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The mission of the Warren
Consolidated Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is
to achieve a level of excellence in teaching and learning which enables
all students to become knowledgeable, productive, ethical
and successful citizens.
Our Mission
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success________ Where Children Succeed
Our Vision
We’re creating a collaborative culture of stakeholders committed to scholarship and creating success
for our staff and students.
We are We are WCS: :
Student Achievement
Clear Expectations
Strong Relationships
Together We are WCSWe value high standards.• We envision success for our students and staff• We lead by focusing on achievement• We drive teaching and learning supported by research• We organize data and examine results to support continuous
improvement• We target resources to support the classroom• We engage stakeholders to support student learning• We are committed to supporting sustainable improvement
practices
AdvancED--NCA District Accreditation
• WCS is working on attaining district-level NCA Accreditation
• WCS schools have been NCA-Accredited for many years
• WCS will host a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team Visit: April 10-13, 2011
• The QAR Team will validate and recognize our district’s commitment to: Improving student performance
Improving organizational effectiveness
Demonstrating sustainable improvement
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success Where Children Succeed
AdvancED/NCA Quality Standards Vision and Purpose – The district establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction
for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school/system.
Governance and Leadership – The district provides governance and leadership that promote student performance and school/system effectiveness.
Teaching and Learning – The district provides research-based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement for all students.
Documenting and Using Results – The district enacts a comprehensive assessment system that monitors and documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance and school effectiveness.
Resources and Support Systems – The district has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all students.
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships – The district fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its stakeholders.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement – The district establishes, implements and monitors a continuous process of improvement that focuses on student performance.
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Commitment To
Continuous Improvement
Current Reality: Data Collection/Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose
Governance and
Leadership
Teaching and Learning
Documenting and Using Results
Resources and Support Systems
Stakeholder Communication and
Relationships
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success Where Children Succeed
School Improvement Process
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success________ Where Children Succeed
Vision and Purpose The district establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for
improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school/system.
Exemplified by:• District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage• Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings• Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools• District Strategic Plan based on Mission and Vision• Curriculum and Professional Development support Mission and Vision• Instructional and Non-instructional programs support Mission and Vision• Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision• District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives• Superintendent-Stakeholder Focus Groups support Mission and Vision• District School Improvement Team established to support Mission and Vision
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus GroupsGovernance and
Leadership
Teaching and Learning
Documenting and Using Results
Resources and Support Systems
Communication with Stakeholders and Relationships
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Governance and Leadership The district provides governance and leadership that promote student performance
and school/system effectiveness. Exemplified by:• Board of Education (public elected)• Full time Superintendent and Cabinet• Full time Principals and Assistants• Full time Department Administrators• Compliance with all Federal/State Laws• WCS Board Policies/Guidelines established and reviewed (online)• Shared Decision-making opportunities among stakeholders• Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams,
Health Advisory Board, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership Team, District School Improvement Team, Union Leadership teams
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership, District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Teaching and Learning
Documenting and Using Results
Resources and Support Systems
Communication with Stakeholders and Relationships
Resources and Support Services The district has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure
achievement for all students. Exemplified by:
• Full time departments: Operations, Curriculum/Instruction, Student Services, Human Resources, Transportation, Nutrition, Instructional Technology, Business/Finance
• District Data Management Systems• Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System• Legal representation and support• K-12 two-way bus transportation• Full time K-12 Support Staff: Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL Staff, Title I and Sec 31a Staff, Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey,
• Bus drivers, clerical, IT techs, custodial /trades and nutrition services support student success• Title I support in 17 schools (12 Elementaries; 5 Middle Schools)• Section 31a and Title III support in all schools• Title IIa resources to support Instructional Staff Professional Development• Centralized Registration Services• Facilities Plan; Renewable Energy Plan• Emergency Crisis Plan, Intra-district Walkie-Talkie Communications, Annual Fire Inspections, AED equipment
in all schools • Technology Plan; IT Help Desk• Private Schools’ Support: Special Education, Nutrition Services, Title I, Title IIa• External Supports: Michigan Dept of Ed, Macomb Intermediate School District, CARE of Macomb County,
Winning Futures, Macomb Health Department, Cities of Warren, Sterling Hts, and Troy: Police and Fire Depts., Parks and Rec. Warren Community Center, Public Libraries, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundations
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership, District-SIP Team, Union leadership
•Teaching and Learning
Documenting and Using Results
Communication with Stakeholders and Relationships
Resources and Support Systems•Full time departments•Student Data Management System:•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12 Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial, nutrition services•K-12 two-way bus transportation•District Print Shop•Title I support in 17 schools•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev•Private Schools Support: Special Education, Title IIa, Title I; •Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts, Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren Community Center, Libraries•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundation
Teaching and Learning The district provides research-based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement
for all students. Exemplified by:• Professional Learning Communities at all schools• Online Research-based Curriculum• Research-based Instructional Strategies• Preschool, World of Fours, Early Childhood Special Education Program, All day Kindergarten• K-12 Physical Education Program; K-12 Fine Arts Program; K-12 World Languages Program; K-12
Media Specialists; ESL Classes, Career Technical Educational Classes at all High Schools• HS: Career Prep Center; Macomb Math, Science, Technology Center; WCS Performing Arts Center,
Radio and TV program • Alternative Education Programs: Community High School, North Star Academy• Title I and Sec. 31a Intervention/Instructional Programs• Special Education Programs in all schools• Advanced Placement courses• Dual Enrollment Opportunities• WCS Technology Plan; 21st Century Technology Initiative• District/School Professional Development• Private Schools’ Support: Specials classes
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Teaching and Learning•PLCs•Online Research-based Curriculum•Research-based Instructional Strategies•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE•All day Kindergarten•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net• Comprehensive Assessment Plan•District/School Professional Development•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using Results
Resources and Support Systems•Full time departments•Student Data Management System:•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12 Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial, nutrition services•K-12 two-way bus transportation•District Print Shop•Title I support in 17 schools•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev•Private Schools Support: Special Education, Title IIa, Title I; •Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts, Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren Community Center, Libraries•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE of Macomb Cty,, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundation
Communication with Stakeholders and Relationships
Documenting and Using Results The district enacts a comprehensive assessment system that monitors and
documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance and school effectiveness.
Exemplified by:• Schools engage in SIP and PLC Meetings to analyze data, inform instruction
and develop goals and objectives• Comprehensive Assessment System (formative and summative common
assessments, district and state assessments)• District /School Professional Development: Analysis drives planning• Departments: Data Analysis for Internal and External Reviews and Audits
• Budget/Resource Allocation based on data analysis • Data Management Systems: Powerschool, Data Director, Data 4 Success, Meal
Magic, Edulog, AS 400, School Dude, TieNet• District and School Improvement Plans and Process • District and School Data Profiles informs improvement planning• District School Improvement Team monitors Improvement Plans
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Teaching and Learning•PLCs•Online Research-based Curriculum•Research-based Instructional Strategies•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE•All day Kindergarten•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net• Comprehensive Assessment Plan•District/School Professional Development•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using Results•Schools engage in SIP and PLC Meetings to analyze data, inform instruction and develop goals and objectives•Comprehensive Assessment System •Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning•Departments: Data Analysis for Internal /External Reviews and Audits •Budget/Resource Allocation based on data analysis •Data Management Systems•District and School Improvement Plans and Process •District and School Data Profiles•District School Improvement Team monitors Improvement Plans
Resources and Support Systems•Full time departments•Student Data Management System:•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12 Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial, nutrition services•K-12 two-way bus transportation•District Print Shop•Title I support in 17 schools•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev•Private Schools Support: Special Education, Title IIa, Title I; •Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts, Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren Community Center, Libraries•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundation
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships
The district fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its stakeholders.
Exemplified by:• District/School Websites, Cable TV, District E-mail, District Calendar• District /School Newsletters• Departmental Meetings• Board of Education Meetings: Open to the Public; televised/radio• Administrator Meetings (weekly, monthly)• Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings• Parent-Teacher Conferences, Child Study/IEP/504 Meetings• PTO/PTC/Boosters at all schools• District Superintendent-PTO Leadership Meetings• Title I/III Parent Meetings; ELL Parent Advisory Committee• Building Policy Meetings• District/School Improvement Meetings• Superintendent-Stakeholder Focus Groups• Webpages and key documents translated
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Teaching and Learning•PLCs•Online Research-based Curriculum•Research-based Instructional Strategies•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE•All day Kindergarten•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net• Comprehensive Assessment Plan•District/School Professional Development•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using Results•Schools engage in SIP and PLC Meetings to analyze data, inform instruction and develop goals and objectives•Comprehensive Assessment System •Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning•Departments: Data Analysis for Internal /External Reviews and Audits •Budget/Resource Allocation based on data analysis •Data Management Systems•District and School Improvement Plans and Process •District and School Data Profiles•District School Improvement Team monitors Improvement Plans
Resources and Support Systems•Full time departments•Student Data Management System:•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12 Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial, nutrition services•K-12 two-way bus transportation•District Print Shop•Title I support in 17 schools•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev•Private Schools Support: Special Education, Title IIa, Title I; •Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts, Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren Community Center, Libraries•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundation
Stakeholder Communicationsand Relationships•District/School Websites, Cable TV, District Email, District Calendar•District Newsletters•Department Meetings•Board of Ed. Meetings•Administrator Meetings•Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings•Parent-Teacher Conferences•Title I/III Parent Meetings, ELL Parent Adv•Building Policy Meetings•District/School Improvement Meetings•Superintendent-Stakeholder Focus Groups
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
The district establishes, implements and monitors a continuous process of improvement that focuses on student performance.
Exemplified by:• Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education review of district goals (quarterly,
annual)• Annual Department Goals and Review Process• Annual Department external audits• Schools complete annual AdvancED Self Assessment Reports• District SAR review by over 200 stakeholders (2010-11)• Title I Schools’ Program Annual Reviews• Title I, III MDE On-Site Reviews (2008, 2009)• Professional Learning Communities External Review by Solution Tree, Inc. (2008)• School /District Improvement Plan Calendars• Resources Allocated to all schools for School Improvement Activities• District commitment to PLC and SIP Processes• Board of Education approval of annual district/school plans and Title I Schoolwide Plans• District School Improvement Team monitors district/school improvement plans• Annual Board of Education Presentations on Student Achievement Results; District/School
Annual Reports, Curriculum Adoptions
Commitment to Continuous Improvement•Annual Dept. Goals and Review /Audit Process•AdvancED Self Assessment Reports•District SAR review by over 200 stakeholders (2010-11)•Title I Schools’ Annual Reviews•Title I, III MDE On-Site Reviews (2008, 2009)•PLC External Review by Solution Tree, Inc. (2008)•School /District Improvement Plan Calendars•Resources Allocated to all schools for SIP•District commitment to PLC and SIP Processes•Bd of ED approves district/school plans , Title I Schoolwide Plans•District School Improvement Team monitors district/school plans•Board of Education Presentations on Student Achievement•Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education review of district goals
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Teaching and Learning•PLCs•Online Research-based Curriculum•Research-based Instructional Strategies•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE•All day Kindergarten•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net• Comprehensive Assessment Plan•District/School Professional Development•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using Results•Schools engage in SIP and PLC Meetings to analyze data, inform instruction and develop goals and objectives•Comprehensive Assessment System •Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning•Departments: Data Analysis for Internal /External Reviews and Audits •Budget/Resource Allocation based on data analysis •Data Management Systems•District and School Improvement Plans and Process •District and School Data Profiles•District School Improvement Team monitors Improvement Plans
Resources and Support Systems•Full time departments•Data Management Systems•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12 Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial, nutrition services•K-12 two-way bus transportation•District Print Shop•Title I support in 17 schools•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev•Private Schools Support: Special Education, Title IIa, Title I; •Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts, Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren Community Center, LIbraries•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundation
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships•District/School Websites•District Newsletters•Department Meetings•Board of Ed. Meetings•Administrator Meetings•Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings•Parent-Teacher Conferences•Title I/III Parent Meetings•Building Policy Meetings•School Improvement •Meetings•Superintendent-Parent Focus Groups
Commitment to Continuous Improvement•Annual Dept. Goals and Review /Audit Process•AdvancED Self Assessment Reports•District SAR review by over 200 stakeholders (2010-11)•Title I Schools’ Annual Reviews•Title I, III MDE On-Site Reviews (2008, 2009)•PLC External Review by Solution Tree, Inc. (2008)•School /District Improvement Plan Calendars•Resources Allocated to all schools for SIP•District commitment to PLC and SIP Processes•Bd of ED approves district/school plans , Title I Schoolwide Plans•District School Improvement Team monitors district/school plans•Board of Education Presentations on Student Achievement•Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education review of district goals
Vision: We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed
Current Reality: Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Vision and Purpose•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision•Instructional and Non-instructional programs•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Governance and Leadership•Board of Education•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet•Full time Principals/Assistants•Full time Department Administrators•Compliance with Federal/State Laws•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders•System Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Teaching and Learning•PLCs•Online Research-based Curriculum•Research-based Instructional Strategies•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE•All day Kindergarten•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net• Comprehensive Assessment Plan•District/School Professional Development•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using Results•Schools engage in SIP and PLC Meetings to analyze data, inform instruction and develop goals and objectives•Comprehensive Assessment System •Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning•Departments: Data Analysis for Internal /External Reviews and Audits •Budget/Resource Allocation based on data analysis •Data Management Systems•District and School Improvement Plans and Process •District and School Data Profiles•District School Improvement Team monitors Improvement Plans
Resources and Support Systems•Full time departments•Data Management Systems•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12 Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial, nutrition services•K-12 two-way bus transportation•District Print Shop•Title I support in 17 schools•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev•Private Schools Support: Special Education, Title IIa, Title I; •Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts, Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren Community Center, Libraries•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations, WC Educational Foundation
Communication with Stakeholders and Relationships•District/School Websites, Cable TV,, District Calendar, District Email•District Newsletters•Department Meetings•Board of Ed. Meetings•Administrator Meetings•Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings•Parent-Teacher Conferences•Title I/III Parent Meetings; ELL Parent Adv.•Building Policy Meetings•District/School Improvement Meetings•Superintendent-School Focus Groups
The mission of the Warren
Consolidated Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is
to achieve a level of excellence in teaching and learning which enables
all students to become knowledgeable, productive, ethical
and successful citizens.
Our Mission
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success________ Where Children Succeed
Our Vision
We’re creating a collaborative culture of stakeholders committed to scholarship and creating success
for our staff and students.
AdvancED--NCA District Accreditation
• WCS is working on attaining district-level NCA Accreditation
• WCS schools have been NCA-Accredited for many years
• WCS will host a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team Visit: April 10-13, 2011
• The QAR Team will validate and recognize our district’s commitment to: Improving student performance
Improving organizational effectiveness
Demonstrating sustainable improvement
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success Where Children Succeed
What is your role What is your role in the life of a in the life of a WCS student?WCS student?
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders We’re Committed Scholars We’re Creating Success_________ Where Children Succeed