The Magnificent “Seven”

1. The Magnificent “Seven” A Look at the AdvancED Standards

2. Changing of the Guard • To a change of QUALITY • QUALITY in all that we do. • So that accredited schools can say -

3. Changing of the Guard • State • Set Standards • Administrator • Regulatory • Input • AdvancED • Quality Standards • Administrator/Teacher/ Students/Community • Freedom • Feedback

4. For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack. • Rudyard Kipling • The Law of the Wolves • What does Robert Marzano and Harry Wong say? • The Teacher is the Difference in the Classroom.

5. How Do We Strengthen the Wolf? • By Looking at the Three Pillars of Accreditation – “SCQ” • By putting support systems in place – • Consistency in what we teach • Consistency in our assessments • Consistency in teacher collaboration • We strengthen the wolf by strengthening the Pack.

6. So How Do We Strengthen the Pack? • Vision and Purpose • Governance and Leadership • Teaching and Learning • Documenting and Using Results • Resources and Support Systems • Stakeholder Communications and Relationships • Commitment to Continuous Improvement

7. These seven standards and standard indicators are tied directly to the research on factors that impact student learning. • National Study of School Evaluation

8. 5 Organizational Conditions of Improving School Systems • Effective Leadership of Systems for Desired Results • Policies and Practices to Sustain Improvement • Resources and Support Systems to Sustain Improvement • Quality Teachers for Desired Results • Quality Information for Desired Results

9. 3 Core Tasks and Effective Practices of Improving Schools or Districts • Ensure Desired Results • Improve Teaching and Learning • Foster a Culture for Improvement

10. The Magnificent Seven • Breaking Ranks II • Essential Learning • Variety of Instructional Strategies • Policies that foster a learning environment • Implement structural leadership that allow for meaningful involvement • Aligned Professional Development

11. The Magnificent Seven • Oklahoma Essential Elements • Curriculum • Assessment/Evaluations • Instruction • School Culture • Student, Family, and Community Support • Professional Growth • Leadership • Organizational Structure • Comprehensive and Effective Planning

12. The Magnificent Seven • Effective Schools Model 7 Correlates of Effectiveness • A clearly stated and focused Mission • Instructional leadership • A safe and positive environment • High expectations for all students • Frequent monitoring of student progress • Maximize learning opportunities • Positive communication – school, home, community. • University of Oklahoma Center for Effective Schools – July, 2003

13. The Magnificent Seven • Task Force 2000 - Creating Twenty-First Century Schools • Primary focus should be on outcomes, the results of the educational process. • Rigorous and clearly defined Standards must be established. • Continuously and effectively measure performance to determine if the standards are met. Oklahoma Public Education: A Blueprint for Excellence (1989)

14. The Magnificent Seven • Commonalities of High Achieving SchoolsA Summary of the work of Doug Reeves • 90/90/90 Schools: • 90% minority student enrollment. • 90% free or reduced lunch qualified students. • 90% successful on standardized assessments. • Strong focus on achievement • Clear curricular choices • Frequent assessment of student performance • Strong emphasis on writing • External scoring of student work • Ongoing professional collaboration • Focused professional development • Best practices in teaching and assessment

15. The Magnificent Seven • Key Characteristics of Schools for the 21st Century A student-centered, collaboratively developed vision provides power and focus. Educators are driven by high expectations and clear challenging standards. All students have equal opportunity for an outstanding education. Schools apply significant research in designing programs that lead to constantly improving student achievement. Continuous improvement is a driving force in the school. Leadership is collaborative and is focused on issues that affect student achievement. Preparing Schools and School Systems for the 21st Century, AASA 1999

16. The Magnificent Seven • America’s Most Successful SchoolsWhat Makes Them Work (From the work of Willard Daggett) Focused instruction Commitment to excellence Data driven instructional decisions High quality curriculum and instruction Sustained and supported professional development Solid and dedicated leadership International Center for Leadership in Education

17. Vision and Purpose • The school establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school.

18. Governance and Leadership • The school provides governance and leadership that promote student performance and school effectiveness.

19. Teaching and Learning • The school provides research based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement for all students.

20. Documenting and Using Results • The school enacts a comprehensive assessment system that monitors and documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance and school effectiveness.

21. Resources and Support Systems • The school has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all students.

22. Stakeholder Communication and Relationships • The school fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its stakeholders.

23. Commitment to Continuous Improvement • The school establishes, implements, and monitors a continuous process of improvement that focuses on student performance.

28. Vision and Purpose Commitment to Continuous Improvement Resources and Support Systems Communication of Stakeholders Governance and Leadership Documenting Using Results Teaching and Learning

29. No one standard or set of indicators is complete without considering all seven as a collective whole. • Consideration of this systemic “connectedness is essential in understanding and applying the standards and indicators.

30. Accreditation is an ongoing process of meeting standards, continuous improvement, and quality assurance demonstrated through internal and external review. • Continue to ensure the standards and indicators are being met • Identify areas that the school may need to strengthen or improve

31. My Advice • Start right now • Document • Create • Improve • Strengthen the Wolf • Strengthen the Pack

32. And above all….. • Adhere to the Magnificent Seven…. • Vision and Purpose • Governance and Leadership • Teaching and Learning • Documenting and Using Results • Resources and Support Systems • Communication with Stakeholders • Continuous Improvement

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