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New Hampshire SIG Intervention Models Webinar: Transformation and Turnaround

New Hampshire SIG Intervention Models Webinar: Transformation and Turnaround. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Presented by: New Hampshire Department of Education & New England Comprehensive Center at RMC Research. ** We will begin in a few minutes.**

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New Hampshire SIG Intervention Models Webinar: Transformation and Turnaround

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  1. New Hampshire SIG Intervention Models Webinar: Transformation and Turnaround 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Presented by: New Hampshire Department of Education & New England Comprehensive Center at RMC Research ** We will begin in a few minutes.** All phones are muted when you join. Send a CHAT message to the Host if you have a request or question. For technical problems, call Karen Laba, NECC, at 603 969-0988.

  2. Welcome! • Introductions: Presenters, Host • Kathleen Murphy, Director, Division of Instruction • Stephanie Lafreniere, Title I Director • Joey Nichol, Title I and School Improvement • Karen Laba, New England Comprehensive Center • Participants New Hampshire Department of Education

  3. WebEx Pointers • You will be muted during the session unless otherwise indicated. • If you have a question or a request, type it into the CHAT box in the lower right hand corner of your screen • select the recipient (dropdown box) and • click SEND (Note– you can chat privately with the host or publicly with ALL PARTICIPANTS using the dropdown list) • If you get disconnected, first try logging off the internet and then re-entering; you can stay connected via phone while waiting to reconnect to the web. • If you can’t resolve the problem, call Karen’s cell phone at (603 969-0988) to talk with someone who maybe able to help get you reconnected. New Hampshire Department of Education

  4. Goals of the Session • Examine the details of the transformation and turnaround SIG intervention models • Discuss examples of implementation strategies from existing research on dramatically improving schools • Consider additional strategies suitable for NH schools New Hampshire Department of Education

  5. SIG Overview • What? • School Improvement Grant Funds through Title I, Part A of ESEA, section 1003(g) • Formula to states, by application to LEAs • For whom? • New Hampshire-defined eligible, per US ED guidance • Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III (see later slides) New Hampshire Department of Education

  6. SIG Overview, cont’d. • How much? • For how long? • To do what? New Hampshire Department of Education

  7. NH Priority Schools: Tier I • (i) Is among the lowest-achieving five percent , or five (whichever is greater) of Title I schools in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring in the State; or • (ii) Is a high school that has had a graduation rate as defined in 34 C.F.R. § 200.19(b) that is less than 60 percent over a number of years; or • (iii) Is Title I-eligible and is no higher achieving than the highest-achieving school in (i) above. Additionally, the school must be either in the bottom 20 percent of all schools in the state, or has not made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for 2 consecutive years. The guidance defines “Title I-eligible” as either a school currently receiving Title I funds or a school eligible for, but not receiving funds. New Hampshire Department of Education

  8. NH Priority Schools: Tier II • (i) Is Title I-eligible and is within the lowest-achieving five percent of high schools or the five lowest-achieving, whichever number is greater; or • (ii) Is a high school that has had a graduation rate as defined in 34 C.F.R. § 200.19(b) that is less than 60 percent over a number of years. New Hampshire Department of Education

  9. NH Priority Schools: Tier III • (i) Is a Title I school in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring that did not meet the Tier I criteria, OR • (ii) Is a Title I-eligible school that does not meet the Tier I or Tier II requirements and is in the bottom 20 percent of all schools in the state or has not made AYP for any two years. New Hampshire Department of Education

  10. SIG Application Priority System If an LEA has one or more . . . the LEA must include… Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III schools • Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve; at a minimum, at least one Tier I school OR at least one Tier II school Tier I and Tier II schools, but no Tier III schools • Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve; at a minimum, at least one Tier I school OR at least one Tier II school Tier I and III schools, but no Tier II schools • Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve; at a minimum, at least one Tier I school Tier II and Tier III schools, but no Tier I schools • The LEA has the option to commit to serve as many Tier II and Tier III schools as it wishes Tier I schools only • Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve Tier II schools only • The LEA has the option to commit to serve as many Tier II schools as it wishes Tier III schools only • The LEA has the option to commit to serve as many Tier III schools as it wishes ** The number of Tier I schools an LEA has capacity to serve may be zero if, and only if, the LEA is using all of the capacity it would otherwise use to serve its Tier I schools in order to serve Tier II schools. New Hampshire Department of Education

  11. NH SIG Timeline February 26 NH DOE submitted SIG application to USED; response/ approval expected mid-March April 2nd LEA intent to apply and planning grant request due to the NH DOE April 5th - 9th NH DOE review and approval of LEA planning grant May 7th Complete LEA application due to the NH DOE May 10th – 26th Three step application review May 31st LEA grants awarded by the NH DOE June 1st –Sept. 7th LEA begins implementation of grant and intervention model New Hampshire Department of Education

  12. Questions or Comments Raise your hand to be recognized or type a question or comment in the CHAT window New Hampshire Department of Education

  13. School Improvement Grant (SIG) Intervention Models A webinar series prepared by the Center on Innovation & Improvement for use by the regional comprehensive centers and state education agencies to inform local education agencies. New Hampshire Department of Education

  14. Dramatic School Improvement Models 14 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  15. DEFINITION: TRANSFORMATION MODEL 15 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  16. Transforming Teachers and Leaders in NH – HOW? • Replacing the principal • May retain if within previous 2 years-as part of a turnaround plan • Revising evaluation systems • NECC Regional Initiative • NH statewide model • Others? • Rewarding expert staff • Opportunity • Responsibility • Supporting staff • Mentoring, instructional coaches • Recruit, Place and Retain staff • Incentives • Opportunities New Hampshire Department of Education

  17. Transforming Instructional and Support Strategies: HOW? • Instructional model based on student needs • Student profile • Instructional “audit” • Match between student needs and model • Job embedded professional development • Teachers examining their practice • Sharing knowledge and skill • Continuous use of data to differentiate instruction • ‘Reteach and enrich’ designs • Real-time classroom data, prompt intervention for learning gaps New Hampshire Department of Education

  18. Transforming Time and Supports Strategies: HOW? • Increased learning time • Staff • Students • Community and family engagement • NH Parent Information Center • Media interactions • Community partners • Establish and nurture meaningful contributions New Hampshire Department of Education

  19. Transforming Governance: HOW? • Flexibility • District responsibility • Providing school leadership with more autonomy – district treating these schools differently • Within boundaries of contracted agreements • School responsibility • Thinking “outside the box” • Changing the way you do business • Ongoing technical assistance • Build District knowledge and skill • Identify effective vendors for specific services New Hampshire Department of Education

  20. THEORY OF ACTION 20 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  21. STRATEGIES: COMPETENCIES OF A TRANSFORMATION/ TURNAROUND LEADER 21 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  22. STRATEGIES: SUPPORT KEY LEADER ACTIONS 22 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  23. STRATEGIES: CREATE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS* 23 Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers * Adapted from presentation by Carlas McCauley, U.S. Department of Education for webinar series hosted by CII and CCSSO. January 28, 2010. New Hampshire Department of Education

  24. STRATEGIES: CREATE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS 24 Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  25. STRATEGIES: TRANSFORMATION LEADER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 25 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  26. STRATEGIES: TRANSFORMATION LEADERS– Who are They and Where do we find Them? 26 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  27. Questions or Comments on the Transformation Model? Raise your hand to be recognized or type a question or comment in the CHAT window New Hampshire Department of Education

  28. The Turnaround model Lauren Morando Rhim LMR Consulting New Hampshire Department of Education March 2010

  29. DEFINITION: TURNAROUND MODEL 29 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  30. STRATEGIES: HIRE BASED ON SPECIFIC ABILITIES 30 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  31. STRATEGIES: SEEK TURNAROUND LEADERS WITH SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 31 Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  32. STRATEGIES: CREATE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS 32 Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  33. TURNAROUND LEADER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 33 Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  34. TURNAROUND LEADERS – WHO ARE THEY AND WHERE DO WE FIND THEM? 34 Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  35. STRATEGIES: LEVERAGE FOCUSED STAFF DISMISSALS 35 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  36. STRATEGIES: STATE AND DISTRICT ROLE IN FOCUSED STAFF DISMISSALS 36 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  37. STRATEGIES: STAFF DISMISSAL PROCESS 37 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  38. STRATEGIES: DISTRICT ROLE IN A TURNAROUND 38 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  39. PITFALLS TO AVOID 39 Prepared for NNSSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers New Hampshire Department of Education

  40. Questions or Comments on the Turnaround Model? Raise your hand to be recognized or type a question or comment in the CHAT window New Hampshire Department of Education

  41. Resources for NH Applicants • NH SIG LEA Application (draft sent via email to districts –final will posted upon US ED approval) • NH Eligible Schools List (draft sent via email to districts –final will posted upon US ED approval) • Handbook for Effective Implementation of School Improvement Grantshttp://www.centerii.org/handbook/ • US ED SIG Guidance Amended February 2, 2010 http://www2.ed.gov/programs/sif/faq.html New Hampshire Department of Education

  42. Future Information Sessions Webinars: Thursday, March 18, 2:00 – 4:00 pm– Topic: Closure and Restart Models Conference call/ In-Person Meeting: Friday, March 26, 9:00 – 10:00 am Topic: General Q & A **This meeting is for Superintendents New Hampshire Department of Education

  43. Thank you for joining us! For additional information on NH SIG, please contact Stephanie Lafreniere, Title I Director Stephanie.lafreniere@ed.state.nh.us 603-271-6052 New Hampshire Department of Education

  44. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers 44 New Hampshire Department of Education Brinson, D., & Rhim, L. (2009). Breaking the habit of low performance. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey Brinson, D., Kowal, J., & Hassel, B. (with Rhim, L., & Valsing, E.). (2008). School turnarounds: actions and results. Lincoln, IL: Public Impact, Academic Development Institute. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement. (2009). School restructuring: What works when? A guide for education leaders. Washington, DC: Learning Points Associates. Retrieved from http://www.centerforcsri.org/files/School_Restructuring_Guide.pdf Herman, R., Dawson, P., Dee, T., Greene, J., Maynard, R., Redding, S., & Darwin, M. (2008). Turning around chronically low-performing schools: A practice guide. (NCEE #2008-4020). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/publications/practiceguides Hess, F. H. (2010). Cages of their own design: Five strategies to help education leaders break free. Washington, DC:American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.Retrieved from http://www.aei.org Kowal, J., Hassel, E. A., & Hassel, B. C. (2009). Successful school turnarounds: Seven steps for district leaders. Washington, DC: The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement. Issue brief retrieved from http://centerforcsri.org/files/CenterIssueBriefSept09.pdf Webcast retrieved from: http://www.centerforcsri.org/webcasts/school-turnarounds/

  45. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers 45 New Hampshire Department of Education Lane, B. (2009). Exploring the pathway to rapid district improvement. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation and Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey Miles, K. H., & Frank, S. (2008). The strategic school: Making the most of people, time, and money. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. New Leaders for New Schools. (2009, October) Principal effectiveness: A new principalship to drive student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and school turnarounds. NY: Author. Retrieved from http://www.nlns.org/uef.jsp The New Teacher Project. (2009, December ). Human capital reform in Cincinnati public schools: Strengthening teacher effectiveness and support. Brooklyn, NY: Author. Retrieved from http://www.tntp.org/ Perlman, C. L., & Redding, S. (Eds). (2010). Handbook on effective implementation of school improvement grants. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey Public Impact. (2007). School turnarounds: A review of the cross-sector evidence on dramatic organizational improvement. Lincoln, IL: Public Impact, Academic Development Institute. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey Public Impact. (2008). School turnaround leaders: Competencies for success. Chapel Hill, NC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.publicimpact.com/act-strategically-when-schools-fail/competencies-for-turnaround-success

  46. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Prepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief State School Officers 46 New Hampshire Department of Education Public Impact. (2009, August). Try, try, again: How to triple the number of fixed failing schools without getting any better at fixing schools. [PowerPoint presentation]. Chapel Hill, NC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.publicimpact.com/try-try-again/ Roza, M. (2008). Allocation autonomy; How district policies that deploy resources can support (or undermine) district reform strategies. Seattle, WA: University of Washington, Center on Reinventing Public Education. Redding, S. (2010). Selecting the intervention model and partners. Lincoln, IL:Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/ Redding, S., & Walberg, H. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook on statewide systems of support. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/ Steiner, L. (2009). Performance-based dismissals: cross-sector lessons for school turnarounds. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/ Walberg, H. J. (Ed.). (2007). Handbook on restructuring and substantial school improvement. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation and Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/

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