“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

Accreditation Program Implementation Guidance

As of February 2014

“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

Purpose

Overview JROTC Accreditation Program standards,

components and timeline.

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“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

History

CCR 145-8-3: Implemented 1997

Cadet Checklist

School Checklist

Program Checklist

Unit Report

AdvancED: Developed 2013

Accreditation of curriculum

Five standards

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FOUO 4

5 Standards of Quality

Standard 1: Purpose and DirectionThe school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. This standard is informed by: JUMS – co-curricular activities, EIP evidence, Use of curriculum manager, Continuous Improvement project (rubric)

Standard 2: Governance and LeadershipThe school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. This standard is informed by: Teacher Portfolio evidence that the JROTC courses and co-curricular support the local High School strategic plan and evidence that the instructor participates in activities that support the local school’s initiatives, School Compliance checklist with Principal.

Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for LearningThe school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. This standard is informed by: Cadet portfolios and interviews, CM reports such as usage, standards assessments and quiz/test grades, unit reports, Instructor portfolio with professional development assessment, evaluations, evidence of local school participation in development activities, CI and Service Learning rubrics, drill or in-ranks inspection, lesson completion report, syllabi.

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Standards of Quality and How the JROTC Accreditation Program

Informs ThemStandard 4: Resources and Support SystemsThe school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. This standard is informed by: Inventory to confirm all Army supplied equipment is available, OMA funds spent to support student needs, Risk assessment evidence, evidence of appropriate referrals for students that need special services (tutoring, mentoring, free breakfast, etc.)

Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous ImprovementThe school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement. This standard is informed by Battalion Continuous Improvement Rubric

“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

ACCREDITATION COMPONENTS

Cadet Staff Briefing – Bn Continuous Improvement Plan

Service Learning Project Brief

Cadet Portfolio Interview

JROTC Instructor Portfolio Interview

LET 2 Drill

School Checklist

Log Inspection

Curriculum Manager – Usage Report

Unit Report

Instructor/UnitSelf-

AssessmentDAI- SAI-AI

ComplianceReporting

School – Unit - CM

Cadet Learning • Cadet Staff Briefing• Drill Assessment• Service Learning• Cadet PortfoliosInstructor Performance

• Instructor Portfolio• Professional Development

DAI-SAI-AI

School/Program Compliance

1. Commendations and Recommendations

2. Score and/or Unit Award

3. Required Administrative Actions

Onsite Visit

Review Prior to Visit

FINAL REPORT

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FOUO

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Accreditation Award Designations & Program Components

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Leadership & Service

Foundations

INSTRUCTOR PERFORMANCE

(SAI/AI)

COMPLIANCESchool – Unit- CM -

Supply

No major changes

ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

2 & 4

ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

1, 3, & 5

SCORE BRIGADE ACCREDITATION CYCLE & UNIT AWARDS1 FAIL – 1 YEAR VISIT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS

2 2 YEARS = MERIT UNIT || Follow-up as needed

3 3 YEARS = HONOR UNIT || Follow-up as needed

4 4 YEARS = HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION || Follow-up as needed

NA Assist Visit As Needed

Compliance Assessment Alternating Years

DAI Accreditation Visit As needed and determined by brigade leadership

Modified from OIP

NEW

ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

1,2,3,4,5

DAI Shop PERFORMANCE

(DAI/Staff)NEW

“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

Timeline

Implementation Concept

SY14 thru Full Implementation: Utilize Assist Visits to Prepare Schools for Accreditation Program

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Phase I SY14-15 Phase II SY15-16

IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETE

Phase III SY16-171/3 Accreditation1/3 Assist Visit1/3 Monitor

Phase IV SY17-18

1/3 Accreditation1/3 Assist Visit1/3 Monitor

Pilot (Fall)10% of 1/3 due for formal inspection

Assist Visit

Determine DAI Performance Levels

1/3 Accreditation1/3 Assist Visit1/3 Monitor

Note: Bde will determine how to re-Integrate 10%

pilot programs

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CONCLUSION

Handouts and examples

Questions