Wayne County School System AdvancED (SACS) Accreditation 1.Internal Review Process 2.External Team Review and Feedback 3.Maintain Momentum to support Continuous Improvement Where have we been? What have we learned? Whats next? INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Standards Standards 5 Indicators 35 (system), 33 (M/H schls), 56 (Elem) Purpose & Direction Governance & Leadership Teaching & Assessing for Learning Resources & Support Systems Continuous Improvement Focus Process Rated Individually Performance Rubric & Narrative Multiple Concepts for Each Evidence Collected for Each INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Executive Summary Our Story Community School System History Demographics Economic Factors Partnerships Notable Achievements Areas of Concern Executive Summary Wayne CountyGeorgia Median Household Income $36,496$49,604 Population Below Poverty Level 20.6%17.4% Demographics Wayne County WCSS W76.3%65% B20.6%23% H6.2%7% Largest Employer Rayonier 900 employees Second Largest Employer WCSS 642 employees WCSS 5424 Students 58% ED 11% SWD 2% EL 6% Gftd Per Pupil Expenditure - $7, [4 th Lowest in FDRESA] [State Avg - $8,336.32] Executive Summary Celebrations eSPLOST & Facilities Plan 2 New Schools, 3 Renovated Schools, 2 Final Builds 2 High Progress Schools MRSE, WCHS Strong Community Partnerships Partners In Education (PIE) / Family Connections / CAF / Rayonier Foundation / Boys & Girls Club / School Councils Community Support for Athletics Football Sub Region Champs / Softball Final 4 / Cross Country Regional Champs WCHS Student Council GASC Past President / Vice President / Advisor of the Year / Scholarship and Competition Winners / $25,000 State Farm Comp. Winner Challenges Negative Economic Impact Staff Cuts / Class Sizes / Instructional Resources / Instructional Days, Staff Work & Professional Learning Days New Teacher / Leader Evaluation System Lack of Positive Trends in Student Achievement Continuous Changes in Some Curricular Areas H.S. Math Preparation for Next Generation Assessments Expanding Career Paths CCRPI School/System Evaluation INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Student Performance Diagnostic Summative Data Scales Quality and Reliability of Instruments Alignment to Curriculum Data Disaggregation All Content Areas, All Grade Levels Areas Above & Below Expected Performance Levels Positive & Negative Trends Subgroup Achievement Gaps Student Performance Notable Achievement Areas in Need of Improvement Level of Achievement EOCT Physical Science EOCT US History EOCT 9 th gr. Lit EOCT American Lit Gr. 7,8 ELA Trends Gr. 3, 4 Rdg Exceeds Rate Gr. 3 SS Exceeds Rate No Negative Trend LInes Multiple Flat Lines (H.S. Math ever evolving) Performance Gr. 8 Rdg Gr. 11 Writing Test Mts/Exc. Gr. 6, 7, 8 SS Gr. 8 Sc EOCT Math I, II Subgroup Trends Gr. 3-8 ED Math, Sc, SS Gr. 3-8 BL Sc, SS Gr. 3-8 SWD ELA, Rdg Gr. 3-8 EL - Math, Rdg, Sc Gr ED Econ, Math, Phy.Sc, US Hist Gr BL Math, Phy. Sc, US His Gr SWD - Econ, Math, Phy Sc, US Hist Gr Black Amer Lit, Econ Gr SWD Amer Lit, 9 th gr. Lit, Biology Achievement Gap Gr. 3-8 ED/ALL ELA, SS Gr ED/ALL Biol, Phys Sc, US His Gr BL/ALL Biol, US Hist Gr. 3-8 BL/ALL Rdg, Sc Gr. 3-8 EL/ALL Rdg, Sc, SS Gr BL/ALL Econ, Math Gr SWD/ALL Econ, Math, Phy Sc, US Hist Gr ED/ALL Amer Lit, 9 th Gr. Lit INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic AdvancED Surveys Parents > 20% participation Students > 40% participation Staff > 60% participation Aligned w/Standards Electronic & Paper Distribution April/May 2013 Stakeholder Feedback AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE with STANDARDS STATEMENTS StandardStaffStudentsParents Purpose & Direction 88.16% Elem 94.10% MH % 82.58% Governance & Leadership 80.04% Elem 73.37% MH 58.71% 75.64% Teaching & Learning 73.04% Elem 84.08% MH 67.86% 80.55% Resources & Support Systems 82.01% Elem 84.23% MH 61.47% 80.89% Continuous Improvement 86.70% Elem 78.89% MH 65.22% 81.29% Overall Scores Staff Survey 3.94 Parent Survey 4.06 Student Surveys 4.04 Stakeholder Feedback Highest Levels of Satisfaction Parents focus on student achievement safe learning environments Students high expectations for learning access to resources preparation for next level Staff focus on student achievement continuous improvement process qualified staff members multiple assessments to determine student learning resources to support learning Lowest Levels of Satisfaction Parents being informed of childrens progress (11%) Students student lack of respect for property of others or for Staff support for new or struggling teachers (17%) safe environments (14%)* Areas for Further Analysis and Focus Parent-School Communications Student Respect for One Another & Adults Professional Learning Support INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Self Assessment Rubric thoughtful and deliberate reflection on current status Respond to Statements of Quality for each Standard Determine Performance Level Identify & Collect Supporting Evidence Narrative Response Areas of Strength Areas for Improvement Actions being Implemented to Sustain Areas of Strength Actions being Implemented to Improve Areas of Need Self Assessment Purpose & Direction Implications / Recommendations Revisit Strategic Plan update and align system activities to ensure consistency Continue systemic initiative to implement Data Teams Continue work to assist teachers as they implement Teacher Keys Evaluation System (TKES) standards Self Assessment Governance & Leadership Implications / Recommendations Continue policies review cycle Continue systemic initiative to implement Data Teams Continue work to assist teachers and leaders as they implement Teacher and Leader Keys Evaluation System (TKES, LKES) and standards Improve upon consistent communications with stakeholders especially parent and community members Self Assessment Teaching & Assessing for Learning Implications / Recommendations Continue to provide professional learning and opportunities for collaboration as WCSS teachers implement CCGPS standards, data teams and TKES Improve vertical collaboration to align processes for adjusting instructional practices Improve coordination of learning support services for struggling populations Implement Data Teams, Formative Instructional Practices and TKES with fidelity Develop a more systematic approach to the evaluation of professional learning opportunities Self Assessment Resources & Support Systems Implications / Recommendations Utilize eSPLOST funds for the construction of MRSE and OES (facilities plan) No further cuts to staffing, and/or material resources prioritize staffing needs in order to add critical positions back as budget allows Add instructional and professional learning days back to calendar as budget allows Expand technology infrastructure and organization to allow our schools to meet requirements for 21 st Century Learning Centers Revisit Strategic Plan update, use to guide decision- making and ongoing analysis of systems work, reevaluate yearly and revise based on system needs and priorities Self Assessment Using Results for Continuous Improvement Implications / Recommendations Continue systemic initiative to implement Data Teams across all grade levels and content areas Continue work to support teachers and leaders as they implement Teacher and Leader Keys Evaluation System (TKES, LKES) Plan for reevaluation of WCSS Strategic Plan - establish protocol and procedures for consistent and ongoing monitoring of student learning, school and system improvement INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Improvement Planning Process School Improvement Plans (SIPs) Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP) Ongoing Process Connected to Data from Multiple Sources Engages Stakeholders in the Process Planning Revision Monitoring INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS Student Performance Diagnostic Self Assessment Executive Summary Assurances Improvement Plans Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic Review of All Diagnostics Common Concerns / Recommendations Revisit Strategic Plan update, use to guide decision-making and ongoing analysis of systems work, reevaluate yearly and revise based on system needs and priorities Continue Systemic Initiative Data Teams Support for TKES/LKES Implementation Systemic approach to Professional Learning priorities and evaluation Examine Parent-School Communications engaging and welcoming for all parents Where have we been? Whats next? What have we learned? External Review March 9-12, 2014 Comprehensive Examination of Internal Review Process & Findings System Presentation Verify All Documents, Diagnostics & Evidence Collections Interviews Administrators, School Leadership Teams, Parents, Community Partners, BOE Members Classroom Observations - Learning Environments and the Learner Determine Validity of IR Process Provide Recommendations / Commendations Maintain Momentum Respond to Required Actions Continue to Self Reflect & Improve Sustain Culture that Supports Continuous Improvement Engage All Stakeholder Groups