Critical Success Factors and the PSP

Goals Gain an awareness of the Critical Success Factors from the new framework for continuous improvement Understand how the role of the PSP supports the Critical Success Factors Learn to use a new technology tool for facilitating meetings

Active Engagement through Technology We may not be digital natives but we will be digital role models … TodaysMeet.com http://www.todaysmeet.com/CSFandPSP

The Timeline for PSP Professional Development July 2012 PSP Summer Institute August-October 2012 Online Series of Sessions in preparation for work October 2012 Advancing Improvement in Education Conference November 2012-May 2013 Continuing PD on various topics connected to the CSFs

System for Continuous District and School Improvement

Professional Service Provider Profile Professional Ethics and Skills Leaders Community and District Teachers

Teachers CSF Milestones Academic Performance In depth understanding of curriculum alignment Ability to monitor instruction and provide feedback Learning Time Working knowledge of intervention strategies Knowledge of systems in order to maximize quality instruction Teacher Quality Knowledge of current research based instructional and assessment practices Ability to embed professional development in the context of the work Teachers Milestones

Ponder – Discuss-Post What are my strengths related to each CSF? What resource or strategy have I used to support schools who had challenges with these CSFs?

Use of Data to Drive Instruction Leadership Effectiveness CSF Use of Data to Drive Instruction Knowledge of current accountability systems Knowledge/ability to conduct a Campus Needs Assessment Knowledge/ability to analyze student performance data Leadership Effectiveness Knowledge of best practices in leadership development Ability to assess leadership skills/capacity in order to support/develop leaders Ability to assist leaders in systems of support, operational flexibility, resource flexibility and utilization School Climate Ability to assess mission, vision and values Knowledge of ways to establish and sustain a safe and orderly environment Leadership Milestones

Ponder – Discuss-Post What are my strengths related to each CSF? What resource or strategy have I used to support schools who had challenges with these CSFs?

Community and District CSF Family and Community Knowledge of effective strategies to involve family and community members District Clear understanding of district support structures needed to accelerate achievement, bring about systemic transformation and ensure sustainability Milestones

Ponder – Discuss-Post What are my strengths related to each CSF? What resource or strategy have I used to support schools who had challenges with these CSFs?

Professional Ethics and Skills Professional Skills ?

Goals Gain an awareness of the Critical Success Factors from the new framework for continuous improvement Understand how the role of the PSP supports the Critical Success Factors Learn to use a new technology tool for facilitating meetings