Academy of Pacesetting Districts Examining Rapid Improvement Leader and School Level Indicators
Effective Schools Research
High Expectations
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Use of data
Professional Teaching Culture
Student Supports Multiple Interventions
School Climate
Family Engagement
Talent
Curriculum & Instruction
School Schedule
Indicators Indicators are statements of good practice against which current practice may be examined. 15
Exploring Indicators The Academy focuses on: 14 Rapid Improvement Leader Indicators (pg 114) 9 Teaching & Learning Indicators (pg 115) 21 District Indicators of Effective Practice (pg 53) 16
Exploring Indicators Task #1: 1.Distribute indicators in envelopes 2.Individually, read your indicators. For clarification review “Wise Ways ” (#) 3.Individually, think about how well the SU (all schools) is implementing the indicator (1-Not at All; 2-Occassionally; 3-Frequently) 4. Place indicators under the rating on easel sheet 17
Exploring Indicators Task #1 (continued): 5.As a group discuss: Any surprises? Questions that arise concerning why an indicator might fall in a certain rating. What evidence are you collecting to support what you are indicating? 6.As a group, come to consensus on how each indicator should be rated 18
Exploring Indicators Task #1 (continued): 7.For the indicators that you rated a “1” or “2”, discuss: Any policies/processes/practices that are getting in the way of moving you a “3.” If so, can they be changed? Any policies/processes/practices that might be included in a District Operations Manual to assist the schools in strengthening these indicators. 19
Debrief Any AHAs? Surprises? What was most difficult part of ranking? 20