Differentiation with Indistar Arkansas

SIG Schools in Arkansas 2011 – 1st Cohort 3 High Schools 2 Middle School 1 Elementary 2012 – 2nd Cohort 4 High Schools 2013 – 3rd Cohort

SIG Schools in Arkansas All SIG schools in Arkansas chose the Transformation model Cohort 2 were required to utilize SIG Online Tool to help with Transformational model implementation Rapid Indicators Optional for Cohort 1 All schools volunteered to use SIG Online Tool

SIG Schools in Arkansas Assess Indicators 11 Federal Requirements for Transformational Model Create Transformation Plan Crosswalk Indicators with Transformation Toolkit Budget Amendments

Flexibility Waiver June of 2012 Arkansas’ waiver approved by USDOE 3 categories of schools Exemplary Focus Priority (SIG Schools included)

Priority Schools PRIORITY SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO USE INDISTAR Priority schools use Indistar to develop plans tailored to their individual situation and needs. Priority Improvement Plan (PIP) Crosswalk Indicators to Turnaround Principles Supports and programs will be evidence-based and school specific. 38 Priority Schools (Including SIG Schools)

Focus Schools INDISTAR IS VOLUNTARY FOR FOCUS SCHOOLS Focus schools are making progress generally in terms of student achievement and may have high percentages of proficient students, but have a population of at risk students that are not performing. Concentrate school improvement efforts on closing achievement gaps (TAGG) Develop Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Focus Schools chose to use Indistar

Indistar in Arkansas Match best practices in school to Indicators Each Priority Schools has a SIS on site at least once per week Technical Assistance Coach State Level Access Commissioners State Board

Title I Coordinator 501-682-2395 Jayne.green@arkansas.gov