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School Self-Evaluation Seminar for School Leaders 2013
VenueFacilitator
Date
Overview of the daySession 1
9.15– 11.00
SSE: Set the context for 2013-2014Spotlight on Step 1 of the SSE ProcessReflection- Evidence Gathering Processes
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee
Session 2
11.15 – 13.00
Spotlight on Steps 2 and 3 of the SSE process Linking data analysis with evaluation criteria/ quality statementsReflection- Data Analysis and Drawing Conclusions
13.00 – 13.45 Lunch
Session 3
13.45 – 15.30
Spotlight on Steps 4, 5, and 6 of the SSE ProcessCompiling School Self Evaluation ReportSchool Improvement Planning- Target setting and actionsReflection – SSE Report and SIP
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Overall AimsTo facilitate self-assessment of the SSE process to date
To highlight strategies for whole school approaches to SSE
To explore effective practices in the context of the six step SSE process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Session One Objectives
To set a context for SSE in schools
2013-2014
To revisit key features of the SSE guidelines
To facilitate reflection on
evidence gathering practices
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
SSE Overview of Supports 2013-2014
Term 1 2013
• Seminar for School Leaders• Inspector visits ongoing during Term 1
Follow up Supports
• Workshops for schools – discrete workshops to support the SSE process
• Workshops to support Literacy and Numeracy• School support• Online support
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Journey to date
Term 1 2012
• Seminar for principals 2012/2013• Principal outlines SSE process to staff
Term 2 2013
• Selection of literacy or numeracy as area of focus• Teacher attended link teacher seminar on literacy/numeracy
Term 2/3 2013
• Inspectorate presentation on SSE to all staff• Teacher meeting regarding gathering evidence
Term 3 2013
• Teacher meeting regarding analysing evidence and findings• Areas of strength and areas in need of improvement identified
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Updates
• June 2014, latest date to have first SSE Report and SIP in place
• SSE Guidelines issued• SSE update available• DES website – www.schoolself-evaluation.iewww.schoolself-evaluation.ie/gaeilge.php
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Key Messages
• School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes
• School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process
• The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Where schools are at…
None of the above
Communicating Plan to community
Implementing Plan
Plan complete
Drafting Plan
Report Complete
Drafting Report
Drawing conclusions
Analyzing evidence
Gathering Evidence
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PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Think, Pair, Share
What positive things are currently happening in your school since embarking
on the SSE process?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
What Principals SaidWhich of the following reflects your experience of the SSE process to date?
Supports reflective practice
Findings inform CPD
Supports collaboration
Affirms teaching and learning
Challenges teaching culture
Encourages innovation
Little or no change in teachers' practice
Facilitates Parents & Pupils voice
Challenge to engage teachers
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PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Building Blocks of SSE
Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor improvement
plan
Key steps in the SSE Process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines:Chapter 2
The Teaching and Learning Quality Framework
14
Teaching & Learning
Learner outcomes
Learning experiences
Teachers’ practices
• Attainment of curriculum objectives
• Learning environment
• Engagement in learning
• Learning to learn
• Preparation for teaching
• Teaching approaches
• Management of pupils
• Assessment
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines:Chapter 3
Evaluation Criteria and Quality Statements
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines Chapter 4
Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor improvement plan
The 6 step process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Standardised testsInterviewsChecklists
Staff QuestionnairePupil Questionnaire
Parent QuestionnaireWSE reports
Professional dialoguePupils' Work
Teacher ReflectionPupils Focus Group
Parents Focus GroupStaff SCOT analysis
Cuntais Mhíosúla
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Data Sources
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Activity
Force field analysis of data gathering tools
• When did you use this tool?• How did you use this tool?• Why did you use this tool?
• How did it help/hinder the collection of data?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 3
Data gathering – What level is my school at? Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Gathering evidenceExamples may include:A range of assessment dataChecklistsStaff/pupil/ parent questionnairesW.S.E. reportParent/pupil focus groupsCúntais MíosúlaSamples of pupils’ work
● Tracked standardised tests results are cross-referenced with other sources of learning outcome data.
● Specific cohorts of pupils are tracked using a range of assessment approaches.
● A broad range of tools are designed and routinely used to gather data for use in teaching and learning.
● ICT applications are adapted and used for in depth evidence gathered.
● The value of evidence in professional practice is well understood by all staff.
● Standardised test results are tracked over a number of years.
● Class and school level data, including parent and pupil voice is compiled.
● A range of tools are adapted and routinely used for further evidence gathering at school and class level.
● ICT applications are used routinely in evidence gathering.
● Standardised test results are collated at whole school level.
● Class level data from a range of assessment approaches is compiled.
● A number of tools are used for further evidence gathering at school level.
● ICT applications are used in some evidence gathering.
● Standardised test results are collated at class level.
● Teachers use class level assessment data.
● Teachers are aware of other evidence gathering tools.
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Gathering evidence - What have we done?
Action 1
What will we do next?
Action 2 Action 3 Action 4
Time for reflection
• Where is my school at with gathering evidence? • Any suggestions I would like to consider on return to school? • Any activities I would like to engage in with staff?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 5
Session 2 Objectives
To illustrate the data analysis process
To illustrate the benchmarking of
analysed evidence against evaluation
criteria/quality statements
To facilitate reflection on steps 2 and 3 of the
SSE Process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Key Messages
• School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes
• School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process
• The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor improvement plan
The 6 step process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Think, Pair, Share
Have you engaged with the Evaluation Criteria / Quality Statements in the guidelines ?In what way have they informed your data analysis?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Theme 1: Learner Outcomes
Knowledge, understanding and skills
Attitudes and dispositions
Literacy and Numeracy
Attainment trends
School Improvement Plan
Criteria Evidence
To be used by schools that have previously had a 3 year plan
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines P 30 Workbook P 6
A Case Study: Scoil X
• Rural, mixed primary school, 113 on roll, 7 children with resource hours allocated for special educational needs
• Four class teachers plus one learning support and one resource teacher
• Standardised Test Results over 3 yearsEnglish: Increased from approximately 45% to 48% with a STen of 7 or aboveMaths: Increased from approximately 35% to 50% with a STen of 7 or above
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Data Analysis Activity
What do these data seem to tell us about our priority?
What do these data not tell us about our priority?
What else would we need to know?
Earl and Katz 2006:63
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 7
Pupils’ Questionnaire
• Do you like writing?• Do you like free writing?• What other types of writing do you like?• What helps you to be a good writer?• How good are you at writing?• What do you find difficult when you are writing?• Are the novels, PM+ and Earthlinks too difficult,
too easy, just right?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Drawing Conclusions
In your group: • Read relevant Evaluation Criteria/Quality
Statement• Benchmark these findings against the
Evaluation/Quality Statement• Place practice along quality continuum
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines P 24 Workbook P 8
Analysing the evidence: Reality of looking at data
I wonder…
Not being sure
Feeling confused
Reserving judgement
Considering all the possibilities
Sometimes frustrated Earl and Katz, (2006: 64-65)
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Data analysis/Drawing conclusions – What level is my school at?
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Analyse evidence / Drawing conclusions
● Data is cross-referenced from different sets and sources.
● Agreed criteria are developed and consistently used for analysis of assessment data.
● Data is routinely analysed and benchmarked to inform planning and school improvement.
● A range of well informed, evidenced based conclusions are drawn
● Standardised test results are cross-referenced with class and school level assessment data, including data from parents and pupils.
● Patterns and anomalies in data are identified, through open questioning of the evidence.
● Evidence gathered is benchmarked, using the evaluation criteria and quality statements from the SSE Guidelines.
● A range of informed conclusions are drawn
● Standardised test results from a variety of class levels are analysed.
● Some patterns are identified at whole school level.
● A range of conclusions are drawn
● Standardised tests results are reviewed at class level, and then by principal, deputy and S.E.N. team.
● Some conclusions are drawn.
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 4
Time for reflectionAnalysing evidence/Drawing conclusions – What have we done?
Action 1
What will we do next?
Action 2 Action 3 Action 4
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 9
Session 3 Objectives
To explore the features of a School Self-
Evaluation Report
To illustrate the development of a
School Improvement
Plan
To facilitate reflection on Step
4, 5 and 6 practices
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Key Messages
• School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes
• School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process
• The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor improvement plan
The 6 step process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
School self-evaluation report1. Introduction• The focus• School Context
2. The findings3. Progress made on previously
identified targets4. Summary of SSE findings• Strengths• Priority areas for improvement• Legislative and regulatory requirements to be
addressed
Summary to be provided for the school community
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines Chapter 6 P 63 - 67
Reminder of analysed data
• Compiled Teachers’ Checklist for evaluation of literacy
• Results of Pupil Questionnaire
• Samples of pupils’ writing
Activity
Consider the sample SSE report in the following ways:
• What works well?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Time for reflection
School Self Evaluation Report What have we done?
Action 1
What will we do next?
Action 2 Action 3 Action 4
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 10
Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor improvement plan
The 6 step process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
School Improvement Plan
• Areas for Improvement• Targets• Actions• Persons Responsible• Timeframe for action• Success criteria/measurable outcomes• Review dates• Monitor and implement
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Guidelines P 68
Think, Pair, Share
What do you know about target – setting?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Learner outcomes
Learning experiences
Teachers’ practices
Targets Actions
Teaching and Learning Framework
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Improvement Targets • …may relate to any aspect of pupils’
achievement, including their knowledge, skills and their attitudes.
• …are clearly linked to relevant baseline data
(SSE Guidelines p.61 )
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Areas for Improvement: Prioritise!All teachers report that ‘pupils do not communicate clearly and confidently in writing’.• Outcomes for writing need to be further
explored, agreed at whole school level and used to facilitate progression .
• The teaching of the writing process needs to be further developed throughout the school.
• Teaching of grammar, spelling and punctuation needs attention.
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Setting the target
Target 1 – By the end of year three 80% of pupils in all class levels will be at Level 4 in a staff designed writing rubric
Target 3 – The majority of SEN pupils will reach specific writing targets identified in their I.E.P.
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Target setting • Is the target linked to learner outcomes? • Is the target rooted in…Gathered evidence?Analysed data?Identified area for improvement?
• Is the target SMART?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 13
ActionsActions are required to achieve the targets.
• Actions are directly linked to the targets set• Actions relate to learning experiences and teacher practice
Actions can relate to
1. Areas needing further investigation2. Learning more (CPD)3. Implementing new practices
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 13
Video Clip: Pupil Focus Group
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Learner outcomes
Learning experiences
Teachers’ practices
Targets Actions
Scoil X SIP : Check….
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor
improvement plan
The 6 step process
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Success Criteria
A statement of how a school will check if targets have been achieved. • What improvements in learning outcomes will
we expect to see?• What evidence will we have to show that our
targets are being achieved? • What will pupils/teachers be doing
differently?
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 13
Retracing our stepsHave you gathered evidence from a wide range of
sources?
Extend range of sources
Analyse evidence using evaluation criteria
Use Evaluation Criteria to
inform analysis
Is there enough evidence to make decisions?
Evidence is used to inform targets and actions (SSE Report
& SIP)Plan for more
evidence gathering Evidence will be gathered throughout
the 3 years of the planMonitor, Review, Plan for further
actions
No Yes
No Yes
No Yes
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Time for reflection
School Improvement PlanWhat have we done?
Action 1
What will we do next?
Action 2 Action 3 Action 4
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
Workbook P 12
PDST supports• On-line resources : www.pdst.ie • Link teacher seminars and cluster meetings
(Literacy / Numeracy)• SSE specific workshops Data gathering workshop Data analysis Improvement planning
• School support
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
PDST – application for school support
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
http://dmsnew.pdst.ie/school/register
Key Messages
• School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes
• School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process
• The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear
PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre
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