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Welcome!. Texas Accountability Intervention System Part 2. September 23, 2013 Education Service Center, Region 2 Electronic handouts: http://curriculum.esc2.net/docs/. Today’s Agenda. Introduction and Objectives Brief Review of TAIS Part 1 training Roles and Responsibilities
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Welcome! Texas Accountability Intervention SystemPart 2 September 23, 2013 Education Service Center, Region 2 Electronic handouts: http://curriculum.esc2.net/docs/
Today’s Agenda • Introduction and Objectives • Brief Review of TAIS Part 1 training • Roles and Responsibilities • Building a Strong Improvement Plan • Points to Remember and Wrap Up • Lunch • Work Session (optional)
Norms for the Day -Fully participate and ask questions -Limit side conversations -Honor the schedule -Take care of your needs -Silence electronics -Be open to learning and problem solving
Who do we have in the room today?
The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. - Henry Kissinger
Today’s Objectives • Enhance your understanding of requirements and processes for the Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) • Gain further clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the DCSI, PSP, Support Specialist, ESC, and TCDSS • Receive specific training and tips for completing required Improvement Plan • Learn about tools and resources to support your work
District Commitments P. 9 & 10, 23 of Needs Assessment Guidance
Support Systems P. 9 & 21 of Needs Assessment Guidance
Today we will focus on how districts support improvement efforts.
Needs Assessment Requirements in TEC LEAs and campuses in improvement due to accountability are required to analyze the needs assessment process listed under TEC 39.106 (b) p. 15 Needs Assessment Guidance
Surveys Results: Thanks for your feedback! • Last June, DCSIs and PSPs completed end-of-year surveys to provide feedback for the Texas Center for District and School Support (TCDSS) • Common themes emerged from this feedback to inform improvement in the planning and reporting process, communication structure, and streamlining of tools
Common theme: Confusion about reporting requirements, time lines, and submissions.
Common theme: Lack of direction for DCSIs to understand their role.
DCSI Purpose and Expectations Oversight Responsiveness Communication Elimination of Barriers Resourceful Mentor
Invested • Direct lines of contact • Authority to influence procedures • Experience as a leader • Positive change agent • Strong communicator
Conversation Activity… What do you do as a positive agent for change? How have you made the most impact in this area? What are your goals for communication as a leader? 5 minutes
Share Your Best Practices Table Discussion: • How often do/will you meet with campus leaders and teams? What will be the focus of this time? • How do/will you help impact the campus culture? What needs to happen to do this?
Common theme: The PSP was an invaluable resource and lifesaver. Progress Report Guidance: http://www.tcdss.net/tcdss/tais.html PSP Network: http://www.psptexas.net/
PSP Purpose and Expectations leadership capacity technical assistance focused on gaps verifies requirements liaison eye on CSFs facilitates reporting monitors plan progress
Resources and Support • Online Resources • TCDSS www.tcdss.net • Accountability http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2013/index.html http://www.tea.state.tx.us/pmi/accountabilitymonitoring/ • TEASE/ISAM https://seguin.tea.state.tx.us/apps/logon.asp • Support Specialists at TEA and TCDSS • ESC-2 S3 Initiative (District Point of Contact) • ESC-2 Accountability Team (Kelly, Suzy, and Tom)
Common theme: Case Managers (Support Specialists) were inconsistent with support and their role was not clearly articulated.
Expectations of the Support Specialist • Answer questions by phone or email. • Provide feedback on required submissions. • Connect LEAs to resources. • Work in coordination with TEA, TCDSS, and ESCs to support LEAs/campuses. • Clarify communications and expectations.
Clarity affords focus. - Thomas Leonard
We Will… Identify essential components in the Improvement Plan process & steps. Receive tips on “HOW” to address these components. Practice and/or refine the work.
Data Analysis Needs Assessment Improvement Plan
T I P S Ensure data has been COLLECTIVELYdiscussed and reviewed. Use ofCONCISEand OBJECTIVE language. Ensure data are TARGETED and SPECIFIC to the gaps.
T I P S Ensure a ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS was completed. Determine the analysis was COLLABORATIVE and VETTED by the team. Determine if the “need” ANSWERS WHY the gap is identified/occurring. Root Cause Analysis P. 10 of Needs Assessment Guidance
S.M.A.R.T. Time-Bound Measurable Attainable Relevant Specific p. 2-6 of Improvement Planning Process
T I P S Ensure the annual goal is aligned to the gap in data. Check to see the goal is written in a S.M.A.R.T way.