Restructuring Proposal

How can we structure our agency to provide administrative support to our AEA staff and our LEA partners so we can optimize our effectiveness in positively impacting children, families and educators?

Background Information

Several years ago we studied the possibility of restructuring and discussed the following options:a.Eight sectorsb.Five sectors c. Four sectors

So Why Now?

Currently there is a great sense of urgency to help each and every child achieve at high levels and eliminate the achievement gaps!!!

Educational reform – Governor’s Blueprint

Dissolution of the instructional pool

Administrative resignation and retirements

Financial resources

Rationale for Restructuring

Rationale continued

Opportunity to equalize assignments for special education administrators

Opportunity to better align with Educational Services and Information Technology personnel

Data from focus groups conducted by Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Horn

What’s the Ideal Outcome

We develop a restructuring plan that meets the following criteria: A structure that will work for at least 5-

10 years. A structure that allows flexibility in

meeting the needs of our districts and our staff.

A structure that can adapt to unexpected circumstances.

Ideal Outcome continued

A structure that provides equitable

assignments for administrators. A structure that facilitates alignment

with other service areas. A structure that will allow effective

and efficient use of agency resources.

Restructuring Plan

Divide the AEA into four geographic sectors

Establish Administrative FTE needed to provide effective services and divide among the four sectors

Implement a co-leadership model

Special Schools included in the sectors

Factors ConsideredBirth to 5 population

PreK-12 population (including non-public)

Number of districts and buildings (including non-public)

Number of preschool sections

Special Schools

Number of staff assigned

Alignment with Educational Services and Information Technology personnel

Process for Developing Plan

Discussions with Administrative Cabinet

Discussions with Special Education Administrative Team

Discussion with Special Education Leadership Team

Discussion with LEA Special Education Advisory Committee

Discussion with Agency Administrative Team

Questions Addressed

What are the strengths and benefits of the restructuring plan?

What are the challenges of the restructuring plan?

What are potential unintended consequences?

What resources are needed to effectively implement the restructuring plan?

Plan of Action

Develop communication plan for all stakeholders.

Develop guidelines for shared administrative responsibilities within each sector.

Develop plan to align with Educational Services and Information Technology personnel.

Develop plan to address changes with AEA staff.

Anticipated Questions

Who will be my line administrator?

What impact will the restructuring have on my assignment?

What impact will the restructuring have on my travel?