1003(a) AdvancED Project 2.0

2014-2015 1003(a) Tier IV

Overview Title I Focus and Priority Schools Eligible to receive funding to participate in

school improvement planning through AdvancED

Access to a web-based school improvement platform – ASSIST

Version 1.0: Spring – Fall 2014 18 schools participated in consultation 10 schools participated in an external review

Benefits All options will have access to AdvancED’s web-based school

improvement platform, ASSIST. (over 32,000 schools and districts are currently using ASSIST)

ASSIST will allow schools to have a one-stop-shop for all improvement needs.

Opportunity to dig-deep into school data, needs, and evidence of successes.

One plan: PL221/SIP, SAP, Title I SWP ASSIST goal builder is tailored to Indiana’s needs and allows

for custom content and drop-down menus so districts and schools can easily address planning. It provides a living, breathing document that can be easily updated throughout the year, and in years to come.

Partnership with AdvancED for professional development in regards to writing school improvement plans, as well as focusing on individual school needs.

Option 1: $1,200 - ASSIST Up to 16 hours of consulting services with the

ASSIST system ASSIST allows for:

Executive Summary School Self-Assessment District Self-Assessment Perception Surveys (parent, student, and staff) Student Performance Diagnostic Stakeholder Perception Diagnostic Assurances Improvement Planning Turnaround Principles

ASSIST Screen shot of Goals & Plans page Tabs include – Portfolio, Profile, Diagnostics & Surveys,

Assurances, Goals & Plans, Reviews, Progress All documents in one place

Option 2: $6,000 – Consultation Access to ASSIST System Up to 16 hours of consulting services to identify

improvement priorities and develop a SIP Services will be focused on helping schools to:

Form a sustainable school improvement team with the “right” skills and abilities to facilitate a meaningful internal review and improvement process

Complete the AdvancED diagnostic tools Identifying relevant evidence Ensure that the results of the internal review process

are honest and insightful Interpret and analyze data during the internal review

process

School Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan

Option 3: $28,000 – Diagnostic Review Priority schools on the approved list with year three of

‘F’ are eligible Internal review process – done with Option 1 and 2 Access to ASSIST Three-Day Onsite External Review Process

Using the AdvancED Standards for Quality Schools and School Systems

Examines the institution’s policies, practices, and conditions in relation to AdvancED standards, data, stakeholder perception, and self-assessments

Yields a written report summarizing the school that is aligned with the AdvancED standards and indicators

Report includes ratings, notable achievements, powerful practices, opportunities for improvement, and improvement priorities

Review teams may be comprised of: Lead Evaluators (AdvancED selected), IDOE Staff, Teachers, Principals, District Administrators, and/or University Faculty Members.

Diagnostic Review Report

Diagnostic Review Report

How to Apply? Online Application: http://

www.doe.in.gov/titlei/1003a-advanced-application

How to Apply? Multiple Pages within the application General school and district contact

information Assurances

Next Steps Applications must be submitted online by

Friday, December 19th at 4:30 pm After reviewing applications:

IDOE will contact Title I PAs to enter and open online budget in Title I Application Center

AdvancED will contact Principals regarding getting started with the program

Questions – Title I Team – Early Learning and Intervention

Rachael Havey – Title I Specialist

- rhavey@doe.in.govAudrey Carnahan– Title I Specialist

- acarnahan@doe.in.govCindy Hurst – Title I Coordinator

- churst@doe.in.govCharlie Geier – Director Early Learning and

Intervention

- cgeier@doe.in.govRegional Outreach Coordinators