school improvement plans & eesacs charter schools august 6, 2010 charter schools august 6, 2010

School Improvement School Improvement PlansPlans

&&EESACs EESACs

School Improvement School Improvement PlansPlans

&&EESACs EESACs

Charter SchoolsCharter Schools

August 6, 2010August 6, 2010

Charter SchoolsCharter Schools

August 6, 2010August 6, 2010

ObjectivesObjectivesParticipants will: Develop essential skills and tools for the

completion of the 2010-2011 School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Identify resources available to be used to complete the 2010-2011 SIP

Increase the understanding of the school improvement process

Make the connection between the SIP and the responsibilities of the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC)

Pursuant to Section VI. I. of the contractual agreement, “An Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) will be established consistent with Florida Statute 1001.452 to facilitate achievement of the mission of the School, and to ensure that the School meets the needs of the children and community it is developed to serve.

To this end, the School will detail and address the following components, for its EESAC:

(a) establishment of by-laws; (b) composition of membership; (c) election procedures; and (d) communication and posting of meeting agendas and minutes

pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011 (Sunshine Law).”

Everyone received training on the development of the 2010-2011 SIP;

Part I was due on June 18, 2010 to the OSI office via email;

Updates to Part I and the initial submission of Part II are due on August 13, 2010; and

Three (3)hard copies should be delivered to the Charter School office by August 13, 2010

Where are we now……….

http://osi.dadeschools.net/

Click here for your school’s data report

Click here for the template

Make sure that you complete the revised FLBSI SIP template.

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0000 – SAMPLE CHARTER

Remember that this is a team process. The Charter School Office and the Office of

School Improvement can provide assistance. Communication is ongoing for all

stakeholders. Updates can be made throughout the year. Adhere to the timelines for SIP development. Provide assurances through EESAC minutes.

Planning, Implementing, Monitoring, and Evaluating the SIP Process

School Advisory Councils (EESACs)The School Advisory Council is responsible for final decision making at

theschool relating to the implementation of the provisions of the annual

SchoolImprovement Plan. Each School Advisory Council assists in the annual

preparation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and in the

preparation of the school's annual budget.

– Majority of members must be non-District employees

– Schedule appropriate meetings (5 Day notice) through Citizens’ Information website

– New charter schools for 2010-2011 must create an EESAC.

• Contact the OSI office for assistance in:– Developing By-Laws;– Creating Rosters; and– Posting meeting requests and minutes

Editing EESAC Rostershttp://osi.dadeschools.net/

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Changes for By-laws

By-law Assurances

• Changes to your By-laws must be approved by the EESAC.

• By-laws must be reviewed and updated every 2 years.

• All required template sections must be included in your By-laws.

• SBR 6Gx13-1B-1.031 – Section IV - A

• Changes to your By-laws must be approved by the EESAC.

• By-laws must be reviewed and updated every 2 years.

• All required template sections must be included in your By-laws.

• SBR 6Gx13-1B-1.031 – Section IV - A

To Advertise a Meetinghttp://www.dadeschools.net/employees/employees.htmhttp://www.dadeschools.net/employees/employees.htm

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Enter needed information

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EESAC Meeting Information

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WL # - then type school name

Make sure to select a.m. or p.m.

The SIP must be approved at the beginning of the year.

Differentiated Accountability schools must complete a SIP mid-year report

SIP End-Of-Year reviews and recommendations should be documented in the minutes

Votes may not be taken unless there is a quorum present

Anything dealing with money should be documented with specific vote and processes in the minutes

Minutes must be keep and posted to the OSI website within 7 days of the meeting

EESAC Reminders

The SIP is a blueprint that identifies your school’s needs and forges a path to follow in order to accomplish your goals;

All stakeholders must collaborate on the creation of the SIP;

It must be reviewed regularly and documented in the EESAC minutes;

You should make adjustments in instructional focus based on data reviews;

The timelines for the district and state must be adhered to; and

EESAC agendas and minutes must have a bullet for SIP reviews which may include -

Data Programs Materials Recommended actions

SIP Reminders

http://www.flbsi.org/index.htm

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EESAC ACCESS Points

Data Points

Clearinghouse SAMPLE

Next Steps Make sure that your SIP writing team is

ready to go. Schedule voting for open EESAC positions

per your by-laws. Follow the Process Timeline document to

assure District and State compliance for posting.

Contact the Charter School Office or the OSI for further assistance.

Office of School Improvement Office of School Improvement Dr. Reginald Johnson, Administrative Director

(305) 995-1880; rjohnson1@dadeschools.net Ms. Linda Fife, Supervisor

(305) 995-2692; lfife@dadeschools.net

Ms. Brittney Chin-Wong

Curriculum Support Specialist

(305) 995-1515

Bcwong@dadeschools.net

Ms. Sherian Demetrius

Curriculum Support Specialist

(305) 995-7046

sdemetrius@dadeschools.net

Ms. Elizabeth Charlton

Curriculum Support Specialist

(305) 995-7227

lcharlton@dadeschools.net

Ms. Dolores de la Guardia

Curriculum Support Specialist

(305) 995-7686

ddelaguardia1@dadeschools.net

Ms. Christine Rosario

Curriculum Support Specialist

(305) 995-7239

crosario1@dadeschools.net

Ms. Pamela Wentworth

Curriculum Support Specialist

(305) 995-1520

pwentworth@dadeschools.net