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Differentiation with Indistar. Arkansas. SIG Schools in Arkansas. 2011 – 1 st Cohort 3 High Schools 2 Middle School 1 Elementary 2012 – 2 nd Cohort 4 High Schools 2013 – 3 rd Cohort 3 High Schools. SIG Schools in Arkansas.
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Differentiation with Indistar Arkansas
SIG Schools in Arkansas • 2011 – 1st Cohort • 3 High Schools • 2 Middle School • 1 Elementary • 2012 – 2nd Cohort • 4 High Schools • 2013 – 3rd Cohort • 3 High Schools
SIG Schools in Arkansas • All SIG schools in Arkansas chose the Transformation model • Cohort 2 were required to utilize SIG Online Tool to help with Transformational model implementation • Rapid Indicators • Optional for Cohort 1 • All schools volunteered to use SIG Online Tool
SIG Schools in Arkansas • Assess Indicators • 11 Federal Requirements for Transformational Model • Create Transformation Plan • Crosswalk Indicators with Transformation Toolkit • Budget • Amendments
Flexibility Waiver • June of 2012 Arkansas’ waiver approved by USDOE • 3 categories of schools • Exemplary • Focus • Priority (SIG Schools included)
Priority Schools • PRIORITY SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO USE INDISTAR • Priority schools use Indistar to develop plans tailored to their individual situation and needs. • Priority Improvement Plan (PIP) • Crosswalk Indicators to Turnaround Principles • Supports and programs will be evidence-based and school specific. • 38 Priority Schools (Including SIG Schools)
Focus Schools • INDISTAR IS VOLUNTARY FOR FOCUS SCHOOLS • Focus schools are making progress generally in terms of student achievement and may have high percentages of proficient students, but have a population of at risk students that are not performing. • Concentrate school improvement efforts on closing achievement gaps (TAGG) • Develop Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) • Focus Schools chose to use Indistar
Indistar in Arkansas • Match best practices in school to Indicators • Each Priority Schools has a SIS on site at least once per week • Technical Assistance • Coach • State Level Access • Commissioners • State Board
Jayne Green Title I Coordinator 501-682-2395 Jayne.green@arkansas.gov