DP-21 and Using Growth Model to Measure Student Achievement

2014-2015 Schools of Excellence Application Process Overview

1Eligibility CriteriaMinimum number of years of operation 5 yearsCould not have been named Schools of Excellence in past 5 yearsMust have full accreditation statusMade AYP for the past 2 yearsDesignated as a high performing schoolNot identified as persistently dangerous in the last 2 yearsAttendance rate at or above 93%Graduation rate at or above 80%

Study the processes, procedures, and programs with your school.Celebrate the great things you are doing for students!Recognize the hard work of your staff and community.

Applying for Schools of Excellence allows you to

3www.wvde.state.wv.us/schoolsofexcellence Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. onFriday, March 28, 2014.

How Do We Apply?

4Getting StartedGain supportSell the processSelect a SOE teamPlan strategicallyDevelop a timelineDelegate responsibilities

Get Support and Sell Your ProductFaculty SenateSchool Leadership TeamCurriculum CommitteesLocal School Improvement CouncilPTA/PTO

Getting OrganizedSelect SOE TeamAsk for volunteersCommittees can select representativesDraft or assign team membersDefine responsibilities (Writer, editor, facilitator)

Suggestions for SubgroupsGrade LevelInterestSubject MatterSections of the ApplicationAreas of ExpertisePLCs

Planning* Your planning team will need to put together a plan that works backwards from the March due date.

JanuaryAssemble planning teamMeet with planning team to discuss and layout entire planning processSet tasks and dates for January, February, and March FebruaryBrainstorming session to clarify questions and determine data collection neededReview data collection needs and discuss/assign plans for sub-committees

BrainstormingSearch for unique activities at your school Create lists of activities Create lists of information Create lists of additional information

Planning contJanuaryCollect data from sub-committees

FebruaryWork on rough draftsComplete drafts for editors Drafts returned for revisions

Tips to Keep in MindRead each question carefully before answering

Break down the questions and examine the criteria/descriptors listed below the question

Answer the question thoroughly and completely

Flowering or philosophical statements without supporting data do not score very highly

Sample QuestionA2. What comprehensive student support system is available for addressing student physical, social and emotional needs? How does the school intervene when student personal needs are preventing academic success?

CRITERIA: Describe any developmental guidance and counseling programs, character education, healthy lifestyles and health services, safety and drug prevention programs, tutoring or mentoring services, dropout prevention programs, or other student support initiatives.

Basic QuestionDescriptorsThere are 2 questions.

Questions?

We Look Forward to Receiving Your Application!For more information, please contact:The Office of School Improvement 304-558-3199

Mickey Blackwellmblackwell@access.k12.wv.us

Nancy Clinenmcline@access.k12.wv.us

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