Information for 2012-13 NH Title 1 Restructuring Planning Year Schools (SINI 4) Stephanie Lafreniere, NH Title I Director Monday, April 16, 2012

Information for 2012-13 NH Title 1 Restructuring Planning Year Schools (SINI 4)

Stephanie Lafreniere, NH Title I Director Monday, April 16, 2012

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Welcome!Purpose of the meeting Desired outcomesAgenda overview

Definition of ‘restructuring’State and federal requirementsTasks and TimelineRoles and ResponsibilitiesResources


What is ‘restructuring’? A school that misses its annual

achievement targets for five or more years is identified for restructuring.

Restructuring means a major reorganization of a school’s governance structure by the LEA that:

makes fundamental reforms, such as significant changes in the school’s staffing and governance, to improve student achievement in the school;

has substantial promise to improve student academic achievement and enable the school to make AYP as defined by the State’s accountability system; and

is consistent with State law.ESEA http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg2.html#sec1116


State and Federal Requirements Develop a plan for restructuring that includes ONE of 5 federal options --

Close and reopen as a charter schoolReplace all or most of the staff responsible

for the school’s deficienciesContract with an external management

operatorTurn the school over to the state*“other major restructuring”


State and Federal Requirements: ‘Other’ Option Examples Changing the governance* structure of the school in a significant

manner that either diminishes school-based management and decision-making or increases control, monitoring and oversight of the school’s operations and educational program by the LEA focusing specifically on school improvement;

Closing the school and reopening it as a focus or theme school with new staff or staff skilled in the focus area;

Reconstituting the school into smaller autonomous learning communities;

Dissolving the school and assigning students to other schools in the district;

*Governance describes BOTH the process of decision-making AND the process by which decisions are implemented


State and Federal Requirements: ‘Other’ Option Examples (cont’d)

Pairing the school in restructuring with a higher performing school so that grades K-3 from both schools are together and grades 4-5 from both schools are together;

Expanding or narrowing the grades served;

Implementing a new administrative structure where administrative and supervisory responsibilities and accountability for student outcomes are shared among properly qualified staff;

Hire a qualified outside expert supervised by the LEA to be responsible for curriculum, instruction and assessment with specific focus on school improvement.


State and Federal Requirements: NH Examples of the ‘Other’ Option Establish teacher instructional teams to build individual and

collective professional knowledge and skills

Redefine the role of instructional teams and hold teachers responsible for improving instructional practices resulting in improved student achievement

Reallocate resources (time, personnel) to enable the principal to serve as an effective instructional leader

Redeploy district staff and commit resources to provide training and support to teachers and leaders to enhance their ability to create a productive learning environment for all students

State and Federal Requirements

Questions on State and Federal Requirements for Restructuring? You have two options for asking a question:“Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; ORType your question in the chat window and SEND to presenter, host or all participants

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Restructuring Plan Components ESEA Plan Required Components –Areas for which the school is designatedActivities to be implemented (including the federal option) Use of research-based, proven strategiesStrategies to engage parents in plan implementation Description of how parents and other experts were involved in developing the planDescription of the teacher mentoring program at the school or districtCopy of the approved parent notification letter

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Restructuring Planning Year:Tasks and TimelineMay, June 2012 Complete Progress Report on SINI 3 Activities (due no

later than Oct. 1) ; Distribute approved parent notification letter (no later than 14 days before start of school year)

May, June 2012 Register for Steps to Success online workspace Attend Steps to Success Orientation session (May 11, 2012)

May 2012 Recruit Representative Team

Summer 2012 Convene team -- establish norms, delegate responsibilities, and schedule meetings during the coming school year


Restructuring Planning Year:Tasks and Timeline (cont’d.)Fall 2012 Submit Progress Report and Updated Plan (if not

completed earlier) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current practices

January 2013Complete assessment of current practices to identify root causesIdentify priority areas for a restructuring plan

February – April 2013 Develop restructuring plan to address priority areas

May 2013 Submit restructuring plan; prepare to implement 2013-2014

Restructuring Planning Year: Tasks and Timeline

Questions on Restructuring Tasks and Timeline? Use either of two options to ask a question:“Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; ORType your question in the chat window and SEND to presenter, host or all participants

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Restructuring Planning Year:Roles and Responsibilities School Responsibilities

Revise and continue implementing SINI 3 (corrective action) plan

Offer public school choice option, if applicable Offer supplemental educational services (SES)

LEA Responsibilities Oversee and provide assistance in plan for restructuring the

school Notify parents and teachers of school status Enlist parent and teacher participation and input on

development of restructuring plan Prepare to implement the plan


Restructuring Planning Year:Roles and Responsibilities

Role Who? Responsibilities

School Improvement Team

Representatives of stakeholders -- staff, parents, District,

-- manage plan process-- represent constituent viewpoints-- communicate with constituents-- monitor plan implementation

School Process Manager

Team member with technical skills (and patience!)

-- collect and enter assessment discussion notes -- retrieve worksheets and reports from the online system

District liaison to School Team

District staff -- participate in team meetings-- ensure school plans align with district goals


Restructuring Planning Year:Roles and Responsibilities

Role Who? Responsibilities

School Improvement Coach/ Consultant

OPTIONAL – external consultant with demonstrated expertise in school improvement

-- build the capacity of team members to conduct an honest and accurate self-assessment-- provide feedback on team process and products consistent with research based best practices

NH DOE Title I Manager

NH DOE Title I staff member assigned to selected schools/ districts

-- monitor team progress -- provide feedback and encouragement -- review restructuring plan -- ensure compliance with state, federal requirements

Restructuring Planning Year: Roles and Responsibilities

Questions on Restructuring Planning Year Roles and Responsibilities? Use either of two options to ask a question:“Raise your Hand” and you will be unmuted to ask your question; ORType your question in the chat window and SEND to presenter, host or all participants

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Resources for Developing the Restructuring Plan

Steps to Success Online Tool and Process What is Steps to Success? Structured framework for improvement plan development, monitoring and reporting (go to NH DOE website, Steps to Success page) Guidance and resources to structure the process of developing the improvement planOnline workspace to capture, document, retrieve plan components


Next StepsComplete the Progress Report on 2011-2012 SINI

activities; update plan to continue activities 2012-2013

(NH DOE website, Title I Part A, Schools in Need of Improvement Information)

Complete Parent Notification letter and submit for approval to NH DOE Title I Project Manager

(Due May 15, 2012; distribute no later than 14 days prior to start of school)

Submit Registration for Steps to Success Register and attend the Steps to Success Orientation,

Friday, May 11, 2012 (am OR pm session) Kristine Braman, [email protected], 271-6055

For More InformationTitle I Project Managers:

Stephanie Lafreniere (271-6052) [email protected]

Mary Ellen Arigo (271-8315) [email protected]

Deb Fleurant ( 271 3838)[email protected] Thistle-Elliott (271 -3840) [email protected] Joey Nichol (271 6087) [email protected]

Steps to Success Tool and ProcessKaren Laba (603-969-0988) [email protected]

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Information for 2012-13 NH Title 1 Restructuring Planning Year Schools (SINI 4) Stephanie Lafreniere, NH Title I Director Monday, April 16, 2012