KESA Yearly Check-in

All Kansas Education Systems Fully Accredited

Tasks for today:

• Introduction of your team
• Discuss your current school improvement process
• Discuss data analysis
• Discuss KESA 2.0
• Identify questions, concerns, and ways we can help

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Our Vision for Kansas ...

Describe your system’s current school improvement process

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• What system-level data do you analyze?

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• How often is data collected and when?

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• Who is involved in the process?

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• What is the role of others (i.e., stakeholders etc.)?

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What data sources are analyzed?

• Fastbridge
• AimsWeb
• NWEA Map
• Dibels
• Star
• iReady
• State Assessments
• National Clearinghouse Data
• High School Graduation Report
• Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
• KELPA
• Common standard-based assessments

Assessing State Outcomes

The System Accountability Report

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• Strengths - high growth and/or high level

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• Areas for improvement

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Accountability Report Takeaways

Two “gaps” that are the biggest needs for your system:

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• Postsecondary Effectiveness
• High School Graduation
• State Assessment Math
• State Assessment ELA
• State Assessment Science
• Chronic Absenteeism
• Attendance Rate
• Drop Out Rate
• ACT Performance

Disaggregating the Accountability Report

Two identified gaps: What subgroups raise the most concern, and what data drives this concern?

• Free and Reduced Students
• Students with Disabilities
• American Indian
• White
• African American
• Hispanic
• Other

KESA 2.0 (beg. 24-25)

Accreditation & Design Team Vision

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Each system, fully accredited

Fully accredited - a system that has the 4 Fundamentals in place in each classroom and the results to show that each student has access to a quality learning experience that opens the door to future opportunities.

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What is accreditation based on?

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• Accreditation based on the Four Fundamentals

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• Accreditation based on Student Outcomes

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• Accreditation based on Compliance

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School Improvement in Kansas

Four Fundamentals

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• Structured Literacy: Ensuring most effective literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Standards Alignment: Aligning classroom instruction and resources to Kansas standards.
• Balanced Assessment System: Using data to inform instruction, interventions and practices.
• Quality Instruction: Promoting quality instruction through high expectations and responsiveness when expectations are not met.

Compliance

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2023-2024 KESA Compliance Guide

• ACT and WorkKeys Participation
• Anti-Bullying Policy and Plan
• Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
• Jason Flatt Act
• Assessments
• Child Nutrition and Wellness
• Dyslexia Educator
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• Mentoring and Induction Plan
• Individual Plan of Study (IPS)
• KIDS - Data Quality Certified KIDS Reporting
• Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot
• Licensure
• Professional Development Plan
• Special Education (IDEA)
• Title Services

Student Outcomes

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• Lag Measures
• PS Effectiveness, HS Graduation, Kansas State Assessments, etc.

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• Leading Indicators
• Interim data, Screener data, Career exploration experiences, etc.

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KESA 2.0 Support Model

• Tier 1 (All)
• KESA Check-in (1-on-1 between system and A & D team member)
• School Improvement Day – peer collaboration with “like” systems on student outcomes and Fundamentals, action plan development
• Tier 2 (Some)
• Additional support facilitated by KSDE
• Tier 3 (Few)
• ARC Review with Intensive support from KSDE

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Understanding the Four Fundamentals

Structured Literacy, Standards Aligned, Balanced Assessments, Quality Instruction

Structured Literacy

• Reading curriculum is based upon the Science of Reading
• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics Instruction
• Fluency Instruction
• Vocabulary Instruction
• Comprehension Instruction

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Standards Aligned

• High Expectations
• Learning Progressions
• Learning Objectives
• Student Outcomes
• Competency/Proficiency-Based Learning

Balanced Assessment System

• Formative Assessments
• Summative Assessments
• Progress Monitoring
• Universal Screening
• Diagnostic Screening

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INFORMS INSTRUCTION

Quality Instruction

• High Expectations
• Evidence-Based Practices
• Differentiation
• Social Emotional Learning
• Fidelity of Implementation
• Shared-Ownership between student and teacher

Statewide Needs for Support

Structured Literacy

To a great extent Somewhat Very Little Not at all

Standards Alignment

To a great extent Somewhat Very Little Not at all

Balanced Assessment

To a great extent Somewhat Very Little Not at all

Quality Instruction

To a great extent Somewhat Very Little Not at all

Budget emphasis on implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and professional development aligned to state standards and structured literacy.

Professional Learning

Educator Evaluation

Resource Allocation

Fundamentals

Structured Literacy

We provide literacy instruction in PreK-12 aligned to the science of reading and assure teachers and administrators are well-trained and knowledgeable in the elements and implementation of structured literacy.

• HQIM in Budget Line Items
• Structured Literacy Training Plan
• Standards Alignment Training Plan

Educator goal-setting, observation, and evaluation conversations account for standards in pre-K–12 and optimizing conditions for learning in classrooms.

• Educator Evaluation System Tools
• Classroom Observation Data
• Educator Perception Data

District professional development (PD) plan accounts for the alignment of classroom practice with state standards and the implementation of HQIM.

• HQIM Implementation in PD Plan
• Structured Literacy in PD Plan
• Educator Perception Data

Professional Collaboration

Collaboration system includes grade level and content area teachers teaming to align standards throughout the school system.

• District Collaboration Protocol
• Horizontal and Vertical Standards Alignment Process
• HQIM Adoption Process

Tiered System of Supports

Data analysis includes screening for risk and performance against standards. Appropriate time is provided for core activities and interventions to meet student needs.

• Screening Data
• Standards Performance Data
• Chronic Absenteeism Data
• Instructional Time Schedules

Family, Community and Business Partnerships

Families receive student performance data that includes progress on state standards and progress towards Individual Plan of Study (IPS) goals.

• Parent-Teacher Conference Protocol and Participation
• IPS Scope and Sequence Plans

Structures

Lead Indicators

Measures of Progress

Standards Alignment

We align lessons, instruction, and materials to Kansas standards and clearly identify what students must know and be able to do. This includes interpersonal, intrapersonal, and cognitive skills in pre-K-12.

Balanced Assessment

We assess students for risk and standards and use data to adjust instruction. We have a deep understanding of the purpose of each assessment and how to use the data to raise achievement.

Quality Instruction

We have a culture of high expectations in our classrooms and provide each student access to grade level standards and content though high-quality instructional materials.

Moving forward - KESA 2.0 in 2024-2025

• KESA Check-ins - support and accountability

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• School Improvement Days - peer collaboration with “like” systems, action plan development

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• Accreditation status will be based on:
• Student outcomes
• Four Fundamentals - Implementation of your Action Plan
• Compliance

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Questions, Concerns, Feedback

Resources

• Accreditation Resources (updated)

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• KESA Regional/Cohort Model of Support

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• Are you signed up for the KESA listserv? If not, email us at accreditation@ksde.org

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FEEDBACK

• We appreciate your time!
• Please fill out one Feedback Form as a group before you leave today.

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