Enter System Name AdvancED TM External Review Exit Report Maxey Elementary December 9 and 10, 2013

Accreditation is… An international protocol for institutions committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement – Builds capacity of the institution to improve and sustain student learning – Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the institution © 2013 AdvancED 2

Balanced Accreditation Analysis and Evaluation of Impact of Teaching and Learning Leadership Capacity Resource Utilization © 2013 AdvancED 3

External Review The External Review Team – Comprised of professional peers with diverse experience and rich contextual perspective – Determines the institution’s effectiveness in meeting the requirements of accreditation The External Review Process – Provides analysis and evaluation – Delivers valuable feedback and direction for improvement © 2013 AdvancED 4

Interviews & Observations Interviews 2 Administrators – 32 Teachers – 2 Support Staff – 34 Students – 17 Parents 18 Effective Learning Environment Observations © 2013 AdvancED 5

Learning Environment Ratings 1 Equitable Learning Environment High Expectations Environment Supportive Learning Environment Active Learning Environment Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment Well-Managed Learning Environment Digital Learning Environment1.22 © 2013 AdvancED 6

7 Index of Educational Quality Teaching and Learning Impact Standards 3 and 5, Student Performance Evaluative Criteria Leadership Capacity Standards 1 and 2, Stakeholder Feedback Evaluative Criteria Resource Utilization Standard 4 Index of Educational Quality Based on all Evaluative Criteria

Powerful Practices The administrators of Maxey Elementary systematically monitor instructional practices which results in teacher support and student success. Consistent criteria is communicated and used for grading and reporting. The school leadership and staff has committed to a culture of shared beliefs about teaching and learning and the school provides challenging educational programs and equitable opportunities for all students. © 2013 AdvancED 8

Powerful Practices Shared decision making, actions and high expectations align with the school’s mission of maximizing learning for all students. Consistent and regularly implemented staff supervision and evaluation has led to improved professional practice and increased student success. Maxey utilizes all resources: time, material and fiscal to fulfill the mission of the school. A systematic process of school improvement and professional learning community engagement allows for teacher collaboration leading to high levels of student success. © 2013 AdvancED 9

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Required Actions Train all professional and support staff in the interpretation, use and evaluation of data. © 2013 AdvancED 11

Based on our findings from the review of evidence, this External Review Team recommends that Maxey Elementary School be accredited, pending further review and final action by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. © 2013 AdvancED 12

Accreditation Decision External Review AdvancED Office Reviews and Sends Report Back to You AdvancED Accreditation Commission Grants Accreditation and Status Completed! 30 Days January June © 2013 AdvancED 13

Final Thoughts On behalf of the External Review Team, we extend: – Our appreciation for your hospitality, support, and professionalism; – Our respect and acknowledgement of your efforts to improve quality; and – Our congratulations for your progress toward achieving Accreditation as a quality institution. © 2013 AdvancED 14

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