Motivating young people to be better citizens Accreditation

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Accreditation Program Implementation Guidance As of February 2014

Purpose “Motivating young people to be better citizens” Overview JROTC Accreditation Program standards, components and timeline. FOUO 2

History “Motivating young people to be better citizens” Ø Ø CCR 145 -8 -3: Implemented 1997 § Cadet Checklist § School Checklist § Program Checklist § Unit Report Advanc. ED: Developed 2013 § Accreditation of curriculum § Five standards FOUO 3

5 Standards of Quality Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. This standard is informed by: JUMS – co-curricular activities, EIP evidence, Use of curriculum manager, Continuous Improvement project (rubric) Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. This standard is informed by: Teacher Portfolio evidence that the JROTC courses and co-curricular support the local High School strategic plan and evidence that the instructor participates in activities that support the local school’s initiatives, School Compliance checklist with Principal. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. This standard is informed by: Cadet portfolios and interviews, CM reports such as usage, standards assessments and quiz/test grades, unit reports, Instructor portfolio with professional development assessment, evaluations, evidence of local school participation in development activities, CI and Service Learning rubrics, drill or in-ranks inspection, lesson completion report, syllabi. FOUO 4

Standards of Quality and How the JROTC Accreditation Program Informs Them Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. This standard is informed by: Inventory to confirm all Army supplied equipment is available, OMA funds spent to support student needs, Risk assessment evidence, evidence of appropriate referrals for students that need special services (tutoring, mentoring, free breakfast, etc. ) Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement. This standard is informed by Battalion Continuous Improvement Rubric FOUO 5

ACCREDITATION COMPONENTS “Motivating young people to be better citizens” Ø Cadet Staff Briefing – Bn Continuous Improvement Plan Ø Service Learning Project Brief Ø Cadet Portfolio Interview Ø JROTC Instructor Portfolio Interview Ø LET 2 Drill Ø School Checklist Ø Log Inspection Ø Curriculum Manager – Usage Report Ø Unit Report

FOUO Instructor/Unit Self-Assessment DAI- SAI-AI Review Prior to Visit Compliance Reporting School – Unit - CM Cadet Learning • Cadet Staff Briefing • Drill Assessment • Service Learning • Cadet Portfolios Instructor Performance • Instructor Portfolio • Professional Development DAI-SAI-AI FINAL REPORT 1. Commendations and Recommendations 2. Score and/or Unit Award 3. Required Administrative Actions School/Program Compliance Onsite Visit 7

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Accreditation Award Designations & Program Components

BRIGADE ACCREDITATION CYCLE & UNIT AWARDS SCORE 1 FAIL – 1 YEAR VISIT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS 2 2 YEARS = MERIT UNIT || Follow-up as needed 3 3 YEARS = HONOR UNIT || Follow-up as needed 4 4 YEARS = HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION || Follow-up as needed NA Assist Visit As Needed Compliance Assessment Alternating Years DAI Accreditation Visit As needed and determined by brigade leadership ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 2&4 Leadership & Service Foundations Modified from OIP COMPLIANCE School – Unit- CM Supply ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 1, 3, & 5 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 INSTRUCTOR PERFORMANCE (SAI/AI) DAI Shop PERFORMANCE (DAI/Staff) No major changes NEW FOUO NEW 9

“Motivating young people to be better citizens” Timeline

Implementation Concept IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETE Phase I SY 14 -15 Phase II SY 15 -16 Phase III SY 16 -17 Pilot (Fall) 1/3 Accreditation 1/3 Assist Visit 1/3 Monitor 10% of 1/3 due formal inspection Phase IV SY 17 -18 1/3 Accreditation 1/3 Assist Visit 1/3 Monitor Note: Bde will determine how to re-Integrate 10% pilot programs Assist Visit Determine DAI Performance Levels SY 14 thru Full Implementation: Utilize Assist Visits to Prepare Schools for Accreditation Program FOUO 11

CONCLUSION “Motivating young people to be better citizens” Ø Handouts and examples Ø Questions