Southern Association of Schools (SACS) Presentation of the Standards

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Southern Association of Schools (SACS)
Presentation of the Standards

• J. W. Arnold Elementary School
• Our vision is to provide an environment that
  empowers students to be ambitious learners and
  productive, responsible members of a global
  society.
• Our mission is preparing students to become
• Successful citizens and lifelong learners.
• Myron Allen, Principal

216 Stockbridge Road Jonesboro, GA 30236
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• 1. What does the school most want the SACS Team
  to know about each standard as the team begins
  their work?

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Standard 1 Vision and Mission

• Drives Instruction and is Aligned with our School
  Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Effectively Communicated
• Electronic-based Profile and Data Information
  Systems (AS400, Thinkgate, Encore, etc.)
• Collaborative Planning, Common Assessment and
  Data Analysis
• Leadership monitors Teaching and Learning
• Revised when appropriate

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Standard 2 Governance and Leadership

• Policies and Procedures are Implemented,
  Monitored and Effectively Communicated
• Visionary Instructional Leader
• Teachers are Leaders
• Ongoing Observations and Evaluations
• Ongoing Data Analysis
• Shared-decision Making Process involves all
  Stakeholders
• Ongoing PD

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Standard 3 Teaching and Learning

• Aligned Curriculum (GPS Framework, Pacing Guides,
  Assessment Calendar)
• 21st Century Classroom
• Collaborative Planning, Common Assessments,
  Data-driven decisions
• Ongoing PD
• Media and Support Programs (SPED, EIP,
  Counseling, etc.)

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Standard 4 Documenting and Using Results

• Drives SIP
• Collaborative Lesson Planning
• Data Analysis Planning
• Common Assessments
• Response-to-Intervention (RTI)
• Student-Support Team (SST)
• Progress Monitoring

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Standard 5 Resources and Support Systems

• School, district and state aligned recruitment,
  evaluation and retention process
• Teacher Support Specialist-Mentors
• Ongoing PD
• Analyze Vision, Mission SIP, Data, and Programs
  to identify needed resources
• Guidance Counseling Services
• Safe and orderly environment

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Standard 6 Stakeholders and Communication
Relationship

• Open-door Policy
• Surveys
• Better-Seeking/School Council Team
• Learning Communities (Meet-and-Greet, Parent
  Education Night, Connect Ed.,etc.)
• PTA, RTI/SST, IEP Meetings
• News Letters, Agendas, Conferences, etc.

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Standard 7 Commitment to Continuous Improvement

• Vision, Mission aligned with SIP
• Curriculum Alignment
• Common Planning and Assessments
• Data Analysis
• Ongoing PD
• Instructional Programs (RTI/SST, EIP, etc.)
• Guidance Counseling Program

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• 2. What information about each standard does
  the school wish to highlight?

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Standard 1 Vision and Mission

• Aligned with SACS Standards and our SMART Goals
  and SIP
• Guides Teaching and Learning
• Highly Communicated
• Contributes to overall Success

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Standard 2 Governance and Leadership

• Highly Communicated Policies/Procedures
• Shared-decision Making Process
• 52 certified staff with advanced degree
• Book Studies

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Standard 3 Teaching and Learning

• Resource-rich (abundance of materials)
• Student Survey results reveal
• 92 Teachers encourage and motivate
• Parent/Stakeholders Survey results reveal
• 98 Teachers have high expectations
• Staff Survey reveal
• 98 Parents are provided learning information

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Standard 3 Teaching and Learning

• School-wide 2010- CRCT Met/Exceeded
• 94 Reading (99 1st grade)
• 89 Language Arts
• 82 Math
• 85 Science
• 88 Social Studies

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Standard 3 Teaching and Learning

• G5WA 21010- Met/Exceeded
• 89-exceeded the State by 16 and the County by
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• Academic Status 2008-2010
• AYP
• Distinguished Title 1 Targeted Assistance

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Standard 4 Documenting and Using Results

• Variety of Electronic Data Systems
• Data analysis training/support
• Data Conference Room
• ½ day data planning
• Highly communicated to all stakeholders

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Standard 5 Resources and Support Systems

• Resource-rich
• 100 Highly Qualified Staff
• 37 certified staff at Arnold 10 years
• Parent/Stakeholder Survey results reveal
• 98 students have access to a variety of
  resources

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Standard 6 Stakeholders and Communication
Relationships

• Parent/Stakeholder Survey results reveal
• 100 of parents feel welcomed
• 98 receive general information
• 98 Arnold promote communication
• 98 regular parental involvement
• Staff Survey results reveal
• 100 Principal clearly communicates expectations
• 98 Communication is open

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Standard 7Commitment to Continuous Improvement

• Foundation/Focus Vision/Mission, Goals (aligned
  with SIP)
• Staff Retreat
• Ongoing collaborative planning and data analysis
• Ongoing PD
• Numerous Instructional Programs

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• 3. What artifacts does the school wish to bring
  to the teams attention that demonstrate the
  schools adherence to one or more standards?

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Standard 1 Vision and Mission

• Highly Communicated
• Posted in corridors
• Documented on letterhead, news letters
• Meetings

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Standard 3 Teaching and Learning

• Posted Schedules, Standard(s)/EQs,
  Vision/Mission
• Curriculum Framework, Pacing Guides, Lesson
  Plans, Common Assessment
• Collaborative Planning Minutes
• Assessment results (CRCT, common, etc.)
• Surveys

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Standard 4 Documenting and Using Results

• Data Conference Room
• Data Notebook
• Data posted in corridors
• Collaborative Planning Minutes
• Parent ITBS/CRCT Results Letter
• Agendas (PD, PTA, Meetings, etc.)

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Standard 6 Stakeholders and Communication
Relationships

• Abundance of parental/stakeholder involvement
  activities
• Sign-in Sheets (PTA, Volunteer, etc.)
• Surveys

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• 4. What processes and practices does the school
  wish to explain that demonstrate how the
  school is meeting the standard?

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• Accountability and Commitment
• Alignment (vision/mission, curriculum, etc.)
• Electronic-based Applications (profile/data)
• Collaboration, lesson and data analysis planning,
  assessment, progress monitoring
• Continuous PD
• Focus-walks, evaluations, etc.
• Effective communication (shared-decision)

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• 5. What does the school want the team to look
  for and/or verify with regard to each standard
  as it conducts its review?

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Standard 1 Vision and Mission

• Visible Communication (written)
• Electronic-based Applications (profile/data)
• Alignment (Curriculum, SIP)
• Posted

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Standard 2 Governance and Leadership

• Student Handbook/Agendas
• Minutes BST/QCT, School Council, SST, Team
  Planning, PTA
• Data Notebooks
• Surveys

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Standard 3 Teaching and Learning

• Interactive 21st Century Classroom Activities
• Collaborative Lesson Planning
• Aligned Curriculum, Pacing Guides, Lessons
• Data Notebook/Data Conference Room
• Media and Technology Plan

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Standard 4 Documenting and Using Results

• Electronic-based Applications
• SIP
• Collaborative Planning
• Data Conference Room/Notebook
• Surveys
• Correspondence (written)

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Standard 5 Resources and Support Systems

• CCPS and Arnolds Website
• Teacher Support Specialist Mentors
• Financial Records
• Visitors/Volunteers Sign-in/Sign-out
• Cleanliness of building
• Counselors Handbook/School-based Guidance Plan

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Standard 6 Stakeholders and Communication
Relationship

• Minutes (BST/QCT, School Council, PTA)
• List of Parental Involvement Activities
• Student Agendas, Newsletters, Website
• Surveys

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Standard 7 Commitment to Continuous Improvement

• Vision/Mission Statement
• SIP
• 21st Century Digital Classrooms
• Data Conference Room/Notebook
• Instructional Programs (SPED, EIP, High
  Potential, Counseling)
• Ongoing PD