1. Washington School Improvement Framework
March 2018

2. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Starting with the Why…
Starting with the Why…
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Pursuing Equity through Closing Gaps
Continuous Improvement for All Schools
Obtain and Retain Effective Educators
Flexibility on Use of Resources

3. Improvement Mindset
Everyone is in the business of continuous improvement.
Schools are identified for support to improve student learning—they are not identified as failing.
Honor what works + explore opportunities to innovate
Different needs require different supports.
Change takes time.

4. The What: Improvement Framework

5. NCLB vs. ESSA Indices NCLB Index WSIF Score Achievement
No Child Left Behind Era: Identified the bottom 10%
of schools in Priority and Focus
Every Student Succeeds Act Era: Establishes a baseline of performance--schools that fall under this are identified for Comprehensive or Targeted supports.
NCLB Index
WSIF Score
Achievement
Graduation Rate
By All Students + Disaggregated by Student Population
Achievement
Growth
Graduation Rate
English Learner Progress
School Quality Student Success (SQSS)
Attendance
9th Graders on Track
Advanced Course Taking (Dual Credit)
By All Students + Disaggregated by Student Population

6. Washington’s Improvement Indicators1 2 3 4 5
Proficiency
ELA & Math
Student Growth ELA & Math
English Learner Progress
Graduation
SQSS: Attendance
SQSS:
9th Graders on Track
Dual Credit
Elem & Middle 
High School
All states must meaningfully differentiate schools each year using some specified measures and include other measures where each state has some flexibility. These are Washington’s improvement indicators.

7. Weighting the Measures
Indicators are weighted depending on the grade level configuration of the school.

8. WSIF & Lowest Performing 5%
The WSIF calculation:
Each measure is mapped from a percentage to a 1–10 score.
Those measure scores are combined and weighted to yield an overall WSIF score ranging from 1–10.
Using that WSIF score, the lowest performing 5 percent of schools are identified for comprehensive support.

9. WSIF & Lowest Performing 5 Percent
Set a threshold marking the lowest performing 5 percent of schools (Schools identified for Comprehensive Support).
The same threshold will be used with student group WSIF scores to identify schools for Targeted support.
Identified for Comprehensive Support

10. Threshold For Comp Support
Use Comprehensive Threshold to Identify Student Groups for Targeted Support
Identified for Targeted Support
Threshold For Comp Support

11. The How: System and School Support

12. NCLB vs. ESSA Indices Support Categories Comprehensive – All Students
Composite score for all students and all indicators is below the threshold
Comprehensive – All Students
Graduation Rate < 67%
Comprehensive – Graduation Rate
One or more student groups are below the cut score
Targeted

13. NCLB vs. ESSA Supports Differentiated supports matched to need
All-Schools
Comprehensive
Targeted (3+ groups)
Targeted (1-2 groups)

14. Comprehensive Supports
Study
Who needs the support, and what is needed?
Who is doing well? What does research say?
Comprehensive Supports
Currently Have:
Indistar database
UW Min Sun analysis
Under Development (by June 30, 2018)
Develop research methodology for measuring effectiveness of improvement efforts
Interim measures of accountability
Planned (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)
Alternative Accountability system recommendations
Targeted Supports
Currently Have
Listening and Learning Tour summary analysis
Ed NW compile and share PLC best practice
Map and gap analysis on OSPI PD
Evaluate student group supports
Foundational/Self-Directed Supports
ESSA indicators and identification process
Data informed promising practices
Ed NW literature review of SQSS indicators
Ed NW success outlier work with middle schools
Interstate PLC for SQSS
SQSS Success outlier identification and gatherings
Ed NW school climate literature review
Evaluate webinar series
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15. Comprehensive Supports
What tiered supports are available?
Comprehensive Supports
Currently Have
Tools in Indistar
Under Development (by June 30, 2018)
Create and pilot a comprehensive needs assessment
District Capacity Assessment for implementing EBPs
Planned (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)
MTSS Foundational Training Modules (Data Inquiry, TIPs, Action Planning)
Targeted Supports
Cycle of Inquiry Training
On-line MTSS PLC
ESD-based learning communities
Office hours
On-line modules for district/ESD leads
Foundational/Self-Directed Supports
Foundational framework, current reality assessment and system-level key practices guide
SQSS Getting Started tool kits
Collect effective practices tools and videos for website
Compile and organize data analysis and resource mapping tools
Expand EBP capacity
Create SQSS Companion tools with Ed NW
Develop toolkit adaptation for student groups
Deliver EBP, continue capacity building
Develop school climate, early warning system and school-base mentoring web content
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16. Comprehensive Supports
Serve
How will tiered supports be communicated/deployed?
Comprehensive Supports
Currently Have
Existing Coaching structure
Existing ESD structure
Under Development (by June 30, 2018)
Development of new continuous improvement mentor system
OSPI cross agency teams
OSPI Case studies
Planned (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)
Launch of continuous improvement mentor system
Targeted Supports
WSLA Partnership
Ed NW Compile and share PLC best practice
NIC 2-day trainings
Targeted schools summits
Facilitate regional peer Learning networks
Foundational/Self-Directed Supports
Online TA Request Process
GATE Webinar series
Partnerships with education associations
FAQs
Communication templates
Expand webinar series to migrant, ALE, SpecEd
Continue webinar series
Launch self-directed, web-based learning modules
Formalize work with education partners
Expand communication resources, i.e., print and electronic
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17. OSPI Sample Reports www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/ESSA/SampleDisplay.asp

18. http://www.k12.wa.us/esea/essa/default.as px
Learn more about ESSA px

19. Seek assistance from the Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI)

20. Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism
EXAMPLE
Information and resources available on each indicator
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21. More information on supports coming…
An invitation for superintendents to attend a regional meeting at the ESD
Scheduled Zoom sessions hosted by the ESDs for specific audiences such as: Special Education, English Learners, Title programs, Principals, Small districts, etc.
ESDs will continue to work closely with you to gather information on how best to support district needs and plan resources for the school year.
Scheduled ESD Outreach meetings in the spring
OSPI looks forward to working with you
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