NH Department of Education NH Department of Education Developing the School Improvement Plan April 15, 2011 Referencing requirements for Schools in Need

NH Department of Education

NH Department of Education NH Department of Education

Developing the School Improvement Developing the School Improvement PlanPlan

April 15, 2011April 15, 2011

Referencing requirements Referencing requirements for Schools in Need of Improvementfor Schools in Need of Improvement::NH RSA 193-H and Federal Public Law 107-110NH RSA 193-H and Federal Public Law 107-110

April 2011

Developing the School Improvement PlanDeveloping the School Improvement Plan

AgendaAgenda

Statutory Requirements and Deadlines

The Planning Process◦ Materials Needed◦ Recommended Planning Resources

Writing the Plan◦ Plan Format◦ Review of Required Components,

including Parent Notification Requirements for Title I Schools

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Materials Needed to Develop the Materials Needed to Develop the Plan Plan

Required Materials

School Improvement Plan Instructions and

School Improvement Plan Template

The above are TWO separate documents – you will need both. The forms are different for Title I and non-Title I schools-please make sure to use the appropriate documents.

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Materials Needed to Develop the Materials Needed to Develop the Plan Plan

Reference Materials

Planning Resources (“recommended reading” for the school’s improvement

team prior tobeginning their work)

Chart of State and Federal Requirements

(an overview of the requirements for both Title I and Non-Title I schools)

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Location of Materials on the NHDOE WebsiteLocation of Materials on the NHDOE Website

From the NHDOE home page at http://www.education.nh.gov/ : For Title I Schools:

◦ Select “T” on the subject index alphabet in the top section of the homepage

◦ Select “ Title I, Part A”

◦ Select “Title I Schools in Need of Improvement (SINI) Information”

◦ Links to the Instructions and Improvement Plan Template are listed individually.

For Non-Title I Schools:◦ Select “S” on the subject index alphabet in the top section of the

homepage

◦ Select “Schools in Need of Improvement”

◦ Select 2011-2012. Links to the Instructions and Improvement Plan Template are listed individually in the “School Improvement Plan Instructions and Materials” section.

Reference Materials: All reference materials, including this power point, are located in the “School Improvement Plan Instructions and Materials” section of the SINI web page.

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Statutory Requirements

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State and Federal Statutory RequirementsState and Federal Statutory Requirements(Pages 1 and 2 of the “Instructions” Document)(Pages 1 and 2 of the “Instructions” Document)

New Hampshire’s school and district accountability statute requires the development of a school improvement plan for any school officially designated as a school in need of improvement. (NH RSA 193:H) The plan must describe at a minimum:

(1) the area(s) in which the school did not make adequate yearly progress for two consecutive years, resulting in the designation as a school in need of improvement, and

(2) the activities the school will implement to improve the underlying issues affecting student achievement in the designated area(s).

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For Title I schools designated as a

school in need of improvement, the improvement plan is also required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110). Title I school improvement plans must therefore include the following items (3) – (8):

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(3) an overview of the research demonstrating that strategies selected are of proven effectiveness;

(4) parent and family involvement strategies to increase the likelihood that improvement efforts are successful and sustained;

(5) a description of how parents and outside experts were consulted in designing the plan;

(6) a description of the school or district’s teacher mentoring program;

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State and Federal Statutory RequirementsState and Federal Statutory Requirements(Pages 1 and 2 of the” Instructions” Document)(Pages 1 and 2 of the” Instructions” Document)

(7) a description of the parent notification process, together with a copy of the parent notification letter, explaining the reasons for the school’s designation. The Parent Notification letter must be disseminated to parents at least 14 days prior to the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

If applicable, the letter must include procedures parents may use to request school choice for their child.

Before completing Form Page 7, review the Public School Choice Requirements and Guidance on Pages 6-13 of the Instructions for Developing the Title I School Improvement Plan.

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In addition, the district must annually post on its website:

◦ the number of students requesting school choice;◦ the number of students that receive school choice; and ◦ the name(s) of the schools to which students have

transferred with the associated number of students that are attending through choice.

(8) signed assurances that certain practices and policies are established and implemented.

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Duration of the Plan The school improvement plan is in

effect for a two-year period (school years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 ).

While your planning process should encompass a two-year period, you will be submitting an action plan for the 2011-2012 school year only.

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The “school in need of improvement” designation is removed once the school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years in the content area(s) that caused the designation.

State and federal requirements are further illustrated in the “Chart of State and Federal Requirements” referenced in Slide 4 and located on the 2011-2012 SINI webpage.

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Required Focus of the Plan In contrast with other strategic plans which

may be broader in scope, this improvement plan

must be specifically focused on improving student

achievement in the areas in which the school did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), resulting in the designation as a school in need of improvement.

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Deadline for Submission In accordance with state and federal law, the plan

must be submitted no later than 90 days from the date the designation as a school in need of improvement is official. The designation is official at the close of the AYP appeals process on May 9, 2011.

Deadline for approval of the Title I SINI parent notification letter is June 15, 2011 (should be received by the NHDOE by May 13th).

Deadline for submission of the complete School Improvement Plan is 90 days from May 9, or August 5, 2011.

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Review and Approval ProcessCriteria used to review the plan is listed in

the “Instructions” documentPlans meeting all requirements are

recommended to the State Board of Education for approval

An annual progress report is required until such time as the school’s designation as a school in need of improvement is removed.

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Developing the Plan

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Developing the School Improvement PlanDeveloping the School Improvement Plan(Page 3 of the “Instructions” Document)(Page 3 of the “Instructions” Document)

Reminder: To complete your plan, you will need both of

these documents!

School Improvement Plan Instructions and

School Improvement Plan Template

Be sure to download the documents appropriate to

your school (Title I or Non-Title I), as they are different!

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Developing the School Improvement PlanDeveloping the School Improvement Plan(Page 3 of the “Instructions” Document)(Page 3 of the “Instructions” Document)

Schools that have been through the SINI planning process recommend...

The Planning Resources document This document contains:

Self-assessment tools to begin the process of reviewing the school’s strengths and weaknesses in relation to research-based best practice:

Continuum for School Planning orCenter for Innovation Steps to Success (on-

line)These tools guide the “root cause analysis” process and provide links to “research” to answer the

questions “Where are we now? Why? What are the next steps”

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Developing the School Improvement PlanDeveloping the School Improvement Plan((Planning ResourcesPlanning Resources Document ) Document )

Some schools have found it helpful to acquire the services of an

outside facilitator to guide the team through this planning process.

See Part C of the Planning Resources document for a list of

experienced facilitators.

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Center for Center for Innovation and ImprovementInnovation and Improvement

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As NH is a Pacesetting State for the

Steps to Success initiative

a coach will be provided to assist new SINIs that elect the on-lineself-assessment process.

Technical assistance sessions to provide an overview of the process will be offered at the following locations:

Monday May 2 1-4 Claremont PD CtrThursday May 5 9-12 PSU - ConcordWednesday May 11 9-12 Seacoast PD Ctr Wednesday May 25 1-4 North Country PD Ctr

To register contact Kristine Braman at [email protected]


The process outlined in Parts A and B of the Planning Resourcesdocument encourages the following activities for developing

the plan:

Establishing a core school improvement planning team with clear roles and responsibilities;

Conducting a “check-up”, or self-assessment, of current school practices and programs designed to improve student achievement, so to answer these questions:What did we implement and why? (the “Here’s What”)

What were the results? ” (the “So What”)

Locating the student achievement gaps (which students are falling behind and in which areas);

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Identifying the possible contributing factors (conditions, issues, practices, or policies);

Determining which factors are within the school’s control and deciding what to tackle first (prioritizing);

Creating an action plan (the “Now What”)

Ensuring the plan is monitored for effectiveness as well as timely implementation.

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Developing the PlanDeveloping the Plan Required ComponentsRequired Components

(See Page 4 of (See Page 4 of InstructionsInstructions Document and Document and Appropriate Form Pages of the Improvement Plan Template)Appropriate Form Pages of the Improvement Plan Template)

Writing the Plan:Required Components

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REQUIRED PLAN COMPONENTS Cover Page ------------------------------ Memorandum of Understanding------ Demographic Information ------------- Plan Abstract------------------------------ Plan Narrative----------------------------- Action Plan ------------------------------- Parent Notification ---------------------

School Improvement Plan Template Document

Title 1 Non-Title 1

Form Page 1 Form Page 1






Form Page 7

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Cover Page (Form Page 1). Complete all information.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Form Page 2 is completed by the Superintendent. Submit the MOU with original signature by regular mail.

School Demographics (Form Page 3). Complete all information.

Improvement Plan Abstract (Form Page 4).As the plan is a public document, the abstract is used to inform the State Board of Education regarding the school’s strategies for improvement in the area(s) for which it is identified.

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Improvement Plan Narrative (Form Page 5).

Describe the plan development, review, and dissemination

process: Who was involved? Who was consulted? How was the plan reviewed prior to

submitting it? How will it be disseminated and explained

to others?

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Improvement Plan Narrative (Form Page 5).

Location of Achievement Gap(s) Be specific Focus on the content area(s) in which the

school is identified for improvement Focus on struggling learners

Identifying the “Root Cause” Issues• Provide a summary of the issues identified,

and those selected as priorities for this plan.

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Action Plan for School Year 2011-2012 (Form Page 6).Duplicate Form Page 6 as needed. For each area in which

the school is identified for improvement, clearly describe the

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Goal (achievement gap to be reduced)

Strategies (to be implemented)

Objectives (anticipated changes in professional practice AND student learning)

Proposed Activities for 2011-2012 to achieve the Objectives.

For More InformationFor More Information

Title I SchoolsMary Ellen Arigo (603-271-8315)[email protected]

Non -Title I SchoolsMerry Fortier (603- 271-7382)

[email protected]

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