Information for NH Title 1 Restructuring Planning Year Schools (SINI 4) Stephanie Lafreniere, NH Title I Director Monday, April 16, 2012

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April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar3 Welcome!  Purpose of the meeting  Desired outcomes  Agenda overview Definition of ‘restructuring’ State and federal requirements Tasks and Timeline Roles and Responsibilities Resources

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar4 What is ‘restructuring’? A school that misses its annual achievement targets for five or more years is identified for restructuring. Restructuring means a major reorganization of a school’s governance structure by the LEA that: makes fundamental reforms, such as significant changes in the school’s staffing and governance, to improve student achievement in the school; has substantial promise to improve student academic achievement and enable the school to make AYP as defined by the State’s accountability system; and is consistent with State law. ESEA

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar5 State and Federal Requirements Develop a plan for restructuring that includes ONE of 5 federal options -- Close and reopen as a charter school Replace all or most of the staff responsible for the school’s deficiencies Contract with an external management operator Turn the school over to the state* “other major restructuring”

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar6 State and Federal Requirements: ‘Other’ Option Examples  Changing the governance* structure of the school in a significant manner that either diminishes school-based management and decision-making or increases control, monitoring and oversight of the school’s operations and educational program by the LEA focusing specifically on school improvement;  Closing the school and reopening it as a focus or theme school with new staff or staff skilled in the focus area;  Reconstituting the school into smaller autonomous learning communities;  Dissolving the school and assigning students to other schools in the district; *Governance*Governance describes BOTH the process of decision-making AND the process by which decisions are implemented

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar7 State and Federal Requirements: ‘Other’ Option Examples (cont’d)  Pairing the school in restructuring with a higher performing school so that grades K-3 from both schools are together and grades 4-5 from both schools are together;  Expanding or narrowing the grades served;  Implementing a new administrative structure where administrative and supervisory responsibilities and accountability for student outcomes are shared among properly qualified staff;  Hire a qualified outside expert supervised by the LEA to be responsible for curriculum, instruction and assessment with specific focus on school improvement.

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar8 State and Federal Requirements: NH Examples of the ‘Other’ Option  Establish teacher instructional teams to build individual and collective professional knowledge and skills  Redefine the role of instructional teams and hold teachers responsible for improving instructional practices resulting in improved student achievement  Reallocate resources (time, personnel) to enable the principal to serve as an effective instructional leader  Redeploy district staff and commit resources to provide training and support to teachers and leaders to enhance their ability to create a productive learning environment for all students

State and Federal Requirements Questions on State and Federal Requirements for Restructuring? You have two options for asking a question:  “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; OR  Type your question in the chat window and SEND to presenter, host or all participants 9April 13, 2012

Restructuring Plan Components ESEA Plan Required Components –  Areas for which the school is designated  Activities to be implemented (including the federal option)  Use of research-based, proven strategies  Strategies to engage parents in plan implementation  Description of how parents and other experts were involved in developing the plan  Description of the teacher mentoring program at the school or district  Copy of the approved parent notification letter 10April 13, 2012

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar11 Restructuring Planning Year: Tasks and Timeline May, June 2012Complete Progress Report on SINI 3 Activities (due no later than Oct. 1) ; Distribute approved parent notification letter (no later than 14 days before start of school year) May, June 2012Register for Steps to Success online workspace Attend Steps to Success Orientation session (May 11, 2012) May 2012Recruit Representative Team Summer 2012Convene team -- establish norms, delegate responsibilities, and schedule meetings during the coming school year

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar12 Restructuring Planning Year: Tasks and Timeline (cont’d.) Fall 2012Submit Progress Report and Updated Plan (if not completed earlier) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current practices January 2013 Complete assessment of current practices to identify root causes Identify priority areas for a restructuring plan February – April 2013 Develop restructuring plan to address priority areas May 2013 Submit restructuring plan; prepare to implement

Restructuring Planning Year: Tasks and Timeline Questions on Restructuring Tasks and Timeline? Use either of two options to ask a question:  “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; OR  Type your question in the chat window and SEND to presenter, host or all participants 13April 13, 2012

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar14 Restructuring Planning Year: Roles and Responsibilities  School Responsibilities Revise and continue implementing SINI 3 (corrective action) plan Offer public school choice option, if applicable Offer supplemental educational services (SES)  LEA Responsibilities Oversee and provide assistance in plan for restructuring the school Notify parents and teachers of school status Enlist parent and teacher participation and input on development of restructuring plan Prepare to implement the plan

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar15 Restructuring Planning Year: Roles and Responsibilities RoleWho?Responsibilities School Improvement Team Representatives of stakeholders -- staff, parents, District, -- manage plan process -- represent constituent viewpoints -- communicate with constituents -- monitor plan implementation School Process Manager Team member with technical skills (and patience!) -- collect and enter assessment discussion notes -- retrieve worksheets and reports from the online system District liaison to School Team District staff-- participate in team meetings -- ensure school plans align with district goals

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar16 Restructuring Planning Year: Roles and Responsibilities RoleWho?Responsibilities School Improvement Coach/ Consultant OPTIONAL – external consultant with demonstrated expertise in school improvement -- build the capacity of team members to conduct an honest and accurate self-assessment -- provide feedback on team process and products consistent with research based best practices NH DOE Title I Manager NH DOE Title I staff member assigned to selected schools/ districts -- monitor team progress -- provide feedback and encouragement -- review restructuring plan -- ensure compliance with state, federal requirements

Restructuring Planning Year: Roles and Responsibilities Questions on Restructuring Planning Year Roles and Responsibilities? Use either of two options to ask a question:  “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; OR  Type your question in the chat window and SEND to presenter, host or all participants 17April 13, 2012

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar18 Resources for Developing the Restructuring Plan Steps to Success Online Tool and Process What is Steps to Success?  Structured framework for improvement plan development, monitoring and reporting (go to NH DOE website, Steps to Success page)  Guidance and resources to structure the process of developing the improvement plan  Online workspace to capture, document, retrieve plan components

April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar19 Next Steps Complete the Progress Report on SINI activities; update plan to continue activities (NH DOE website, Title I Part A, Schools in Need of Improvement Information) Complete Parent Notification letter and submit for approval to NH DOE Title I Project Manager (Due May 15, 2012; distribute no later than 14 days prior to start of school) Submit Registration for Steps to Success Register and attend the Steps to Success Orientation, Friday, May 11, 2012 (am OR pm session) Kristine Braman,

For More Information Title I Project Managers: Stephanie Lafreniere ( ) Mary Ellen Arigo ( ) Deb Fleurant ( ) Lynda Thistle-Elliott ( ) Kathryn Joey Nichol ( ) Steps to Success Tool and Process Karen Laba ( ) 20April 13, 2012

Thanks for your participation! April 16, 2012NH SINI 4 Information Webinar21 Thanks to NECC and Joe Trunk for web services and support