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Tuscaloosa County Schools District Accreditation Process

Tuscaloosa County Schools District Accreditation Process. A DVANC ED. Unification of SACS CASI, other organizations 23,000 public and private schools and districts 30 states 65 countries 15 million students Builds school and system capacity

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Tuscaloosa County Schools District Accreditation Process

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  1. Tuscaloosa County SchoolsDistrict Accreditation Process

  2. ADVANCED • Unification of SACS CASI, other organizations • 23,000 public and private schools and districts • 30 states • 65 countries • 15 million students • Builds school and system capacity • Brings together research, best practices, and resources for school and system improvement

  3. Three Pillars of Accreditation • High Standards • Continuous Improvement • Quality Assurance

  4. Benefits of District Accreditation • Common language of school improvement • Continuity and collaboration • Validation and recognition for improvement efforts • Supports a system-wide approach to achieving results • Alignment and coordination of all schools in the district • Internationally recognized mark of quality • Supports and examines how all elements of a system work inharmony

  5. AdvancED Standards • Vision and Purpose • Governance and Leadership • Teaching and Learning • Documenting and Using Results • Resources and Support Systems • Stakeholder Communications and Relationships • Commitment to Continuous Improvement

  6. Evaluation ExampleStandard 1: Vision and Purpose The district establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the district.

  7. Standard 1 Vision and Purpose

  8. Possible Evidence Administrative Retreats Principals’ Meetings TCSS Website News Media CIP Plans Newsletters Community Meetings School Leadership Teams Policy Manuals Parent/Student Information Guide Data-Driven Goals The Lighthouse Project Brochures

  9. TCSS Standards’ Team Leaders 1. Vision and Purpose/District Facilitator: Dr. Kathy Hilliker 2.Governance and Leadership: Dr. Steve Benson 3.Teaching and Learning: Mrs. Amanda Cassity 4. Documenting and Using Results: Mrs. Andrea Hamner 5. Resources and Support Systems: Mr. Pat Conner and Mrs. Ruth Graves 6. Stakeholder Communications and Relationships: Mr. John Merrill 7. Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Dr. Barbara Spencer and Mrs. Rita Thomas

  10. Process • Submit letter of interest • Host readiness visit • Submit letter of commitment • Candidacy • Schedule QAR visit: November 14-17, 2010 • Prepare for visit • Complete Standards Assessment Report (SAR) • Host Quality Assurance Team (QAR)

  11. How does it all fit together? School Vision, Mission, Beliefs School Improvement Plan District Vision, Mission, Beliefs District Plan (Goals)

  12. A School System not a System of Schools School Vision, Mission, Beliefs District Vision, Mission, Beliefs District Improvement Plan School Improvement Plan

  13. Preparation for QAR Visit

  14. Preparation for QAR Visit Complete Focus Questions

  15. District ResponsibilitiesQAR Team Visit • Notifies community of visit • Makes evidence available • Coordinates school visits, interviews, schedule, lodging, meals • Hosts the visit • Receives oral exit report in school board meeting on October 20, 2010 • Communicates findings

  16. Ongoing Steps • District acts on findings • Adheres to AdvancED standards and engages in quality continuous improvement • Regularly self-assesses • Host QAR visits once every five years

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