Kansas Learning NetworkFindings and the Future

Findings…Now What?

• Presented the document to our District Improvement Team (DIT).

Findings…Now What?• DIT Analysis1. Summarize and Share the report.2. Determine the most important points to share with the

community.3. Make recommendations for adjustments to the strategic plan.

LeadershipStrengths Challenges Clear, aligned strategic plan District and plan focused on

student achievement Clear expectations for BOE and

admin team District operates on a team

approach – all levels Strong, competent and committed

BOE and admin team Data-driven decision making New evaluation process for the

bldg administration DIP built around MTSS model

Organizational leadership structure – district levelo Org. Charto Job Descriptions

“Front loaded” strategic plano Reprioritize

Additional Communicationo Districto Parentso Community

Focus with so many new initiatives Board involvement with budget. Stability in administrative staff

Leadership

Recommendations:1. Examine job titles, job descriptions, and reporting assignments among the

district’s central office and make changes as appropriate.2. Examine the timelines in the strategic plan and make changes as

appropriate. In addition, make plans to evaluate the quality of implementation and impact of key district initiatives and adjust as appropriate.

3. Provide supports and regularly monitor progress at the middle school to ensure a smooth transition of the new administrative team.

4. Develop and implement a plan for more effectively engaging the Board, principals, and other key stakeholders in the budget process.

CultureStrengths Challenges

Youthful leadership Increased morale throughout the

district Creation of DIT allowed for: Crisis

PlanPBS/Discipline Policy All day Kindergarten 9th grade Academy Dual Enrollment District wide technology adoption Data Driven Culture Emphasis on protecting

counselors, social workers, nurses.

District community has an inferiority complex and low expectations.

Lacks significant post-secondary enrollment

Explore IB, AP, and dual enroll District Demographics Lacking significant community

support, resources, partners and identity.

Dated facilities/texts. Student behavior among

subgroups Increase of certain populations PBS support and consistency

Culture

Recommendations:1. Develop and implement a plan with the goal of significantly increasing the

percentage of Turner students who apply, enroll, and graduate with a post-secondary degree/training. The plan should take into consideration support programs (such as AVID) and AP and/or IB classes and may need to include a public awareness campaign.

2. Develop and implement a plan for improving district and school communications with parents and the community at large.

CurriculumStrengths Challenges

Centralized Management of Curriculum

Bullseye (Standards based Curriculum)

Significant evidence of standards based instruction at the elementary level.

Significant evidence of teachers checking for understanding and providing feedback.

Minimal evidence of standards based instruction at the secondary level.

Minimal evidence of culturally diverse perspective.

50% teacher worksheets (reading and math)

Lack of buy-in, knowledge, and skill on sped’s part to implement and differentiate new curriculum.

Maintain fidelity and thoroughness of implementation of new curriculum

Tier 2 & 3 resources, skills and strategies

InstructionStrengths Challenges

Safe, orderly learning environments

Time is provided for collaboration

Developed a common language for instruction

Program implementations – MTSS, Mapping, Marzano, PDK

Different perceptions between principals and teachers

Lack of resources Implementation of Special

Education Staff Development Student Empowerment

AssessmentStrengths Challenges Strong Assessment Bank Infinite Campus – strong Use of multiple assessment

data PDKs monitoring instruction

and PD

Apply PDK data to change practice at all levels

Bigger variety in types of assessments – not just paper/pencil.

Curriculum based measures

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Recommendation:

1. Develop a plan, reorganize the central office, and create systems for fostering and sustaining systemic coherence with regard to the way the district serves students with disabilities and English language learners (inclusion, MTSS, and differentiation).

Professional DevelopmentStrengths Challenges

Research/Data Based Aligned with District Plan Balance – ½ building and ½

district Curriculum Alignment and

Mapping

Instructional Coaches – mixed review, many hats

Add district wide induction program

PLC consistency and development

ELL needs – endorsing more staff

PD Topics: Differentiated Instruction, Rigor, Inclusion, New Principal Induction, Multicultural, Classroom Management, Learning goals, Non-scripted instruction.

Human ResourcesStrengths Challenges

Increase participation in Job Fairs/Recruiting

Increase in Student Teachers Certify Sped (Ottawa, PSU) Technology integration in

process Mentors, Instructional

Coaches, Tech coaches Adjustment in salary schedule

(steps and pay) Higher Standards Aggressive non-renewal

Evaluation Instrument Induction Program 20% turnover Sped/ESL/Minority teachers

Human Resources & Professional Development

Recommendations:1. Implement professional learning communities and a high-quality

induction program for new teachers district wide.

Technical Assistance

Goals1. Define the responsibilities and structure the

reporting of senior staff to facilitate the district meeting its goals and objectives and implementing its theory of action.

2. Design an instructional delivery and support system – built around MTSS, inclusion, and differentiation – that effectively educates students with disabilities and English language learners.