Measuring the Drivers of School Effectiveness

Introduction to

EDUCATIONAL VITAL SIGNS

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What are the ingredients for a

great place to learn?

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EVS: A Climate Snapshot

•  Statistically validated, normed

assessment

•  Overview of the community

members’ relationship with

the organization

•  Climate strongly influences:

•  learning

•  involvement

•  safety

•  thriving

Climate = daily context in which:

•  faculty work

•  students learn

•  parents interact

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EVS Value: Data for Dialogue

Builds alignment among

stakeholders:

•  Where are we now?

•  What are the key challenges?

•  Where do we want to go?

Clarifies your next steps to be

more effective in reaching goals

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EVS Climate Factors

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How does climate affect learning?

Jefferson School

Trust

Accountability

Commitment

Connection

Growth

Kennedy School

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Climate Factors and Outcomes

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Combined Snapshot

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Critical Items

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EVS by Role

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Examples of Custom Questions

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•  In your words, what is the school’s vision? (open ended)

•  How do you feel when you are at school? (open ended)

•  Identify the top three items/things that need to happen in order for the school to meet its vision. (open ended)

•  At our school, we value different learning styles. (rating scale) •  What is one way you grew/improved this year, emotionally and/or academically?

•  In this school we actively appreciate people of different ages, races, sexual

orientations, and life experiences. (rating scale) •  •  Describe an inspiring moment from this year. (open ended) •  Do you have suggestions for improving communication at school? (open ended) •  If you could tell the principal one thing, what would it be? (open ended) •  What is one ingredient of this school that makes it unique/special? (open ended)

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Sample EVS Responses to “What would you like to tell the principal?”

•  Great things are happening

•  We need to stop the bullying and the gossiping

•  Make sure no one is left out and people get along with one another

•  Help parents and all parties involved understand the different roles of teachers, administration, and board

•  Continue honest communication

•  This school supports student learning and growth

•  I don’t think we could get any better then this ☺

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Examples of Custom Items

Rating…

•  The school tailors learning to each student’s needs

•  Parents are actively involved in school activities

•  The SEL program helps establish a healthy culture

Open ended…

•  How are we doing on supporting a diversity?

•  What is one improvement you’d like to make to the playground?

•  What’s one of the school values you’d like to see emphasized

more? How could we do that?

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Alignment

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Imagine a Climate Abundant with…

Accountability Connection

Commitment Growth

Trust