Standard+5+-+Using+Results+for+Continuous+Improvement

=**Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement**= =//The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range//= =//of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide//= =//continuous improvement.//= Members:

The school establishes and maintains a clearly defined and comprehensive student assessment system.
 * Indicator 5.1**

School personnel use locally developed and standardized assessments. All standardized assessments are reliable and bias free. The system used is regularly evaluated for reliability and effectiveness. The CSI goals of vocabulary development and problem solving are evaluated consistently between classrooms through the use of common rubrics, but grading scales and requirements are minimally consistent between classes.
 * Level: 3**
 * Evidence/ Proof/ Validation of our rating** (500 characters only!):


 * Teacher developed tests and quizzes
 * Terra Nova results
 * Pre/Posttest vocabulary assessment data base
 * PSAT results
 * ICAN results data base
 * SRI testing results

Professional and support staff continuously collect, analyze, and apply learning from a range of data sources, including comparison and trend data about student learning, instruction, program evaluation, and organizational conditions.
 * Indicator 5.2**

There is improvement in collecting data, including the addition of the school-wide data base for quarterly pre/post assessment of academic vocabulary, and quarterly ICAN to supplement other data sources already in use. We are now in process of analyzing data with the help of the Area Educational Researcher. PD was offered on a voluntary basis and several teachers have taken advantage of the opportunity. This will lead to better use of data to drive instruction.
 * Level: 2**
 * Evidence/ Proof/ Validation of our rating** (500 characters only!):

Professional and support staff are trained in the evaluation, interpretation, and use of data.
 * Indicator 5.3**

PD was offered to staff from Area Education Researcher. Key personnel have participated and are in process of disemminating information and processes to all staff. Additional training will continue to be offered to all staff during the CSI PD days. All teachers are collecting their own data and will be able to use skills of data interpretation and evaluation to drive instruction.
 * Level: 2**
 * Evidence/ Proof/ Validation of our rating** (500 characters only!):

The school engages in a continuous process to determine verifiable improvement in student learning, including readiness for and success at the next level.
 * Indicator 5.4**

The process of collecting school-wide data is in place for analysis. There is specific data gathered quarterly which relates to our two CSI goals. This is in addition to TN, SRI, AP and IB scores, PSAT, D/F list, and other course specific data.
 * Level: 3**
 * Evidence/ Proof/ Validation of our rating** (500 characters only!):

Leadership monitors and communicates comprehensive information about student learning, conditions that support student learning, and the achievement of school improvement goals to stakeholders.
 * Indicator 5.5**

Administration monitors student learning through regular classroom visits, seminar "strikes," ICU lunch bunch, weekly D/F lists, and participation in SST evaluations and parent conferences. Communication is provided to stakeholders through monthly newsletters daily bulletin, D/F lists by e-mail, and participation in relevent meetings.
 * Level: 3**
 * Evidence/ Proof/ Validation of our rating** (500 characters only!):

Admin supports by:
 * Regular classroom visits to verify learning conditions supporting sts. And provide immediate feedback to tchrs.
 * Using the “3 strike” rule during seminar to insure appropriate behavior.
 * ICU lunch bunch - Tchrs refer sts non homework. Daily follow up sent regarding participation. Sts rescheduled as needed.
 * Weekly D/F list organized for seminar teachers to effecively use.
 * SST evaluates referred students in a comprehensive, wholestic manner.

Communication methods include:
 * Newsletter
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Student Daily Bulletin
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">ASPEN
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">D/F list by email
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Counseling meetings by grade level
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">CSILT meetings
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Survey at Parent-Teacher conference

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Supporting documentation available for highlighted items.