Transcript Systems Exit Report

Loudon County Schools
External Review Exit Report
February 19-21, 2013
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Systems Accreditation
An international protocol for school systems
committed to systemic, systematic, and
sustainable improvement
– Builds capacity of the system and its schools to
increase and sustain student learning
– Stimulates and improves effectiveness and
efficiency throughout the system
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Key Elements for Accreditation
 Assessment of Standards and indicators
– Self-Assessment
– External Review Team Assessment
 Student Performance Results
 Stakeholder Perceptions
– Student
– Teacher
– Parent
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External Review
The External Review team
 Is comprised of professional peers with diverse
experiences and rich contextual perspectives
 Assesses and evaluates district effectiveness in
meeting requirements of accreditation
The External Review process
 Provides important validation and recognition
 Delivers valuable feedback and direction for
improvement
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AdvancED Standards
3.50
3.00
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3.50
3.08
3.20
Learning Environment Ratings
1 Equitable Learning Environment
2.80
2 High Expectations Environment
3.00
3 Supportive Learning Environment
3.10
4 Active Learning Environment
3.20
5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment
2.70
6 Well-Managed Learning Environment
3.20
7 Digital Learning Environment
2.10
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Required Actions
The External Review team determined Loudon
County Schools must act on the following:
Implement Professional Learning
Communities(PLCs) with fidelity, consistency,
and quality across grade levels and in all
content areas. (3.5)
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Conclusions
 Powerful Practices:
1. The school board, district/building leadership, teachers and
staff have created a culture that encourages collaboration,
is highly committed to student learning and achievement and
fosters deep concern and caring for students and their
families. (1.3)
2. Loudon County Board of Education has established policies
and supports leadership practices that ensure effective
administration of the school system. The board of education
focuses on the academic needs of the students as the
primary concern in all decision-making processes. (2.1)
Conclusions
3. The Loudon County Board of Education rigorously supports,
respects and protects the autonomy of the system and school
leadership to plan and execute goals for improvement of
student academic achievement, classroom instruction and
daily operations of the schools. (2.3)
4. An exemplary, proactive program of professional development
intentionally designed to target system, school, and individual
needs and evaluated for its effectiveness in improving student
learning should enable Loudon County Schools to achieve
continued excellence. (3.11)
Conclusions
5. The leadership team actively monitors and disseminates
data to influence a culture of high achievement.
Administrators and staff have a clear vision and make
substantial effort to further develop the instructional
programs of Loudon County Schools. (5.5)
Conclusions
 The team interviewed :
Board Members
Administrators
Teachers
Support Staff
Parents/Community Members
Students
Total
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5
28
60
44
27
33
197
Conclusions
 Required Actions:
District has two years to develop and submit a
written plan addressing the Required Actions.
Plan is submitted to State Office of SACSCASI/AdvancED.
Conclusions
 Loudon County Schools will be recommended
for Accreditation by the AdvancED External
Review Team. The final level of Accreditation
will be determined after the report has been
submitted. The district will be notified by the
State Office.
Accreditation Decision
External Review
Completed!
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and Sends Report Back to Institution
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Days
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Grants Accreditation and Status
January
June
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Final Thoughts
The External Review team:
 Appreciates your hospitality, support, and
professionalism;
 Respects and acknowledges the efforts to
improve the quality of your school district; and
 Congratulates your progress towards achieving
Systems Accreditation.
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