Accreditation Process Overview

Presented By:The Saint John Vianney Accreditation Team

Chris GordonPam Pyzyk

Courtney AlbrightDan DemeterGloria GossLinda Moss

To validate and evaluate all aspects of your school

In-depth study of all aspects of school life and use of findings to develop goals and objectives related to continuous school improvement.

Compliance: Review of meeting identified standards as established by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and WRISA and validate compliance with these established standards

School Improvement: Analysis of a minimum of three specific areas that the school has identified that will be the focus of ongoing school improvement over the next several years.

What is the purpose of Accreditation?

Assures all school stakeholders that the school operations are fully connected to the school’s Foundational Statements

Recognizes and affirms the excellent programs and unique qualities of the school

Affirm the contributions of the teachers, staff, administration and the entire school community in the implementation of the school’s Foundational Statements

Demonstrates the high quality of the school culture, the learning environment and educational program of the school

Why Does Accreditation Matter?

Gives future direction to the entire school program by providing a process to develop long range educational and financial plans

Provides accountability to the school’s many and varied publics

Provides opportunities for professional growth for the school community

Gathers information to be used in creating a plan for future development

Satisfies the self-study process component for school accreditation

Why Does Accreditation Matter?

Schools Will Receive Dual Accreditation By

Roles & Responsibilities: Saint John Vianney Parish School

Responsible for preparing Self-Study as a way to take an in-depth look at all aspects of the school every

Survey stakeholders to understand their perceptions about the school’s strengths and areas for improvement

Provide evidence that supports the information included in the Self-Study

Self-identify strengths and areas for growth

Prepare WRISA Long-Range Plan

Develop Archdiocesan School Improvement Plan based on the findings of the study

What is the school’s role?

Be actively engaged in the process – This process must involve everyone!

Participate as a member of a committee Write narratives as assigned for the Self-Study Gather and organize evidence Study and analyze findings in order to contribute to the School

Improvement Process Serve on a Visiting Team for another school Assist in organizing displays and other set-up needed for the visit Bringing a positive spirit to the process

What is the role of faculty & staff?

Be actively engaged in the process – This process must involve everyone!

Members of School Board and HS may be asked to sit on a team, provide information, or assist with securing documentations to demonstrate how we have met the standards.

Members of School Board and HS may be interviewed by the visiting accreditation team.

Home and School may be asked to assist with the hospitality on the day of the on site accreditation.

Bringing a positive spirit to the process

What is the role of the School Board and Home and School Association?

What SJV is working on during the 2013-2014 school year:

The Self Study

Critical component of the School Improvement Process Year-long process that involves critically looking at the

school

Process assesses programs, procedures, climate, and policies, not individuals

The self study is a professional document.

It is a reflection of the school community.

The Self-Study

The first part is based on the nine core WRISA standards:I. Foundational Statements: Vision, Mission, & Core ValuesII. Communication and Community RelationsIII. Environment for Teaching and Learning: Climate of the School and ClassroomIV. Leadership and Governance: Responsibility for the Educational and

Organizational Effectiveness of the SchoolV. Resources: Human, Financial, PhysicalVI. Learning & Teaching: Curriculum, Assessment, StrategiesVII. Materials and Resources for Learning: Instructional Media and TechnologyVIII. Student Services to Support the LearnerIX. School Improvement Program: Strategies and Tools for

Improving the School

The Self Study

There are four additional standards which include:A. Early Childhood (if applicable)B. Extended Day (if applicable)C. Catholic IdentityD. School Improvement

The Self Study Continued….

Nine Quality Indicators:I. Formative School Climate and FacilitiesII. Informative Development of FaithIII. Transformative Faith CommunityIV. Catholic EnvironmentV. Staff FormationVI. Catholic ModelingVII. Integration of FaithVIII. PrayerIX. Ministry Outreach

Catholic Identity Standard

School Improvement Planning

WRISA Long Range Plan Archdiocesan School Improvement Plan

The Onsite Visit

During the visit, and after review of the self study report, the team: visits all classes to observe lessons and the educational process

interviews parents, students, all staff, and other members of the school community

examines the facility and grounds

examines all artifacts

confers with team members.

The Visit

The chairperson and members of the visiting team are responsible for preparing the visiting team report.

After validating the findings of the school's self-study and adding other recommendations based on their observations, they write the visiting team report with the team chairperson assuming responsibility for co-ordination and completion.

The report is then submitted the Office for Schools for review before it is forwarded to the WRISA Board.

The Visit Team Report

Visible and transformative Catholic identity that permeates all aspects of the school.

Clear mission, vision, and values that are visible in all aspects of the school

Safe and orderly environmentClimate of high expectations for student success Focus on high levels of student achievement that emphasize activities

related to learningA servant leader principal who provides instructional leadership Frequent monitoring of student progress Strong home-school relationships

Characteristics of Highly Effective Catholic Schools