1. Differentiation with Indistar
Arkansas

2. SIG Schools in Arkansas
2011 – 1st Cohort
3 High Schools
2 Middle School
1 Elementary
2012 – 2nd Cohort
4 High Schools
2013 – 3rd Cohort

3. SIG Schools in Arkansas
All SIG schools in Arkansas chose the Transformation model
Cohort 2 were required to utilize SIG Online Tool to help with Transformational model implementation
Rapid Indicators
Optional for Cohort 1
All schools volunteered to use SIG Online Tool

4. SIG Schools in Arkansas
Assess Indicators
11 Federal Requirements for Transformational Model
Create Transformation Plan
Crosswalk Indicators with Transformation Toolkit
Budget
Amendments

5. Flexibility Waiver June of 2012 Arkansas’ waiver approved by USDOE
3 categories of schools
Exemplary
Focus
Priority (SIG Schools included)

6. Priority Schools PRIORITY SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO USE INDISTAR
Priority schools use Indistar to develop plans tailored to their individual situation and needs.
Priority Improvement Plan (PIP)
Crosswalk Indicators to Turnaround Principles
Supports and programs will be evidence-based and school specific.
38 Priority Schools (Including SIG Schools)

7. Focus Schools INDISTAR IS VOLUNTARY FOR FOCUS SCHOOLS
Focus schools are making progress generally in terms of student achievement and may have high percentages of proficient students, but have a population of at risk students that are not performing.
Concentrate school improvement efforts on closing achievement gaps (TAGG)
Develop Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
Focus Schools chose to use Indistar

8. Indistar in Arkansas Match best practices in school to Indicators
Each Priority Schools has a SIS on site at least once per week
Technical Assistance
Coach
State Level Access
Commissioners
State Board

9. Title I Coordinator 501-682-2395 Jayne.green@arkansas.gov