1. Hazlet Township Public Schools Middle States Accreditation Process 2012-2013

2. Presenters Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr.Superintendent Dr. David A. RomanAssistant Superintendent

3. Today’s Agenda Our District’s Mission Middle States Evaluation Overview Process thus far District Goals Timelines Action Plan Review Questions and Answers

6. Middle States Accreditation: Excellence by Design 1.By the time students have experienced our full educational program and services, what should our students know and how should they be able to use what they know? What content, skills, and work habits should be the priorities for learning? What attitudes, qualities or characteristics should our students demonstrate? 2.How well should our students perform the desired outcomes, and what does excellent performance look like? 3.How will we measure and evaluate our students’ performance in multiple ways? 4.How well do our students currently perform? What is the actual quality of their work? 5.What must we do to grow and improve our students’ performance?

7. Middle States Accreditation Serves as a mechanism for improving a school system’s ability to produce levels of student performance - *School Districts can demonstrate this in different ways

8. Components of the Excellence by Design Model Standards for Accreditation Planning Ethic Plan for Growth and Improvement Overview of the Middle States Process

9. Standards are used to make decisions in the Middle States Process Standards do not determine what school systems look like Indicators analyze a standard and demonstrate that a particular standard has been met Overview of the Middle States Process

10. Example of a “Standard”: – Financial resources are sufficient to provide the educational opportunities defined in the school system’s philosophy/mission. Indicator 4.14: Our school’s leadership exercises prudent control over all financial operations. Indicator 4.15: Our school’s staff is involved in determining financial priorities for curriculum and instructional needs. Overview of the Middle States Process

11. There are two types of “Standards” utilized in the accreditation process: 1.Qualitative Statements – reflect research based practices for school systems 2.Quantitative Statements – reflect research based on measurable data Overview of the Middle States Process

12. Standards Best Practices FoundationalOperational (Standards) (Standards) Quality in Educational Delivery of Educational Programs Programs Result in Students Learning Overview of the Middle States Process

13. Standards Foundational Standards Operational Standards (Quality) (Delivery) 1) Philosophy/Mission7) Health & Safety 2) Governance & Leadership8) Educational Program 3) Planning for Growth & 9) Evidence of School Improvement System Effectiveness 4) Finances10) Student Services 5) Facilities11) Student Life & Activities 6) System Climate & Organization 12) Information Resources & Technology Overview of the Middle States Process

14. Overview of the Overview of the Middle States Process Gather information about District Evaluate information Develop Plan for Growth “Simplified”

15. Overview of the Overview of the Middle States Process Information used for Evaluation: Surveys: Staff (all), Parents (20%) and Students (grades 4-12) Assessment Data District Information  Policies and Procedures  Facilities  Curricula

16. Overview of the Overview of the Middle States Process Evaluation Criteria: Twelve Middle States Standards State/Federal Assessment Benchmarks Foundational Documents  Mission, Vision and Goals  Core Beliefs  Profile of the Graduate

19. Overview of the Middle States Process Plan for Growth: Use evaluative criteria to generate a plan for growth Create 3-5 District Goals Action Plans  Two for Student Achievement  Two for Organizational Capacity

20. Student Achievement Goals Goal #1: By the year 2017, the student achievement of underperforming subgroups will increase as measured by their student growth plans Goal #2: By the year 2017, student enrollment will increase in advanced academic courses in grades 6-12, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement

21. OrganizationalGoals Goal #1: To maintain and create environments that support optimal student development and performance Goal #2: To provide engaging and emerging educational technologies to create a 21 st Century learning environment to assist student in achieving academic excellence

22. Middle States-Next Steps Review and refinement of Goals by building-level staff Completion of Action Plans for each goal Community Meeting on October 1, 2012 Implementation of Action Plans/Goals Onsite visitation Spring of 2013

23. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Accomplishments to Date January 2012-August 2012 – Evaluation of Data Collected - (Surveys, District & Building Level Input and Stakeholders’ Input) – Revised District Mission/Goals/Core Beliefs – Developed Building Goals – Aligned Building Goals to District Goals – Aligned Management Systems to Goals (i.e.: MyLearningPlan, Systems3000, etc.) – Aligned District Budget to District Strategic Plan – District & Building Level Leadership Changes – Revised & Aligned Professional Development Goals – Alignment of Excellent Educators for New Jersey (EE4NJ) – Reviewed & Revised Middle States Documents – By Administrators – Established District Goals Utilizing 12 Standards and Indicators

24. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Accomplishments to Date September 2012 – Reviewed With Staff Selection process for District Goals Utilizing 12 Standards and Indicators Collection & Evaluation of Data Collected - (Survey, District & Building Level, etc.) Adherence to District Mission/Goals/Core Beliefs Building Level Goals Alignment of Building Goals to District Goals – Continued alignment of Management Systems to Goals (i.e.: EE4NJ & MyLearningPlan-Platform) – Continued alignment of District Budget to District Strategic Plan – Supported development of new leadership within the district – Monitored and enhanced alignment of Professional Development Goals – Collected, reviewed & revised Middle States Paperwork – from each component school

25. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Goals & Objectives Moving Forward October 2012 – Community Conversation Meeting - Articulation of Middle States Process – Develop Final District Action Plans (Plan for Growth and Improvement) – Submit Final Action Plans and Self-Study Report to Middle States for Review

26. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Goals & Objectives Moving Forward November 2012 – February 2013 – Communicate to all stakeholders the District Action Plans – Continue to enhance and refine District Action Plans – Continue to prepare for Middle States Onsite Visit

27. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Middle States Visit Exact Dates To Be Confirmed – 1 st Choice: March 18-22, 2013 – 2 nd Choice: April 15-19, 2013 – 3 rd Choice: February 25-March 1, 2013

28. Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. —Andrew Carnegie

29. Action Plan Review Working in designated groups, please review assigned Action Plan for the specific goal and provide feedback.

30. Action Plan Review Groups Group 1: Carol Alesi, Jennifer Christ, Stacy Esposito, Jamie Boyce, Arlene Kirby, Cristina Quaglia, Terri Kahrer, Valorie Poli, Anne Brodsky Mary Beth Stansfield & Mary Kane Group 2: Lynn Bowe, Joy Derechailo, Mary Beth Gammon, Christine Grabowski, Cathy-Lynn Barney, Maureen Gibson, Maria Lave, Mary Anne Ricca & Sharon Summerer Group 3: Cathy Baldini, Christine Dobilas, Wendy Gansas, Renee Schneider Dane Stephenson, Melissa Trenton & Theresa Bates Group 4: Dana Bellatoni, Ann Cioffi, Joe Emerson, Jeanne Gillen, Katelyn Horsley, James White & Michael Auciello

31. Action Plan Review Group One

32. Action Plan Review Group Two

33. Action Plan Review Group Three

34. Action Plan Review Group Four

35. Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. Superintendent of Schools Questions?? Closing Remarks THANK YOU!!!!