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Developing the District Improvement Plan Webinar Set-Up

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Developing the District Improvement Plan Webinar Set-Up

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  1. Developing the District Improvement PlanWebinar Set-Up • So far so good! You’re seeing this slide, so you’ve logged in! • We will be recording this webinar and will inform you when the recording starts. A link to the recording will be posted on the DOE website. • You will be muted when you log on and during the presentation. If you have a question or request, use the chat box in the lower right and select SEND TO the presenters and host. • If you experience technical difficulties during the session, Joe Trunk, New England Comprehensive Center, will be available by phone (617.899.7925) to help you resolve your problems. NH Department of Education

  2. NH Department of Education Developing the District Improvement PlanApril 13, 2012Referencing State and Federal requirements for Districts in Need of Improvement:NH RSA 193-H and Federal Public Law 107-110 Presenters: Mary Ellen Arigo, Title I Schoolwide & School Improvement Merry Fortier, Bureau of Accountability, School Improvement NH Department of Education

  3. Developing the District Improvement PlanWebinar Agenda • Documents and Resources – what do I need and where are they located? • How was the DINI designation made? • Statutory Requirements – What are the state and federal requirements for an improvement plan? • Plan Review and Approval Procedures • Writing the Plan - Required Components • The Planning Process - Recommended Resources NH Department of Education

  4. Developing the District Improvement PlanDocuments Needed What document(s) do I need? The requirements for Title I districts and non-Title I districts are different. Be sure to use the document appropriate for your district for the upcoming (2012-2013) school year. There are 3 choices: Instructions and Forms for Developing the District Improvement Plan for Non-Title I Districts Instructions and Forms for Developing the District Improvement Plan for Title I Districts with Multiple Schools Instructions and Forms for a Title I District Comprised of a Single School. This document is for Title I districts comprised of a single school that have received a dual (DINI and SINI) designation. NH Department of Education

  5. Developing the District Improvement PlanDocuments Needed Where Are the Documents Located? From the NHDOE home page at http://www.education.nh.gov/ • Documents for Title I Districts: • Select “T” on the subject index alphabet in the top section of the homepage • Select “ Title I, Part A” • Select the “Title I Districts in Need of Improvement (DINI) Information” box • Select and download the documents appropriate to your district. • Documents for Non-Title I Districts: • Select the letter “D” on the subject index alphabet in the top section of the homepage • Select “Districts in Need of Improvement”. • Select “2012-2013”. This brings you to the 2012-13 DINI web page at http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/school_improve/dini.htm • Under the heading “For New Districts n Need of Improvement”, select the “Non-Title I District Improvement Plan” document. NH Department of Education

  6. Developing the District Improvement PlanResources Resources Resources listed below, including this powerpoint, are available on the 2012-13 DINI web page at: http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/school_improve/dini.htm Chart of State and Federal Requirements (provides an overview of the DINI requirements for Title I and Non-Title I districts) District AYP Overview (explains district AYP and how the district in need of improvement (DINI) determination is made) Improvement Plan Review and Approval Procedures Planning Tools and Processes NH Department of Education

  7. Developing the District Improvement PlanDistrict AYP: How is the DINI Designation Made? • District AYP is calculated for students in the aggregate for whom the district is responsible. Out-of-district-placed students are included in the district AYP calculation. • Districts with only one level (elementary/middle OR high school) that do not make AYP in a content area are reported as “did not make AYP” in that content area. • Districts with two levels (elementary/middle AND high school) must miss AYP in the same content area at both levels to be reported as “did not make AYP” in that area. • The DINI designation is made when a district does not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (does not need to be for the same subgroup). • To MAKE AYP, a district with two levels must make AYP in one of the two levels to be reported as making AYP in a content area. NH Department of Education

  8. District Plan Documents and Designation Questions on District Improvement Plan Documents or Designation? You have two options for asking a question: • “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; OR • Type your question in the chat window and select SEND TO the presenters or host

  9. Developing the District Improvement Plan Statutory Requirements NH Department of Education

  10. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements New Hampshire’s school and district accountability statute (RSA 193:H) requires the development of an improvement plan for any district officially designated as a district in need of improvement. The plan must describe at a minimum: (1) the area(s) in which the district did not make adequate yearly progress for two consecutive years, resulting in the designation as a district in need of improvement; (2) measurable goals and objectives to reduce identified achievement gaps in the area(s) for which the district is designated as a district in need of improvement identified; NH Department of Education

  11. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements (3) the activities the district will implement to address and improve the underlying issues most likely affecting student achievement in the identified area(s); (4) a description of how the activities will improve outcomes for low-achieving students; and (5) a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Superintendent of Schools, assuring that certain practices and policies are established and implemented. NH Department of Education

  12. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements Districts receiving Title I funds must also meet the requirements set forth in Section 1116 (b) of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. In addition to the previously referenced items (1) through (5), Title I district improvement plans must includeItems (6) through (9): NH Department of Education

  13. Developing the School Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements (6) the professional development needs of the Instructional staff serving the district; (7) strategies that: • are supported by scientifically-based research; • address the fundamental teaching and learning needs in the schools; • address the specific academic problems of low-achieving students; • have the greatest likelihood of improving the achievement of students; • promote effective parent involvement in the schools; and • incorporate as appropriate, activities before, after school, during the summer and during an extension of the school year; NH Department of Education

  14. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements (8) an assurance that parents, school staff and others were consulted in designing the plan; and (9) the technical assistance to be requested by the district from the NH Department of Education or other technical assistance providers. NH Department of Education

  15. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements Required Focus of the Plan In contrast with other strategic plans which may be broader in scope, such as your district’s technology or professional development plan, this improvement plan must focus specifically on goals and strategies to improve student achievement in the area(s) in which the district did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), resulting in the designation as a district in need of improvement. NH Department of Education

  16. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements Duration of the Plan The district improvement plan is in effect for a two-year period (school years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014). While your planning process should encompass a two-year period, you will be submitting an action plan for the 2012-2013 school year only. The action plan for the second year is submitted in conjunction with a required annual progress report at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. The “district in need of improvement” designation is removed once the district makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years in the content area(s) for which the district is identified. NH Department of Education

  17. Developing the District Improvement PlanState and Federal Statutory Requirements Deadline for Submission In accordance with state and federal law, the improvement plan must be submitted within 90 days from the close of the AYP appeals process (May 4), at which time the designation as a district in need of improvement is final. Deadline for approval of the Title I DINI parent notification letter is June 15, 2012 (should be received by the NHDOE by May 15th). The District Improvement Plan must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) by August 1, 2012. As the plan is a public document, Title I districts must post their completed plan on the district website. Non-Title I districts are strongly encouraged to also post their plans. NH Department of Education

  18. State and Federal Statutory Requirements Questions on State and Federal Requirements for the District Improvement Plan? Use either of two options for asking a question: • “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; OR • Type your question in the chat window

  19. Developing the District Improvement PlanReview and Approval Process Plan Review and Approval Process Consistent with state and federal accountability law, the local school board is the responsible entity for oversight of a school or district’s plan for improving student performance. To that end, the NH Department of Education, during the 2011-12 school year, clarified its role in the plan review and approval process, resulting in a shift from reviewing all plans to an indicator-based process for determining if a plan/progress report is “in need” of review. The indicators include, but are not limited to: NH Department of Education

  20. Developing the District Improvement PlanReview and Approval Process Plan Review and Approval Process • a school’s cumulative AYP index score in the “all students” category, and its ranking in relation to other schools in the state; • whether one or more schools in the district meets the state’s definition as “persistently low performing”; • the number of years the school or district has been identified for improvement; • program-specific requirements (i.e. the use of Title I SINI/DINI professional development set-aside funds, alignment to PD master plans, Title III Corrective Action requirements, etc.) • a request from the school or district for specific feedback on areas of concern . NH Department of Education

  21. Developing the District Improvement PlanReview and Approval Process Plan Review and Approval Process • Which plans/progress reports are affected by this change? Plans submitted by schools in SINI status Year 1-3, as well as districts in DINI status Year 1 and 2, will be reviewed “as needed”, based on the indicators referenced above, or upon the request of the school or district. • Which plans/progress reports are not affected by this change? Plans submitted by schools in SINI status Year 4 and higher, as well as districts in DINI status Year 3 and higher, will continue to be reviewed. NH Department of Education

  22. Review and Approval Process Questions on Plan Review and Approval? Use either of two options for asking a question: • “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; OR • Type your question in the chat window

  23. Developing the District Improvement Plan Required Components Writing the District Improvement Plan: Required Components NH Department of Education

  24. Developing the District Improvement Plan Required Components Required Components: • District Improvement PlanCover Page (Form Page 1) • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Form Page 2). Note: The MOU must be signed. Districts may submit the MOU with either an original or electronic signature. • Plan Abstract (Form Page 3). In two pages or less, provide all information requested • Action Plan for School Year 2012-2013 (Form Page 4) • Parent Notification Letter for Title I Districts (Form Page 5) NH Department of Education

  25. Developing the District Improvement Plan Required Components: The Plan Abstract Form Page 3: The Plan Abstract In two pages or less, summarize: • The plan development, review, and dissemination process. • Who was meaningfully involved? • Who was consulted? • How was the plan reviewed prior to submitting it? • How will it be disseminated and explained to others, especially those who were not directly involved in its development? NH Department of Education

  26. Developing the District Improvement Plan Required Components: The Plan Abstract • The underlying, “root cause” issues identified as most likely helping or hindering student achievement, especially the achievement of students below proficient in the content area(s) for which the district is identified. • Be specific about what was identified and how. Identify which of the issues will be priorities for the school’s Action Plan. NH Department of Education

  27. Developing the District Improvement Plan Required Components: The Plan Abstract • The activities proposed for 2012-2013 to address the priority issues, and how they will increase the likelihood of improved student achievement. • What we propose to do, and • Why we propose to do it. NH Department of Education

  28. Developing the District Improvement Plan Required Components: The Action Plan Goal (achievement gap /priority issue being addressed) Strategies (to be implemented) Objectives (anticipated changes in professional practice AND student learning) Proposed Activities designed to achieve the Objectives. Completing Form Page 4: The 2012-2013 Action Plan Duplicate Form Page 4 as needed. For each area in which the district is identified for improvement, clearly describe the NH Department of Education

  29. Plan Components Questions on District Plan Components? To ask a question: • “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted; OR • Type your question in the chat window and select SEND TO presenters or host

  30. Planning Grant Application forNew Title I Schools and Districts In Need of Improvement • FUNDING Any Title I school or district newly identified as in need of improvement is eligible to apply for planning funds not to exceed $3,000. • TIMEFRAME The project period may start on or after May 15, 2012 and must end no later than August 31, 2012. Funds may not be obligated until such time as your planning grant application has been received and approved by the NHDOE Title I Office. NH Department of Education

  31. USE OF FUNDS • Use of funds is restricted to activities directly related to the development of the required plan. • Funds are to be used to hire a facilitator. • Remaining funds may be used to: • bring in an outside expert; • cover costs to participate in training related to the content of the plan: • Pay staff for work done outside regular contract hours; • pay for substitutes; • visit other schools/districts; • cover local team meeting expenses or other needed allowable expenses NH Department of Education

  32. Planning Grant Application ForNew Title I Schools and Districts In Need of Improvement Submit via the online grants management system only: • the required district/school contact information • the activities and funds needed for each activity, and • Complete and save the Planning Committee members as an attachment in the online system. NH Department of Education

  33. Planning Grant for Title I Districts Questions on Title I Planning Grant? Recall your two options for posing a question: • “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted; OR • Type your question in the chat window and select SEND TO presenters

  34. Developing the District Improvement Plan Resources for Developing the Plan NH Department of Education

  35. Developing the District Improvement PlanPlanning Resources As you begin to formulate an approach for developing your plan, you may wish to consider two resources that can help you focus on the following necessary questions: Where are we now? Why? What are the next steps?” 1. Steps to Success (an on-line self-assessment and plan development process) 2. The Modified Continuum self-assessment guide NH Department of Education

  36. Developing the District Improvement PlanPlanning Resources Both resources support this recommended planning process: • Establish a core planning team with clear roles and responsibilities; • Conduct a “check-up” (Self-Assessment) of current district practices and programs designed to improve student achievement, so to answer these questions: What did we implement and why? (the “Here’s What”) What were the results? (the “So What”) • Identify the location of student achievement gaps to determine which students are falling behind and in which areas. Your district AYP reports are only one measure of student achievement, but can usefully serve as a starting point for “digging deeper” to examine student strengths and weaknesses. Other data sources can also help. NH Department of Education

  37. Developing the District Improvement PlanPlanning Resources • Examine conditions, issues, practices, or policies that may be contributing factors to either helping or hindering student achievement; • Determine which of these factors are within the district’s control, and then decide what to tackle first (prioritizing); • Move the priorities into a realistic action plan (the “Now What”); and • Monitor the plan for effectiveness as well as timely implementation. NH Department of Education

  38. Developing the District Improvement Plan The Steps to Success OPTION for the 2012-2013 Action Plan What is Steps to Success? • Structured framework for improvement plan development, monitoring and reporting (go to NH DOE website, Steps to Success page) How is it the Same As the standard form? • Same state and federal requirements for content, components, due dates How is it Different From the standard form? • Guidance and resources to structure the process of developing the improvement plan • Online workspace to capture, document, retrieve plan components

  39. Developing the District Improvement Plan The Steps to Success OPTION for the 2012-2013 Action Plan Where can I learn more? • Go to NH DOE website, Steps to Success page http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/integrated/stepstosuccess.htm Webinar for Districts interested in the Steps Option for improvement planning: Monday, April 23, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm To register, go to http://registrations.rmcres.com enter the Event/Form ID: DINI2 (not case sensitive)

  40. District Planning Resources Questions on Resources for Developing the District Plan? To pose a question: • “Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted; OR • Type your question in the chat window and select SEND TO presenters or host

  41. Reminders! Links to the planning resources and plan documents are available on the 2012-2013 DINI web page at: http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/school_improve/dini.htm Steps to Success for DINIs Webinar Monday, April 23, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm http://registrations.rmcres.com Event/Form ID: DINI2 NH Department of Education

  42. For More Information Title I Districts Mary Ellen Arigo (603-271-8315) Mary-Ellen.Arigo@doe.nh.gov Non -Title I Districts Merry Fortier (603-271-7382) Merry.Fortier@doe.nh.gov Steps to Success Tool and Process Karen Laba (603-969-0988) karen.laba@doe.nh.gov NH Department of Education

  43. Thanks for your participation Thanks to NECC and Joe Trunk for web services and support

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