At a Glance Review: No Child Left Behind Title I School Improvement Requirements Charleston Marriott September 18, 2008 Presented by: Karen Davies, Title.

At a Glance Review: No Child Left BehindTitle I School Improvement Requirements

Charleston Marriott

September 18, 2008

Presented by:Karen Davies, Title I School Improvement CoordinatorJan Stanley,State Title I Director

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Requirements for School Improvement No Child Left Behind §1116

Overview of Workshop Title I School Improvement Resources Timeline for LEA Reporting Requirements NCLB School Improvement Requirements Public School Choice /Supplemental Educational Services NCLB School Plan Revision Requirements Introduction to School Plan Navigation School Needs Assessment Review & Root Causes Strategic Plan School Team Work Sessions

Title I School Improvement Resources

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 - Section 1116 (b)(2) (A)-(C)

Non-regulatory Guidance (www.ed.gov)− School Improvement, January 7, 2004 − Public School Choice, February 6, 2004− Supplemental Educational Services, June 13, 2005

The New Title I: The Changing Landscape of Accountability by Kristen Tosh Cowan, Esq. (Revised May 2007)

Title I Handbooks, Volumes I and II Title I Website http://wvde.state.wv.us/titlei/

− Calendar, School Improvement Section, etc.)

Title I School Improvement Resources

Title I School Improvement Tool Kit

Is now available on-line

http://mkgodfrey.googlepages.com/schoolimprovementtoolkit

Purpose: to provide models and resources to assist LEAs and schools with implementing school improvement according to the requirements of NCLB.

Timeline for LEA Reporting Requirements District Report for Title I Schools Identified for Improvement - Sept.30 District Report for School Choice – Sept. 30 Copy of letter sent to parents for school choice – Sept. 30 District Report for Supplemental Educational Services – Nov. 1 Copy of letter sent to parents for SES – Nov. 1

The following must be submitted to verify LEA school plan revision approval: School Improvement Assurance Checklist Title I Rubric -before or approximately Dec. 1 (LEA has 45 days to review)

Title I School Improvement Toolkit -Reporting forms & sample parent notification letters are now available on-line:

http://mkgodfrey.googlepages.com/schoolimprovementtoolkit

NCLB School Improvement Requirements 101

After two or more consecutive years of not meeting AYP standards, the LEA shall:

Identify the school for improvement Provide notice to parents of all students in the school Develop or revise the school improvement plan Ensure that 10% of the school’s allocation is utilized for

professional development each year the school is identified for improvement

Provide technical assistance from LEA and SEA

NCLB School Improvement Requirements 101

And, in addition, must offer the following sanctions:

Year two: Public School Choice (PSC) Year three: PSC & Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Year four: PSC, SES, and Corrective Action (CA) Year five: PSC, SES, CA, & Planning for Alternative Governance Year six: PSC, SES, CA, & Alternative Governance

NCLB School Improvement Requirements 101

Year four and beyond: Defining Corrective Action

The term “corrective action” means action consistent with State law, that substantially and directly responds to:

Consistent academic failure of a school that caused the LEA to take such action;

Underlying staffing, curriculum, or other problems in the school; and

Designed to increase the likelihood that each subgroup will meet or exceed the State’s proficiency levels of achievement.

NCLB School Improvement Requirements 101

Year four and beyond: Corrective Action

The LEA must choose at least one of the following:

Replace staff that is relevant to failure to make AYP Institute and implement a new curriculum providing

appropriate professional development Significantly decrease management authority at school Appoint outside expert to advise the school Extend the school day or school year Restructure the internal organizational structure of the

school

NCLB School Improvement Requirements 101

Year five and beyond: Restructuring Options

The LEA shall implement at least one of the following arrangements:

*Reopen the school as a public charter school Replace all or most of the school staff relevant to the failure of

the school Enter into a contract with an entity with a demonstrated record

of effectiveness to operate the school Turn the operation of the school over to the State Any other major restructuring that makes fundamental reforms*There are no charter schools in West Virginia. Therefore, this is not a viable option.

NCLB School Improvement Requirements

According to NCLB LEAs are required to notify parents of: School improvement status (all SW parents)

must include: subject, subgroup(s), LEA and school response, how parents can become involved School choice option(s) (all SW parents)

prior to the first day of school must offer at least 2 choices (if possible) all transfers must be in place by September 15

Supplemental Educational Services (all eligible students) Must begin asap after the first day of school Must offer as many providers as appropriate for identified school SES information, sample letters on Title I website:

http://wvde.state.wv.us/titlei/lea_supplemental.html

There will be a separate meeting with the Title I Directors

of the two schools offering supplemental educational

services this afternoon

NCLB School Improvement Plan Requirements

According to NCLB section 1116, a Title I school

identified for improvement must develop or revise a school improvement plan

which must be approved by the LEA.

NCLB School Plan Revision Requirements LEA establishes a process for the peer review of the

Title I plans Within 45 days of receiving the plan, the LEA must

review the school plan If needed, the LEA must work with the school to make

necessary revisions The LEA shall approve the school plan if it meets the

requirements of §1116 Complete and return the Title I rubric and the SEA

assurance checklist (both are on the on-line SI Tool Kit listed under “LEA Reporting Forms”

NCLB School Improvement Plan Requirements

The plan must . . .

be developed or revised not later than three months after being identified for improvement (Due date to LEA: on or before December 1, 2008);

cover a two-year period that specifically addresses the academic issues that caused the identification for school improvement;

be reviewed and approved within 45 days using the LEA Peer Review Process (Due date: on or before January 15, 2009); and

be implemented “immediately upon approval” by the LEA.

NCLB School Improvement Plan Requirements

Consultation

The school must engage in significant consultation during the development of this plan specifically with:

parents school staff the LEA (county support team) outside experts

Documentation must be maintained and will be reviewed during monitoring to demonstrate that the LEA (county) has provided technical assistance.

NCLB School Improvement Plan Requirements

Specifically, according to NCLB section 1116, the plan must address:

• core academic subjects• measurable goals and objectives• research based instructional strategies • sustained professional development• *teacher mentoring program• *technical assistance from LEA and SEA• parent involvement• extended learning time

*Indicates not specifically requested within five year strategic plan

NCLB School Improvement Plan Requirements

Teacher Mentoring Program High quality, structured mentoring programs have a

positive effect on the retention of qualified teachers. Therefore, all schools identified for improvement must

incorporate a teacher mentoring program. Mentoring programs pair novice teachers with more

experienced professionals who serve as role models and provide practical support and encouragement.

NCLB School Improvement Plan Requirements

How can a school meet the teacher mentoring program requirement?

Employ a literacy, numeracy, or academic coach Contract services for a literacy, numeracy, or

academic coach Utilize a school level Title I specialist as a coach within

the school

Ask yourself these questions:

Is mentoring/coaching already being implemented in your county/school?

If yes, how can current mentoring/coaching practices best be incorporated into your school?

NCLB School Plan Revision Requirements

A Title I school (regardless of the program – SW or TA) identified for school improvement must spend 10% of the school’s total allocation, for each year that the school is in improvement (to provide the school’s teachers and principal(s) high quality professional development).

The plan must specifically describe how the funds will be used (10% professional development requirement and school

improvement grant funds) in order to remove the school from school improvement status.

NCLB School Plan Revision Requirements

Documentation should be maintained to verify 10% professional development expenditures

School Improvement Grants

Status of grants . . .

One more thing . . .

15 competitive school improvement grants awarded for $50,441 in June 2008 Additional round of competitive grants available for those schools not receiving a grant and newly identified Title I improvement schools USDE provides that grants must be of sufficient size and scope to support the activities required under NCLB section 1116 and 1117 Grants must be issued for at least $50,000 for each participating school

School Improvement Grants

Information will be forthcoming to the following eligible schools: Philippi Elementary (Barbour), Enslow Middle (Cabell), Doddridge Elementary (Doddridge), Nutter Fort Intermediate (Harrison), Mason-Dixon Elementary (Monongalia), Mt. View Elementary/Middle (Monroe), Cherry River Elementary (Nicholas), Kingwood Elementary (Preston), & George Ward Elementary (Randolph)

16 School Improvement TIS grants awarded for $85,000 in June 2008 7 additional School Improvement TIS grants awarded for $85,000 in August 2008:

Phillippi Elementary (Barbour) Mason-Dixon Elementary (Monongalia)

Enslow Middle (Cabell) Cherry River Elementary (Nicholas)

Doddridge Elementary (Doddridge) George Ward Elemetnary (Randolph)

Pt. Pleasant Intermediate Mason)

School Improvement

Technology Integration Specialist (TIS)Grants

All schools now have a TIS grant.

Questions?

Let’s visit the new five year strategic plan website . . .https://wveis.k12.wv.us/wvfiveyearonlinestrategicplan/

School Needs Assessment and Determining Root Causes

Question to Consider

Why Use Data?

School Needs Assessment and Determining Root Causes

Data Analysis

Four types of data to be examined:

External Trends Achievement Data Other Outcome Data Data about Culture/Conditions

School Needs Assessment and Determining Root Causes

External Trends

Outside factors that affect achievement Age distribution of county population Socio economic status of district Family structures Drug abuse Crime rate Technology trends

School Needs Assessment and Determining Root Causes

Achievement

Summative tests

Benchmark tests

Formative assessments OF learning

Formative assessments FOR learning

School Needs Assessment and Determining Root Causes

Other Outcome Data

Attendance

Discipline

Drop out rates

Graduation rates

School Needs Assessment and Determining Root Causes

Culture –Conditions-Practices

Monitoring reports Walk through summaries Making Middle Grades Work Reports OEPA Reports SREB Reports School self assessment of high yield strategies

Examine Possible Reasons for Not Meeting Objectives

Teacher Learner Curriculum Classroom

Teaching strategies

Student engagement

Aligned with test Instructional materials

Expectations Self-efficacy Mapping sequence Physical environment

Understanding of CSOs and content area

Understanding of CSOs

Appropriate to grade level

Daily interruptions

Teaching experience

Prior learning experiences

Test administration Learning climate

Classroom management skills

Parental support Accommodation for learning styles

Disciplinary problems

Determining Root Causes

Establish Priorities

Review the root causes

Prioritize the major concerns

Focus on what you can actually change

Let’s Summarize the Utilization of Data

Student Achievement Data

Goals and Objectives

External Trend Data Strategies

Other Student

Outcome Data

Strategies

Culture, Conditions, and Practices

Strategies

Let’s Summarize

WHAT to Improve HOW to Improve

GOALS STRATEGY

Objective Action step

Objective Action step

Thank you for your continuous contribution to improving the lives of

children throughout West Virginia!

For further or specific technical assistance contact . . .

Karen Davies,

West Virginia Department of Education

Title I School Improvement Coordinator

[email protected]

(304) 558-7805

or your Title I State Representative