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Learn about Washington's Improvement Framework, NCLB vs. ESSA Indices, support categories, and how to access resources for school improvement. Get involved to explore opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
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Washington School Improvement Framework March 2018
Starting with the Why… Starting with the Why…
Improvement Mindset Everyone is in the business of continuous improvement. Schools are identified for support to improve student learning—they are not identified as failing. Honor what works + explore opportunities to innovate Different needs require different supports. Change takes time.
NCLB vs. ESSA Indices No Child Left Behind Era: Identified the bottom 10% of schools in Priority and Focus Every Student Succeeds Act Era: Establishes a baseline of performance--schools that fall under this are identified for Comprehensive or Targeted supports. NCLB Index WSIF Score Achievement Growth Graduation Rate English Learner Progress School Quality Student Success (SQSS) Attendance 9th Graders on Track Advanced Course Taking (Dual Credit) By All Students + Disaggregated by Student Population • Achievement • Graduation Rate • By All Students + Disaggregated by Student Population
WSIF& Lowest Performing 5 Percent • Set a threshold marking the lowest performing 5 percent of schools (Schools identified for Comprehensive Support). • The same threshold will be used withstudent group WSIF scores to identify schools for Targeted support. Identified for Comprehensive Support
Use Comprehensive Threshold to Identify Student Groups for Targeted Support Threshold ForComp Support Identified for Targeted Support
NCLB vs. ESSA Indices Support Categories
NCLB vs. ESSA Supports Differentiated supports matched to need Comprehensive Targeted (3+ groups) Targeted (1-2 groups) All-Schools
OSPI Sample Reports www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/ESSA/SampleDisplay.aspx www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/ESSA/SampleDisplay.asp
Learn more about ESSA http://www.k12.wa.us/esea/essa/default.aspx www.k12.wa.us/esea/essa/
Seek assistance from the Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI) http://www.k12.wa.us/OSSI
EXAMPLE Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Information and resources available on each indicator OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
More information on supports coming… • An invitation for superintendents to attend a regional meeting at the ESD • Scheduled Zoom sessions hosted by the ESDs for specific audiences such as: Special Education, English Learners, Title programs, Principals, Small districts, etc. • ESDs will continue to work closely with you to gather information on how best to support district needs and plan resources for the 2018-2019 school year. • Scheduled ESD Outreach meetings in the spring • OSPI looks forward to working with you OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION