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Oral Exit Review Report

Engagement Review

for

Foothills Education Charter High School

February 25-27, 2018

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Accreditation

• An international protocol for institutions committed to systematic and sustainable improvement

• Builds capacity of the institution to improve and sustain student learning

• Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the institution

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A diagnostic to stimulate and guide continuous improvement with a focus on:*Leadership Capacity*Learning Capacity*Resource Capacity

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Role of Engagement Review Team*Gather first-hand evidence and information pertinent to evaluating an institution’s performance against the research-based AdvancED Performance Standards.

*Using the Standards, assess the quality of learning environments to gain valuable insights and target improvements in teaching and learning.

* Provide valuable feedback to institutions that helps to focus and guide each institution’s improvement journey.

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Stakeholder Input: Interviews & Polls

Stakeholders Number

Superintendent 1

Board of Education Members (7 + DOC Rep.) 8

System & School Leaders 18

Teachers (24 Poll) + (38 Randomly) 62

Parents 15

Students (24 Poll) + (30 Randomly) 54

Support Personnel 3

Total161

Eleot : Total conducted = 39Overall Average = 2.65

Learning Environments Engagement Review Team

1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.83

2 High Expectations Environment 2.47

3 Supportive Learning Environment 2.92

4 Active Learning Environment Lowest 1.975 Progress Monitoring and Feedback

Environment 2.88

6 Well-Managed Learning Environment Highest 3.23

7 Digital Learning Environment 2.167

Overall Themes for Recognition

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• Visionary Superintendent

• Strong, Dedicated Leadership Team

• Strategic Resource Management

Overall Themes for Recognition

• Commitment to vision/clear direction/no excuses attitude

• Student Support Services

• Student Advocacy

• Partnerships with school districts & community

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Themes for Improvement

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• More formalized PLCs to better customize curriculum modules & formative assessments to ensure high expectations

• PD on best practices & more effective monitoring of instructional processes

Overall Summary

• 3 Domains with Total of 30 Performance Standards• Leadership = 10 Standards

Learning = 12 StandardsResources = 8 Standards

• Foothills Education Charter High School:• 13 Exceeds Expectations• 13 Meets Expectations• 4 Emerging• 0 Needs Improving

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Final Thoughts

The Engagement Review Team:–Appreciates your hospitality,

support and professionalism.–Respects and acknowledges the

efforts to improve the quality of your institution.

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