SCHOOL and DISTRICT ACCREDITATION Building and Recognizing Quality School Systems

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District Accreditation A framework for school districts and their schools Process of continuous improvement Systemic, systematic, and sustainable Builds capacity to increase student learning and organizational effectiveness Ensures all elements of the district work in harmony in pursuit of a shared vision

Expectations for the District and Its Schools Meet the AdvancED Standards Implement Continuous Improvement Process Complete Internal Review and Assessment Report Host an External Review Visiting Team Respond to findings from the External Review Team

AdvancED Accreditation Standards 5 Standards 35 indicators 1. Purpose and Direction 4 2. Governance and Leadership 6 3. Teaching and Assessing for Learning 12 4. Resources and Support Systems 8 5. Using Results for Continuous 5 Improvement *Early Learning Standard 22 Where do they get this book that is on the screen?

The Continuous Improvement Process What future are you pursuing ? What have you accomplished? Vision Profile Monitoring & Results What is your current reality? What actions will you take to improve? Plan and Implementation 6

Internal and External Review Looking in a mirror District and its schools implement methods to assess district and school standards, monitor progress, and determine effectiveness of efforts. (ongoing) Looking through a window District and its schools participate in an External Review and host a national team of professional peers.

Internal and External Review Internal Monitoring Mirror View Window View Outside Experts Peer Review Self Review Institutional Integrity Internal Review External Review

Internal Review - The District and Its Schools Complete Internal Review and submit the Standards Assessment Report: (submitted on October 25, 2013) Executive Summary Self-Assessment based on the 5 Standards Assurance Report Student Performance Diagnostic – Areas of Notable Achievement and Areas in Need of Improvement Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic – Areas of Notable Achievement and Areas in Need of Improvement

Stakeholder Involvement in the Self Assessment (Dare County Schools Used Existing Stakeholder Groups) Standard 1: Purpose and Direction School Improvement Teams (Parents, teachers, administrators and support staff) Standard 2: Leadership and Governance School Leadership Teams (Teachers who serve as department heads and team leaders) Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning Instructional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) (Groups of teachers who analyze student data and plan instruction)

Self Assessment Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems Counselor, finance officer, cafeteria staff, custodians, office staff, media coordinator Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement Instructional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

External Review Team AdvancEd accreditation is national/international (50 states; 70 countries) Evaluates effectiveness of the district and its schools in meeting the requirements of accreditation Provides the district, its schools, and the community with commendations; insight and direction for improvement

External Review Team Six Members - 3 from NC - 1 from Alabama - 1 from Nebraska - 1 from Florida

External Review Team Credentials – All have AdvancED experience and expertise 1 Full-time International Educational Consultant (chairman) 1 College Professor of School Improvement 1 Assistant Superintendent 3 Central Office Directors (Instruction and Student Services)

The External Review Team December 1-4, 2013 Meets with district staff and stakeholders Visits schools; observes in classrooms Conducts interviews, reviews documentation, and records observations Provides feedback, commendations, and recommendations Presents findings to the superintendent, the BOE, school and community stakeholders Makes an accreditation recommendation

External Review Team Schedule December 1-4 Sunday, Dec. 1 Arrival and team work session Monday, Dec. 2 Superintendent’s Overview/Interview Student Performance and Stakeholder Feedback Overview- Central Office Staff School Board Interviews (10:30-11:30) Standards Interviews – Central Office Staff Principals’ Interviews Parent/Community Stakeholder Interviews (3:30-4:15)

External Review Team Schedule, cont. Tuesday, Dec. 3 – School Visits Visit 6 schools Interview Principal and School Leadership Team Observe in 4-6 classrooms (20-30 min. each) Talk informally with teachers and students

External Review Team Schedule, cont. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Follow-up interviews, if needed Team Work Session Final meeting with Superintendent Board of Education Meeting (3:00 at NHES) External Review Team presents Exit Report

The Improvement Process Continues Mission: Educate Every Child Vision Vision: All students will graduate on time, prepared for college, careers, and life. Profile Monitoring & Results Plan and Implementation 19