Overview of School Plan Requirements

What NCLB requires of schools in improvement status Develop (or revise) a 2-year school plan not later than 3 months after being so identified Consult with parents, school staff, the LEA serving the school, and outside experts in the development (or revision) of the plan Gain approval of the plan from LEA Implement the plan at the beginning of (or during) the next school year

Four Key Components of the School Improvement Plan Research-based strategies for Student achievement in core academic subjects/ issues causing school to be in improvement Professional development Teacher mentoring Parent involvement

Just to be clear… The four key components are not everything that needs to be included in the planning process Consult Section 1116(b)(3)(A) of NCLB for specific requirements