Supporting the SIG Application Process with the Transformation Toolkit Pacesetters Distance Learning SessionNovember 2010

Idaho Context2008 – IBC was launched with goal of

building systemic LEA leadership capacity

Past few years – ID has transitioned from school focus to LEA/system focus

Fall 2009 - ID created in-depth method for LEA differentiation of support

January 2010 - Final SIG req’s require backward movement to school focus

Idaho ContextJanuary 2010 – Advocated with ED for LEA

level work with application for SIG funds

Spring 2010 – ◦LEA approach denied / rewrote SIG application ◦Began working with tentative PLA schools◦PLA definition approved in May

Summer 2010 – Negotiated SIG app details

August 16, 2010 – ED approved Idaho’s SIG

Who Plans to Participate13 schools eligible

ID wanted to avoid the 25% set-aside

ID actively recruited LEAs

Letters of intent submitted for every PLA school◦(All intend to use the Transformation Model)

Conducted TA Workshop on Oct. 21st

ChallengesTransformation Model the only real

option

Late approval ◦LEAs struggle to implement for this year◦LEAs bound by contractual obligations◦LEAs lacked understanding for the full scope

of the Transformation Model req’s

State is trying to be as flexible as possible

Two Options for LEA ApplicationsNarrative – open ended, but guided by

the list of requirements

Indistar Toolkit – online, guided by the list of requirements along with suggested behavioral indicators from which to choose

Both follow the same basic process of assess, create objectives/goals, plan actions/tasks.

Process – Crosswalk of Req’s

Indicators Grouped by Req.

Toolkit MethodFor the Toolkit Method, teams use

indicators that are grouped under each required activity.

Teams can be selective and not answer all indicators, so long as the key words of the requirement are addressed.

A Note on Key WordsLEAs needed help focusing attention on key words in each required activity.

For example:Implement rigorous, transparent, and

equitable evaluation systems for teachers and principals which are developed with staff and use student growth as a significant factor.

1. For each requirement, LEA chooses the indicators it wants to address.

2. LEA follows the steps for each indicator.3. LEA uses a combination of indicators to answer

the requirement…making sure that what is selected addresses the key words of the requirement.

For each indicator chosen…

Assess

Develop Goals/ Objectives

Action Plans/ Tasks

Budget

Where are we now?All LEAs have given Letter of

Intent

Awaiting final application submissions

Final Deadline – Nov. 30, 2010

Significant questions about LEA capacity