Overview of Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) and Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) Chris LeMieux Program Assessment Specialist Metro Region clemieux@doe.k12.ga.us 770-827-6039 Stephanie S. Johnson, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent School and District Effectiveness stjohnson@doe.k12.ga.us 404-651-7277 Anita Smith Program Assessment Specialist South Region ansmith@doe.k12.ga.us 229-894-2119 Shawn Keim Program Assessment Specialist North Region skeim@doe.k12.ga.us 704-560-0998

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP)

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Purpose: To determine areas of focus and support for a district to improve student achievement Goal: Impact student learning by collaborating with a district to improve student achievement

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Hallmarks: Aligned with 5 systems and 22 structures of GSCI framework. Examines a district’s: -Data -Priority needs -CNA -Root cause analysis -Improvement plan -Improvement goals -Strategic plan -Action steps

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Hallmarks: Collaborative process between the district and GADOE that outlines target areas, next steps, and support. Examines use of evidence-based interventions and practices Provides detailed information for district on its progress toward full implementation of GSCI

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Intended Audience: Any district with identified Tier III Comprehensive Support and Improvement schools Any district requesting a review as a Tier I or Tier II intervention, dependent upon GaDOE capacity Process was written so that districts could implement the review independently

Flowchart of the 5 Stages Stage I- Data Analysis This stage collects and analyzes district data. Data reviewed: SLDS CCRPI indicators GMAS Retention Rates College Career Readiness Data Attendance Graduation Rates AdvancED report Surveys of parents, students, staff, school board Superintendent interview Stage II- Determining Priority Data Results of data analysis protocol are prioritized to reflect critical, high priority needs. Stage III- Reviewing and Aligning Comprehensive Needs Assessment Compare identified needs with district identified needs and root causes Flowchart of the 5 Stages Follow up interviews as necessary Requests for additional data as necessary Stage IV- Reviewing and Aligning District Strategic/Improvement Plan(s) Analyze district goals and action steps Done in collaboration with district to have an end product that details how SDE will support district in the implementation of its strategic/ improvement plan(s) Stage V- Determination of Support Collaborative determination of GaDOE support for district goals and action steps

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Components: Data analysis using new data platform in SLDS Surveys of parents, students, instructional staff, district staff and BOE Interviews with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents (or district equivalent) Tools and rubrics developed specifically to examine priority needs, root causes, improvement goals and action steps

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview End Result: External perspective on the impact of a district’s processes on student achievement Comprehensive data analysis provided to the district Support for districts in developing and implementing effective improvement plans Plan of support between the CSI district and SDE for district’s improvement work

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Vetting Process: Every component of the process was vetted by various stakeholders at different stages of the development of the review (superintendents, RESA personnel, GaDOE staff, district staff, principals) Currently being field-tested in various districts of different sizes and needs around the state

Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) Overview Roll Out: Field-testing and revisions continue throughout the fall of 2018 Full implementation and publication of process in January of 2019

Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS)

Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) Overview Purpose: To determine the progress of a school’s improvement work as framed within GSCI in order to guide the school’s improvement plan

Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) Overview Intended Audience: Any school identified as a Tier III Comprehensive Support and Improvement school Any school requesting a review as a Tier I or II intervention, dependent upon GaDOE capacity Process was written so that schools can implement the review independently

Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) Overview Components: Data analysis Surveys of parents, students and instructional staff Interviews with principals, teachers, leadership teams and assistant principals Classroom observations Tools and rubrics developed specifically to examine the impact of a school’s processes that influence student achievement

Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) Overview Current Status: GSAPS was revised to align with GSCI in the spring of 2018 GSCI-aligned process has been implemented in 14 schools, with at least 3 more scheduled before the end of the year

Review Processes Overview All guides and tools of the review processes will available on the SDE website soon For any questions, please reach out directly to: Shawn Keim (skeim@doe.k12.ga.us) Chris LeMieux (clemieux@doe.k12.ga.us)

Overview of Georgia District Review Protocol (GDRP) And Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) January 7, 2019 Chris LeMieux Program Assessment Specialist Metro Region clemieux@doe.k12.ga.us 770-827-6039 Stephanie S. Johnson, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent School and District Effectiveness stjohnson@doe.k12.ga.us 404-651-7277 Anita Smith Program Assessment Specialist South Region ansmith@doe.k12.ga.us 229-894-2119 Shawn Keim Program Assessment Specialist North Region skeim@doe.k12.ga.us 704-560-0998