Differentiation with Indistar Arkansas SIG Schools in Arkansas

Differentiation with Indistar Arkansas

SIG Schools in Arkansas � 2011 – 1 st Cohort � 2012 – 2 nd Cohort � 2013 – 3 rd Cohort � 3 High Schools � 2 Middle School � 1 Elementary � 4 High Schools � 3 High Schools

SIG Schools in Arkansas � All SIG schools in Arkansas chose the Transformation model � Cohort 2 were required to utilize SIG Online Tool to help with Transformational model implementation �Rapid Indicators � Optional for Cohort 1 ◦ All schools volunteered to use SIG Online Tool

SIG Schools in Arkansas � Assess Indicators � Create Transformation Plan � 11 Federal Requirements for Transformational Model �Crosswalk Indicators with Transformation Toolkit � Budget � Amendments

Flexibility Waiver � June of 2012 Arkansas’ waiver approved by USDOE ◦ 3 categories of schools �Exemplary �Focus �Priority (SIG Schools included)

Priority Schools � PRIORITY INDISTAR SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO USE � Priority schools use Indistar to develop plans tailored to their individual situation and needs. �Priority Improvement Plan (PIP) �Crosswalk Indicators to Turnaround Principles � Supports and programs will be evidence-based and school specific. � 38 Priority Schools (Including SIG Schools)

Focus Schools � � � INDISTAR IS VOLUNTARY FOR FOCUS SCHOOLS Focus schools are making progress generally in terms of student achievement and may have high percentages of proficient students, but have a population of at risk students that are not performing. Concentrate school improvement efforts on closing achievement gaps (TAGG) � Develop Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) � Focus Schools chose to use Indistar

Indistar in Arkansas � Match best practices in school to Indicators � Each Priority Schools has a SIS on site at least once per week �Technical Assistance �Coach � State Level Access �Commissioners �State Board

Jayne Green Title I Coordinator 501 -682 -2395 Jayne. green@arkansas. gov