What is Corrective Action?
How did our district (LEA) receive the label of Corrective Action II?
What are the requirements for our district (LEA)?
Progression of LEA (district) Improvement
AYP not achieved for twoconsecutive years in same subject AND in all grade spans OR in the other academic indicator (AZ has chosen graduation rate as the other indicator)
LEA (district)Improvement
Third year of district improvement Corrective Action
Fourth year of district improvement
Corrective Action II
Math Graduation Rate
3-5
2004
3-5 6-8 10
Reading
6-8 10
NO3rd ELLSPED
YES NO8th ALLHisp.ELLSPED
YES NOELLSPED
YES NO3rd SPED
5th SPED
YES NONO8th ELLSPED
YES SPED YES
ImpYr 1
2005YESNO
3rd ELLSPED
NO8th ELL
YES NOELLSPED
YES NO3rd SPED
YES YESNOSPED
YES YES
ImpYr 2
2006NO3rd SPED4th SPED5th SPED
YES NO6th ELLSPED7th SPED8th ELLSPED
YES NOELL,SPED
YES NO4th SPED
YES NO6th ELLSPED7th SPED
YES YES YES NO
CA
2007NO3rd SPED4th SPED
YES6th ELL
SPED
7th ELL
8th ELL
NO YES YES YES YES YES NO6th ELL
NOELLSPEDWhiteLowSES
YES NOSPED
NO
CA II
YES
Alhambra Elem. Dist.
Cartwright Elem.Dist.
Coolidge Unified Dist.
Crane Elem Dist.
Creighton Elem. Dist.
Dysart Unified Dist.
Ganado Unified Dist.
Glendale Elem. Dist.
Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Dist.
Isaac Elem. Dist.
Kingman Unified Dist.
Maricopa Regional Dist.
Mesa Unified Dist.
Murphy Elem. Dist.
Omega Alpha Academy
Paradise Valley Unified Dist.
Roosevelt Elem. Dist.
Sacaton Elem. Dist.
San Carlos Unified Dist.
Sunnyside Unified Dist.
Tucson Unified Dist.
Washington Elem. Dist.
White River Unified Dist.
Yuma Elem. Dist.
Districts in Corrective Action
REQUIREMENT I
Select Corrective Action Option
Option # 1 AZ redirects the use of our federal funds (Title I, Title II, Title III, etc.)
Option # 2Institute and fully implement a new curriculum that is based on state and local academic content and achievement standards, including providing appropriate professional development based on scientifically based research for all relevant staff, that offers substantial promise of improving educational achievement for low-achieving students
Corrective Action Option #2
(continued)
…appropriate professional development based on scientifically based research
for all relevant staff,
that offers substantial promise of improving educational achievement for low-achieving students.
Requirement II: Parent Letterby October 1
•Notify parents about LEA (District) Improvement StatusCorrective Action II
•Describe AYP indicator for which the LEA (District) is in Corrective Action (i.e., graduation rate)
•Provide suggestions for parental involvement and participation
Requirement III:Professional Development
10% “set aside” from Title I Funds Can be combined with individual school site
Improvement “set aside” Must address the reasons AYP was missed
and Corrective Action Option Complete year-long professional
development timeline ADE Staff Development Survey online at
ADE’s website
Requirement IV:
Complete at the district level the New LEA (district) Standards and Rubrics and the LEA (district) Self-Assessment
•District steering committee •Larger committee representing district(include teachers, parents, etc.)•Compile data from Rubric and Self-Assessmentto develop Corrective Action plan
Requirement V
Develop LEA (District) Corrective Action Plan
•Submit Corrective Action Plan on-line to State by December 3
Dr. Manuel Isquierdo, Supt.Peggy Weber, Federal ProgramsJeannie Favela, Student Services
Alex Duran, ResearchDawn Maddock-Pea, Secondary
CurriculumDavid Sanders, IT
Asst. Supt. for C & IDirector of Elementary Curriculum
Ed Dawson, ImprovementFacilitator
LEA Executive Committee
Executive Committee MembersSue Tillis, SPED SPED SpecialistLAD DirectorELL SpecialistsStaff Development DirectorHoward Carlson, Asst. Supt. forEducation ServicesFrank Morales, PreventionRaul Nido, SSHS PrincipalAlissa Mott, AP, SSHSCarmela Levy, AP, DVHSBob Miranda, Lauffer PrincipalJohn Robertson, CC PrincipalGreat Schools Workshop Rep.Middle School FacilitatorElementary School FacilitatorDistrict Education Specialists(Language Arts, Math)
Site Facilitators (Title I, Math, ScienceDepartment Heads, SSHS & DVHS
Anna Marquez, HR DirectorElementary School Parent
Middle School ParentHigh School Parent
Community MembersNAEP Coordinator
NAEP Parent Committee memberCareer Ladder
SUN Program DirectorJacquie Croteau, JTED/CTE
SEA RepresentativeGreg Copeland (ADE/NCLB)
Brian Williams (ADE/AZ LEARNSMary Grace Wendel, HR
Richard Oros, Maintenance Director
LEA/School Improvement Steering Committee
Timeline
September: Completion of District Self-Assessment
October 1: Send parent notification letterSubmit copy of parent notification letter to ADE
October 3: ADE Resource Team visit to District
November 1: Complete re-evaluation of Self-Assessment
December 3: Submit LEA (District) Corrective Action Plan on-line
January – May: Implement LEA (District) Corrective Action Plan
May: Submit Progress Report to ADE
District Challenges
Reading and literacy gaps•Need for greater alignment, coordination, and monitoring of curriculum, instruction and resources across K-12
Previous district structure for ELL (ELL merged intoInstructional Support)•Need greater focus on needs of ELL students•Need to implement a consistent ELL model for language and content development•Need greater coordination and alignment of instruction, materials, and resources
Inconsistent staff development models•Need alignment, coordination and classroom support at all grade levels•Need a staff development model to identify and address varied needs of district
Achievement gaps among SPED students•Need for professional development in teaching students with diverse learning needs•Need greater collaboration among regular education and special education in order to provide more effective service delivery models•Need analysis of student data to develop better instructional plans
Low graduation rate•Need for greater alignment, coordination, and monitoring of activities for promoting graduation