1. NPQS Survey Tool Preview
Introductions and Sponsor Recognition (5 minutes - Tony)
Introduce team
Tony Small
Doug Kueker
Clay Worley
Jim Pilcher
Recognize sponsors
Key point is that this will be free!
National Agricultural Education and FFA In-service
February 1, 2017

2. As a special project of the National FFA Foundation
Overview
History and purpose of NQPS
Standards assessed & tool structure
Key features & benefits of NQPS tool
Timeline for releasing the tool & training
Answer questions
Sponsored by:
As a special project of the National FFA Foundation

3. History & Purpose NQPS history NQPS IS a tool to… NQPS IS NOT…
Originally developed in 2009
Latest version released in 2016
NQPS IS a tool to…
Analyze program strengths & weaknesses
Help identify clear goals for program growth
Encourage collaboration with local stakeholders
NQPS IS NOT…
An assessment of the individual teacher
History and Purpose of NQPS (10 minutes - Tony)
Originally developed in 2009
The latest version was released in 2016 after a multi-stage review process with local, state, and national stakeholders
Latest revision focused on ensuring that the standards are rigorous, relevant, and easy-to-use
Standards were benchmarked against both federal and regional expectations for “high quality” Career and Technical Education programs
NQPS IS a tool to…
Analyze program strengths and weaknesses
Help identify clear goals and objectives for program growth
Designed to help teachers collaborate with local stakeholders and supporters in analyzing the program
NQPS IS NOT
An assessment of the teacher!

4. Standards Covered 1 - Program Design and Instruction
1A - Curriculum & Program Design
1B - Instruction
1C - Facilities & Equipment
1D - Assessment
2 - Experiential, Project, and Work-Based Learning Through SAE
3 - Leadership and Personal Development Through FFA
4 - School and Community Partnerships
5 - Marketing
6 - Certified Agriculture Teachers and Professional Growth
7 - Program Planning and Evaluation
Standards and Structure of NQPS (15 minutes - Doug)
Tool covers seven areas that reflect all components of an agriculture, food, and natural resources program:
Program Design and Instruction
Curriculum & Program Design
Instruction
Facilities & Equipment
Assessment
Experiential, Project, and Work-Based Learning Through SAE
Leadership and Personal Development Through FFA
School and Community Partnerships
Marketing
Certified Agriculture Teachers and Professional Growth
Program Planning and Evaluation
Point out that safety is included in the standards – two places safety is emphasized include:
Standard 1C: Program Design and Instruction – Facilities and Equipment (pg 23)
Standard 2: Experiential, Project, and Work-Based Learning Through SAE (pg 41)

5. Structure of Standards
Quality Indicators
Rubrics
Example: Standard 1A - A standards-based curriculum in AFNR education is delivered through programs of study that incorporates classroom and laboratory instruction; experiential, project, and work based learning through SAE and leadership and personal development through FFA. 
Example: Quality Indicator 1 – Program of Study (POS), reflecting the needs of the community, has been developed in accordance with state requirements.
Standards and Structure of NQPS (15 minutes - Doug)
Standard statement
Definitions
Quality indicator(s)
Rubrics

6. Structure of Standards
Standards and Structure of NQPS (15 minutes - Doug)
Rubrics
Level of Performance Descriptions (1-5)
Indicators that program meets or exceeds expectation
Indicators that program does not meet quality expectation
Suggested Evidence for each level of performance

7. Program Growth Planning Tools
Guidance for Next Steps
Growth Planning Guide
Standards and Structure of NQPS (15 minutes - Doug)
Program Growth Planning tools
Guidance for next steps related to each quality indicator
Suggestions for getting to expectation
Suggestions for moving beyond expectation
Growth Planning Guide
Step-by-step process to develop clear goals and plans for growth

8. Demo of NQPS Survey Tool
Sign-on
Program Dashboard
Taking the Surveys
Building a Growth Plan
State Leader Dashboard
Walk-through Features and Benefits of Online Version of Tool (30-40 minutes – Clay and Doug)
Sign-on
Access through Council Website or FFA.org
Login using current FFA.org credentials
Survey and growth plan data is tracked by Chapter Number
State leaders will be able to provide access to programs that do not yet have an FFA Chapter number
Will have a “test version” available for use in Teacher Prep programs and others
My NQPS Home
Instructions for using the tool (on first visit)
Link available anytime in the future
Dashboard for program (on second visit)
See progress on surveys and access results
Access and edit current growth plan
In multi-teacher programs, all teachers see the same data
Survey results and growth plans stays with the program, does not move with teachers
Able to submit completed surveys to state staff for review
Take the Survey(s)
Able to take the survey for each standard, one-by-one
Teachers can determine where to begin
Can create a rotation where you look at certain standards on a regular basis
States are encouraged to provide guidance to local programs on which standards to complete
Can print the surveys to review ahead of time before completing the surveys
Select a standard to start the survey
View standard and definitions
See quality indicators with related rubric and sample evidence
Choose a rating (1-5) for each quality indicator
Note evidence for selected rating in open field
State leaders will be able to see the evidence noted and can follow-up during a program visit
It is incumbent on the program to maintain a copy of the evidence they note; nothing will be uploaded to FFA.org
States will need to provide guidance on state-specific evidence that programs should note in this space
Continue until all quality indicators for a standard are rated and evidence for each rating is logged
Able to save progress and return at anytime
Submit results to end the survey
Reminder is displayed to indicate if anything is incomplete
State leaders will be able to see program results after they are submitted
Note the difference between finishing a single survey and submitting all completed surveys to the state leader

9. Demo of NQPS Survey Tool

10. Building a Growth Plan
Build a growth plan (15 minutes – using mockups not live system)
Able to take three simple steps to create a specific growth plan
Step 1: Review the ratings for all quality indicators in one spot
Print the results and discuss with a committee if needed
Quickly see which Standards and QI’s have not been rated
Step 2: Choose up to 10 QIs to prioritize for your growth plan
Print the list of 10 to conduct prioritization with a group
Prioritize from 1-10 based on urgency and importance
Step 3: Select 3 to focus on and create a growth plan
Plan specifies expected growth and provides a roadmap
Able to update and edit this plan at any time
View and update the plan status from the program dashboard
Plans provide a touchpoint for each advisory committee mtgs.
Easy to print the plan to share with others
Plans provide a conversation starter on program visits
Plans will not be submitted to the state, schools could them if they want them

11. State Leader Dashboard
State leader dashboard (10 minutes – working from mockups)
Able to set a “due-by” date for all programs
Optional, only if you require completion
Able to see list of programs that have submitted results
If program submits after “due-by” date or makes changes to a survey, appears in different color and receive notification
Can drill in to see which surveys have/have not been completed
View only, cannot edit
Able to print results for each program
Great conversation starter during program visits
Able to view average scores for each quality indicator for your state
Quickly see professional development needs in state
Historical view will allow you to see if efforts are working!
Phase II
Able to view average scores for each QI at national level
States able to add additional standards and quality indicators
Must use the same format as the national standards

12. State Leader Dashboard

13. Timeline Finalize (Mar.-Apr.) Launch (May) Pilot (Feb. 2017)
Timeline for Completion (5 minutes - Doug)
February – pilot testing with ~69 programs in 10 states representing:
single- and multi-teacher programs
programs located in comprehensive high schools and CTE centers
programs with and without FFA Chapters
programs located in rural and urban areas
March-April – revisions from pilot testing and finalizing system
May – LPS staff training and full launch

14. Training and Tools Available
Training Sessions
Led by LPS Staff
Can customize:
Quick update
In-depth workshops
Quick-start Guides
State leader version
Teacher/program version
Training and Tools Available (5 minutes)
LPS staff available to provide training during summer conferences and events
Quick update during general session
In-depth workshop with teachers
You do not have to do this on your own!
Quick-start guide available
State-leader version
Teacher/program version

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Questions
Questions from audience (15 minutes – Tony, Clay, Doug)
Encourage schools to use the tool; only as good as the data that’s put into it – lots of resources invested in making this possible
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