Themes Collaboration – vertical and horizontal Autonomy at all levels Rapid growth and increasing diversity High expectations embraced throughout the school district and community

Leverage Points Five year strategic plan tied to the Improvement Priorities Learner Profile helping to create a school system vs. a system of schools Personalized learning

Improvement Priority 1 Develop, implement and monitor a formal process in all schools whereby each student is well known by at least one adult advocate who supports the student’s educational experiences and acts as a mentor for learning, thinking and life skills as well as physical, social, and emotional needs. (Indicator 3.9)

Improvement Priority 2 Promote an inclusive culture that provides for recognition of diversity by developing relationships across boundaries and cultures in all decisions and actions to achieve the system’s purpose. (Indicators 2.4 and 2.5)

Powerful Practice 1 Forsyth County School District provides a systemic and systematic process for monitoring and supporting the instructional practices of teachers to ensure student success. This process is supported by a collaborative structure that focuses on improved instruction and student learning at all levels. (Standards 3.4, 3.5)

Powerful Practice 2 The Forsyth Board of Education fosters a high performing organizational structure that provides clear vision and optimal resources in support of student learning. (Indicators 2.2, 2.1 and 2.3)

Powerful Practice 3 The Forsyth County School System has demonstrated its commitment to long-range strategic planning and to maximizing the impact of available resources on student learning and success.  This is evidenced by the district’s Five-Star Financial Efficiency Rating on the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index. (Indicator 4.4)

IEQ Results Overall Score 310.80 278.94 External Review IEQ Score AE Network Average Overall Score 310.80 278.94 Teaching & Learning Impact 314.29 268.48 Leadership Capacity 293.71 Resource Utilization 296.43 286.27

Final Thoughts The External Review Team: Appreciates your hospitality, support and professionalism. Respects and acknowledges the efforts to improve the quality of your institution. Congratulates your system and community on completing the requirements for AdvancED Forsyth County Schools Accreditation.

Now What?? Next Time Our Feedback Diagnostic teams Self assessment training for schools School visits Our Feedback Official accreditation report Strategic Plan Future internal assessments

Thank You!!