New Hampshire SIG Intervention Models Webinar:
Transformation and Turnaround
Presented by: New Hampshire Department of Education
& New England Comprehensive Center at RMC Research
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Welcome!
Introductions: Presenters, Host Kathleen Murphy, Director, Division of
Instruction Stephanie Lafreniere, Title I Director Joey Nichol, Title I and School
Improvement Karen Laba, New England
Comprehensive Center Participants
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Goals of the Session
Examine the details of the transformation and turnaround SIG intervention models
Discuss examples of implementation strategies from existing research on dramatically improving schools
Consider additional strategies suitable for NH schools
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SIG Overview What?
School Improvement Grant Funds through Title I, Part A of ESEA, section 1003(g)
Formula to states, by application to LEAs For whom?
New Hampshire-defined eligible, per US ED guidance
Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III (see later slides)
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SIG Overview, cont’d.
How much?
For how long?
To do what?
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NH Priority Schools: Tier I (i) Is among the lowest-achieving five percent , or five
(whichever is greater) of Title I schools in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring in the State; or
(ii) Is a high school that has had a graduation rate as defined in 34 C.F.R. § 200.19(b) that is less than 60 percent over a number of years; or
(iii) Is Title I-eligible and is no higher achieving than the highest-achieving school in (i) above. Additionally, the school must be either in the bottom 20 percent of all schools in the state, or has not made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for 2 consecutive years. The guidance defines “Title I-eligible” as either a school currently receiving Title I funds or a school eligible for, but not receiving funds.
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NH Priority Schools: Tier II (i) Is Title I-eligible and is within the
lowest-achieving five percent of high schools or the five lowest-achieving, whichever number is greater; or
(ii) Is a high school that has had a graduation rate as defined in 34 C.F.R. § 200.19(b) that is less than 60 percent over a number of years.
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NH Priority Schools: Tier III (i) Is a Title I school in improvement,
corrective action, or restructuring that did not meet the Tier I criteria, OR
(ii) Is a Title I-eligible school that does not meet the Tier I or Tier II requirements and is in the bottom 20 percent of all schools in the state or has not made AYP for any two years.
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SIG Application Priority SystemIf an LEA has one or more . . . the LEA must include…Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III schools Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve; at a minimum, at least one Tier I school OR at
least one Tier II schoolTier I and Tier II schools, but no Tier III schools Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve; at a minimum, at least one Tier I school OR at
least one Tier II schoolTier I and III schools, but no Tier II schools Each Tier I school it has capacity to serve; at a minimum, at least one Tier I schoolTier II and Tier III schools, but no Tier I schools The LEA has the option to commit to serve as many Tier II and Tier III schools as it
wishesTier I schools only Each Tier I school it has capacity to serveTier II schools only The LEA has the option to commit to serve as many Tier II schools as it wishesTier III schools only The LEA has the option to commit to serve as many Tier III schools as it wishes
** The number of Tier I schools an LEA has capacity to serve may be zero if, and only if, the LEA is using all of the capacity it would otherwise use to serve its Tier I schools in order to serve Tier II schools.
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NH SIG Timeline
February 26NH DOE submitted SIG application to USED; response/ approval
expected mid-March April 2nd
LEA intent to apply and planning grant request due to the NH DOEApril 5th - 9th
NH DOE review and approval of LEA planning grantMay 7th
Complete LEA application due to the NH DOEMay 10th – 26th
Three step application review May 31st
LEA grants awarded by the NH DOEJune 1st –Sept. 7th
LEA begins implementation of grant and intervention model
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Questions or Comments
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type a question or comment in the CHAT window
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School Improvement Grant (SIG)
Intervention Models
A webinar series prepared by the Center on Innovation & Improvement for use by the regional comprehensive centers and state education agencies to inform
local education agencies.
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Dramatic School Improvement Models
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DEFINITION: TRANSFORMATION MODEL
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Transforming Teachers and Leaders in NH – HOW?
Replacing the principal May retain if within previous 2 years-as part of a turnaround
plan Revising evaluation systems
NECC Regional Initiative NH statewide model Others?
Rewarding expert staff Opportunity Responsibility
Supporting staff Mentoring, instructional coaches
Recruit, Place and Retain staff Incentives Opportunities
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Transforming Instructional and Support Strategies: HOW? Instructional model based on student needs
Student profile Instructional “audit” Match between student needs and model
Job embedded professional development Teachers examining their practice Sharing knowledge and skill
Continuous use of data to differentiate instruction ‘Reteach and enrich’ designs Real-time classroom data, prompt intervention
for learning gaps
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Transforming Time and Supports Strategies: HOW?
Increased learning time Staff Students
Community and family engagement NH Parent Information Center Media interactions
Community partners Establish and nurture meaningful
contributions
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Transforming Governance: HOW? Flexibility
District responsibility Providing school leadership with more
autonomy – district treating these schools differently
Within boundaries of contracted agreements School responsibility
Thinking “outside the box” Changing the way you do business
Ongoing technical assistance Build District knowledge and skill Identify effective vendors for specific services
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THEORY OF ACTION
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STRATEGIES: COMPETENCIES OF A TRANSFORMATION/ TURNAROUND LEADER
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STRATEGIES: SUPPORT KEY LEADER ACTIONS
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STRATEGIES: CREATE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS*
* Adapted from presentation by Carlas McCauley, U.S. Department of Education for webinar series hosted by CII and CCSSO. January 28, 2010.
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STRATEGIES: CREATE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS
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STRATEGIES: TRANSFORMATION LEADER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
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STRATEGIES: TRANSFORMATION LEADERS– Who are They and Where do we find Them?
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Questions or Comments on the Transformation Model?
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THE TURNAROUND MODEL
Lauren Morando RhimLMR Consulting
March 2010
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DEFINITION: TURNAROUND MODEL
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STRATEGIES: HIRE BASED ON SPECIFIC ABILITIES
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STRATEGIES: SEEK TURNAROUND LEADERS WITH SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
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STRATEGIES: CREATE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS
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TURNAROUND LEADER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
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TURNAROUND LEADERS – WHO ARE THEY AND WHERE DO WE FIND THEM?
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STRATEGIES: LEVERAGE FOCUSED STAFF DISMISSALS
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STRATEGIES: STATE AND DISTRICT ROLE IN FOCUSED STAFF DISMISSALS
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STRATEGIES: STAFF DISMISSAL PROCESS
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STRATEGIES: DISTRICT ROLE IN A TURNAROUND
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PITFALLS TO AVOID
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Questions or Comments on the Turnaround Model?
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Resources for NH Applicants NH SIG LEA Application(draft sent via email to districts –final will posted upon US ED approval)
NH Eligible Schools List(draft sent via email to districts –final will posted upon US ED approval)
Handbook for Effective Implementation of School Improvement Grants http://www.centerii.org/handbook/
US ED SIG Guidance Amended February 2, 2010
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/sif/faq.html
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Future Information Sessions
Webinars:Thursday, March 18, 2:00 – 4:00 pm–
Topic: Closure and Restart Models Conference call/ In-Person Meeting:Friday, March 26, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Topic: General Q & A**This meeting is for Superintendents
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Thank you for joining us!
For additional information on NH SIG, please contact
Stephanie Lafreniere, Title I [email protected]
603-271-6052
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCESPrepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief
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Brinson, D., & Rhim, L. (2009). Breaking the habit of low performance. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey
Brinson, D., Kowal, J., & Hassel, B. (with Rhim, L., & Valsing, E.). (2008). School turnarounds: actions and results. Lincoln, IL: Public Impact, Academic Development Institute. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey
The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement. (2009). School restructuring: What works when? A guide for education leaders. Washington, DC: Learning Points Associates. Retrieved from http://www.centerforcsri.org/files/School_Restructuring_Guide.pdf
Herman, R., Dawson, P., Dee, T., Greene, J., Maynard, R., Redding, S., & Darwin, M. (2008). Turning around chronically low-performing schools: A practice guide. (NCEE #2008-4020). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/publications/practiceguides
Hess, F. H. (2010). Cages of their own design: Five strategies to help education leaders break free. Washington, DC: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research. Retrieved from http://www.aei.org
Kowal, J., Hassel, E. A., & Hassel, B. C. (2009). Successful school turnarounds: Seven steps for district leaders. Washington, DC: The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement. Issue brief retrieved from http://centerforcsri.org/files/CenterIssueBriefSept09.pdf Webcast retrieved from: http://www.centerforcsri.org/webcasts/school-turnarounds/
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCESPrepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief
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Lane, B. (2009). Exploring the pathway to rapid district improvement. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation and Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey
Miles, K. H., & Frank, S. (2008). The strategic school: Making the most of people, time, and money. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
New Leaders for New Schools. (2009, October) Principal effectiveness: A new principalship to drive student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and school turnarounds. NY: Author. Retrieved from http://www.nlns.org/uef.jsp
The New Teacher Project. (2009, December ). Human capital reform in Cincinnati public schools: Strengthening teacher effectiveness and support. Brooklyn, NY: Author. Retrieved from http://www.tntp.org/
Perlman, C. L., & Redding, S. (Eds). (2010). Handbook on effective implementation of school improvement grants. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey
Public Impact. (2007). School turnarounds: A review of the cross-sector evidence on dramatic organizational improvement. Lincoln, IL: Public Impact, Academic Development Institute. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey
Public Impact. (2008). School turnaround leaders: Competencies for success. Chapel Hill, NC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.publicimpact.com/act-strategically-when-schools-fail/competencies-for-turnaround-success
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCESPrepared for NNSIL by Center on Innovation & Improvement and Council of Chief
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Public Impact. (2009, August). Try, try, again: How to triple the number of fixed failing schools without getting any better at fixing schools. [PowerPoint presentation]. Chapel Hill, NC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.publicimpact.com/try-try-again/
Roza, M. (2008). Allocation autonomy; How district policies that deploy resources can support (or undermine) district reform strategies. Seattle, WA: University of Washington, Center on Reinventing Public Education.
Redding, S. (2010). Selecting the intervention model and partners. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/
Redding, S., & Walberg, H. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook on statewide systems of support. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/
Steiner, L. (2009). Performance-based dismissals: cross-sector lessons for school turnarounds. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation & Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/
Walberg, H. J. (Ed.). (2007). Handbook on restructuring and substantial school improvement. Lincoln, IL: Center on Innovation and Improvement. Retrieved from http://www.centerii.org/survey/