40 Performance Indicators

1. 40 Performance Indicators

2. I: Teaching for LearningST 1: CurriculumBE A: Aligned, Reviewed and Monitored

3. a) How does the school curriculum align with, & reference the Michigan Curriculum Framework & Standard?b) How does the school curriculum align, & reference, the benchmarks & Content Expectations for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Health Education, Physical Education, Technology, and World Languages? KC 2: Standards Alignment • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

4. I: Teaching for LearningST 1: CurriculumBE B: Communicated

5. a) In what ways are the curriculum clear, concise, and discussed by staff?b) How do teachers know what they are expected to teach in their grade/course?c) How do teachers know the curriculum for the grade(s)/ course(s) that precede and follow their current assignment? KC 1: Staff • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

6. How are the curriculum expectations communicated to the students in a manner they can understand? KC 2: Students • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

7. I: Teaching for LearningST 2: InstructionBE A: Planning

8. a) How are classroom lessons aligned to the school’s/ district’s written curriculum?b) How are the planned instructional processes & practices appropriate for the content? KC 1: Content Appropriateness • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

9. a) How are the planned instructional processes & practices appropriate for the levels & needs of all students?b) How are the planned instructional processes & practices engaging for all students? KC 2: Developmental Appropriateness • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

10. How are the planned instructional processes reviewed and refined to meet the needs of all students? KC 3: Reflection and Refinement • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

11. I: Teaching for LearningST 2: InstructionBE B: Delivery

12. a) How does best practice inform the delivery of the curriculum?b) To what extent is the planned instruction implemented? KC 1: Delivered Curriculum • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

13. a) How is research-based instructional practices being used across the curriculum?b) How is instruction differentiated to meet the needs of individual learners?c) How are the teaching for learning standards from the Michigan Curriculum Framework implemented?d) How do teachers use available technology to support student learning?e) How does staff integrate technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment? KC 2: Best Practice • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

14. How does instructional delivery engage the students? KC 3: Student Engagement • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

15. I: Teaching for LearningST 3: AssessmentBE A: Aligned to Curriculum and Instruction

16. a) How are assessments aligned with the curricula and instruction (written & aligned)?b) To what extent are assessments aligned with assessment standards in the Michigan Curriculum Framework? KC 1: Alignment/Content Validity • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

17. a) How are multiple measures used to evaluate student learning (classroom assessments, district assessments, MEAP, student portfolios, behavioral, measures other than achievement, etc.)?b) How are students enrolled in pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade assessed? KC 3: Multiple Measures • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

18. II: LeadershipST 1: Instructional LeadershipBE A: Educational Program

19. a) How knowledgeable are school leaders about curriculum?b) How knowledgeable are school leaders about instruction?c) How knowledgeable are school leaders about assessment? KC 1: Knowledge of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

20. How do school leaders apply adult learning theory? KC 5: Knowledge of Adult Learning • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

21. In what ways do school leaders focus on student results to inform curriculum, instruction, and assessment? KC 7: Focus on Student Results • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

22. II: LeadershipST 1: Instructional LeadershipBE B: Instructional Support

23. How do school leaders monitor programs and practices on a regular basis? KC 1: Monitoring • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

24. In what ways do leaders clearly communicate expectations? KC 4: Clear Expectations • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

25. II: LeadershipST 2: Shared LeadershipBE A: School Culture and Climate

26. How do staff engage in dialogue and reflection about teaching for learning? KC 4: Collaborative Inquiry • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

27. a) How do staff use data to measure the effectiveness of the school and its processes?b) How do staff use data continuously, collaboratively, and effectively to improve teaching for learning? KC 5: Data-Driven Culture • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

28. a) How do staff engage in making decisions that impact the school community?b) How do staff take ownership for the decisions that are made? KC 6: Collaborative Decision-Making Process • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

29. II: LeadershipST 2: Shared LeadershipBE B: Continuous Improvement

30. How is the plan for improvement continuously monitored and adjusted at least annually? KC 4: Monitored • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

31. II: LeadershipST 3: Operational and Resource ManagementBE A: Resource Allocation

32. How do school leaders allocate time to support teaching for learning goals? KC 4: Time • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

33. III: Personnel and Professional LearningST 1: Personnel QualificationsBE A: Skills, Knowledge, and Dispositions

34. How do school leaders assure that staff have substantial content knowledge in their assigned areas? KC 1: Content Knowledge • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

35. III: Personnel and Professional LearningST 2: Professional LearningBE A: Collaboration

36. In what ways does the school have structures in place where teachers/staff work in learning teams? KC 1: Staff Participates in Learning Teams • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

37. III: Personnel and Professional LearningST 2: Professional LearningBE B: Content and Pedagogy

38. a) How does professional learning use examples of best practice to increase teachers’ understanding of how students learn?b) How does professional learning model effective constructive strategies to improve student achievement?c) How does professional learning model best practice to help teachers better differentiate instruction? KC 1: Uses Best Practices • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

39. How are new teachers inducted and supported in a manner that helps them be successful? KC 3: Induction/Mentoring/Coaching • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

40. III: Personnel and Professional LearningST 2: Professional LearningBE C: Alignment

41. a) How are professional learning opportunities provided to meet individual/group staff needs?b) How is professional learning aligned with the school improvement plan, Michigan Curriculum Framework and National Staff Development Council Standards? KC 1: Aligned • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

42. a) In what ways are professional learning opportunities embedded within the regular work day?b) In what ways are professional learning opportunities structured to meet adult learning needs?c) How do teachers/staff apply learning? KC 2: Job-embedded • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

43. a) How do colleagues observe one another and provide feedback regarding application of learning? b) How are student results analyzed to determine the impact of professional learning? KC 3: Results-driven • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

44. IV: School and Community RelationsST 1: Parent/Family InvolvementBE A: Communication

45. How does the communication system address issues of family diversity, including language, culture, economic status, and belief systems? KC 2: Diversity • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

46. IV: School and Community RelationsST 1: Parent/Family InvolvementBE B: Engagement

47. a) How does the school create opportunities for parents/ families to learn about, and become involved in, curricular and instructional activities in school?b) How is information provided about how parents/ families can foster learning at home by giving appropriate assistance, monitoring homework, and giving feedback to teachers? KC 2: Extended Learning Opportunities • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

48. a) How does the school engage parents/families in school improvement planning and policy-making?b) How does the school engage parents/families in understanding lifelong needs and consequences of a student’s academic plan, K-12, and how best to make decisions for that plan for their students. KC 3: Decision-Making • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary

49. IV: School and Community RelationsST 2: Community InvolvementBE A: Communication

50. How does the communication system address issues of community diversity, including language, culture, economic status, and belief systems? KC 2: Diversity • Getting Started • Partially Implemented • Implemented • Exemplary