Site Visit Webinar
Transcript of Site Visit Webinar
Shirley JacksonGloria Waters
Tour the school
Speak with Focus Groups
Observe Teaching and Learning
Review the School’s Data
Arrive at Consensus
Arrive on Time
Students Are Important People
Your job as team members and the purpose of the visit is to verify the information in the school’s application.
The site visit team does not make recommendations to the school, nor do they provide technical assistance or advice to the school.
Preparing for a Site Visit
Team Member Responsibilities
Team Leader Responsibilities
Leadership and Educational Vitality Data Driven Decision Making Challenging Curriculum and Instruction Student Focus and Support School Culture Professional Community School, Family and Community
Partnerships
Respondents Team Member 1 (Leader)
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Team Member 3
Classroom Observations10:00-10:30 a.m.
All Members
Focus Group of Non-Instructional Staff (social workers, school psychologists, librarians/media specialists, counselors, nurses, etc.) (Team leader may complete interview with principal, leadership team or join this focus group discussion.)10:45-11:15 a.m.
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Focus Group with Teachers (random)11:30-12:00 noon
All Members
Respondents Team Member 1 (Leader)
Team Member 2
Team Member 3
Lunch12:15-12:45 p.m.
All Members
Classroom Observation1:00-1:30 p.m.
All Members
Focus Group with Students (random)1:45-2:15 p.m.
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Focus Group with Parents1:45-2:15 p.m.
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Take Lots of Notes!
Respondents Team Member 1 (Leader)
Team Member 2
Team Member 3
Focus Group with Students (random)1:45-2:15 p.m.
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Focus Group with Parents1:45-2:15 p.m.
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Data Review2:30-3:15
All Members
Thank the Principal3-15-3:30
All Members
We Appreciate Your Great Work!