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R e d a c t e d. Transformation In Progress Rhode Island’s Phase II Race to the Top August 10, 2010. A Solid Foundation for Reform. The Rhode Island Interview Team. Honorable Donald L. Carcieri, Governor Deborah A. Gist, Commissioner David V. Abbott, Deputy Commissioner
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R e d a c t e d Transformation In Progress Rhode Island’s Phase II Race to the Top August 10, 2010
The Rhode Island Interview Team Honorable Donald L. Carcieri, Governor Deborah A. Gist, Commissioner David V. Abbott, Deputy Commissioner Mary Ann Snider, Chief of Educator Excellence and Instructional Effectiveness Sharon Contreras, Chief Academic Officer, Providence Schools
Rhode Island’s Theory of Action All students will achieve at high levels when: • We have an effective teacher in every classroom and an effective leader in every school. • AND • Teachers and school leaders are supported by student-centered systems. All Students Achieve Effective Educators, Relentlessly Supported Student-Centered Systems and Policies
Bold, Achievable Goals R e d a c t e d By 2015, 85% of students will graduate from high school. By 2015, we will reduce achievement gaps by half. No student will have two ineffective teachers in a row.
Rhode Island’s Theory of Implementation Monitor progress LEAs Provide necessary tools Set clear expectations Build capacity Provide feedback State
Rhode Island Is Ready A history of accomplishment The capacity to move forward The commitment and plan to sustain our success
R e d a c t e d Great Teachers and Leaders
Great Teachers and Leaders:Guiding Principles R e d a c t e d Student growth and learning provide at least 51% of the evidence of effectiveness. Use tools to assess professional practice, content knowledge, professional responsibilities, & support of district initiatives. Use evaluation data to assign teachers based on student needs.
Great Teachers and Leaders:Building & Implementing the RI ModelEvaluation System Increased Educator Effectiveness and Improved Student Achievement Using Results to Inform PD and Assign Educators Implementing Evaluation System Setting Performance Standards Establishing Multiple Measures Defining Effectiveness Educators at All Levels Working Together
R e d a c t e d World-Class Standards, Assessments, and Curricula
World-Class Standards, Assessments, and Curricula R e d a c t e d Great teachers and leaders who: Hold every student to high expectations Instruct students using curriculum aligned to standards Use data from assessments to monitor and support student learning Access resources and data from the instructional improvement system
World-Class Standards, Assessments, and Curricula:Rhode Island’s Capacity & Structure Increased Educator Capacity and Improved Student Achievement Instructional Management System LEA Develops Model Curricula Expert Consultation State Capacity to Sustain State Sets Expectations & Provides Support
Accelerating School Performance R e d a c t e d
Rhode Island Data Platforms R e d a c t e d Coordinated Use of Data Across Key Platforms: Parent Researcher Educator Administrator Student User photo photo photo photo photo InfoWorks WEAVE Instructional Management System Accountability & Evaluation StudentWorks Platform School-level SurveyWorks Demographics UCOA Student ID, Health, DCYF, Labor, Demographics, Attendance, GPS, UCOA, Assessments Interim & Formative Assessments, Model Curricula Growth Model & Educator Evaluation e-Transcript e-Portfolio ILP Data * NOTE: The data platforms shown above are in varying stages of development and field usage.
Accelerating School Performance Use diagnostic analysis to focus and sequence supports based on school’s specific needs Increase district capacity Remove barriers to implementation Expand high-performing, innovative school models Statewide culture of high expectations All Students Achieve Effective Educators, Relentlessly Supported Student-Centered Systems and Policies
Transformation in Progress Intervention protocol for transforming lowest-achieving schools Evaluations based primarily on student growth & achievement Common Core State Standards Non-traditional pathways to educator certification Lifted cap on charter public schools
Moving Forward Together Bold, achievable goals Shared ownership of our plan A history of accomplishment The capacity to move forward The commitment and plan to sustain our success R e d a c t e d Special thanks to the Providence Public School District and other contributors for the photos used in this presentation!