The Continuous Improvement Process Tutorial

• Goal of the Tutorial– Introduction to the process - (for those with little

or no experience with the framework)

– Review of the process - (for those wanting to check their understanding, or refresh their memories)

The Continuous Improvement Process Tutorial

• Materials needed for this tutorial – download a copy

of the required worksheet is available for download to the right of this screen

• Estimated time needed to complete tutorial – approximately 15-30 minutes depending upon the number of participants and the depth of your interaction with the application activities

• Select one work activity that you are responsible for.

• Individually or with a partner, outline the steps you typically follow when making decisions.

Your Work:

The Continuous Improvement Process

The cornerstone of any

school improvement

effort is the relentless pursuit of excellence

through the application of the

Continuous Improvement Process.

The Continuous Improvement Process

The process we use to get even better!

Needs Assessment: Activities

• Collect and analyze multiple sources of data (quantitative and qualitative)

• Identify prioritize needs (at a system, building, individual level) ; establish the “what”

• Identify root cause(s) of needs; establish the “why”

• Establish a baseline

Continuous Improvement Process

Needs Assessment: Guiding Questions

What data sources, and assessment tools and methods are available and necessary to identify areas of need?

“What” are the identified needs and “Why” does this need exist (root cause)?

What is the baseline (specific and measureable) for the identified need(s)?

Continuous Improvement Process

Continuous Improvement Process

Planning: Activities

Select research-based practices to address identified needs

Establish intended results/goals

Create implementation action plan(s)

Plan professional development

Align resources

Continuous Improvement Process

Planning: Guiding Questions

What research-based approaches best address the identified need(s)?

What are the intended results/goals (measureable)?

How will staff be adequately trained to carry out the action plan?

How will resources be prioritized to address the needs?

Continuous Improvement Process

Implementation: Activities

Implement action plan(s) w/integrity/fidelity Collect and analyze implementation data

(adult actions) Collect and analyze progress/performance

data (students) Monitor resources Make mid-course corrections as necessary

Implementation: Guiding Questions

How will we assure the action plan is being implemented with integrity and fidelity and measured?

How will progress toward intended outcomes be monitored?

What “mid-course” corrections are necessary (delivery of action plan or resource allocation)?

Continuous Improvement Process

Evaluation: Activities

Collect and analyze data so progress toward intended results and goal can be evaluated

Collect and analyze data to determine the merit, and worth of the plan/program

Link data back into the needs assessment phase and modify plan (chosen solution, action plan, goal, etc…) if indicated by data

Continuous Improvement Process

Evaluation: Guiding Questions

What data needs to be collected and analyzed to determine the success of the action plan in meeting the intended goal(s)?

Was the goal met and is the current action plan worthy of continuation?

How will evaluation data be used to redefine or reconsider identified needs?

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Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Instructional Decision Making

Process

(IDM)

Schools/Districts

in Need of Assistance

(SINA/DINA)

Individual

Professional

Development

Process

Iowa

Professional

Development

Model

(IPDM)

Comprehensive

School/Service

Improvement Plan

LEA and AEA

(CSIP)

Positive Behavior

Intervention Supports

(PBIS)

GeneralEducation

Interventions

(GEI)

Individually or with a partner, reflect upon the following questions:

Which phase(s) do you/your school do well? How do you know?

Which phase(s) do you/your school need to improve? How do you know?

How can the work I do improve?

Developing a culture of Continuous Improvement Process

Thank you for taking the time to complete this tutorial on the Continuous Improvement

Process.