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zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA The Going Gets Tough: State Capacity To Support Federal School Turnaround Principles Caitlin Scott and Nora Ostler AERA 2015

On September 23, 2011, who said: “I am writing to offer you the opportunity to request flexibility.”

On September 23, 2011, who said: “I am writing to offer you the opportunity to request flexibility.” Arne Duncan

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Federal turnaround policy OUT IN NCLB Turnaround principles

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Federal turnaround policy IN‒ Turnaround principles OUT‒NCLB • Identifying ALL schools below standards • School choice for low-performing schools • Other

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Federal turnaround policy IN‒Turnaround principles OUT‒NCLB • Identifying ALL 1. Provide strong leadership schools below 2. Ensure teachers are effective standards 3. Extend learning time • School choice for 4. Use an effective curriculum low-performing 5. Use data to inform instruction schools 6. Establish a safe environment • Other 7. Engage parents & community

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Research questions • To what degree do state leaders report their state supports federal school turnaround principles? • Do leaders’ reports differ from 2013 to 2014?

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Data sources and methods CST Annual State Survey All 50 states, DC, American Samoa, BIE, Virgin Islands

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Federal turnaround principles 1. Provide strong leadership 2. Ensure teachers are effective 3. Extend learning time 4. Use an effective curriculum 5. Use data to inform instruction 6. Establish a safe environment 7. Engage parents and community

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Federal turnaround principles 1. Provide strong leadership 2. Ensure teachers are effective 3. Extend learning time 4. Use an effective curriculum 5. Use data to inform instruction 6. Establish a safe environment 7. Engage parents and community 16 survey questions

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Stages of implementation (Fixsen) Exploration Assessing options Installation Planning and preparing Initial First year Full Second year or beyond

In what stage is your state in assisting or zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA monitoring district implementation of the following “turnaround principles”? Exploration Installation Initial Full implementation implementation (assessing (planning & options) preparing) (first year) (second year or longer) Providing principals O O O O operational flexibility O O O O Replacing principal Reviewing principal O O O O performance

In what stage is your state in assisting or zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA monitoring district implementation of the following “turnaround principles”? Exploration Installation Initial Full implementation implementation (assessing (planning & options) preparing) (first year) (second year or longer) Providing principals O O O O operational flexibility O O O O Replacing principal Reviewing principal O O O O performance

In what stage is your state in assisting or zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA monitoring district implementation of the following “turnaround principles”? Exploration Installation Initial Full implementation implementation (assessing (planning & options) preparing) (first year) (second year or longer) Providing principals O O O O operational flexibility O O O O Replacing principal Reviewing principal O O O O performance

Leaders reporting full Percentage point change in implementation in 2014 “full implementation” from 2013 Evaluating teachers ↑ 16 38% using data Providing professional ↓ 8 25% development Retaining effective ↓ 8 11% teachers No Implementation Exploration Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation

Leaders reporting full Percentage point change in implementation in 2014 “full implementation” from 2013 ↓ 12 Replacing the principal 26% Evaluating principals using data 19% ↓ 12 Operational flexibility 15% ↓ 26 No Implementation Exploration Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation

Leaders reporting full Percentage point change in implementation in 2014 “full implementation” from 2013 36% Using data ↓ 24 34% Aligning instruction and standards ↓ 10 32% Establishing safety and discipline ↓ 14 31% Collaborating on data ↓ 18 Strengthen instructional programs 28% ↓ 18 25% ↓ 10 Addressing non academics 23% ↓ 14 Expanding teacher collaboration 21% ↓ 16 Expanding learning time 17% ↓ 20 Engaging family and community No Implementation Exploration Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Did state capacity change? Or, did leader perceptions of capacity change?

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Proposed explanations CST and OST observation OST observation

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Proposed explanations CST and OST observation OST observation • 2013 survey conducted prior to monitoring • 2014 survey conducted during monitoring • So, perceptions changed due to monitoring

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Proposed explanations CST and OST observation OST observation The move to Common • 2013 survey Core assessments and conducted standards may make prior to monitoring using data difficult • 2014 survey conducted during monitoring • So, perceptions changed due to monitoring

zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA Significance • 2014 was a tough year • States need help supporting school turnaround • Policymakers need to pay close attention to, and not overestimate, state capacity

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