An Evolution in School Improvement Systems IATD Conference April 23, 2019

Topics ISBE Vision, Mission, Goals ESSA Accountability & Support IL-EMPOWER System for Support

Illinois State Board of Education Vision, Mission, Goals Illinois State Board of Education

VISION Illinois is a state of whole, healthy children nested in whole, healthy systems supporting communities wherein all people are socially and economically secure. MISSION Provide leadership and resources to achieve excellence across all Illinois districts by engaging legislators, school administrators, teachers, students, parents, families, and other stakeholders in formulating and advocating for policies that enhance education, empower districts, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

ISBE Goals ESSA Accountability All kindergartners are assessed for readiness. Ninety percent or more of third-grade students are reading at or above grade level. Ninety percent or more of fifth-grade students meet or exceed expectations in mathematics. Ninety percent or more of ninth-grade students are on track to graduate with their cohort. Ninety percent or more of students graduate from high school ready for college and career. All students are supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school leaders. Every school offers a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

IL ESSA Accountability & Support Plan Indicators of Success & Designations Transparency in Reporting School-based Expenditure Reporting & Spending Plans IL-EMPOWER State EBF & Additional Grant Funds Federal 1003(a) Grant Funds Excellence and Equity

ESSA: Grounded in Excellence WITH Equity Excellence without equity is simply not excellence; it’s privilege …and equity without excellence is not equity…it’s tokenism. - Darling-Hammond, 2010

Support System for School Improvement IL-EMPOWER

“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” - W. Edwards Deming

Guiding Principles of IL-EMPOWER Educator-led with choice & voice; doing with schools Capacity development in Governance and Management, Curriculum and Instruction, and Climate and Culture Differentiated supports, customized for local context Peer-to-peer learning opportunities Continuous growth and development for results as an iterative process Focus on equity within every school and for each and every child

An Evolution – Not a Revolution Rising Star CSI IL-EMPOWER …statewide system of support empowering schools with choice and voice in the school improvement process.

IL-EMPOWER Improvement Process Current Reality Needs Assessment Process Work Plan for School Improvement Approved Learning Partners Program/Process Evaluation & Student Outcomes

IL-EMPOWER Improvement System Broader set of success indicators Continuous monitoring & support IQF/Rubric – VOICE of school stakeholders Current Reality Needs Assessment Process Work Plan for School Improvement Approved Learning Partners Program/Process Evaluation & Student Outcomes Equitable opportunities for ALL students to achieve excellence Authentic Work Plan designed by SCHOOLS CHOICE: 3 Priority Areas; Learning Partners

Systems Grounded in Equity School-based Expenditure Reporting & Spending Plans IL Quality Framework & Supporting Rubric Equitable opportunities for ALL students to achieve excellence Funding Allocation: EBF, State/Federal Grants Work Plans and Learning Partner Support

Allison Sherman, Exec Director, asherman@isbe.net IL-EMPOWER Hotline, 312-814-1088 Allison Sherman, Exec Director, asherman@isbe.net Merle Siefken, Director, msiefken@isbe.net