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Hazlet Township Public Schools

Hazlet Township Public Schools. Middle States Accreditation Process 2012-2013. Presenters. Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. Superintendent Dr. David A. Roman Assistant Superintendent. Today’s Agenda. Our District’s Mission Middle States Evaluation Overview Process thus far District Goals

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Hazlet Township Public Schools

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  1. Hazlet Township Public Schools Middle States Accreditation Process 2012-2013

  2. Presenters • Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. Superintendent • Dr. David A. Roman Assistant Superintendent

  3. Today’s Agenda • Our District’s Mission • Middle States Evaluation • Overview • Process thus far • District Goals • Timelines • Action Plan Review • Questions and Answers

  4. Middle States Accreditation: Excellence by Design • By the time students have experienced our full educational program and services, what should our students know and how should they be able to use what they know? What content, skills, and work habits should be the priorities for learning? What attitudes, qualities or characteristics should our students demonstrate? • How well should our students perform the desired outcomes, and what does excellent performance look like? • How will we measure and evaluate our students’ performance in multiple ways? • How well do our students currently perform? What is the actual quality of their work? • What must we do to grow and improve our students’ performance?

  5. Middle States Accreditation Serves as a mechanism for improving a school system’s ability to produce levels of student performance - *School Districts can demonstrate this in different ways

  6. Overview of the • Middle States Process Components of the Excellence by Design Model • Standards for Accreditation • Planning Ethic • Plan for Growth and Improvement

  7. Overview of the • Middle States Process • Standards are used to make decisions in the Middle States Process • Standards do not determine what school systems look like • Indicators analyze a standard and demonstrate that a particular standard has been met

  8. Overview of the • Middle States Process • Example of a “Standard”: • Financial resources are sufficient to provide the educational opportunities defined in the school system’s philosophy/mission. • Indicator 4.14: Our school’s leadership exercises prudent control over all financial operations. • Indicator 4.15: Our school’s staff is involved in determining financial priorities for curriculum and instructional needs.

  9. Overview of the • Middle States Process There are two types of “Standards” utilized in the accreditation process: • Qualitative Statements – reflect research based practices for school systems • Quantitative Statements – reflect research based on measurable data

  10. Overview of the • Middle States Process Standards Best Practices FoundationalOperational (Standards) (Standards) Quality in EducationalDelivery of EducationalPrograms Programs Result in Students Learning

  11. Overview of the • Middle States Process Standards Foundational StandardsOperational Standards (Quality)(Delivery) 1) Philosophy/Mission 7) Health & Safety 2) Governance & Leadership 8) Educational Program 3) Planning for Growth & 9) Evidence of School Improvement System Effectiveness 4) Finances 10) Student Services 5) Facilities 11) Student Life & Activities 6) System Climate & Organization 12) Information Resources & Technology

  12. Overview of the Middle States Process “Simplified” • Evaluate information • Gather information about District • Develop • Plan for • Growth

  13. Overview of the Middle States Process • Information used for Evaluation: • Surveys: Staff (all), Parents (20%) and Students (grades 4-12) • Assessment Data • District Information • Policies and Procedures • Facilities • Curricula

  14. Overview of the Middle States Process • Evaluation Criteria: • Twelve Middle States Standards • State/Federal Assessment Benchmarks • Foundational Documents • Mission, Vision and Goals • Core Beliefs • Profile of the Graduate

  15. Overview of the • Middle States Process • Plan for Growth: • Use evaluative criteria to generate a plan for growth • Create 3-5 District Goals • Action Plans • Two for Student Achievement • Two for Organizational Capacity

  16. Student Achievement • Goals • Goal #1: By the year 2017, the student achievement of underperforming subgroups will increase as measured by their student growth plans • Goal #2: By the year 2017, student enrollment will increase in advanced academic courses in grades 6-12, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement

  17. Organizational • Goals • Goal #1:To maintain and create environments that support optimal student development and performance • Goal #2: To provide engaging and emerging educational technologies to create a 21st Century learning environment to assist student in achieving academic excellence

  18. Middle States-Next Steps • Review and refinement of Goals by building-level staff • Completion of Action Plans for each goal • Community Meeting on October 1, 2012 • Implementation of Action Plans/Goals • Onsite visitation Spring of 2013

  19. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Accomplishments to Date January 2012-August 2012 • Evaluation of Data Collected - (Surveys, District & Building Level Input and Stakeholders’ Input) • Revised District Mission/Goals/Core Beliefs • Developed Building Goals • Aligned Building Goals to District Goals • Aligned Management Systems to Goals (i.e.: MyLearningPlan, Systems3000, etc.) • Aligned District Budget to District Strategic Plan • District & Building Level Leadership Changes • Revised & Aligned Professional Development Goals • Alignment of Excellent Educators for New Jersey (EE4NJ) • Reviewed & Revised Middle States Documents – By Administrators • Established District Goals Utilizing 12 Standards and Indicators

  20. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Accomplishments to Date September 2012 • Reviewed With Staff • Selection process for District Goals Utilizing 12 Standards and Indicators • Collection & Evaluation of Data Collected - (Survey, District & Building Level, etc.) • Adherence to District Mission/Goals/Core Beliefs • Building Level Goals • Alignment of Building Goals to District Goals • Continued alignment of Management Systems to Goals (i.e.: EE4NJ & MyLearningPlan-Platform) • Continued alignment of District Budget to District Strategic Plan • Supported development of new leadership within the district • Monitored and enhanced alignment of Professional Development Goals • Collected, reviewed & revised Middle States Paperwork – from each component school

  21. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Goals & Objectives Moving Forward October 2012 • Community Conversation Meeting - Articulation of Middle States Process • Develop Final District Action Plans (Plan for Growth and Improvement) • Submit Final Action Plans and Self-Study Report to Middle States for Review

  22. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Goals & Objectives Moving Forward November 2012 – February 2013 • Communicate to all stakeholders the District Action Plans • Continue to enhance and refine District Action Plans • Continue to prepare for Middle States Onsite Visit

  23. 2012-2013 Timeline at a Glance Middle States Visit Exact Dates To Be Confirmed • 1st Choice: March 18-22, 2013 • 2nd Choice: April 15-19, 2013 • 3rd Choice: February 25-March 1, 2013

  24. Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. • —Andrew Carnegie

  25. Action Plan Review Working in designated groups, please review assigned Action Plan for the specific goal and provide feedback.

  26. Action Plan Review Groups Group 1:Carol Alesi, Jennifer Christ, Stacy Esposito, Jamie Boyce, Arlene Kirby, Cristina Quaglia, Terri Kahrer, Valorie Poli, Anne Brodsky Mary Beth Stansfield & Mary Kane Group 2:Lynn Bowe, Joy Derechailo, Mary Beth Gammon, Christine Grabowski, Cathy-Lynn Barney, Maureen Gibson, Maria Lave, Mary Anne Ricca & Sharon Summerer Group 3:Cathy Baldini, Christine Dobilas, Wendy Gansas, Renee Schneider Dane Stephenson, Melissa Trenton & Theresa Bates Group 4: Dana Bellatoni, Ann Cioffi, Joe Emerson, Jeanne Gillen, Katelyn Horsley, James White& Michael Auciello

  27. Action Plan Review Group One

  28. Action Plan Review Group Two

  29. Action Plan Review Group Three

  30. Action Plan Review Group Four

  31. Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. Superintendent of Schools Questions?? Closing Remarks THANK YOU!!!!

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