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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.
