Leadership and Quality Instruction

District serves all schools rather than those in improvement

Focus and aligned professional development Effective Leadership Quality Instruction Access and use of data Assessment, intervention and monitoring

What’s Different about Summit?

Cohort I: Othello, Mt. Adams, Wapato, Mt. Vernon and RentonCohort II: Sunnyside, Tukwila and Clover Park

What Additional Levels of Services Might be Provided?

Resources for ARRA:GUIDANCEFunds under Title I, Part A of theElementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965Made Available UnderThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/guidance/title-i.pdf

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:Using ARRA Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement April 24, 2009http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/factsheet/title-i.html

Resources on Restructuring:

http://www.centerforcsri.org/files/RestructuringGuide.pdfCenter on Innovation and Improvement document with regional and statewide examples for Supplemental Education Services, Restructuring and School and District Improvement.

http://www.centerii.org/survey/downloads/Restructuring%20Handbook.pdfHandbook on Restructuring and Substantial School Improvement; Herbert J. Walberg, EditorCenter on Innovation and Improvement

Resources for Extended Learning and Time:Online Toolkit developed by Extended Learning Opportunities Project at the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) http://elo.ccsso.org/web/guest/home

WEA presentation: Necessary ConditionsTopic: Finding Time Activities and Strategieshttp://www.plcwashington.org/necessary-conditions.html

Additional Support:If you have questions regarding this presentation:

Janell Newman at 253-593-2080 or janell.newman@k12.wa.us

Bill Mason at 360-725-6108 or bill.mason@k12.wa.us

Tonya Middling at 253-2083 or tonya.middling@k12.wa.us

Bill Rossman at 253-593-2081 or bill.rossman@k12.wa.us

Reginald Reid at 360-725-6168 or reginald.reid@k12.wa.us

Thank you for attending this session.

We look forward to supporting you and

addressing your concerns.