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Indiana Student Achievement Institute In. SAI INDIANA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT INSTITUTE Raising the Bar Meeting the Challenge

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In. SAI IS a. . . © American Student Achievement Institute © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

Whose PURPOSE is. . . © American Student Achievement Institute To raise student achievement and close achievement gaps

A process that. . . Brings all to the table for DECISION MAKING. © American Student Achievement Institute Teachers Administrators Students Parents Businesses Community Organizations

A process that. . . Invites schools and communities to define CORE CONVICTIONS and then live by them! © American Student Achievement Institute about students, learning, and education

A process that. . . Uses DATA © American Student Achievement Institute to DEFINE goals and DRIVE decision making

A process that. . . Identifies FORCES that might interfere with student achievement © American Student Achievement Institute ¡EXPECTATIONS ¡TEACHING ¡GUIDANCE ¡ENVIRONMENT

A process that. . . Identifies locally appropriate for raising student achievement and closing achievement gaps. © American Student Achievement Institute HIGH LEVERAGE STRATEGIES

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Testimony Through the Vision-to-Action process, we have improved our ISTEP test scores. We now work collaboratively with parents and the community in discovering solutions for raising student achievement. Victoria Rogers, Principal, Clear Creek Elementary School In. SAI was the tool that gave me peace of mind because from the very first meeting, it was evident that this is a working model and not a procedure that is shelved. In. SAI. . . provides plenty of support – both technical and moral – and the tools which empower schools to change the course of “the institution” which so often defies change. Marty Brewer, Teacher, Tell City Junior High School © American Student Achievement Institute Mike Manning, Principal, Randolph Southern High School © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

North Central Association Received January 20, 2004 © American Student Achievement Institute NCA proposed Memo of Understanding to “permit NCA accreditation based on the combined In. SAI NCA school improvement models. ” © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

National Recognition One of 100 programs across the country recognized by incorporating researched based effective practices” to improve college access and success. * Shared Agenda: A Leadership Challenge to Improve College Access and Success, February, 2004 © American Student Achievement Institute In. SAI is an “excellent example © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

Indiana Education Roundtable Newsletter In. SAI is making “remarkable progress” January 2005 © American Student Achievement Institute in Indiana schools. © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

Percentage of In. SAI Schools Experiencing ISTEP Gains (all grades and tests) 2002 2003 Year 2+ Targeted Strategies © American Student Achievement Institute Year 1 Expectations

% Gain in the Number of Passing ISTEP Tests (all grades and tests) 2002 2003 In. SAI © American Student Achievement Institute Indiana

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History 1991 – 1995 Present LILLY ENDOWMENT INITIATIVE NON PROFIT Founded and directed by Indiana educators. © American Student Achievement Institute “Can a small group of people change the culture of an institution? ” American Student Achievement Institute

In. SAI Mission To raise student achievement © American Student Achievement Institute To close achievement gaps

Participation 29 280 1, 700 Sites Schools Participants INDIANA TRAINING SITES Fort Wayne Gary Indianapolis (12 x) Lafayette (3 x) Muncie Nashville (3 x) Plymouth Terre Haute (2 x) © American Student Achievement Institute Bedford Clarksville Columbus (2 x) Evansville © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

Geographic Distribution of In. SAI Schools © American Student Achievement Institute Pre 2001 2005

Characteristics of In. SAI Schools Locale Level 28% Town / Sm City 28% Rural 45% Elementary 40% Middle Level 25% High School 34% Range: 25 – 100% % Free / Reduced Range: 5 – 97% % Minority Range: 0 – 99% Across All Grades and Subjects © American Student Achievement Institute % Passing 2003 ISTEP Tests Urban © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

Support Through the Years © American Student Achievement Institute Indiana Commission for Higher Education Indiana Association of School Principals Indiana Learn More Resource Center Indiana Workforce Development Indiana University Southeast Indiana State University Indiana School to Work Indiana Tech Prep Lilly Endowment Butler University © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

Current Funding Indiana Twenty first Century Scholars Lumina Foundation Indiana Department of Education © American Student Achievement Institute Indiana School Counselor Association © Reynolds and Hines, 2000

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MAKE UP Principal Teachers (2) Counselor Parents (2) Business Rep Worthington Elementary Middle School Worthington, Indiana Attend training sessions Facilitate activities at home between sessions Submit “homework” to In. SAI for review Respond to In. SAI feedback © American Student Achievement Institute TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Between Sessions FULL FACULTY © American Student Achievement Institute Attica Jr Sr High School, Attica, Indiana (discussing local core convictions)

Between Sessions COMMUNITY COUNCIL © American Student Achievement Institute La. Ville Elementary School, La. Ville, Indiana (discussing strategy plans)

Between Sessions STUDENT BODY © American Student Achievement Institute Attica Jr Sr High School, Attica, Indiana Prompt: What do all students deserve in order to be effective learners?

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Session One School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Session Two School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Session Three School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Session Four School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Session Five – Indiana Conference on Learning School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Session Six (including Strategy Chairs) School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Session Seven INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEETINGS (School Improvement Plan) © American Student Achievement Institute Initial Review of Strategy Plans

Following Years School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

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Vision-to-Action Process School Improvement Team / Community Council / Full Faculty / Student Body 1 VISION 4 Data Target 2 Vision Data 3 Current Data 5 Areas of Concern Guidance Curriculum Relationship Environment School Policy Behavior Management Student Assistance Parent Involvement Community Involvement Resources Collegiality Professional Development 7 STRATEGY PLANS Implementation Steps Professional Development Anti Resistance Evaluation Expectations High Expectations Clear Definitions Communication 8 ACTION © American Student Achievement Institute 6 Strategies Selection Teaching Content Instruction Assessment Extra Help / Time

Tools School Improvement Resources School Improvement Manual Force Field Guides Indiana Conference on Learning Facilitation Resources Power Points presentations (and speaker notes) Discussion prompts Document templates Activity guides Posters Videos Online School Data System Customized for each school Data management School improvement plan © American Student Achievement Institute

Coaching Following Years Team Training Sessions Every 6 Wks (7 sessions) Every 9 wks (4 5 sessions) Phone Consultation with Team Every 6 Wks As requested Written feedback Every 6 Weeks Every Sem On Call Support • Phone • Email As Requested As requested ACTIVITY Grant $1, 500 (year two only) © American Student Achievement Institute Year 1

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Why does In. SAI work? The Change Formula Positive change will occur when. . . (Vx. Dx. K)x. B > R Adapted from Beckhard, R. & Harris, (1987). Organizational Transitions: Managing Complex Change. (2 nd ed. ) Reading, MA: Addison Wesley. © American Student Achievement Institute V = Vision D = Dissatisfaction K = Knowledge of the First Few Steps B = Belief in Self R = Resistance

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