Understanding your District’s Plan Colleen Miller, Director of Leadership Development

2 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION A few housekeeping items 1.Use the question box on your GoToMeeting tool panel 2. Questions are often answered at the end of the presentation 3. Webcast is being recorded and a copy of it and the slide deck will be posted sometime tomorrow.

3 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Outcomes of our webinar Understand the purpose and formulation of a strategic plan/district plan Understand the role of the board in creating the plan and monitoring district progress to the goals.

4 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Accountability and Public Education

5 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION BaselineGoalsInstructionAssess Change Instruction Cycle of Continuous Improvement

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Cycles of Improvement Baseline Resource Alignment Programs and Practices Student Outcomes

7 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Strategic Plan

8 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Strategic Plan: Why? Agreement on priorities and direction Enhanced communication with key constituencies Commitment to shared success and accountability

9 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Washington School Board Standards Standard 2: Set and communicate high expectations for student learning with clear goals and plans for meeting those expectations by: c. Adopting a collaboratively developed district plan focused on learning and achievement outcomes for all students.

10 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Stakeholder Input What is important to us regarding educating our children? Focus groups, survey, comment from staff, parents, citizens, business and students Results or trends inform the board to develop the vision, mission and goals of the district for the next 3 to 4 years.

11 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Vision, Mission, Beliefs Aspiration The Auburn School District aspires to be a world-class education system preparing all students to be globally competitive for career, for college, and for life in the twenty-first century Mission In a safe environment, all students will achieve high standards of learning in order to become ethically responsible decision makers and lifelong learners. Vision The vision of Auburn School District is to develop in students the skills and attitudes that will maximize their potential for lifelong learning and ethically responsible decision-making.

12 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION the Washougal Commitment OUR VISION Together, entrusted with and accountable for the success of each student. OUR MISSION Creating a supportive and welcoming environment for student success, our schools and community will collaborate to ensure all students become self-reliant, well-rounded, and productive citizens through a broad range of opportunities.

13 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION OUR GOALS are to assure that... Each student will develop a strong academic foundation that includes the arts, health, technology, and second language skills. Each student will develop the ability to use time effectively, think critically, work cooperatively, and utilize a variety of skills to solve real world problems. Each student will develop civic and cultural understanding, an appreciation of diversity, and an ability to engage in civil discourse within a democratic society. Each student will develop an understanding of life-long fitness and the skills needed to make healthy choices. Each student will develop effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and communicating to a variety of audiences, and demonstrate positive and appropriate social interaction. Each student will leave high school ready to assume adult responsibilities, manage resources, successfully apply for opportunities, live independently, collaborate as a member of a team, and commit to hard work.

14 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION How does the district achieve the goals?

15 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Data-Based Decisions

16 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION What is the board’s responsibility?

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Cycles of Improvement Baseline Resource Alignment Programs and Practices Student Outcomes

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Student outcomes by themselves are a reporting system – not a data-driven decision making cycle. Baseline Resource Alignment Programs and Practices Student Outcomes

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Decision making starts with where you are now. Last year’s outcomes become this year’s baseline. Baseline Resource Alignment Programs and Practices Student Outcomes

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Choices made between baseline and outcomes are the heart of leadership. Baseline Resource Alignment Programs and Practices Student Outcomes Opportunity to Learn

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION Multiple Data Sources and Cycle Curriculum Monitoring Supports Test scores Graduation Postsecondary Funding Staffing Facilities Enrollment Performance Environment Baseline Resource Alignment Programs and Practices Student Outcomes

22 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Power of the Question

23 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Does your board have a monitoring plan?

24 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Questions for you to ask? When and how does the board monitor progress towards district goals? What can I do to be best prepared to fulfill this responsibility with my board colleagues?

25 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Any Questions?

26 WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ ASSOCIATION Thank you for joining us today!