Focused Monitoring

Focused MonitoringSupport and Technical

AssistanceSession 2 Discussion Slides

for Selected DistrictsFM 2013-14

Recap of Session 1

Together, the FM team:•Reviewed district data of concern;•Reviewed district data wall;•Reviewed additional areas in which the district expressed concern;•Identified a Focus for Improvement; and•Reviewed portions of forms FM-8 and FM-9 for completion prior to today’s session.

Session 2 Overview

Today, the FM team will further identify assets in district infrastructure relative to addressing and sustaining change toward the district’s Focus for Improvement through an examination of the district’s:

– Governance;– Fiscal practices;– Quality standards;– Professional development;– Use of data;– Accountability; and– Family engagement

Session 2 Overview

Finally, based on the analysis of the data and infrastructure, the district will develop a theory of action and plan of general improvement strategies and activities designed to improve data related to the Focus for Improvement.

Session 2 Activities Agenda

(ADJUST ALL TIMES AS NECESSARY)•8:30 – 10:15 AM ~ Discussion of district infrastructure (FM-200) •10:15 – 10:30 AM ~

BREAK•10:30-11:30 AM ~

Introduction to Theory of Action process•11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ~

LUNCH on our own •12:30 – 3:00 PM ~

Theory of Action implementation planningReview Homework (FM-8)

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

GOVERNANCEas related to your Focus for Improvement

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

FISCAL PRACTICES

as related to your Focus for Improvement

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

QUALITY STANDARDS

FOR STUDENT PROGRAMMINGas related to your Focus for Improvement

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

as related to your Focus for Improvement

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

USE OF DATAas related to your Focus for Improvement

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

as related to your Focus for Improvement

District Infrastructure

Let’s talk about

ACCOUNTABILITYas related to your Focus for Improvement

So, where do we go from here?

Theory of Action

Introduction and Implementation

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3a

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3b

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3c

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3d

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3e

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3f

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3g

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 3h

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 4

“Homework”

• FM-8 District Self-Report – 5

See you again on (DATES) for Sessions 3 & 4

We’ll continue to:

• Develop your district’s Theory of Action;•Develop your Theory of Action beliefs, implementation strategies and expected outcomes

• Gather feedback on the FM process; and

• If all else has been completed, conduct free PD/TA offerings related to your Focus for Improvement