glba exit report

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External Review Exit Report

Gospel Light Baptist AcademyNov. 18-19, 2015

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to over 32,000 institutions serving 20 million students worldwide.

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AccreditationAn international protocol for institutions committed to systemic, systematic and sustainable improvement• Builds capacity of the system and its schools to

increase and sustain student learning• Stimulates and improves effectiveness and

efficiency throughout the system

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External ReviewA diagnostic process to stimulate and guide continuous improvement with a focus on:– Impact of teaching and learning–Capacity of leadership–Use of resources

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External ReviewProfessional judgment by the External Review Team results in:–Powerful Practices–Opportunities for Improvement– Improvement Priority– Index of Education Quality–Accreditation Recommendation

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StakeholdersStakeholder Interviewed Number

Pastor 1

Administrators 2

Instructional Staff 20

Students 83

Support Staff 5

Parents 30

Total 141

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Teaching and Learning Impact

The External Review Team examined:• Student performance results• instructional quality• Learner and family engagement• Support services for student

learning• Curriculum quality and efficacy• College and career readiness data

Domain

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Findings• 3.1 Promoting school pride, learning

opportunities, and community interaction through participation and success in the Fine Arts Convention is a powerful motivator for student engagement. An additional motivator is Friday School, when students can earn Fridays off if their work is caught up.

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Findings• 3.3 Recognize areas in need of

technology as an instructional resource. Collaborate with teachers and students to assess web sites and tools to reinforce individual learning needs.

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eleot™Domains External Review AEN

1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.90 2.69

2 High Expectations Environment 2.71 2.81

3 Supportive Learning Environment 3.46 3.07

4 Active Learning Environment 2.67 2.945 Progress Monitoring and

Feedback Environment 3.18 3.08

6 Well-Managed Learning Environment 3.19 3.14

7 Digital Learning Environment 1.39 1.83

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Leadership Capacity

The External Review Team examined:• Institutional purpose and

direction• Governance and leadership

effectiveness• Stakeholder engagement• Improvement capacity• Results

Domain

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Findings• 2.4 Great respect to staff members

was evidenced in surveys and interviews, delineating how school leaders and staff encourage, support, and expect all students to be held to high standards in all courses of study.

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Findings• 2.4 Great respect to staff members

was evidenced in surveys and interviews, delineating how school leaders and staff encourage, support, and expect all students to be held to high standards in all courses of study.

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Findings• 2.5 Create a series of structured opportunities to address the

lack of effective communication to stakeholder groups.• At the beginning of each school year, create a

communication calendar whereupon each communication event is scheduled. The communication events can be but not limited to bi-quarterly/quarterly parent nights, dates of mandated social media and email blasts, required phone calls home, mandatory website and virtual calendar updates. This type of consistent communication to all parents, guardians, and stakeholders provides opportunities for stakeholders to shape decisions, solicit feedback, work collaboratively on school improvement efforts, and provide and support meaningful leadership roles for stakeholders.

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Resource Utilization

The External Review Team examined:• Allocation and use of

resources• Equity of resource

distribution to need• Level and sustainability of

resources• Long range capital and

resource planning effectiveness

Domain

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Findings4.4 Evaluate the need for all students and staff to have access to media and informational resources necessary to achieve the educational programs of the school. Students need 21st century skills to compete in our world. Technology and media access at all grades will improve student success.

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ConclusionsIndex of Education Quality™ (IEQ™)

– Impact of teaching and learning on student performance

– Capacity of leadership to guide and ensure effectiveness in carrying out strategic direction of institution

– Utilization of resources to meet diverse needs of students and institution

– Use as a tool for formative analysis and continuous improvement

– Connection for the conditions, processes, and practices to evidence including student performance

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IEQ ResultsExternal Review IEQ

ScoreAE Network Average

Overall Score 303.85 278.34

Teaching and Learning Impact 309.52 268.94

Leadership Capacity 304.55 292.64

Resource Utilization 285.71 283.23

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IEQ Results

The IEQ results indicate that the school system is performing within acceptable

ranges as compared to expected criteria as well as other institutions in

the AdvancED network.

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RecommendationThe External Review Team

recommends to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission that the

Gospel Light Baptist Academy earn the distinction of accreditation by

AdvancED.

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Continuous Improvement• Improvement Priorities must be

addressed within two years• Beginning of a journey of

improvement• Deliberate and strategic actions to

ensure that every child, every day is being prepared and achieving success for their future

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Final ThoughtsThe External Review Team:– Appreciates your hospitality, support

and professionalism.– Respects and acknowledges the efforts

to improve the quality of your institution.

– Congratulates your system and community on completing the requirements for AdvancED School System Accreditation.

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