External Review Exit Report Anderson School District 4 November 16 - 19, 2014.
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External Review Exit Report
Anderson School District 4November 16 - 19, 2014
© 2014 AdvancED
AdvancED is the global leader in providing continuous improvement and accreditation
services to over 32,000 institutions serving 20 million students worldwide.
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Accreditation
An international protocol for institutions committed to systemic, systematic and sustainable improvement• Builds capacity of the system and its schools to
increase and sustain student learning• Stimulates and improves effectiveness and
efficiency throughout the system
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External Review
A diagnostic process to stimulate and guide continuous improvement with a focus on:– Impact of teaching and learning–Capacity of leadership–Use of resources
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External Review
Professional judgment by the External Review Team results in:–Powerful Practices–Opportunities for Improvement– Improvement Priority– Index of Education Quality–Accreditation Recommendation
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StakeholdersStakeholder Interviewed Number
Superintendent 1
Board Members 5
Administrative Leadership 18
Teachers 61
Support Staff 27
Parents and Community Members 35
Students 136
Total 283
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Teaching and Learning Impact
The External Review Team examined:• Student performance results• instructional quality• Learner and family engagement• Support services for student
learning• Curriculum quality and efficacy• College and career readiness
data
Domain
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The complexity of the process
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Findings
Theme---a clear systemic focus on providing for the unique needs of students and
---the capacity to change the teaching and learning process to meet the needs of students
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Improvement Priority
Utilize data from a clearly defined comprehensive assessment system as part of the examination process of professional practice and to systematically monitor and adjust curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
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Improvement Priority
Review and develop system grading and reporting policies and procedures to
provide formal guidelines for clarity to all students, staff, and stakeholders grades K-
12.
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Domains External Review AEN1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.95 2.66
2 High Expectations Environment 2.97 2.78
3 Supportive Learning Environment
3.46 3.03
4 Active Learning Environment 3.24 2.945 Progress Monitoring and
Feedback Environment3.05 2.73
6 Well-Managed Learning Environment
3.63 3.09
7 Digital Learning Environment 1.79 1.88
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Leadership Capacity
The External Review Team examined:• Institutional purpose and
direction• Governance and leadership
effectiveness• Stakeholder engagement• Improvement capacity• Results
Domain
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Findings
Powerful Practice
The governing and district leadership operate under a governance and leadership model and support schools in accomplishing instructional and achievement goals.
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Powerful Practice
• Systematic, systemic implementation of Signature experiences to enhance personalized learning and global opportunities
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Resource Utilization
The External Review Team examined:• Allocation and use of
resources• Equity of resource
distribution to need• Level and sustainability of
resources• Long range capital and
resource planning effectiveness
Domain
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FindingsPowerful Practice
• Comprehensive system for the hiring, coaching, and retention of certified staff
• Sustained resource management system
• Building an infrastructure to support student use of digital tools
• Developing stakeholder support for career technical center
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Conclusions
Index of Education Quality™ (IEQ™)– Impact of teaching and learning on student
performance– Capacity of leadership to guide and ensure
effectiveness in carrying out strategic direction of institution
– Utilization of resources to meet diverse needs of students and institution
– Use as a tool for formative analysis and continuous improvement
– Connection for the conditions, processes, and practices to evidence including student performance
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IEQ Results
External Review IEQScore
AE Network Average
Overall Score 306.83 282.45
Teaching and Learning Impact 285.71 272.32
Leadership Capacity 320.00 294.44
Resource Utilization 342.50 282.93
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IEQ Results
The IEQ results indicate that the school system is performing within acceptable
ranges as compared to expected criteria as well as other institutions in
the AdvancED network.
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Recommendation
The External Review Team recommends to the AdvancED
Accreditation Commission that the Anderson School District 4
earn the distinction of accreditation by AdvancED for a five-year term that
expires June 30, 2019.
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Continuous Improvement
• Improvement Priorities must be addressed within two years
• Beginning of a journey of improvement
• Deliberate and strategic actions to ensure that every child, every day is being prepared and achieving success for their future
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Final Thoughts
The External Review Team:– Appreciates your hospitality, support
and professionalism.– Respects and acknowledges the efforts
to improve the quality of your institution.
– Congratulates your system and community on completing the requirements for AdvancED School System Accreditation.
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