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CPS School Quality Rating Policy

CPS School Quality Rating Policy. What will we be discussing today?. SQRP overview and purpose Timeline for implementation SQRP/PRPP differences Metrics, ratings and status Next steps/additional information. What is the SQRP?.

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CPS School Quality Rating Policy

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  1. CPS School Quality Rating Policy Office of Accountability

  2. What will we be discussing today? • SQRP overview and purpose • Timeline for implementation • SQRP/PRPP differences • Metrics, ratings and status • Next steps/additional information Office of Accountability

  3. What is the SQRP? • The School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP) is the Board of Education’s policy for evaluating school performance. • It establishes the indicators of school performance and growth and the benchmarks against which a school’s success will be evaluated on an annual basis. • Through this policy, each school will receive a School Quality Rating and an Accountability Status. Office of Accountability

  4. Which Schools Will This Affect? • All schools will receive a rating, including: • Neighborhood Schools • Magnet Schools • Charter Schools • Selective Enrollment Schools • Option Schools (formerly known as “Alternative Schools”) Office of Accountability

  5. What is the Purpose of the SQRP? • The School Quality Rating and Accountability Status serve the following purposes: • Communicating to parents and community members about the academic success of individual schools and the district as a whole; • Recognizinghigh achieving and high growth schools and identifying best practices; • Providing a framework for goal-setting for schools; • Identifying schools in need of targeted or intensive support; and • Guiding the Board’s decision-making processes around school actions and turnarounds. Office of Accountability

  6. What is the Timeline for the SQRP? Summer 2014 August 2013 Fall 2013 2013-2014 School Year (Sept – June) • Board adopted SQRP. • School ratings based on 2012-2013 data were published using “old” Performance Policy. • Parents will receive School Progress Reports in the fall with 2012-2013 data and Performance Policy ratings. • Schools will monitor their performance during the school year. • School Quality Ratings based on 2013-2014 data will be published using the newSQRP • Parents will receive School Progress Reports in the fall with 2013-2014 data and SQRP ratings. Office of Accountability

  7. How is the SQRP Different from the Performance Policy? “Old” Performance Policy SY14-15 School Quality Rating Policy • Metrics centered on assessments, attendance, and progress towards graduation • Threelevels of school performance • Evaluates Option schools using traditional high school metrics • ISAT is the main elementary assessment • Uses CPS historical benchmarks • Does not account for test participation • Metrics better aligned to district’s strategic action plan, e.g., college enrollment, persistence, priority student group growth, 5Essentials • Five-tier rating to more effectively differentiate schools • New Option School model more targeted to the students served • Significant changes to ISAT in next few years makes it unstable for year to year comparisons; replace with NWEA MAP • Performance benchmarks are tied to national standards where possible • Target test participation rate of 95% Office of Accountability

  8. What Measures will be Used? Elementary Schools High Schools Option Schools Office of Accountability

  9. How Are Ratings Assigned? • Schools earn between 1 – 5 points for each metric. • Points are weighted based on the previous slide and added together. The school’s overall score is also between 1 – 5. • Based on the overall score, the school receives a School Quality Rating and Accountability Status. Office of Accountability

  10. What Does the School’s Status Mean? Office of Accountability

  11. How Will Results be Communicated? SQR results will be communicated in the following ways each fall: • Direct Principal Notification: Principals will receive a letter and SQRP report notifying them of the school’s rating and status. • Direct LSC Notification: LSC members will receive a letter and SQRP report, which will be sent to the LSC member’s home. • The CPS Website: Each school’s rating, status, and complete SQRP report will be included on the school’s profile page at cps.edu, as well as on the School Data page at cps.edu/schooldata. • School Progress Reports: Families will receive these reports annually in the fall. The School Progress Report includes information on the school’s performance on a variety of indicators, including but limited to the SQRP. Office of Accountability

  12. Where Can I Find More Information? Materials will be available at the following locations: • www.cps.edu (search “SQRP”) • Your school’s main office or network offices Available Resources include: • SQRP Handbook • PowerPoints and FAQs on the SQRP • Calculators Office of Accountability

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