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LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

“Commitment to Children”

Overview ofAdvancED District Accreditation

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District Accreditation How does it all fit together?

District Vision, Mission, Beliefs

School Vision, Mission, Beliefs

District Plan (Goals)

School Improvement Plan

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District AlignmentLimestone County Schools…

A School System not a System of Schools!

District Vision, Mission, Beliefs

District Improvement Plan

School Vision, Mission, Beliefs

School Improvement Plan

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LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM“Commitment to Children”

“The QAR team does not evaluate at the school level because the system should be evaluating the schools all of the time.”

AdvancEd

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Builds the capacity of a system and its schools to increase and sustain student learning

Inspires a culture of learning and collaboration

Supports accountability requirements and strengthens efforts to meet them

Is continuous vs episodic -Getting better is embedded in the way you do things

Promotes a systems approach

Encourages reflective practice

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Ensures continuity and collaborative planning for improvement that is anchored in a common vision

Examines how all the processes and functions of the system work in concert Provides the district and community with validation and recognition for improvement efforts

Provides the district with recommendations that are designed to further the district’s effort to improve

Is cost effective for districts and schools

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Three

Components• Accreditation Standards The district provides evidence

of meeting the Accreditation

Standards for Quality Systems

Evidence/demonstration,

NOT documentation.• Continuous ImprovementThe district articulates, implements, and monitors a

systematic process of continuous improvement.

• Quality AssuranceThe district implements methods that provide for quality assurance at the system and school levels.

The district hosts a SACS Quality Assurance Review Team: April 19-22, 2009

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LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

“Commitment to Children”

Executive Summary Report

AdvancED District Accreditation

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Preview of Executive Summary Report

• Section I: Introduction

• Section II: Profile

• Section III: District Accreditation Standards

• Section IV: Peer – to – Peer Practice

• Section V: Quality Assurance

• Section VI: Conclusion

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West Limestone High SchoolCharlotte Craig, Principal

Owens Elementary SchoolCleo Miller, Principal

School Leadership TeamSharon Ferguson Vicki CurtisJan Holt Marla WilliamsKerry Gowan Tammy BrittonTara Tipper Shana GantMisty Alexander Sueann HobbsAmanda Thomas Jennifer SmithKathy Atkins Myrtle CaudleDebbie Appleton Debbie PorterJimmy Biggs Lauren Wooten

Zebbra GreenNatalia Dooley

Mary RobinsonTara Bachus

Jan TribbleRobbie Lauderdale

Debbie OwensDonna Morris

Karen TuckerShanon Kyser

Jack MullinsSharon GallienDianne Berzett

School Leadership TeamCarla McPeters Joanne GromekJohnny Bachus Sharon WallaceKelley Lewter Jennifer SmithSuzanne Bates Carla DawsPatsy Rogers Stacy CookDiana Downs Lisa DavisBrian English Ricky GreenSandra Blankenship Marsha BlankenshipLunetta Reyer Kevin WardPatti Seibert Bevin Forsyth

Tanner High SchoolBilly Owens, Principal

Reid Elementary SchoolDr. Casey Lewis, Principal

Creekside Elementary SchoolMatt Scott, Principal

East Limestone High SchoolDennis Black, Principal

Johnson Elementary SchoolJoan Austin, Principal

School Leadership TeamVince Green Sheila KnoxGlen Garner Pam PepperTonia Wilburn Cynthia LeSueurKaren Brown Sherry MorrowCarol Goode Jaime EmersonRicky Langford Kristin AndrewsMary Beth Smith Christy WhiteDeana Hollaway Annie KnightNancy Engle Nancy ShoresFaye Hill

School Leadership TeamAllison Usery Mary KellyTerry Whitt Mitzi FaulknerLatricia Smith Brenda DurhamElizabeth Anderson Tonia WilburnHolly Kelley Pamela MarshallMichelle Davis Tina WiggsLynn Hodges Maria ZamoraLindsey McBay Deidre MullinsMatt Taylor Dana Womack

School Leadership TeamRandy Hamilton Suzy CarterHappy Alexander Lori EdgemonRobye Andrews Denise WoodDawn Harper Wendy WallaceAngielean Stokes Atona BroussardAmy Goff Heather JewellBeverly Toney Paul HargroveRhonda Hilbert Matthew KyleCheryl Greene Joe ShunnarahDianne Borden Denise WoodLeslie Pace Margaret KelleyJordan Scruggs Cade WeinerGrayson Edgemon Anna Shunnarah

School Leadership TeamRenea DavisSharon DalyJohn Kinney

Wendy GoldenDehone ToneyVicki Ferrara

Elaine LauderdaleRita Schrimsher

Laura HaggenmakerTammy Aldridge

Jack BrannonCharity Hagenmaker

Anna Black

School Leadership TeamDebbie Poland

Rebecca ValenzuelaCynthia NewtonKim Scoggins

Marlis VermilionAngie MacklinLisa McCulleyKaye McFarlenDavid Savoie

Cedar Hill Elementary SchoolHarold Johns, Principal

Ardmore High SchoolTommy Hunter, Principal

Elkmont High SchoolMickey Glass, Principal

Piney Chapel Elem. SchoolBill Hardyman, Principal

Clements High SchoolDonald Wilson, Principal

Career Technical CenterStan Davis, Director

School Leadership TeamKim McKay Amanda MadewellDonna Cotton Mary ZayedRebecca Taylor Troy ReedRoger Cobb Betsye SpencerKim Campbell Krystle LandtroopEmily Emerson Terri TiemannDonna Randolph Traci Young

School Leadership TeamRusty Bates Ronda GarnerJamie Smith Dana Rhinehart Judi Atchley Pam EmersonSandra Chafin Linda McMellonMike Jackson Rebecca TaylorTom Stevenson Betsye SpencerAmanda Kirk Donna Jo CurtisMary Albro Crystal BoggsJeff Hodges

School Leadership TeamPat Gartman Kenny JordanTroy Rogers Doug WarnerAmy Swinea Anita BatesBeth Bates Kelley ComptonChelsea Gant Cindy WalesGreg Sutton Joey Thompson

Kim Shores Shane CarpenterRegina Clem Marcy MitchellBeverly Henley Shelia FiledsRebecca Taylor Tracy ComptonFarrah Simpson Lauren CampbellHayden Miller Emma Cooper

School Leadership TeamAngie Barnes Kay NelmsBrenda Carter Natalia DooleyTina Murphy Jennifer CarrAmanda Vining Sherry LannomNancy Norman Donna MosleyTraci Cherry

School Leadership TeamLori Brocato Jody BrownSandra Bass Kelly AndersonRenee Begg Laura TaylorMarinda Dees Leanne HudlestonAmanda Moss Thomas YoungAndrea Swan Karen CarterDana Jackson Tina DownsAndrew Gentry Frank HutchinsonKelly Kelsoe Tammy MossAngie White Debbie HoffmanDanny Rosson Rita RossonAustin White Austin Welborn

School Leadership TeamFred Richter Rusty Strickland Chris Bole Mia Black Dwight Collins Charles Durham Tom Hill Anthony Mitchell Lynn Persell Gayle Black Cliff Smith Gia Russell

Dr. Barry Carroll, SuperintendentMr. Mike Owens,

Assistant Superintendent

Limestone County School System COST Accountability Roundtable

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Rubric• Highly Functional – the district is exceptional in

its demonstration of the standard and exhibits practices not commonly found in other districts.

• Operational – the district is demonstrating the standard and using practices you would find in other good districts.

• Emerging – the district is beginning to put in place the practices necessary to meet the standard but is not meeting it.

• Not evident – the district has not practices in place or beginning efforts to meet the standard.

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Standard 1: Vision and Purpose

Jack MullinsDianne BerzettSharon Gallien

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Limestone County School System

Vision & Purpose

Standard One:The system establishes and communicates

a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students

and the effectiveness of the system.

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VISIONLimestone County School System, in partnership with our families and our

communities, will strive to ensure that each child reaches his or her full human potential to become a contributing citizen through an

educational system emphasizing each child’s unique abilities an individual talents and holding students, parents, educators,

and the community accountable for achieving our expectations in a safe,

nurturing environment.

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MISSION

Leading the way to educational excellence

in our

Commitment to children

providing a

Safe nurturing environment for learning

through

Stakeholder support

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Vision & Purpose

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Focus Question 1: What is the process for establishing and building understanding of and commitment to the vision statement among the school system and its stakeholders?

• Committee of stakeholders representing the communities in the system reviewed surveys and school data

• District vision and mission are posted at central office and local schools, on the district website, and included in the student handbook

• Websites, newsletters, clubs, and meetings, provide multiple communication opportunities with stakeholders

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Focus Question 2: What is the process for maintaining and using information that describes the school system, its programs, services and schools and their performance?

• Commitment to improving individual and collective performance of district and school goals established in the Local Education Agency Improvement Plan (LIP) and each school’s Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)

• Central Office Support Team (COST) members paired with schools

• Superintendent of Education visits schools to observe and gather information

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Focus Question 3: How does the leadership ensure that the system’s vision, purpose, and goals guide the work of the school system and its schools?

• Professional development provided based on analysis of standardized assessment data, failure rates, graduation rates, monthly progress monitoring, PEPE evaluations, and professional development plans

• Weekly superintendent cabinet meetings

• Monthly principal meetings

• Monthly local school faculty meetings

• Monthly progress monitoring data analysis

• Monthly elementary grade level meetings

• Monthly secondary departmental meetings

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Focus Question 4: What process is used to ensure that the vision and purpose of the school system remaincurrent and aligned with the system’s expectations in support of student learning and the effectiveness of the school system and its schools?

• COST members support schools using information, instructional review, strategic planning, implementation and review of the CIP and Action Plan

• Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and director of each department analyze data, review plans and support system’s expectations for student learning and system effectiveness

• Monthly strategic planning sessions and public board meetings

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Standard 2: Governance and Leadership

Dr. Barry CarrollSharon Gallien

Tara Bachus

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Governance and Leadership

STANDARD TWO:

The system provides governance and leadership that promote student

performance and system effectiveness.

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Governance & Leadership

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Governance & Leadership

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Focus Question 1: What is the process for establishing, communicating, and implementing policies and procedures for the effective operation of the school system and its schools?

Establishing and Implementing Policies

• Board of Education

• Superintendent

• Policy Advisory Committee

Communicating Policies

• Limestone County School System website

• Local school website

• Local media

• Meetings (Board meetings, PTO, PTA, PTF)

• Limestone County Handbook

• School and Class Newsletters

• STI Home

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Focus Question 2: What process does the system’s leadership use to evaluate system effectiveness and its impact on student performance?

Process to evaluate system effectiveness

• Central Office Support Team (COST)

• Principal Meetings

• Leadership Team meetings

• Data meetings

• State mandated tests

• Local assessments

• LEA Improvement Plan (LIP)

• Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)

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Focus Question 3: In what ways are stakeholders, including system and school staff, given opportunities to provide leadership and to contribute to the decision-making process?

Opportunities to provide leadership

District level– Aspiring Administrator Academy

– Superintendent Cabinet Meetings

– Principals’ Meetings

School level– Principals’ Committee

– Building Leadership Team

– SUCCESS Mentor Program

– Committees and Partner in Education

Contribute to decision-making process

District level– Board Meetings

– Central Office Support Team (COST)

– Policy Revision Committee

– Funding Committees

School level– PTO, PTA, PTF

– Booster Clubs and Organizations

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Focus Question 4: What policies and processes are in place to ensure equity of learning opportunities and support for innovation?

Policies – Gender based classrooms– Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and

Students Statewide – (ACCESS Distance Learning)– Dual-enrollment– Advanced Placement– Career Technical Center Programs– Gifted Education Programs– ARI– AMSTI

Processes

– Software Technology Inc. (STI)

– Professional Education Personnel Evaluation (PEPE)

– National Board Certification

– SUCCESS Mentor Program

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Standard 3: Teaching and Learning

Jan TribbleZebbra Green

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Teaching and LearningSTANDARD THREE:

The system provides research-based curriculum and instructional

methods that facilitate achievement for all students.

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3.6 Allocates and protects instructional time to support student learning

X

3.7 Maintains articulation among and between all levels of schooling to monitor student performance and ensure readiness for future schooling or employment

X

3.8 Supports the implementation of interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning

X

3.9 Maintains a system-wide climate that supports student learning X

3.10 Ensures that curriculum is reviewed and revised at regular intervals

X

3.11 Coordinates and ensures ready access to instructional technology, information and media services, and materials needed for effective instruction

X

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Focus Question 1: How does the system ensure the alignment and articulation of curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments in support of the expectations for student learning?

Alignment Limestone County Schools Continua of Skills

National Standards Alabama Course of Study

AHSGE DIBELS ARMT SAT10 ADAW

Best Practices Workshops Articulation

The Board Adopted Continua of Skills and Pacing Guides are posted on the system website for teachers and the general public

Presented at New Teacher Academy

Presented at grade level/departmental meetings

Best Practices Workshops

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Focus Question 2: In what ways does the system promote and support the implementation of research-based instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that facilitate achievement for all students?

Limestone County School System keeps at the forefront of every decision the needs of the students. All students are supported:

• From all levels: Alabama State Department of Education

Local Board of EducationCentral Office StaffLocal School AdministratorsClassroom teachersSupport StaffParentsStudents

• Through Professional Development and Various Initiatives:Alabama Reading InitiativeAlabama Math, Science, and Technology InitiativeHASPSBest Practices Teaching StrategiesARI-PALSVarious Tutorial ProgramsVarious Technology Programs designed for instructionBest Academy

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Focus Question 3: What processes are implemented to ensure that all staff members are well-prepared to support and implement the district’s expectations for student learning?

• New Teacher Academy• Advanced Degrees• SUCCESS Mentor Program• Master Schedules• PEPE• Professional Development• Central Office Support Team (COST)• Aspiring Administrator Academy

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Focus Question 4: How does the system ensure that all students and staff have access to comprehensive information, instructional technology, and media services?

•District Website•Local School Website•Email•Continua of Skills and Pacing Guide•Student Handbook•Comprehensive Course Offering Booklet•Alert Now Notification System•STI Home•Computer Programs•Computer Labs•ACCESS•IVC•Flexible Scheduling for the Media Centers

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Standard 4: Documenting for Results

Debbie OwensDonna Morris

Mary Robinson

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Documenting and Using Results

STANDARD FOUR: The system enacts a comprehensive

assessment system that monitors and documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance

and system effectiveness.

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Documenting & Using ResultsSTANDARD 4: The system enacts a comprehensive assessment system that

monitors and documents performance and uses these resultsto improve student performance and system effectiveness.

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Focus Question 1: How is the assessment system currently used throughout the school system and its schools to guide analysis of changes in student performance?

Assessment Grade Used to assess student and group performance and mastery in the areas of:

DIBELS K-6 Reading skills

Stanford Achievement Test (SAT)

3-8 Reading, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT)

3-8 State Content Standards in Reading and Math

Alabama Science Assessment (ASA)

5, 7 State Content Standards in Science

Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing (ADAW)

5, 7, 10 Student Writing Performance in a variety of modalities

Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE)

10, 11, 12 Student mastery of content defined as “fundamental” and required for receipt of an Alabama High School Diploma

Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA)

K-8, 11 Student Mastery of State Extended Content Standards in Reading, Math and Science

Other measures of assessment – formal and informal

K-12 All academic areas

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Focus Question 2: What are you doing to ensure that assessment results are timely, relevant, and communicated in a way that can be used by the system, its schools, and stakeholders to aid the performance of individual students?

System LevelCOST assessment data reviewPrincipals assessment data review

School LevelFaculty/Staff meetingsDepartmental/Grade Level meetings

Students/ParentsIndividual Student Home ReportsProgress Reports/Report CardsSTI Home

StakeholdersState Test Results published by local mediaSystem and School Report Cards posted on the website

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Focus Question 3: How are data used to understand and improve overall effectiveness of the school system and its schools?

Assessment results are analyzed and examined in multiple settings and using multiple criteria, including:

System to State ComparisonsSchool to School ComparisonsGrade to Grade ComparisonsYear to Year ComparisonsSubject Area ComparisonsClassroom ComparisonsIndividual Student Performance AnalysisIndividual Student Longitudinal Performance Analysis

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Focus Question 4: How are staff members across the system and its schools trained to understand and use data to impact teaching and learning in the classroom?

• New Principal Training by District Test Coordinator

• New Teacher Training by District Test Coordinator

• School Principal, Departmental/Grade Level Chair

• School and System Professional Development

• State Department Professional Development

• COST Collaboration with School Personnel

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Standard 5: Resource and Support Resources

Mr. Mike OwensShanon Kyser

Robbie Lauderdale

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Standard 5: The system has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and

to ensure achievement for all students.

Standard 5: Resources & Support Systems

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Focus Question 1: What is the school system’s process for recruitment, induction, placement, development, evaluation, and retention of qualified personnel and support staff across the system and its schools?

• Office of the Assistant SuperintendentRecruitment and Applications

• Various Central Office DepartmentsScreening and Interviews

• PrincipalsInterviews

• Superintendent and Board of EducationHiring

• New Teacher AcademyOrientation

• SUCCESS Program/PEPEMentoring/Evaluation

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Focus Question 2: How does the leadership ensure that the allocation of financial resources is supportive of the school’s vision, educational programs, and its plan for school improvement?

• Annual Budget

• Operational Plans

• Local School Budget Committees

• Alternative Financial Resources

• Annual Audits

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Financial Resources

Instructional Services58.7%

Instructional Support Services12.1%

Operation and Maintenance

7.5%

Auxiliary Services12.0%

Other1.6%

Administrative Services1.7%

Capital Outlay 2.6%

Debt Services3.8%

Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2007-2008

This chart shows the commitment of Limestone County Schools to the Instructional Program with Instructional Services receiving 58.7%

of all expenditures, including 68 locally funded system staff units.

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Focus Question 3: How does the school system ensure, support, and monitor the provision of resources and support services that meet the needs of all students?

• Health Services

• Counseling Services

• School Safety

• Transportation

• Co-curricular Programs

• Special Education Services

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Standard 6: Stakeholder Communications and Relationships

Karen Tucker

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Standard 6:Standard 6:Stakeholder CommunicationsStakeholder Communications

& Relationships & Relationships

STANDARD: The system fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its stakeholders.

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Standard Indicators Rubric

INDICATORS

In fulfillment of this standard, the system:

Not

Evid

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Em

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Op

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High

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6.1 Fosters collaboration with community stakeholders to support student learning.

X

6.2 Uses system-wide strategies to listen to and communicate with stakeholders.

X

6.3 Solicits the knowledge and skills of stake holders to enhance the work of the system.

X

6.4 Communicates the expectations for student learning and goals for improvement to all stakeholders.

X

6.5 Provides information that is meaningful and useful to stakeholders.

X

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• District Website• School Website• STI Home• Newsletters• District Report Cards• Standardized Test Scores

• Notify Me• Committees• Your Voice• Email• Surveys• Alert Now• Newsletters• Orientation

Focus Question 1: How does the school system’s leadership ensure that the system and its’ schools are responsive to community expectations and stakeholder satisfaction?

Focus Question 2: What avenues are used to communicate information to stakeholders about the effectiveness of the school system?

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Standard 7: Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Natalia DooleyMary Robinson

Section III District Accreditation Standards

Chairpeople

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Standard 7:Standard 7:Commitment to Commitment to

Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement

STANDARD: The system STANDARD: The system establishes, implements, and establishes, implements, and monitors a continuous process monitors a continuous process of improvement that focuses of improvement that focuses on student performance.on student performance.

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Standard Indicators Rubric

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8. Review/ Implement Necessary

Changes

8. Review/ Implement Necessary

Changes

7. Monitor/ Evaluate

7. Monitor/ Evaluate

6. Identify and

Implement Strategies and Action Steps

6. Identify and

Implement Strategies and Action Steps 5. Set

SMART Goals

5. Set SMART

Goals

4. Review Strengths and Weaknesses and Prioritize Needs

4. Review Strengths and Weaknesses and Prioritize Needs

3. Collect and Analyze Data

3. Collect and Analyze Data

2. Establish Continuous Improvement Leadership Teams

2. Establish Continuous Improvement Leadership Teams

1. Develop Vision and Mission

Statements

1. Develop Vision and Mission

Statements

Continuous Improvement

Process

Continuous Improvement

Process

Focus Question 1: Describe the process for continuous improvement used by the school system and its schools and the impact of this process on

student learning and system effectiveness.

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External System of Accountability• Implementation of NCLB legislation requirements• Alabama Reading Initiative• Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative• Fulfillment of local and state guidelines• The goal of 100% Adequate Yearly Progress

Internal System of Accountability• Reflects each individual school’s needs and climate • CIPs and Action Plans with the areas of focus specific to each school (strengths and weaknesses)• LIP and district Action Plan addressing common needs for all schools• COST walk-throughs• Data analysis by local schools and continuous monitoring of improvement

Focus Question 2: What process is used to ensure that the improvement goals reflect student learning needs and are aligned with the vision and purpose of the school system and its schools?

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• Meetings to analyze student assessment data and other pertinent data

• Strengths and Weaknesses are identified• Meetings held to select goals, strategies

and action plans• CIP Section VII outlines professional

needs• Professional needs are directly related to

data

Focus Question 3: What process is used to ensure that system and school personnel are provided professional development and technical assistance to implement interventions and achieve improvement goals?

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• Implemented – Collaboration between COST, Principals, Building Leadership Teams, parents, and community representatives

• Monitored – COST Members and principals use a walkthrough checklist and Action Plans to focus on areas of improvement identified by the schools

• Achieved – Progress reports, student report cards, school and district report cards and school improvement status

• Communicated – Community leaders, parents, students, administrators, teachers and support staff members were a part of each committee

Focus Question 4:How does the leadership ensure that the improvement plan is implemented, monitored, achieved, and communicated to stakeholders?

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Quality Assurance

Section IV

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Action Plan2008-2009

Limestone County Schools

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LIMESTONE COUNTY ACTION PLAN

Action Plan for Reading

SMART Goal:1 The reading scores will increase annually for the next five years on the state assessments by: DIBELS scores will increase by 2% ARMT to Levels 3 & 4 by 1% AHSGE to Levels 3 & 4 by 1.% ADAW to Levels 3 & 4 by 1 %.

Strategy 1.1: The COST members will support schools and monitor progress.

ACTION STEP(List steps taken by the group to fully implement the

strategy. Include professional development, scientifically based research innovation initiatives,

etc.)

WHO’SRESPONSIBLE

TIMELINESTART DATE

TIMELINEEND DATE

RESOURCESNEEDED

EVALUATIONCHECKPOINTS

The team will meet once per month during the school year to address schools not making progress.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA

DIBELS,Scott Foresman,ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution

Charts,

The team will visit local schools to monitor efforts to address areas of weakness.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA

DIBELS,Scott Foresman,ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution Charts

COST members will monitor local school parent contacts of students at-risk of failure every four weeks.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Progress reports, report cards and/or parent contacts and conferences

Documentation of parent contacts and conferences.

COST members will meet with local school staff during data meetings.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Action Plan Documentation of meetings

The team will work to solidify the implementation of instructional strategies, programs and resources used in LEA schools.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms Evidence as noted on walk through and data meeting forms.

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Regularly scheduled reviews of Intervention programs:

ARIProfessional Development MethodsInstructional strategiesStrategic Teaching Skills Lab RemediationUSA Test PrepSpecialized InstructionVarious software and computer programs

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Data Meetings,Grade Distribution

Charts, Computer Lab Sign-in

Sheets,Intervention

Documentation, Lesson Plans noting

differentiated instruction

Evidence as noted in walk through:

Data Meetings,Grade Distribution Charts, Computer Lab Sign-in

Sheets,Intervention

Documentation, Lesson Plans

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LIMESTONE COUNTY ACTION PLAN

Action Plan for Math

SMART Goal 1: The number of students scoring in Level 3 & 4 on the ARMT and on the AHSGE will increase by 1% on the state assessment each spring during next 5 years.

STRATEGY 1.1: The COST members will support schools and monitor progress.

ACTION STEP(List steps taken by the group to fullyimplement the strategy. Includeprofessional development, scientificallybased research innovation initiatives,etc.)

WHO’SRESPONSIBLE

TIMELINESTART DATE

TIMELINEEND DATE

RESOURCESNEEDED

STATUS EVALUATION

The team will meet once per monthduring the school year to address schools not making progress.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA

ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution Charts,

The team will visit local schools tomonitor efforts to address areas ofweakness.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA

ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution Charts

COST members will monitor localschool parent contacts of students at-risk of failure every four weeks.

COSTMembers

October, 2008 May, 2013 Progress reports, report cards and/or parent contacts and conferences

Documentation of parent contacts and conferences.

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COST members will meet with local school staff during data meetings.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Action Plan Documentation of meetings

The team will work to solidifythe implementation ofinstructional strategies,programs and resources usedin LEA schools.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms

Evidence as noted on

walk through and data

meeting forms.

Regularly scheduled reviewsof Intervention programs: Professional Development Instructional strategiesStrategic Teaching Skills Lab RemediationUSA Test PrepSpecialized InstructionVarious software and computer programs

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Data Meetings,Grade Distribution Charts, Computer Lab Sign-in Sheets,Intervention Documentation, Lesson Plans noting differentiated instruction

Evidence as noted in walk through:Data Meetings,Grade Distribution Charts, Computer

Lab Sign-in Sheets,Intervention Documentation, Lesson Plans

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LIMESTONE COUNTY ACTION PLAN

Action Plan for Improving the Graduation Rate

SMART Goal 1: The graduation rate will increase by 1% each year during next 5 years.

STRATEGY 1.1: The COST members will support schools and monitor progress.

ACTION STEP(List steps taken by the group tofully implement the strategy. Include professional development, scientifically

based research innovation initiatives, etc.)

WHO’SRESPONSIBLE

TIMELINESTART DATE

TIMELINEEND DATE

RESOURCESNEEDED

STATUS EVALUATION

The team will meet once per month to address schools not making progress.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 GradeDistribution Charts, Drop Out List, At RiskCharts

Monthly Drop Out List

The team will visit local schools to monitor efforts to address areas of weakness.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 GradeDistribution Charts, Drop Out List, At Risk Charts

Monthly Drop Out List

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The PASS Coordinator will meet with local schools to identify students with multiple risk factors and develop programs to address areas of weakness.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Grade DistributionCharts, Drop Out List, At RiskCharts

Monthly Drop Out List

The team will work to solidify the programs, strategies and resources used in LEA schools.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Grade Distribution Charts, Drop Out List, At Risk Charts

Monthly Drop Out List

The team will monitor the number of drop outs to ensure the success of suggested programs and strategies.

COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Grade Distribution Charts, Drop Out List, At Risk Charts

Monthly Drop Out List

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Conclusion

Sharon GallienDianne Berzett

Robbie LauderdaleKaren Tucker

Section V

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Focus Question 1: As you review your responses to the standards, what major trends, themes, or areas of focus emerge that cut across the seven standards?

• Systematic review of data by COST to prioritize focus area

• Employs qualified and effective administrators, teachers, and staff

• Shared Vision

• Curriculum

• Technology

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Focus Question 2: Based on your review of these cross-cutting themes/trends and each of the seven standards, what would you consider to be your school system’s greatest strengths?

• Leadership of the district

• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities

• Systemic review of data guides decisions

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Focus Question 3: What would you consider to be your school system’s greatest challenges?

• Consistent implementation of instructional strategies to promote higher order thinking skills

• Student use of technology

• Students exiting school before graduation

• Vertical teaming and cross department collaboration

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Focus Question 4: How will you use the insights gained from this self-assessment to inform and enhance your qualityassurance and continuous improvement efforts?

• Promote collaboration and shared leadership

• Prioritize needs, set SMART goals, identify and implement strategies, monitor, reflect, and evaluate success

• Determine steps needed to move from operational to highly functional