IL Quality Framework and Supporting Rubric Documents Webinar IL-EMPOWER in collaboration with IASA and IPA October 4, 2018 Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 1
Topics • School Level Needs Assessment required by ESSA • Overview and use of the Illinois Quality Framework and Supporting Rubric to use for ESSA required school needs assessment Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 2
3 ISBE: Vision, Mission, and Goals VISION • Illinois is a state of whole, healthy children nested in whole, healthy systems supporting communities wherein all people are socially and economically secure. MISSION • Provide leadership and resources to achieve excellence across all Illinois districts by engaging legislators, school administrators, teachers, students, parents, families, and other stakeholders in formulating and advocating for policies that enhance education, empower districts, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 3
4 ISBE: Vision, Mission, and Goals GOALS Every child in each public school system in the State of Illinois deserves to attend a system wherein… • All kindergartners are assessed for readiness. • Ninety percent or more of third-grade students are reading at or above grade level. • Ninety percent or more of fifth-grade students meet or exceed expectations in mathematics. • Ninety percent or more of ninth-grade students are on track to graduate with their cohort. • Ninety percent or more of students graduate from high school ready for college and career. • All students are supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school leaders. • Every school offers a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 4
The Whole Child A child within an ecology of multiple and interconnected parts nested in overlapping systems Cognitive Social Community School Home Physical Emotional Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 5 5
Every Student Succeeds Act • Must develop a Support and Improvement Plan for the school to improve student outcomes • Plan must include evidence-based interventions • Plan must be based on a school-level needs assessment • Plan must be approved by the school, LEA and SEA Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 6
School Level Needs Assessment • A need is a gap between the present state and a desired state. • A needs assessment is a set of procedures that are used to determine needs, examine their nature and causes, and set priorities for future action. • There are never enough resources to address all needs. The needs assessment is conducted to identify the right work before doing the work right. Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 7
8 IL-EMPOWER Guiding Principles • Capacity development in the areas of Governance and Management, Curriculum and Instruction, and Climate and Culture • Differentiated supports, customized for local context • Focus on equity within every school and for each and every child • Data informed by a collaborative inquiry process • Peer-to-peer learning opportunities • Continuous growth and development for results as an iterative process • Shift from doing to schools to doing with schools • Educator-led, state-supported • Assumes positive intent Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 8
Legislation and History of IBAM Committee • Public Act 009-0193 included the creation of a committee to consult with ISBE • 2015-2016 ISBE and Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met to create the standards, indicators and rubric • 2015 reauthorization of ESSA • Draft self-administered needs assessment was finalized summer of 2016 Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 9
IL Quality Framework and Supporting Rubric • Seven standards, indicators, and guiding questions compose the quality framework which was revised during the summer of 2018 for the purpose of including equity as required by ESSA • The supporting rubric consists of performance descriptors • Schools identify their level of performance for each indicator under the standard and provide the data sources used for the determination • Electronic format using the IWAS system will allow schools access to historical data for formative purposes Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 10
Moving forward • Fall, 2018 – Feedback from pilot schools to be incorporated – Development of guidance documents – Draft documents to ISBE board members for approval Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 11
IL Quality Framework • Guiding principle: Equity within Continuous Improvement • Standards are the skeleton of the framework • Indicators – Key Elements of the Standard • Purpose setting questions – opportunity for reflection Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 12
IL Quality Framework Standards 1. Continuous Improvement 2. Culture and Climate 3. Shared Leadership 4. Governance, Management, and Operations 5. Educator and Employee Quality 6. Family and Community Engagement 7. Student and Learning Development Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 13
IL Quality Framework Purpose Setting Questions Standard 1 – Continuous Improvement • How do we embody collaborative problem solving? • How do we effectively plan for continuous improvement? • What evidence do we have supporting a continuous improvement model that provides equitable opportunities for all to learn? • What are the monitoring, accountability and follow- up measures established to address the opportunity gaps and achievement gaps that exist? Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 14
IL Quality Framework Indicators – Standard 1 • Standard 1: Continuous Improvement – Indicator A: Focused and Coherent Direction – Indicator B: Processes and Structure – Indicator C: Monitoring for Results Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 15
IL Quality Framework Elements within Indicators • Standard 1 – Continuous Improvement – Indicator A: Focused and Coherent Direction – Indicator B: Processes and Structures – Indicator C: Monitoring for Results • District Leadership Team & School Leadership Team – Monitor and evaluate goal implementation – Adjust educational practice – Establish two-way communication – Communicate to stakeholders Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 16
Element: Monitor and Evaluate Goal Implementation Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 17
IL Quality Framework Documents Contains two Continuous Improvement Tools IL Quality Framework Supporting Rubric • Standards • Within the IWAS System • Indicators • Written as performance descriptors • Purpose Setting Questions – Ineffective – Emerging – Accomplished – Exemplary Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 18
Big Picture Work Plan for Needs Improvement School Assessment Priorities Improvement completed and in IWAS Selected uploaded to grant by by January 30, 2019 February 28, 2019 Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 19
Needs Assessment • Diverse stakeholder group • Identify which data sources will be collected • Interviews, Focus Groups • Surveys • Student Achievement • Demographics • Etc • Use IWAS System • Select appropriate performance level and upload data source Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 20
Needs Assessment • Diverse stakeholder involvement ideal for rich conversations (grade level school staff, school administration, district representation, school support personnel, special education, English Language Learner staff, family services, teacher union representation, technology representation, program directors, students, parents, community etc.) – Each school must consider local context in decisions related to involvement. Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 21
IL Quality Framework and Scoring Rubric Process for Use • Form a representative team to lead the process • Identify data sources • Decide who will examine and score each standard, indicators within the standard and its elements using the Supporting Rubric in IWAS • Determine timeframe and schedule sessions Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 22
Supports • Comprehensive Support receives ongoing consultation from your assigned School Support Manager • Targeted Support may utilize the School Support Manager Hotline: 312-814-1088 • Any school may engage with an ISBE Approved Learning Partner in conducting a Needs Assessment using the IL Quality Framework and Supporting Rubric – School Improvement Grant 1003(a) funds may be used for this purpose Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 23
IL Quality Framework and Supporting Rubric Comprehensive and Targeted All districts and schools • REQUIRED to use IL • IL Quality Framework Quality Framework and and Supporting Rubric Supporting Rubric: is AVAILABLE for use to all other • Districts/Schools districts/schools within identified to receive the State of Illinois. Comprehensive and Targeted Support from IL-EMPOWER – Receiving 1003(a) School Improvement Grant funds Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 24
IWAS System for Supporting Rubric Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 25
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