quality assurance review team oral exit report district accreditation murray county schools february...
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Quality Assurance Review Team Oral Exit Report
District AccreditationDistrict AccreditationMurray County SchoolsMurray County Schools
February 26-29, 2012
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DistrictDistrictAccreditation Accreditation ProcessProcess
District AccreditationDistrict Accreditation
An international protocol for school districts committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement– Builds capacity of the district and its schools
to increase and sustain student learning– Stimulates and improves effectiveness and
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District AccreditationDistrict Accreditation
A systems approach to improvement unified, coordinated, and integrated manner in
pursuit of a shared district vision Promotes continuous improvement Strengthens efforts to meet accountability
requirements Encourages growth beyond compliance to
achieve excellence
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Cornerstones of AccreditationCornerstones of Accreditation
Meet Standards for Organizational Effectiveness School Systems Schools
Engage in Continuous Improvement Systems Perspective and Approach
Demonstrate Quality Assurance Internal Assessment External Review
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AdvancED AdvancED Accreditation Standards for Quality SystemsAccreditation Standards for Quality Systems
1. Vision and Purpose2. Governance and Leadership3. Teaching and Learning4. Documenting and Using Results5. Resources and Support Systems6. Stakeholder Communications
and Relationships7. Commitment to Continuous
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Expectations for Accreditation Expectations for Accreditation
Meet the AdvancED Standards for Quality Systems Identify and guide the implementation of a systemic
continuous improvement process Monitor its schools and departments through the
quality assurance process Prepare and host a QAR every five years Respond to findings from the QAR Team
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For a School District
Expectations for Accreditation Expectations for Accreditation
Meet the AdvancED Standards for Quality Schools Implement the district’s continuous improvement
process with fidelity Participate in the district’s quality assurance process
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For a School
Expectations for Accreditation Expectations for Accreditation
District leadership establishes and implements practices to support schools and departments Direction: sets expectations and provides
guidelines Assistance: builds understanding and develops
skills Resources: provides people, materials, time and
funds
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Quality Quality Assurance Assurance ReviewReview
Quality Assurance - External ReviewQuality Assurance - External Review
The QAR team Is comprised of professional peers with diverse
experience and rich contextual perspective Assesses and evaluates district effectiveness in
meeting the requirements of accreditation
The QAR process provides the district and its community with
Important validation and recognition Valuable feedback and direction for improvement
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Activities of the QAR TeamActivities of the QAR Team Reviewed Standard Assessment Report and District
Website Listened to District Presentations Interviewed District Stakeholders Examined Artifacts Visited a Representative Sample of Schools Observed Practices and Learning Environment Collected and Organized Data
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Activities of the QAR TeamActivities of the QAR Team Engaged in Analysis and Deliberations
Sought and maintained a systems perspective Examined the district’s actions and results in relation
to its vision, mission, and beliefs Pursued evidence that could be corroborated
through multiple sources Used evidence to guide discussions, and reach
decisions Applied the accreditation criteria and requirements
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Data CollectionData CollectionDuring the on-site Quality Assurance Review, team members visited 8 schools and interviewed: 3 Board members 31 Administrators142 Teachers/Instructional Staff/Counselors 23 Support staff 45 Parents, community, and business partners 69 Students
TOTAL Stakeholders 313
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Quality Assurance Team FindingsQuality Assurance Team Findings
The QAR TeamThe QAR Team
The QAR Team delivers high quality feedback by: Assessing each standard, writing narratives describing
evidence, highlighting strengths and opportunities for improvement
Providing commendations that identify and celebrate significant accomplishments in meeting or exceeding standards
Defining required actions to help improve district effectiveness and student learning
Communicating findings orally and in writing Making an accreditation recommendation for national review
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CommendationsCommendationsThe Quality Assurance Review Team commends Murray County Schools for:
Stakeholders share a meaningful vision of excellence that is embedded in the culture and serves as a source of pride for the community. This emphasis helps the district achieve desired results by ensuring all stakeholders are compelled by a common belief that, collectively, all stakeholders play a role in the success of the district.
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CommendationsCommendationsThe Quality Assurance Review Team commends Murray County Schools for:
Progressive administrative and teacher leadership teams promote equitable learning opportunities for all students and are highly responsive to community expectations. This leadership culture allows the district and its stakeholders to continue to focus on the district’s core purpose of excellence in education that permeates the entire community.
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CommendationsCommendationsThe Quality Assurance Review Team commends Murray County Schools for:
Continuous learning is expected and valued for all staff members of the district. This expectation clearly supports the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning, as well as the capacity of the district to sustain continuous improvement.
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CommendationsCommendationsThe Quality Assurance Review Team commends Murray County Schools for:
An exemplary level of service and dedication of employees is evident throughout the system. This strong support and commitment permits the district to focus on resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all students.
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CommendationsCommendationsThe Quality Assurance Review Team commends Murray County Schools for:
The district utilizes multiple quality mechanisms for communication, as well as seeking the input of stakeholder groups. This communication allows the district to create a culture that fosters relationships with and among its stakeholders.
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CommendationsCommendationsThe Quality Assurance Review Team commends Murray County Schools for:
A systemic and systematic process for the analysis of data has been established for instructional and organization decision-making. The analysis of this data forms the foundation for instructional improvement for subgroups and cohorts of students within the district. Performance indicators are utilized at the district, school, classroom, and student level.
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Required ActionsRequired ActionsThe Quality Assurance Review Team has determined that Murray County Schools must act on the following:
The district must continue with strategic planning processes to determine how to efficiently and effectively utilize existing resources for improvement and growth. Collaboration, planning, and school improvement initiatives within grade levels, across grade levels, and across program levels will require time, resources, and organizational agility.
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Required ActionsRequired ActionsThe Quality Assurance Review Team has determined that Murray County Schools must act on the following:
Continued attention must be given to trends and patterns of learning and achievement by the various accountability subgroups so that instructional practices are both monitored and improved in response to the patterns that emerge.
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Standards RubricsStandards RubricsHighly Functional
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The district is exceptional in its demonstration of the standard and exhibits practices not commonly found in other schools. A small percentage of districts have standards ratings at this level.
The district is demonstrating the standard and using practices commonly found in other schools. Many districts have standards ratings at this level.
Operational
Emerging
Not Evident
The district is beginning to put in place the practices necessary to meet the standard but is not meeting it. Many districts have standards ratings at this level.
The district has not put practices in place or beginning efforts to meet the standard. Some districts have standards ratings at this level.
Ratings by StandardRatings by Standard
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Standard Rating
Vision and Purpose
Governance and Leadership Highly Functional
Teaching and Learning
Documenting and Using Results
Resources and Support Systems
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Highly Functional
Operational
Operational
Highly Functional
Operational
Operational
Standards EvaluationStandards Evaluation
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Evidence-Based AccreditationEvidence-Based Accreditation
Accredited AccreditedOn AdvisementWarnedProbation
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Deny or Drop Accreditation
Accreditation Status ProcessAccreditation Status Process
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QAR Team Provides Evidence via Report
AdvancED Accreditation Commission Determines Accreditation Status and
Grants Term of Accreditation
Next StepsNext Steps
A written report of the findings will be submitted within 30 business days
After receipt of the report, the district is expected to: Review and communicate the findings Address the required actions
o Districts are accountable for acting on these Monitor school and system accreditation standards and
improvement efforts on ongoing basis Submit the Accreditation Progress Report
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Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
On behalf of the Quality Assurance Team, we extend: Our appreciation for your hospitality, support, and
professionalism; Our respect and acknowledgement of your efforts to
improve the quality of your school district; and Our congratulations for your progress toward
achieving District Accreditation as a quality system.
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