Hazlet Township Public Schools

Hazlet Township Public SchoolsMiddle States Accreditation Process 2012-2013

Presenters

• Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. Superintendent

• Dr. David A. Roman Assistant Superintendent

Today’s AgendaOur District’s MissionMiddle States EvaluationOverviewProcess thus farDistrict GoalsTimelinesAction Plan Review

Questions and Answers

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?

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

Components of the Excellence by Design Model

• Standards for Accreditation

• Planning Ethic

• Plan for Growth and Improvement

Overview of theMiddle States Process

• 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


• 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.


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


Standards

Best PracticesFoundational Operational (Standards) (Standards)

Quality in Educational Delivery of Educational Programs Programs

Result in Students Learning

Overview of theMiddle States

Process

Standards

Foundational Standards Operational Standards (Quality) (Delivery)

1) Philosophy/Mission 7) Health & Safety 2) Governance & Leadership 8) Educational Program3) Planning for Growth & 9) Evidence of School Improvement System Effectiveness4) Finances 10) Student Services5) Facilities 11) Student Life & Activities6) System Climate & Organization 12) Information Resources & Technology



Gather information

about District

Evaluate information

Develop Plan forGrowth

“Simplified”


Information used for Evaluation:

Surveys: Staff (all), Parents (20%) and Students (grades 4-12)

Assessment Data

District Information Policies and Procedures Facilities Curricula

Overview of theMiddle States ProcessEvaluation Criteria:

Twelve Middle States Standards

State/Federal Assessment Benchmarks

Foundational Documents Mission, Vision and Goals Core Beliefs Profile of the Graduate

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

Student AchievementGoals

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

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 21st Century learning environment to assist student in achieving academic excellence

Middle States-Next Steps

Review and refinement of Goals by building-level staffCompletion of Action Plans for each goalCommunity Meeting on October 1, 2012Implementation of Action Plans/GoalsOnsite visitation Spring of 2013

2012-2013 Timeline at a GlanceAccomplishments 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

2012-2013 Timeline at a GlanceAccomplishments 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

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


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


Middle States Visit

Exact Dates To Be Confirmed– 1st Choice: March 18-22, 2013– 2nd Choice: April 15-19, 2013– 3rd Choice: February 25-March 1, 2013

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

Action Plan Review

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

Action Plan Review GroupsGroup 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

Action Plan Review Group OneACTION PLAN

Academic Goal #1 Objective: By the year 2017, the student achievement of underperforming subgroups will increase as measured by their student growth plans Strategy #1: Develop a greater understanding of programs needed to enhance the achievement of underperforming subgroups

Action Step Person(s)/Group(s) Responsible

Timeline for Completion

Resources Needed

Indicators of Success

Status

Professional Development Needs for Strategy #1:

Action Plan Review Group TwoACTION PLAN

Academic Goal #1 Objective: By the year 2017, the student achievement of underperforming subgroups will increase as measured by their student growth plans Strategy #2: Design and implement student growth plans for underperforming subgroups derived from data to meet individual student needs



Resources Needed


Status


Action Plan Review Group ThreeACTION PLAN

Academic Goal #2 Objective: By the year 2017, student enrollment will increase in advanced academic courses in grades 6-12, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement Strategy #1: Extend the Summer Enrichment Program to include preparation for all high level courses offered to students entering grades 6-12.



Resources Needed


Status


Action Plan Review Group FourACTION PLAN

Academic Goal #2 Objective: By the year 2017, student enrollment will increase in advanced academic courses in grades 6-12, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement Strategy #2: Change the 8th grade math requirement so all students are exposed to Algebra I. This will increase the population of students who will be on schedule to take Calculus, Statistics or Dual Enrollment in 12th grade.



Resources Needed Indicators of Success

Status


Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. Superintendent of Schools

Questions??

Closing Remarks

THANK YOU!!!!