Texas Accountability Intervention System Part 2 September 23, 2013 Education Service Center, Region 2 Electronic handouts: Welcome!

Today’s Agenda I.Introduction and Objectives II.Brief Review of TAIS Part 1 training III.Roles and Responsibilities IV.Building a Strong Improvement Plan V.Points to Remember and Wrap Up VI.Lunch VII.Work Session (optional)

Norms for the Day -Fully participate and ask questions -Limit side conversations -Honor the schedule -Take care of your needs -Silence electronics -Be open to learning and problem solving

Who do we have in the room today?

The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. - Henry Kissinger

Enhance your understanding of requirements and processes for the Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) Gain further clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the DCSI, PSP, Support Specialist, ESC, and TCDSS Receive specific training and tips for completing required Improvement Plan Learn about tools and resources to support your work Today’s Objectives

Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS)

P. 9 & 10, 23 of Needs Assessment Guidance

P. 9 & 21 of Needs Assessment Guidance

P. 6 & 16 of Needs Assessment Guidance

Today we will focus on how districts support improvement efforts.

Needs Assessment Requirements in TEC LEAs and campuses in improvement due to accountability are required to analyze the needs assessment process listed under TEC (b) p. 15 Needs Assessment Guidance

Surveys Results: Thanks for your feedback! Last June, DCSIs and PSPs completed end-of- year surveys to provide feedback for the Texas Center for District and School Support (TCDSS) Common themes emerged from this feedback to inform improvement in the planning and reporting process, communication structure, and streamlining of tools

Confusion about reporting requirements, time lines, and submissions. Common theme:

Lack of direction for DCSIs to understand their role. Common theme:

DCSI Purpose and Expectations Oversight Responsiveness Communication Elimination of Barriers Resourceful Mentor

Invested Direct lines of contact Authority to influence procedures Experience as a leader Positive change agent Strong communicator

Conversation Activity… What do you do as a positive agent for change? How have you made the most impact in this area? What are your goals for communication as a leader? 5 minutes

Share Your Best Practices Table Discussion: How often do/will you meet with campus leaders and teams? What will be the focus of this time? How do/will you help impact the campus culture? What needs to happen to do this?

The PSP was an invaluable resource and lifesaver. Common theme: Progress Report Guidance: PSP Network:

PSP Purpose and Expectations technical assistance leadership capacity focused on gaps eye on CSFs facilitates reporting monitors plan progress liaison verifies requirements

Resources and Support Online Resources – TCDSS – Accountability – TEASE/ISAM Support Specialists at TEA and TCDSS ESC-2 S3 Initiative (District Point of Contact) ESC-2 Accountability Team (Kelly, Suzy, and Tom)

Case Managers (Support Specialists) were inconsistent with support and their role was not clearly articulated. Common theme:

Expectations of the Support Specialist Answer questions by phone or . Provide feedback on required submissions. Connect LEAs to resources. Work in coordination with TEA, TCDSS, and ESCs to support LEAs/campuses. Clarify communications and expectations.

See you back in 15 minutes!

Clarity affords focus. - Thomas Leonard

Inter- ventions Strategy Annual Goal Root Cause/ Need Problem Data Analysis Needs Assessment Improvement Plan

Data Analysis Problem statementProblem statement Needs Assessment Root CauseRoot Cause Identifying/Prioritizing NeedsIdentifying/Prioritizing Needs Improvement Plan Annual GoalAnnual Goal StrategyStrategy Quarterly GoalsQuarterly Goals InterventionsInterventions Implement and Monitor Desired level of implementationDesired level of implementation Desired level of impactDesired level of impact Quarterly reporting and adjustmentsQuarterly reporting and adjustments

Data Analysis Problem statementProblem statement Needs Assessment Root CauseRoot Cause NeedNeed Improvement Plan Annual GoalAnnual Goal StrategyStrategy Quarterly GoalsQuarterly Goals InterventionsInterventions Implement and Monitor Desired level of implementationDesired level of implementation Desired level of impactDesired level of impact Quarterly reporting and adjustmentsQuarterly reporting and adjustments

T I P S

Data Analysis Problem statementProblem statement Needs Assessment Root CauseRoot Cause NeedNeed Improvement Plan Annual GoalAnnual Goal StrategyStrategy Quarterly GoalsQuarterly Goals InterventionsInterventions Implement and Monitor Desired level of implementationDesired level of implementation Desired level of impactDesired level of impact Quarterly reporting and adjustmentsQuarterly reporting and adjustments

H A N D O U T

T I P S Root Cause Analysis P. 10 of Needs Assessment Guidance

Data Analysis Problem statementProblem statement Needs Assessment Root CauseRoot Cause NeedNeed Improvement Plan Annual GoalAnnual Goal StrategyStrategy Quarterly GoalsQuarterly Goals InterventionsInterventions Implement and Monitor Desired level of implementationDesired level of implementation Desired level of impactDesired level of impact Quarterly reporting and adjustmentsQuarterly reporting and adjustments

Problem Statement Annual Goal

Specific Measurabl e Attainable Relevant Time-Bound p. 2-6 of Improvement Planning Process

Inter- ventions Strategy Annual Goal Root Cause/ Need Problem Writing the Annual Goal

A N N U A L G O A L

T I P S

S T R A T E G Y

Strategy Root Cause/Need

T I P S

Q U A R T E R L Y G O A L S

T I P S

Q2 (Oct, Nov, Dec) Q2 Goal Interventions: 1) 2) 3) 4) What data will be collected to monitor interventions? 1) 2) 3) 4) LEADING INDICATOR Specific Action taken to achieve quarterly goal Artifact/data used to measure implementation

T I P S

Data Analysis Problem statementProblem statement Needs Assessment Root CauseRoot Cause Identifying/Prioritizing NeedsIdentifying/Prioritizing Needs Improvement Plan Annual GoalAnnual Goal StrategyStrategy Quarterly GoalsQuarterly Goals InterventionsInterventions Implement and Monitor Desired level of implementationDesired level of implementation Desired level of impactDesired level of impact Quarterly reporting and adjustmentsQuarterly reporting and adjustments

I M P L E M E N T & M O N I T O R

T I P S

Partners LEAsTEATCDSSESCsPSPsDCSI

As we move forward… There will still be new information as requirements continue to be phased in. Regional ESCs, TEA, and TCDSS will communicate changes and updates as they occur and are known. ISAM has been enhanced. Keep information in ISAM updated and inform your Support Specialist as changes occur.

Helpful Resources Know and use your Support Specialist Stay tuned to the TCDSS website: Access the Guidance Documents and Planning Resources:

Submissions to ISAM in TEASE October 31 – All IR Campuses – IR Districts not staged in PBM November 15 – IR Districts also staged in PBM – MS Districts staged in PBM

ESC-2 Accountability Group

Thank you for your attention and have a great year! Kelly Bevis Associate Director CPDA 361/ Suzy Hartman NCLB Specialist 361/ Tom Jaggard Region Testing Coordinator 361/