Developing a Program Improvement Plan Department for Technical Education Cabinet for Workforce Development Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D

Introduction This tutorial is designed to assist a teacher in developing a program improvement plan (PIP). This presentation will: Outline the purpose of the program improvement plan (PIP), Give step-by-step instructions on developing the program improvement plan (PIP), and Provide an example of a completed program improvement plan (PIP).

Purpose of the Program Improvement Plan (PIP) Assist the teacher in meeting standard 19 of the program assessment requirements Increase student achievement Improve the quality of the program Communicate program needs to administration Support the school plan Define goals Develop a plan to meet the goals Set priorities

Step-by-Step Instructions on Developing the Program Improvement Plan (PIP)

To Begin: Click here to print a sample copy of a one- year program improvement plan. Click here to print a sample copy of a one- year program improvement plan. After the program improvement plan has completed printing, proceed to the next slide.

Step 1: Consult Resources Present and former students, advisory committee members, business and industry, technical college representatives, high school counselors, principals, and other teachers Budget Curriculum, equipment/inventory lists, advisory committee recommendations, student evaluations, skill standards data, and CATS data ATC school plan and Consolidated School Improvement Plan(s) at feeder school(s) Latest program assessment

Step 2: Identify Program Needs A sample list of possible needs follows on the next two slides.

Sample Needs for a Program Enrollment increase Improved public relations Program/teacher certification Dual credit/articulation agreement(s) Program/Curriculum modification Integration of Kentucky Department of Education’s core content Increased number of students passing skill standards assessment Establishment of work-based learning sites

Sample Needs for a Program (Continued) Increased number of completers Increased membership in student organization Teacher training Equipment maintenance Facility renovation Increased placement rate Equipment Supplies Other as needed

Step 3: Set Priorities Prioritize needs into a 3-year PIP plan.

Step 4: Complete the PIP As an illustration, we will complete the first-year PIP for an electricity program on the next slides.

Identified Sample Needs for an Electricity Program – 1 st Year Priorities DC trainers with curriculum and software Install electrical outlets Electric Bender Conduit Threader Additional conduit Training for electricity teacher on DC trainers Increase enrollment Increase placement rate

Part 1 of the PIP – Equipment and Facility Improvement Questions to ask: How is the equipment tied to the curriculum? What vendors offer this type of equipment? What is the price? Is the equipment on state price contract? How many pieces do you need? Do I have sufficient funding for the purchase? What is the priority? Is additional building maintenance needed to run the equipment?

Sample Equipment Portion of the PIP Refer to the “equipment/facility improvement” portion of the 1-year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

Part 2 of the PIP: Equipment Repair, Replacement and Update Portion Questions to ask: What piece(s) of equipment need repair, to be replaced, and/or updated? What parts are needed? Who will repair the equipment? Does the budget allow for this expense?

Sample Equipment Repair, Replacement, and Update Portion of the PIP Refer to the “equipment repair, replacement, and update” portion of the 1- year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

Part 3 of the PIP: Supplies Questions to ask: Were supplies adequate last year? Is enrollment expected to increase, decrease or stay the same for the next school year? Will new equipment require more supplies? Will the same classes and sections of classes be taught next school year?

Sample Supplies Portion of the PIP Refer to the “supplies” portion of the 1-year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

Part 4 of the PIP: Professional Development/Training Questions to ask: Does the purchase of new equipment require teacher training? When do teacher/program certifications expire? Is training related to instruction needed? Is the training offered at a time when interruptions to student learning are at a minimum?

Sample Professional Development/Training Portion of the PIP Refer to the “professional development/training” portion of the 1- year PIP you printed at the first of this session.

A Completed 3-Year PIP Plan Click to view and/or print a completed 3- year PIP plan. Click to view and/or print a completed 3- year PIP plan. The 1- and 3-year completed PIP plans and blank forms may be view and /or printed from the Program Assessment Website.

Developing a Program Improvement Plan Summary In this tutorial, you have been given The purpose of the PIP Assistance in meeting the requirements of standard 19 of the program assessment standards Means by which to identify program needs Sample needs Step-by step guidance through the development of a PIP A completed PIP

Where to Get More Information Program Assessment Web Site at m m Call Wayne King at or by e- mail at

The End Please contact Wayne King with any suggestions you have for improving this tutorial to better equip teachers and principals in the development of the program improvement plan. Thank you!