In South Dakota Indistar is called SD LEAP South Dakota Leading Effectively…Achieving Progress

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SD LEAPLeading Effectively…Achieving Progress

September 19, 2012

Presented by Shawna Poitra, DOE

What is the Indistar Process?

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INDISTAR - SD LEAP

In South Dakota Indistar is called SD LEAP South Dakota Leading Effectively…Achieving Progress

Indistar is. . .

Indistar is a web-based tool that guides improvement teams through a continuous cycle of: Assessment Planning Implementation Progress tracking of research-based

indicators

“SD LEAP,” a DIFFERENT Process

Traditional Way

Accountable for Rules and Regulations

Focus on Programs Data =Student Outcomes

Culture of Compliance

Annual Paper Plan

Mail, Fax Paper Reports

Top-Down Initiative, with Oversight

The Indistar Way

Accountable for Effective Practice

Focus on Effective Practice Data = Practice + Student

Culture of Candor and Support Continuous Improvement

Process System-Generated, Electronic

Reports School Initiative, with Support

“SD LEAP”, a DIFFERENT Process

Traditional Way Analyze data Identify areas of

relative weaknesses Set goals to remediate

the shortcomings Develop an annual

plan to achieve the goals

The Indistar Way Educators assess

professional practices Focuses on what

adults do and how students perform

Must focus on both to see significant improvement

SD LEAP is a PROCESS

Not just a planning process, but a learning process for those working closest with students

Professional development process as much as a planning process

Developed with candid discussions by the leadership team with ALL teachers engaged in implementing the process

Opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding of effectives practices and consistent implementation

Features of SD LEAP

Innovation

SD LEAP is a web-based framework to guide high-quality work by the school with built-in flexibility to encourage local innovation.

Indicator Based

School teams assess their current position relative to each indicator in the following categories: School Leadership and Decision

Making Curriculum Assessment and

Instructional Planning Classroom Instruction

What are Indicators of Effective Practice?

Indicators provide the structure for building a continuous school improvement plan, while still allowing each school flexibility and creativity on how it implements the plan. Indicators point the way toward effective practices.

Research AlignmentThe Wise Ways ® tool within SD LEAP links each indicator to a brief summary of related research examples and resources.

Documentation

SD LEAP provides practical web-based documentation for creating agendas, recording minutes, assigning responsibilities, setting timelines, coaching, and monitoring the degree of implementation.

Electronic Reporting

SD LEAP allows schools to electronically submit required documents to satisfy federal and state requirements.

What makes SD LEAP a Continuous Process? A required number of ACTIVE indicators are

assessed, planned and monitored so the plan is always continuous and on-going.

Schools select a new indicator when one is fully implemented and part of the school culture.

Teams create a living, working, focused document on what the school is “really” doing.

Fully implemented indicators are easily reviewed and revised.

What Reporting Timelines Do Schools Follow? October 31 (flexible) January 31 May 31

What Support Do Schools Receive in their SD LEAP Work? Schools using SD LEAP within a state share

ideas and support each other DOE will provide Technical Assistant and

support to schools Coaches will guide the schools

Additional Supports

To keep everything running smoothly, we also offer:• Indicators in ActionTM—videos that show the indicators being implemented in real schools with real teachers,•Wise Ways®—research briefs to guide the team in making decisions on the indicators, and •Technical assistance from the Center on Innovation & Improvement’s helpful client relations team.

Technical support from CII

Wise Ways

Indicators in Action

Will there be costs for using SD LEAP?

Contracted time for Coaches (Focus) Time for school teams to work together Compensation for teams, after work hours if applicable Workshop Expenses 1003(a) funds available

Steps of the Indistar Process

1. Provide School Information (Edit School Information, Demographics, and Assessment)

2. Form a School Team (School Team)

3. Assess School Indicators (Assess)

4. Create a Plan for Improvement (Create)

5. Monitor the Plan (Monitor)

Results do not improve unless performance improves

SD LEAP helps schools to focus on:

What does good performance and effective practices look like?

What is the path to achieve it?

SD LEAP is a Planning Tool that…

…provides the “WHAT”, but

leaves the “HOW” to those who know best.

For More Information please contact:

Shawna Poitra

605-773-8065shawna.poitra@state.sd.us

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