“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Accreditation Program Implementation Guidance As of February 2014

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Purpose Overview JROTC Accreditation Program standards, components and timeline. 2FOUO

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” History  CCR : Implemented 1997  Cadet Checklist  School Checklist  Program Checklist  Unit Report  AdvancED: Developed 2013  Accreditation of curriculum  Five standards 3FOUO

5 Standards of Quality Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. This standard is informed by: JUMS – co-curricular activities, EIP evidence, Use of curriculum manager, Continuous Improvement project (rubric) Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. This standard is informed by: Teacher Portfolio evidence that the JROTC courses and co-curricular support the local High School strategic plan and evidence that the instructor participates in activities that support the local school’s initiatives, School Compliance checklist with Principal. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. This standard is informed by: Cadet portfolios and interviews, CM reports such as usage, standards assessments and quiz/test grades, unit reports, Instructor portfolio with professional development assessment, evaluations, evidence of local school participation in development activities, CI and Service Learning rubrics, drill or in-ranks inspection, lesson completion report, syllabi. 4FOUO

Standards of Quality and How the JROTC Accreditation Program Informs Them Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. This standard is informed by: Inventory to confirm all Army supplied equipment is available, OMA funds spent to support student needs, Risk assessment evidence, evidence of appropriate referrals for students that need special services (tutoring, mentoring, free breakfast, etc.) Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement. This standard is informed by Battalion Continuous Improvement Rubric 5FOUO

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” ACCREDITATION COMPONENTS  Cadet Staff Briefing – Bn Continuous Improvement Plan  Service Learning Project Brief  Cadet Portfolio Interview  JROTC Instructor Portfolio Interview  LET 2 Drill  School Checklist  Log Inspection  Curriculum Manager – Usage Report  Unit Report

Instructor/Unit Self-Assessment DAI- SAI-AI Instructor/Unit Self-Assessment DAI- SAI-AI Compliance Reporting School – Unit - CM Compliance Reporting School – Unit - CM Cadet Learning Cadet Staff Briefing Drill Assessment Service Learning Cadet Portfolios Cadet Learning Cadet Staff Briefing Drill Assessment Service Learning Cadet Portfolios Instructor Performance Instructor Portfolio Professional Development DAI-SAI-AI Instructor Performance Instructor Portfolio Professional Development DAI-SAI-AI School/Program Compliance 1.Commendations and Recommendations 2.Score and/or Unit Award 3.Required Administrative Actions Onsite Visit Review Prior to Visit FINAL REPORT 7 FOUO

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Accreditation Award Designations & Program Components

Leadership & Service Foundations INSTRUCTOR PERFORMANCE (SAI/AI) INSTRUCTOR PERFORMANCE (SAI/AI) COMPLIANCE School – Unit- CM - Supply COMPLIANCE School – Unit- CM - Supply No major changes ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 2 & 4 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 1, 3, & 5 SCORE BRIGADE ACCREDITATION CYCLE & UNIT AWARDS 1FAIL – 1 YEAR VISIT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS 22 YEARS = MERIT UNIT || Follow-up as needed 33 YEARS = HONOR UNIT || Follow-up as needed 44 YEARS = HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION || Follow-up as needed NAAssist Visit As Needed Compliance Assessment Alternating Years DAI Accreditation Visit As needed and determined by brigade leadership Modified from OIP NEW 9FOUO ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 1,2,3,4,5 DAI Shop PERFORMANCE (DAI/Staff) DAI Shop PERFORMANCE (DAI/Staff) NEW

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Timeline

Implementation Concept SY14 thru Full Implementation: Utilize Assist Visits to Prepare Schools for Accreditation Program 11FOUO Phase I SY14-15Phase II SY15-16 IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETE Phase III SY /3 Accreditation 1/3 Assist Visit 1/3 Monitor Phase IV SY /3 Accreditation 1/3 Assist Visit 1/3 Monitor Pilot (Fall) 10% of 1/3 due for formal inspection Assist Visit Determine DAI Performance Levels 1/3 Accreditation 1/3 Assist Visit 1/3 Monitor Note: Bde will determine how to re-Integrate 10% pilot programs

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” CONCLUSION  Handouts and examples  Questions