Collated by Joy Rousseau from NSSE (National Study of School Evaluation)

Quality  Improvement Planning Process

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  Develop the Profile (district, campus, classroom, staff, programs, teacher, student, resources):

  • Document the Status Quo
  • Research BEST PRACTICES
  • Establish the Vision
  • Define Beliefs and Mission
  • Determine the Gaps
  • State the Needs

Define the Desired Results for Student Learning

  • Benchmark
  • Standards
  • Multi-faceted Assessments (Ex: Develop Rubrics for Project-based Assessment, Journaling, Certifications)

Define Desired Results for Teacher's Professional Development

  • Define Current Status
  • Create Multi-faceted Training Model

Support Ideal Teacher's Role

  • Determine Expertise
  • Determine Innovative Models
  • Determine Staff Development Structure
  • Determine Nurturing Process (Coaches, Mentors, Staff Development calendar for "Just-in-Time" support)
  • Instill the vision
  • Model the vision
  • Highlight Best Practices
  • Reward Success

Analyze Instructional and Oraganizational Effectiveness:

  • Determine Indicators of high performance (district, campus, classroom, programs, staff, teachers, students, resources)
  • Determine the gaps

Develop the Action Plan

  • Determine the Target Goals for Improvement
  • Define the Action Steps
  • Develop the Timeline
  • Indentify the Resources required to support the plan
  • Assign Responsibilities for Coordinating each of the Action Steps

Implementing the Plan & Documenting Progress

  • Focus on the Quality of Work using Rubrics and performance indicators
  • Put Best Practices to Work
  • Use Formative Assessments to Dynamically Modify Plan
  • Collect evidence of the Achievement of the Targeted Goals
  • Sustain the Commitment to Continuous Improvement through multi-leveled accountability.

Report the Progress

  • Use Newsletters, Board Reports, Publications, Journal Writings, Website Discussions, Newspapers, Media, and Conferences to:
    • Publish best practice successes
    • Highlight District
    • Provide perks for Teachers & Students
    • Expand Educations Knowledge-base
    • Share Experiences
    • Support Accountability

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