Measurable Goals: Proposal

Devin Vodicka, EdD

February 21, 2012

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Framework for the Future

Vision • Our vision in Vista Unified School District is to be the model of

educational excellence and innovation. Mission • The purpose of Vista Unified School District is to inspire each and

every student to persevere as a critical thinking individuals who collaborates to solve real world problems.

Values • RESPECT: treating all with dignity • TRUST: having confidence that every decision focuses on the best

interests of all students • COLLABORATION: working in a collective partnership with clear

two-way dialogue that builds relationships among home, school and the community

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Dr. Vodicka’s Ideal Framework

Vision

Mission

Values

Goals

Roles & Responsibilities

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Alignment

Vision

Mission

Values

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Theory of Action

Ideal Framework

Transparency

Accountability

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Impact of Measurements

• “What gets measured gets done”

– Peter Drucker

• Hawthorne Effect

• Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

– Position

– Momentum

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Structure of Goals

• SMART – Strategic

– Measurable

– Attainable

– Results-Oriented

– Time-Bound

• Goal = Outcome

• Strategy = Process

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Alignment with Framework

• Propose “backwards mapping” to orient to desired future

• Leadership Think Tank Process

– Operational Definitions

– Look/Feel Exercise

– Potential Measures

– Proposed Measures

– Story

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Current Goals Proposed Goals

Exit Program Improvement

All English Learners will reclassify within 5 years All English Learners will reclassify within 5 years

Increase performance in ELA and Math Increase performance in ELA and Math based on Common Core Assessments

Increase Graduation Rates Increase Graduation Rates

Ensure all students receive Visual and Performing Arts instruction Expand Career Technical Education

Increase A-G Completion Rates

Ensure technology access

Increase student attendance rates Increase student attendance rates

Decrease the number of drop outs

Reduce student referrals, suspensions, and expulsions Reduce student referrals, suspensions, and expulsions

Monitor communication network and collaboration Improve School Climate Index (SCI—for students, parents, and staff), student survey, and staff efficacy survey outcomes Improve Social Network Analysis connectivity for district/site leaders and any volunteer school sites

Implement Facilities Master Plan

Improve proportion of incoming/outgoing interdistrict transfers

Implement service learning projects with common rubrics aligned to Common Core

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Proposed Goals (in plain English)

1. We will attract and retain more students. 2. The students that we have will stay with us, attend school more

often, and will improve in their behavior. 3. More of our graduates will be prepared for college and career. 4. To ensure that all students are making sufficient progress, we will

monitor achievement based on Common Core measures in ELA and Math.

5. We will expect English Learners to reclassify within five years. 6. To ensure that we are actualizing our mission to inspire students

to solve real-world problems, we will engage students in service learning projects tied to the Common Core standards.

7. To ensure that we are actualizing our mission and our values, we will invite students, parents, and staff to provide us with feedback through surveys.

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Proposed Goals

Number Goal Metric 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

1 We will attract and retain more students. Interdistrict Transfer +/- +491 / -765

Net -274

+533 / -574

Net -41

+580 / -432

Net +148

+387 / -247*

Net +140

+200 +300

2a The students that we have will stay with us,

attend school more often, and will improve

in their behavior.

Graduation Rate 82.5% 80.7% N/A N/A 85% 90%

2b Attendance Percentage 95.97% 96.01% 96.42% 96.59%** 98% 98%

2c Suspensions/Expulsions 8% / 0.3% 7% / 0.3% 6.8% / 0.3% 2.6% / 0.04% 2% / 0.1% 2% / 0.1%

3 More of our graduates will be prepared for

college and career.

A-G Completion Rate 23.5%*** N/A N/A N/A 40% 50%

4a To ensure that all students are making

sufficient progress, we will monitor

achievement based on Common Core

measures in ELA and Math.

ELA Proficiency Rate 54.6% (CST) 56.3% (CST) 57.9% (CST) N/A 60% 66%

4b Math Proficiency Rate 59.4% (CST) 59.7% (CST) 61.6% (CST) N/A 60% 66%

5 We will expect English Learners to reclassify

within five years.

Reclassification Percentage

of EL Students at 5 years

5.5% 10.8% 9.2% N/A 15% 25%

6 To ensure that we are actualizing our

mission to inspire students to solve real-

world problems, we will engage students in

service learning projects tied to the Common

Core standards.

Service Learning

Assessments

N/A Baseline Baseline x 1.1

7 To ensure that we are actualizing our

mission and our values, we will invite

students, parents, and staff to provide us

with feedback through surveys.

Survey Results N/A Baseline Baseline x 1.1

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*Data from August 20, 2012-January 31, 2013 **Data from August 20, 2012-December 21, 2012 ***Includes continuation schools and charter schools

Key Strategies

• Ensure that all students participate in Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

• Cultivate and improve Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) Programs and Services

• Implementation of “lean” strategies that promote continuous improvement (Kaizen)

• Implementation of design cycle for education

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Framework: Next Steps

• Recommend approval of proposed goals for 2013-14 and 2014-15.

• Revise goals for 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16 in fall of 2013-14.

• Align roles and responsibilities to develop internal accountability – Proposal to Board April/May

• Consolidate vision, mission, values, goals, and roles into concise strategic plan – May/June

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