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State Support for Schools in Need of Assistance
Evaluation Phase
Key question: Is the plan producing the results we anticipated?
1. Conduct Summative Evaluation using multiple measures (at least 2).
2. Communicate results to all stakeholders.
3. Update/revise the 2-year action plan based on the data .
4. Evaluate the impact of the professional development plan on teachers and student achievement and/or the process.
Audit Phase
Key question: What is the current reality in the district/school?
1. Collect/organize existing district/school data based on the 13 Elements identified by the Iowa Support System for Schools in Need of Assistance (SINA). 2. Create District/School Profile that includes essential findings and areas for further study. 3. Develop a set of considerations based on the areas for further study.
Diagnosis Phase
Key question: Based on the audit data, what is the highest priority and what do we need to do?
1. Prioritize the areas of concern identified in the Audit phase. 2. Collect diagnostic data to precisely identify the problem(s) and why it might be occurring. 3. Formulate a hypothesis as to what is causing the problem and how it might be effectively addressed. 4. Set precise, measurable goals (e.g., SMART goals) for what is to be achieved.
Implementation Phase
Key question: Is the plan being implemented as designed?
1. Implement the action plan.
2. Monitor the initial outcomes, intermediate, and long term goals. (Formative Evaluation) 3. Monitor the fidelity of teacher implementation don’t compromise!
4. Based on the formative data, adjust the implementation as appropriate.
Design Phase
Key question: What is our plan to meet our goals?
1. Develop a two-year action plan that includes initial outcomes, and long term goals, possible evaluation questions, & parent involvement activities.
2. Select appropriate content and providers.
3. Conduct peer review.
4. Secure DE approval.