Indiana Student Achievement Institute InSAI Introduction Webcast Indiana School Improvement Institute Indiana Student Achievement Institute th Street, Columbus, IN Web: Phone:

Indiana Student Achievement Institute Non-profit organization: 501(c)(3) Located in Columbus, Indiana Founded in 1996 / Incorporated in 2000 Mission: To help schools with the process of change for the purpose raising student achievement and closing achievement gaps.

InSAI is NOT © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 ONE SIZE FITS ALL

Improvement Process © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 Schools use a vision-based, data-driven process called VISION-TO-ACTION to: 1)Create a common vision of academic rigor 2)Set concrete academic goals 3)Identify areas in the school and community that are currently interfering with achievement 4)Agree to strategies to address the areas blocking achievement 5)Monitor the strategy implementation

Characteristics of Institute Schools © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 Locale City 50% Town / Fringe 21% Rural 29% Level Elementary 62% Middle Level 20% High School 18% % Passing ISTEP Tests Range: 23 – 94% % Free / Reduced Range: 4 – 87% % Minority Range: 0 – 100% © American Student Achievement Institute Last Updated July 2008

School Improvement Plan One Plan – Many Uses PL 221 Title I Schoolwide Title I TAS No Child Left Behind North Central Association © American Student Achievement Institute

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT THE INSTITUTE? American Student Achievement Institute ASAI

National Recognition ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION (Baltimore, Maryland) Connecting Schools, Families and Communities May 2007 © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 © American Student Achievement Institute The school-community connection at George Washington Community School has been strengthened through the school's participation in the Indiana Student Achievement Institute. Teachers, parents, business representatives, and students work together in the Institute's Vision-to-Action process for systemic change to analyze data about the school and create a shared vision and road map for student success. The process has helped to increase the alignment between the work of community partners and the school's core instructional programs. * Annie E. Casey Foundation, Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities, May 2007

National Recognition COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS (Washington D.C.) School Improvement Policy Brief September 2006 © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 * Council of Chief State Officers, Consortium for School Improvement Policy Brief, September 2006 © American Student Achievement Institute “Many of Indiana’s schools have been led through a vision-based school improvement process facilitated by [InSAI]. A steering team composed of school staff, parents and a business representative guide shared decision making between all administrators, all teachers, all students, parents, business representatives, and community members. A hallmark of the process is embracing and working through resistance for systemic change.”

National Recognition PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE NETWORK Boston, MA Shared Agenda: Leadership Challenge to Improve College Access & Success February, 2004 InSAI is an “excellent example incorporating research-based effective practices” to improve college access and success. © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 * Shared Agenda: A Leadership Challenge to Improve College Access and Success, February, 2004 © American Student Achievement Institute

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels I am fascinated by InSAI. Tell other schools in your districts to join InSAI. February 2009 © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 © American Student Achievement Institute

Indiana Education Roundtable Newsletter InSAI is making “remarkable progress” in Indiana schools. January 2005 © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 © American Student Achievement Institute

Participant Testimony Indianapolis Public Schools (63 schools) Minetta Richardson, Title I Program Administrator © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 © American Student Achievement Institute In addition, our district has had (4) audits in the (4) years I have served as Title I program administrator - national, regional, and state audits. Because of the InSAI process used in writing our school improvement plans, our district has not been cited for any major compliance issues from any of these audits. March 2009

Participant Testimony Kokomo Center Schools (16 schools) Sandi Quinton, Title I Director © Reynolds and Hines, 2000 © American Student Achievement Institute The InSAI school improvement planning process has helped our schools become more focused, involved and cohesive in our efforts to improve the learning of all of our students. Our district has used the InSAI process to develop district strategies based upon school needs and concerns. The InSAI staff has provided exceptional support and guidance through the process. March 2009

Average Annual Change in the % of Passing ISTEP Tests 2002  2003 IndianaInSAI © American Student Achievement Institute

Source: The Effects of the Indiana Student Achievement Institute School Improvement Process on ISTEP Scores, 2006 Average Annual Change in the % of Passing ISTEP Tests 2002  2004 InSAI

17 Increase in the % of passing ISTEP / ECA tests is 42% higher in InSAI Schools (over a 3 Year Period / Data provided on the DOE website, 2011) InSAI All Schools

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE American Student Achievement Institute ASAI

STEERING TEAM © American Student Achievement Institute TEAM MAKE-UP Principal Teachers (2) Counselor Parent Business representative InSAI Steering Team Petersburg Elementary School

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS Taylor Intermediate School, Kokomo, Indiana

Attica Jr-Sr High School, Attica, Indiana Planning Discussions FULL FACULTY © American Student Achievement Institute

Planning Discussions COMMUNITY COUNCIL © American Student Achievement Institute

Planning Discussions STUDENT BODY Prompt: What do all students deserve in order to be effective learners? © American Student Achievement Institute

Implementation STRATEGY CHAIRS © American Student Achievement Institute (Strategy Task Force discussing the strategy “kick off”)

VISION-TO-ACTION PROCESS American Student Achievement Institute ASAI

Discussion 1 - Rationale Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

Discussion 2 - Vision Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

Discussion 3 – Data Targets Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

Discussion 4 - Concerns Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

Indiana Conference on Learning Strategies That Work 60 Breakout Sessions Featuring Indiana educators who are implementing proven practices in their schools Past Keynotes Governor Daniels Kati Haycock Ruby Payne Glenn Singleton Tony Bennett Lorraine Monroe

Discussion 5 – Strategy Selection Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

Planning Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

Implementation Steering Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 6 Strategy Selection 7 Strategy Plan Implementation Professional Development Anti-Resistance Evaluation 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 5 Areas of Concern ExpectationsCurriculumInstruction AssessmentExtra HelpGuidance Environment 3 Current Data 4 Data Targets 1 VISION 2 Vision Data

DELIVERABLES American Student Achievement Institute ASAI

Leadership Workshops ACTIVITYYear 1Year 2Year 3Alumni Steering Team Training 6 full days 1 two hour 2 full days 1 one hour 2 half days 1 one hour 2 half days (2 full days every three years) Strategy Chair Training 1 1 (optional) 1 (optional) 1 (optional) Number of schools at training site Conference call follow-up Yes No On-Call SupportYes © American Student Achievement Institute Prepare teams to lead discussions at home.

MANAGEMENT TOOLS Online Management System Data storage Data analysis & discussion tools Process and outcome reports Steering Team Manual Organizational Structure Meeting handouts Facilitator Guides Timelines SIP Format Binder with Tabs Format Audit ready – PL221, Title I, NCA Online reports © American Student Achievement Institute

REVIEWS Review School Improvement Plan Review work as completed Various rubrics 1. InSAI Standards 2. PL221 Requirements 3. Title I Requirements 4. NCA improvement planning Written feedback – 48 hours Multiple chances to revise “Friendly nagging” © American Student Achievement Institute

InSAI ONLINE SYSTEM American Student Achievement Institute ASAI

Steering Team Manual

Online School Improvement Plan

Data Table Wizard

Auto-Populated Data Disaggregated for NCLB groups having more than 10 students

Online Surveys Student Faculty Parent Community the Algebra I and English 10 End-of-Course Assessments

To-Do Lists

School Improvement Plan Summary for PL221 May be submitted to DOE for PL221 purposes.

Public Website for Your School

PROOF OF IMPLEMENTATION American Student Achievement Institute ASAI

Public Law 221 InSAI is approved by the Indiana State Board of Education as a technical support provider for PL221. InSAI certifies to DOE that schools’ improvement plans meet the requirements of PL221. DOE does not conduct a second review of plans approved by InSAI.

Title I Implementation Portfolio “Ready for an audit at a moment’s notice” 1.Table of Contents 2.School Improvement Plan Summary 3.Tabs – Proof of Implementation A.Cycle I Monitoring B.Cycle II Monitoring 4.Crosswalk for Onsite Monitoring Visit InSAI Staff Reviews Portfolio

NCA Implementation Portfolio “Ready for an audit at a moment’s notice” Table of Contents School Improvement Plan Summary (NCA “Process” Indicators) Tabs – Proof of Implementation (NCA “Practice” Indicators) 1.4School profile 2.1Policies & procedures for effective operations 2.2Administrative head – Recognized leadership prerogatives 2.3Compliance with laws, rules, and regulations 2.8Controls for curricular & extracurricular activities 2.10Personnel evaluation system – Leads to professional growth 3.1Curriculum developed and maintained 3.2Students actively Involved in learning / Higher order thinking 3.5Curriculum challenges each student (equity / diversity) 3.6Allocates and protects instructional time 3.7Articulation and alignment between school levels 3.8Student interventions 3.9Monitors school climate with appropriate steps 3.10Information and media services 3.11Instructional technology access continued ) InSAI provides a self study for the NCA “practice” indicators

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