Wayne County School System

1. Wayne County School System Our Journey Through AdvancED Accreditation

2. Review of process . . . Internal Review Process External Team Review and Feedback Maintain Momentum to support Continuous Improvement

4. Where have we been? What’s next? What have we learned?

6. Standards Committees

7. 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

9. 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

12. Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic AdvancED Surveys Parents > 20% participation Students > 40% participation Staff > 60% participation Aligned w/Standards Electronic & Paper Distribution April/May 2013

15. 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

18. 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

21. Executive Summary Our Story Community <-> School System History Demographics Economic Factors Partnerships Notable Achievements Areas of Concern

24. Quality Assurances • Complied w/ AdvancED policies & procedures • Reported all substantive changes • Utilize a Written Security & Crisis Management Plan • Monitor Financial Transactions – approved auditing process • Engage in Continuous Improvement – comprehensive improvement planning • Verification process for ensuring that all institutions meet AdvancED standards

25. Where have we been? What’s next? What have we learned?

26. 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

27. External Review Schedule Sunday, 3/9/2014 – Review Data/ Make Assignments Monday, 3/10/14 – System Overview (Superintendent) Interviews – Stakeholder groups Central Office Admin. Selected Principals BOE Members * Tuesday, 3/11/14 – School Visits – Classroom Observations Interviews – Prin., Ldrshp Teams Wednesday, 3/12/14 – Compile Data 2:00 - Called BOE Mtg - Present Unofficial Rec/Comm/Required Actions

28. Maintain Momentum • Respond to Required Actions • Continue to Self Reflect & Improve • Sustain Culture that Supports Continuous Improvement • Engage All Stakeholder Groups

29. Where have we been? What’s next? What have we learned?

30. Executive Summary Largest Employer – Rayonier – 900 employees Second Largest Employer – WCSS – 754 employees WCSS 5424 Students 58% ED 11% SWD 2% EL 6% Gftd Per Pupil Expenditure - $7,604.71 [4th Lowest in FDRESA] [State Avg - $8,336.32]

31. 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 / CAFÉ / 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

32. Student Performance

33. Stakeholder Feedback Overall Scores Staff Survey – 3.94 Parent Survey – 4.06 Student Surveys – 4.04

34. Stakeholder Feedback

35. Self Assessment Purpose & Direction

36. 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

37. Self Assessment Governance & Leadership

38. 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

39. Self Assessment Teaching and Assessing for Learning

40. Self Assessment Teaching and Assessing for Learning

41. 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

42. Self Assessment Resources & Support Systems

43. Self Assessment Resources & Support Systems

44. Self Assessment Resources & Support Systems Implications / Recommendations • Utilize eSPLOST funds for the construction of MRSE and OES (facilities plan) • No further cuts to staffing (98 less positions than 2009), 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 21st 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

45. Self Assessment Using Results for Continuous Improvement

46. 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

47. 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