Module 2 for Charter Leadership Teams

1. Module 2 for Charter Leadership Teams Focus on Gap Analysis

3. Transitioning to Florida Standards: Project Overview • Project is Race to the Top funded • All charter schools eligible to participate • Develop and deliver targeted training and technical assistance specific to charter schools in two major areas: 1) Implementation of the Florida Standards 2) Access and use of a Local Instructional Improvement System (LIIS) to analyze student achievement data to drive instruction and increase student academic achievement • No cost to charter schools

4. Professional Development Session Alignment Year 1 Data Use Governing Board Data Use ELA Math School Leaders Data Use ELA Math Teachers Leadership Teams Session 1 Session 2 Module 6 Florida Standards Math Module 7 ELA & Data Use

5. Professional Development Session AlignmentYear 2 Governing Board Florida Standards School Leaders Assessment Data Analysis VAM Data Use ELA Math Data & ELA Data & Math Teachers Leadership Teams Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Module 6 Florida Standards Math Module 7 ELA & Data Use Module 8 Math & Data Use Module 5 Florida Standards ELA

6. You Are Here Module 2 Gap Analysis Module 1 Self - Assessment Module 4 Managing Change Module 5 Progress Monitoring Module 6 Sustainability Module 3 Action Planning

7. Module Outcomes • Reflect on LEADERSHIP relative to the transition to the Florida Standards • Complete data-driven needs assessment and gap analysis • Increase understanding of the Local Instructional Improvement System (LIIS) • Develop and agree on measurable implementation goals for each priority area • Review/adjust the school’s Professional Development Plan • Begin development of the team’s Florida Standards Implementation Plan • Share feedback and ideas with other teams • Agree on next steps the team will take prior to the third session

8. 8 Components of Full Florida Standards Implementation

9. Today’s Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Pre-Assessment • Leadership for Change • Data-driven Needs Assessment • Introduction to the LIIS • Lunch • Establishing Implementation Goals • Aligning Professional Development • Beginning to Make a Plan • Next Steps • Wrap Up and Post-Assessment

10. Introductory Activity Pre-Assessment Guide Page 3

11. Section 1 Leadership for Managing Change

12. To successfully manage change… Leadership is Key

13. What kind of leaders are you? What kind of leaders do you want to be?!

14. Activity 1: Leadership for Managing Change Guide Page 5

15. Activity 1: Leadership for Managing Change

16. Section 2 Data-Driven Needs Assessment

17. Why Use Data?

18. Stages of Acceptance to a Data Driven Culture The Progression Data Informed Engagement Confusion Fear Denial Adapted from: Picturing Your Data is Better Than 1,000 Numbers: Data Visualization Techniques for Social Change. Kanter, Morariu, Kennedy. 18

19. Next Steps • Complete Self -Assessment using the Alignment Rubrics in the Florida Standards Implementation Toolkit • Complete Summary Ratings Table • Identify Priority Areas

20. Summary Ratings Table Toolkit Page 14

21. Completing the Summary Ratings Table • For each implementation category, determine an overall rating for each category. Convert the rubric ratings using the following scale: • Not yet started = 1 point • Beginning implementation = 2 points • Mid-implementation = 3 points • Full implementation = 4 points • Add the ratings for the indicators in each implementation component and record that score in the appropriate cell. • Add the indicators for each content area and record that score in the appropriate cell. Add scores together at the bottom of each column. Toolkit Page 13

22. Identifying Priority Areas A Priority Area: Priority Areas will guide: Where measurable goals will be set in the Florida Standards Implementation Plan Focus areas for planned professional development Areas where active progress monitoring will occur • Should be identified based on data • May be an area of greatest need or area where there is momentum but needs ongoing focus (e.g., to deepen, expand, ensure fidelity)

23. Priority Areas Can Be Any of the Components NOTE: Priority Areas should be specific to grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) or content areas (ELA, Mathematics or Content Literacy). Likely Priority Areas: • Curriculum Alignment • Instructional Materials Alignment • Instructional Practices Alignment • Assessment Alignment Guide Page 7

24. Activity 2: Data-Driven Needs Assessment Toolkit Page 14

25. Let’s Take a Break… Be back in 15 minutes…

26. Section3 Understanding Your Local Instructional Improvement System (LIIS)

27. What Is an LIIS and Where Do We Get One? • An LIIS or Local Instructional Improvement System is a requirement under the Race to the Top. • The LIIS meets stakeholder needs for access to and use of data to inform instruction in the classroom. • Charter schools may choose to purchase their own LIIS or partner with the local school district to access the district’s system.

28. LIIS Overview 1. Standards and Curriculum 6. Analysis & Reporting 8. Data Integration 5. Learner Profile 4. Facilitator (teacher) Profile 2. Instructional Practices 9. IT Platform & Security 7. Documentation & Support 3. Assessment and Growth

29. State Survey Results on LIIS Readiness How ready are districts throughout the state?

30. The Good News… • Most charter schools already have access to and use technology systems to manage information • Student information systems, curriculum management systems, grade book programs, and assessment systems are all parts of the LIIS • Schools may use multiple software application programs to comply with the Race to the Top requirements for LIIS

31. How Will the LIIS Support the Transition to Florida Standards? There are specific components that will support teachers and leaders in transitioning to the Florida Standards

32. Understanding the LIIS Components That Support Teachers Divide your team into three groups to participate in the activity.

33. Activity 3:Understanding the LIIS Guide Page 9

34. Sharing Out Your Results Using your cell phone, answer the poll question regarding which two LIIS components will be the most beneficial to your transition plan.

35. Which two components of the LIIS will be the most beneficial in supporting your charter school’s transition to the Florida Standards?

36. Bon Appétit

37. Section 4 Creating SMART Goals

38. What Are Your Priority Areas? • After analyzing your data, what area(s) do you need to address sooner rather than later? • Discuss at your table where your team’s focus needs to be to keep momentum towards a systematic transition to the Florida Standards. • Why are these your Priority Areas? Can you explain and defend your choices to others?

39. Setting Goals Establishing a measurable goal for each Priority Area is the next step in successfully transitioning to full implementation of the Florida Standards. “This one step – choosing a goal and sticking to it – changes everything.” ~Scott Reed

40. SMART Goals • What are the specific criteria against which the outcome will be judged? • What will be the method or tool used to measure progress? • Is this outcome sufficiently bold, yet still attainable given available resources, knowledge and time? • Is there consensus among the team that this is relevant to their outcomes around the transition? • Does the indicator specify by when the outcome will be achieved? Writing A Smart Goal

41. Are the Goals SMART?

42. Recognizing Barriers When Developing Goals • Understanding the causes of the resistance to change will allow you to develop more effective strategies within your plan. • Recognizing and planning for the unintended consequences of meeting your goals will support an increased chance of success. Resistance to Change

43. Turning Barriers Into Support

44. Activity 4: Creating SMART Goals Guide Pages 13-18

45. Section 5 Aligning Your Professional Development Plan

46. Supporting SMART Goals Through Professional Development We know from decades of reforms that this very step — how we prepare teachers to implement changes — is at the heart of making a transformation a reality in schools. Nothing could be more critical to success of the standards than professional development for educators. We need a fundamental shift in how teachers learn, grow, and improve in our education system. Gene Wilhoit, Executive Director Council of Chief State School Officers Discuss this statement with your team. How does this statement impact the work that must be done at your charter school?

47. Professional Development to Support Implementation A Strong Professional Development Plan Supports/Addresses:

48. Aligning Your Professional Development Plan

49. Guiding Questions When Designing Your Professional Development Plan Guide Page 21 Adapted from St. Lucie County PD Plan (2011)

50. Activity 5: Aligning Professional Development Guide Pages 20-22