Superintendent Torlakson’s Advisory Task Force on Accountability and Continuous Improvement Meeting #4 2/22/2016

Welcome & Agenda Review 2/22/2016

Survey Feedback Thank you for completing survey! We will work to incorporate specific suggestions in the next draft of the report Feedback on Accountability and Continuous Improvement Framework Sections is on your tables Additional feedback will be shared this afternoon 2/22/2016

Timeline Deadline extension: Seeking to present report at State Board of Education meeting in May Proposed 5th meeting March 30, 2016 (location TBD) 2/22/2016

Meeting Objectives Highlight major report revisions and answer Task Force Member questions. Discuss report feedback, as collected by the survey, to identify: Areas of agreement and disagreement; Ways to remedy disagreement; and Next steps for report revision. Begin to identify ways the task force can promote, communicate about, and support implementation of the new Accountability and Continuous Improvement System. 2/22/2016

Today’s Agenda Time Item 10:20 Introductions and Warm-up 10:40 Presentation 11:10 Focus Area Deep Dives (Round 1): Accountability and Continuous Improvement Framework 12:35 Lunch 1:35 Focus Area Deep Dives (Round 2) 2:20 Moving Towards Implementation and Building Support 2:45 Closing 3:00 Adjourn 2/22/2016

Ways We Prefer to Work Together Engage in creative and candid discussion Use discretion when communicating about the process Use agreed-upon talking points Respect different perspectives Be direct Be courageous 2/22/2016

Polling/Decision Making Tool 2/22/2016

Warm-up and Introductions 2/22/2016

Warm-up Speed dating (10 minutes) What do you think are the strongest features of this proposed Accountability and Continuous Improvement System? 2/22/2016

Introductions Full group Name, organization, one word to describe how you’re currently feeling about the proposed Accountability and Continuous Improvement System 2/22/2016

Presentation 2/22/2016

Major Changes in Report Definitions Further clarified role of County Offices of Education Enhanced emphasis on equity as part of the role of all system actors Included Equity Outcomes and Improvements as major components of the system Developed a section outlining the role of state-level leadership in Continuous Improvement efforts Major Changes in the Accountability and Continuous Improvement System Draft Report: Definitions Continuous Improvement Accountability Task Force Members continued to work on the definition of Equity, we will have an opportunity to review that in deep divers later Will develop performance until indicators are further developed Clarified Role of County Offices Enhanced the emphasis on equity as part of the role of all system actors Included Equity Outcomes and Improvements as major components of the system Included a How/Why sections Included Table 3 to illustrate the levels/intensity of support based on performance and equity ratings Included potential equity outcomes in the statewide and systems indicators table Developed a section outlining the role of state-level leadership in Continuous Improvement efforts Coordinate efforts Understand how they are collectively addressing implementation needs across the state Identify gaps in the systems of support Ensure the development of resources and supports most needed in the field. 2/22/2016

Continuous Improvement Supports Taking a deeper dive into what the system will actually look like Focusing especially now on what the roles of state players are and how to implement these. 2/22/2016

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Continuous Improvement Supports Tiered approach: All, Targeted, Intensive For each: outlining at state level the “what” and “who” 2/22/2016

Focus Area Deep Dives Round 1 2/22/2016

Accountability and Continuous Improvement Framework Key topics for discussion: Improvement supports Continuous improvement leadership Recognition system Measuring performance/equity outcomes and improvement Dashboard and ratings See Deeper Dive Round 1 handouts for key focus questions Are there other key questions for small group discussion? 2/22/2016

Small Group Discussions 5 small groups 1 hour 30 minutes at small group discussion of your choice 30 minutes with second small group 2/22/2016

Discussion Groups Improvement supports (Glen) Continuous improvement leadership (Jenny) Recognition system (Jessica) Measuring performance/equity outcomes and improvement (Maggie) Dashboard and ratings (Caitlin) 2/22/2016

Lunch 2/22/2016

Discussion Topics Plan consolidation (Jenny) Roles (Glen) Definitions (Jessica) State determined indicators (Maggie) Integration of the “whole child” throughout the report (Caitlin) 2/22/2016

Lunch After you get your food, sit at your original seats from the morning session Go around the table and share the focus of your deep dive discussions and highlights from your conversations (25 min) What are the major areas of agreement, disagreement, remaining questions? Identify a representative from your table to share out at the end of lunch Share out one particularly interesting or insightful highlight or commonality from your table discussion (10 min) 2/22/2016

Focus Area Deep Dives Round 2 2/22/2016

Discussion Topics Definitions Roles Plan consolidation State determined indicators Integration of the “whole child” throughout the report 2/22/2016

Small Group Discussion 40 minutes Review relevant survey feedback, then discuss: What are the differing opinions on this topic? How can we rectify these areas of disagreement? 2/22/2016

Moving Towards Implementation & Building Support 2/22/2016

Moving Towards Implementation and Building Support As we move towards a final draft… How can we build support across the state and effectively communicate about this new system? What do we need to do at the next meeting to make sure this happens? 2/22/2016

Next Steps 2/22/2016

Next Steps Discuss next steps based on today’s meeting Next meeting: March 30, 2016 (location TBD) Senate Oversight Committee Informational Hearing: LCFF: Understanding the Evolving Accountability Framework (February 24, 2016) Opportunity to hear presentations from SBE, CDE, and CCEE Opportunity to learn more about the CORE School Quality Improvement System 2/22/2016

Thank You! 2/22/2016