Catholic Schools Leadership Day
St. Ignatius College Prep
August 4, 2016
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Opening Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
July 11, 2016
Heavenly Father,
Help us to be the Light of God
July 11, 2016
Heavenly Father,
Help us to be the Light of God
July 11, 2016
Heavenly Father,
Help us to be the Light of God
July 11, 2016
Heavenly Father,
Help us to be the Light of God
July 11, 2016
Heavenly Father,
Help us to be the Light of God
We Are God’s Light!
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Heavenly Father,
We are strengthened and inspired by your light in our Lives.
Help us to embrace your light.
Inspire us to better know your light.
Strengthen us to go forth and spread your light to those we serve.
May your grace and faith be with us,
and may we always be a people of light.
Amen.
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Today’s Agenda - Morning
Time Activity
8 – 8:30 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m. Opening Prayer and Welcome
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, President of St. Ignatius College Prep
9 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: The Calling to Catholic School
Leadership
Dr. Mary McDonald, Chief Executive of MCD Partners;
Retired Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of
Memphis; National Speaker, Radio Host and Author
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break and Transition to Liturgy
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Liturgy
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Welcome and House Keeping
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, President of St. Ignatius College Prep
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Leadership Day Norms
1.Take an inquiry stance.
2.Ground statements in evidence.
3.Assume positive intentions.
4.Stick to protocol.
5.Start and end on time.
6.Be here now.
Today’s Agenda - Morning
Time Activity
8 – 8:30 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m. Opening Prayer and Welcome
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, President of St. Ignatius College Prep
9 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: The Calling to Catholic School
Leadership
Dr. Mary McDonald, Chief Executive of MCD Partners;
Retired Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of
Memphis; National Speaker, Radio Host and Author
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break and Transition to Liturgy
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Liturgy
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
Keynote Presentation: The Calling to Catholic School Leadership
Dr. Mary McDonald, Chief Executive of MCD Partners; Retired Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Memphis; National Speaker, Radio Host and Author
Today’s Agenda - Morning
Time Activity
8 – 8:30 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m. Opening Prayer and Welcome
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, President of St. Ignatius College Prep
9 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: The Calling to Catholic School
Leadership
Dr. Mary McDonald, Chief Executive of MCD Partners;
Retired Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of
Memphis; National Speaker, Radio Host and Author
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break and Transition to Liturgy
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Liturgy
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
Today’s Agenda - Morning
Time Activity
8 – 8:30 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast
8:30 – 9 a.m. Opening Prayer and Welcome
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, President of St. Ignatius College Prep
9 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: The Calling to Catholic School
Leadership
Dr. Mary McDonald, Chief Executive of MCD Partners;
Retired Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of
Memphis; National Speaker, Radio Host and Author
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break and Transition to Liturgy
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Liturgy
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
Ice Breaker:
One-Minute Handshake
1. Wear name tag
2. Introduce yourself to as many people in one-
minute: name, school, title
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
OCS Org. Chart (p. 2)
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of
Evangelization and Catholic Identity
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Imitative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Strategic Plan Update
• Intro to Catholic Schools strategic plan 25 minutes
- Why we are undertaking this project
- Overview of strategic planning process
- Update on Plan and Renew My Church
- How we will seek feedback from principals/pastors
‣ Survey (end of August)
‣ Small group interviews
• Reflection Questions 20 minutes
Our strategic plan will be a roadmap to fulfilling
our vision of Catholic schools
Vision: Vibrant, high quality Catholic schools that are available, accessible, and affordable
Where we are today
Where we want to go
Strategic plan
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2
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5
Catholic identity
Academic excellence
Leadership
Governance
Financial vitality
Funding strategy,
OCS structure & staffing
5 focus areas
The strategic plan will be led by 6 guiding
principles laid out by the Board
Evangelizing mission
Schools as a priority
Best possible quality
Preferential option for the poor
Access to Catholic schools
Connection to parishes
• Catholic schools exist to evangelize, to foster a relationship between each student and Jesus Christ and his Church. This mission of evangelization and discipleship should remain the top priority for our schools
• A Catholic school is the optimal comprehensive setting for religious education. Church and society benefit from strong Catholic schools. As such, sustaining and growing high quality schools is a priority for the Archdiocese of Chicago
• Each Catholic school must provide the best religious and academic quality possible, animated and supported by excellent leadership
• Core to the Catholic mission of schools is a presence, commitment to, and disproportionate investment in the poor
• Any geographic grouping of parishes in the Archdiocese should have reasonable access to at least one high quality Catholic elementary school
• Catholic schools benefit parishes, and parishes benefit schools. When possible, schools should maintain formal sponsorship by parishes, and mutually work to achieve a close, vibrant relationship
The strategic planning process will run throughout
2016, led by 5 Board Committees
2016 2017
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Development of key questions
Data collection and analysisFinalization and
rollout
The 5 focus areas will be supported by 5 Board committees
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2
3
4
5
Catholic identity
Academic excellence
Leadership
Governance
Financial vitality
Catholic identity
Academics
Leadership
Nominations
Planning, Advancement
Each committee also includes
school pastors and principals
Catholic Identity Committee
Progress Update
Draft Vision Statement
• Committee has met 3 times since beginning of the strategic planning process, and has thus far completed a draft vision statement for Catholic Identity, and draft goals and initiatives
Goal Areas
1. Formation of Teachers and Leaders
2. Evangelization and Empowerment of Parents/Guardians
3. Religion Curriculum and Faith Integration
4. Parish & Priest Involvement
• The Catholic School is the preferential educational community where the fullness of the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church permeate all aspects of the curriculum and the life of the school. The community, composed of families and educators, evangelizes and catechizes the students, lives by the liturgical calendar, celebrates the sacraments and other appropriate devotions, while constantly witnessing to its Catholic faith through service to neighbor.
Academic Excellence Committee
Progress Update
Abbreviated Draft Vision Statement
• Committee has met 4 times since beginning of the strategic planning process, and has thus far completed a draft vision statement for Academic Excellence, and draft goals and initiatives
Goal Areas
1. Recruitment and Formation of Leaders2. Recruitment and Formation of Teachers3. Training/Implementation of Common Core & AdvancEd4. Academic Equity5. Academic Innovation (including technology)
• Animated and supported by strong, mission-centered leadership, the academically excellent Catholic school provides a rigorous and equitable learning environment for students, defined by clear and measurable standards…In sum, the academically excellent Catholic school provides a recognizably excellent curriculum, animated by excellent leadership, and supported by excellent teaching, with the goal of exceeding identified standards of excellence.
Leadership Committee
Progress Update
Draft Vision Statement
• Committee has met 3 times since beginning of the strategic planning process, and has thus far completed a draft vision statement for Leadership. Essential questions have been defined, and key issues are being identified.
Modified Essential Questions
1. How do we define and measure excellence in principal leadership in Catholic education?
2. How do we ensure that effective leaders are recruited, trained, and supported for all Catholic schools?
3. How do we ensure that schools serving high poverty populations receive the same quality of leader as those that serve other populations?
4. How can the Archdiocese build and sustain a concrete pipeline of principals with particular attention to enhanced diversity?
5. How should other types of leaders be addressed through this plan (i.e. school pastors, board members, assistant principals, etc.)?
6. How can we improve compensation for school leaders, factoring in performance?
7. How can decisions on the recruitment, hiring, and accountability for school leaders best be shared between local pastors and the OCS in order to benefit the overall system of schools?
• Leaders of Catholic schools are disciples of Christ, striving to transform the lives of the children in their care by providing excellent education in a community where the Catholic faith is taught and celebrated.
Nominating/Governance Committee
Progress Update
• Committee has met 3 times since beginning of the strategic planning process. Has classified all governance models into eight categories and studied the pros and cons of each model.
Next Steps
• The Committee hopes that it will ultimately define an approved “menu” of governance models that could be implemented when Renew My Church groupings become active.
• The Committee will define a set of factors that would lead a school to one model (vs. another)
School Governance refers to the structures of ownership, sponsorship, and oversight over a Catholic school.
Finance/Planning Committee
Progress Update
• Committee has met continuously for several years. Recent meetings have discussed plan.
• Beginning to define a set of concrete benchmarks that define financial vitality. This number should be in addition to basic enrollment.
• It is widely assumed that there is a basic enrollment figure needed to provide religious/academic quality and financial vitality.
• Separate Facilities Committee has been meeting and is integrating work into the plan.
• Archdiocesan operation aide should be used as an investment, rather than a stopgap, to grow long-term quality and vitality.
Next Steps
• Work on establishing benchmarks of vitality will continue.
• Deep coordination with Renew My Church must continue.
Renew My Church - Vital parishes; missionary disciples
Evangelization Vocations Leadership
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Parish and school
planning
Pastoral Center
structure
Vicariate
revitalization
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Other: Communications Community Engagement
Renew My Church is focused on building vital parishes that form
missionary disciples; recognizing structural changes are needed
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Configuration planning: All parishes becoming part
of groupings for RMC planning
• All parishes will become part of a “grouping” of parishes later this Fall, as
part of the Renew My Church effort. These groupings will participate in a
Renew My Church planning process over the next ~3-4 years.
• The nature of the planning will vary by grouping, depending on the situation
of the grouping and the nature of the challenges. Two primary areas for
early focus:
• Whether the grouping needs to consider different parish configurations
for future sustainability
• Whether the parishes can be more effective in mission through greater
collaboration across parishes
• Once decisions are made about configurations and collaboration, parishes
will embark on a pastoral planning process focused on fostering parish
vitality and forming missionary disciples of Christ.
• Two Pilot Groupings to begin this fall. Timing beyond is not yet defined.
The strategic planning process will run throughout
2016, led by 5 Board Committees
2016 2017
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Development of key questions
Data collection and analysisFinalization and
rollout
The 5 focus areas will be supported by 5 Board committees
1
2
3
4
5
Catholic identity
Academic excellence
Leadership
Governance
Financial vitality
Catholic identity
Academics
Leadership
Nominations
Planning, Advancement
Each committee also includes
school pastors and principals
We will aggressively seek your feedback
throughout this process
HOW WE WILL GATHER YOUR FEEDBACK
Survey Small group interviews
• 15-30 minute survey covering topics related to:
- Catholic identity
- Academic excellence
- Leadership
- Governance
- Financial vitality
• Launched in late August or early September
• Group workshops with 5-10 participants
• Conducted throughout August, September, and October
• Principals are included on Board committees to provide input
• Feedback will also be continuously solicited through APA meetings
Our strategic plan will give stakeholders the tools
to fulfill our vision for Catholic schools
Administration Principals/Pastors
• A firm vision for the future of the Catholic school system in Chicago
• Definitions for success as a system in each of the 5 focus areas
• Actionable steps for achieving the vision in all Catholic schools
• A vision for what each Catholic school should strive to achieve
• Definitions for what success looks like for each individual school
• Actionable steps for achieving the full potential of each school, and alignment with the Renew My Church plan
Strategic Plan Update
• Intro to Catholic Schools strategic plan 25 minutes
- Why we are undertaking this project
- Overview of strategic planning process
- Update on Plan and Renew My Church
- How we will seek feedback from principals/pastors
‣ Survey (end of August)
‣ Small group interviews
• Reflection Questions 20 minutes
At Tables…
Reflecting upon the presented information (particularly the plan’s overall Vision Statement, Focus Areas, and Guiding Principles), please answer the following questions at your table. Table leaders will record the group’s responses to the questions. Table comments will be collected.
1. In your opinion, is the plan addressing the key issues facing Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago? Why or why not?
2. What is the plan missing? What is it not addressing as far as you can tell?
3. In your opinion, what is the most important thing our plan should accomplish?
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
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Objectivity/Specificity Matrix
Objectivity/Specificity Matrix, Data Analysis
Example
Analyze ACT Aspire visual displays
Use the “I notice/I wonder” protocol
Write specific and descriptive “I notice” statements
Write specific and descriptive “I wonder” questions
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Percent of English Readiness Levels on ACT Aspire
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Percent of Reading Readiness Levels on ACT Aspire
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Percent of Writing Readiness Levels on ACT Aspire
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Percent of Math Readiness Levels on ACT Aspire
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Percent of Science Readiness Levels on ACT Aspire
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Student Feedback
Student reactions to the ACT Aspire
• I think It was harder because the test actually got you to think
• I think the Aspire test was harder because I had a lot of trouble with
science but with the TerraNova I got through it really quickly.
• There was more difficult questions than any other test I have taken.
• Well, I didn't find them extremely harder than the TerraNova test or
the NWEA MAP but it was challenging.
• There isn't as much writing in NWEA and teranova test
• The only part that was hard was the writing assignment.
• The aspire test was harder because the questions seemed like the
next grade up questions.
Student reactions to the ACT Aspire
• You have to put a little more thinking into all the questions.
• I think the questions asked were pretty average and they were
within the range of what we've learned so far in our life.
• The questions were not as difficult to solve. However, this could be
because the teachers prepared us very well.
• The ACT ASPIRE was the hardest standardized tests I've ever
taken because it stretched my mental capabilities, and forced me
to use past information that I've almost forgotten.
• The test, especially the science section, required higher-level
thinking.
• No, because I learned about the test subjects in second grade.
(from a grade three student)
• Because I'm smart
What advice would you give students about taking
the ACT ASPIRE test next year?
• There isn't any study needed. Just get a good sleep, eat a good
breakfast, and go in confidently. Surely, you will do great.
• Take your time. studies show the longer you take on a public test
the better you do just because you didn't rush.
• Always take your time and remember theses results do not count
as a grade
• Remember the steps involved in an essay
• Know how to write a well written argumentative essay.
• I would like to tell students to practice writing for 30 minutes
straight and to pay attention in every single class.
• Don't panic
2016-17 AdvancED TasksArchdiocese of Chicago
2016-17 AdvancED TasksInternal Review Step Training School action required as a
result of Training
Evidence submitted to
ASSIST
Deadline
Step 1: Evaluate the
2015-2016 Continuous
School Improvement
Plan and create the
2016-2017 Continuous
School Improvement
Plan
August 2016 Conduct a discussion with the
Continuous Improvement
Leadership Team that results in
the identification of goals that
will become the school’s
continuous improvement plan.
Continuous
Improvement Plan
uploaded in Google
Docs folder.
September 9
2016
Step 2: Update the
Executive Summary
Webinar Complete a written summary of
the school’s continuous
improvement process and
findings.
Executive Summary
( 3-5 pages)
September 9,
2016
Step 3: Create Student
Performance Diagnostic
October 4, October 5,
October 18, October
19, 2016
Conduct a data deliberation
discussion with Continuous
Improvement Leadership Team*
that will result in the
completion of the Student
Performance Data Diagnostic in
ASSIST
Student
Performance Data
Document
Evaluative Criteria
Diagnostic
Questions
November 11,
2016
Step 4: Administer and
collect AdvancED
Stakeholder Feedback
Satisfaction Surveys
Webinar November 15,
2016
Administer the survey links
provided by the Office of
Catholic Schools
Survey results in
ASSIST
Survey window
administration:
November 1,
2016-January
20, 2017
Step 5: Create the
Stakeholder Feedback
Diagnostic
January 24, January 25,
February 6, February 7,
2017
Perform an analysis of
stakeholder feedback results
that result in the completion of
the Stakeholder Feedback
Stakeholder
Feedback Data
Document
Evaluative Criteria
February 17,
2017
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
• Mary Jane Doerr, Director• Mayra Flores, Safe Environment
oCarol Morrone, Vicariate Service Representative• Leah McCluskey, Child Abuse Investigations &
Review [CAIR]• Thomas Tharayil & Ruth Robinson, Assistance
Ministry• Moira Reilly, Prayer and Penance Program • Maricela Gonzalez, Office Manager• Daphne Wilson, Virtus Support• Judy Gavina, Office Support/Training Registration
What We Do
• Provide assistance to those harmed by abuse• Direct Safe Environment Training and
Compliance• Direct Annual Audit• Lead Office for all allegations of sexual abuse.• Open files and send notifications for all hotline
calls.
What you need to knowArchdiocesan policies and procedures
• Audit process and requirements
• CANTS process
• Compliance requirements
• DCFS information
• eApps process
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Site Administrator duties
• Virtus process
Children’s Training Programs
• Child Lures Prevention• Called to Protect – Praesidium• Family Life - Benziger• Kidsmartz - NCMEC• Touching Safety – Virtus Website
Non sexual abuse reports
• OPCY is notified a hotline report has been made.
oOpen file if accused is employee or volunteer
oDistribute notification memo
• Human Resources/Regional Director takes lead in investigation
oDetermines suitability
oOPCY is informed and documents action in database
Important Dates
• July 1, 2016 Beginning of Audit Year
• September 15, 2016 first run of eApps report
o All current employees should be in eApps and compliant
o All volunteers should be in eApps and compliant
o All former employees and volunteers should be archived
• May 2017 Audit Report due to OPCY
• June 30, 1917 End of Audit Year
o eApps numbers run for on-site audit
Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
• Share update on Water Testing program results and next steps
• Cover FY17 E-rate plan kickoff
• Planning for potential CPS strike and/or budget cuts
Agenda
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• This Summer AoC engaged:
• an environmental consulting firm to create a lead water testing
protocol, according to EPA guidelines;
• a testing consultant to collect potable water samples;
• an independent laboratory to test & evaluate the water samples
• By this weekend, AoC will have tested all Archdiocesan Catholic
schools (176 elementary and 4 high schools).
• That’s over 190 unique locations tested within a 30 day period
Water Testing: Progress to date
80
• The time needed from collection to analysis to constructing remediation
plans (as/if needed) is about three weeks
• Analyzing results requires time
• Very high demand for water lab. services across Chicagoland
• Depending on initial findings, retesting may occur
• A wide range of outcomes may occur, such as: no impact, shutting
down of particular water sources, plumbing solutions, alt.
drinking/cooking water provision, improved/updated water maintenance
processes/procedures
• Each school will receive a report of their testing results, and based on
findings, explicit directions and direct support to remediate (as/if
needed)
Water Testing: Next Steps
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• Prior to school re-opening:
• AoC Department of Communications, Office of Catholic Schools and
Dept. of Facilities will provide to each school communications plan
and materials for Parish and school community
• As results and (as needed) remediation plans are released school by
school, AoC will also provide:
• Communication plan & resources to each Principal, School & Parish
community
• Remediation plans and vendors to execute
Water Testing: In the meantime
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• E-Rate
• Cycle of FY17 E-rate applications to start earlier to avoid late/last
minute pressures on Principals and process.
• E-rate survey to be released this month; further details on process
and schedule to follow soon from OCS and Coleman Group
• Preparation for potential CPS strike/budget cuts
• OCS and pool of experienced AoC Principals to update and issue
protocols and procedural framework to ensure schools manage
acceptance of CPS students
E-Rate and CPS
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Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
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Today’s Agenda - Afternoon
Time Activity
12:45 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction of the Office of Catholic Schools Staff
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Bob Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. OCS Strategic Plan and Renew My Church Initiative
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
1:50 – 2 p.m. Break (Snack Served)
2 – 2:15 p.m. Recognition and Celebration of Good School News
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ACT Aspire Results and 2016/17 AdvancED Tasks
Dr. Mary Kearney, Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Dr. Jorge Pena, Coordinator of School Improvement
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. School Safe Environment Requirements
Ms. Mary Jane Doerr, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth
2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Office of Catholic Schools Finance and Operations Updates
Mr. Tom McGrath, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Schools
3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Human Resources Information Related to School Personnel
Mr. Fred Van Den Hende, Director of Human Resources
3:15 – 3:20 p.m. Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Plus/Delta Protocol
Final Comments and Prayer
Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Plus/Delta Protocol
Return to OCS Table in Tully Hall
1. Plus/Deltas
2. ISBE Evaluation
3. Principal Contact Card
Thank you!