standards and district curriculum. The district provides technology access and support that enhances instruction and serves as a resource tool for planning and effective instructional delivery. The district clearly communicates the expectations and outcomes for quality instruction to stakeholders. Sample Evidence The following are examples of evidence that could demonstrate implementation of this Indicator. All of these examples do not have to be in place for full implementation; a district may have other evidence that is not listed here. Student engagement survey results that address effectiveness of instruction Teacher perception survey results regarding instructional needs and instructional practices Staffing and scheduling demonstrates implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support District Improvement Plan reflects support of instruction at the school level Quarterly District Improvement Plan progress reports Staff evaluation process includes student growth measures District budget demonstrating allocation of resources based on schools’ needs Board-approved Parent Engagement Policy District-adopted lesson plan template Support of online learning (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, e-learning) The district utilizes collaboratively-developed instructional resources (e.g., MAISA developed math and ELA units, regional projects, ISD/ESA resources, MDE resources) Board minutes that indicate updated instructional initiatives Evidence of classroom coaching and associated conferencing with the coach and classroom teacher Walkthroughs/observations Documentation of a plan for fidelity of instruction Other Strand I: Teaching for Learning - Continued Standard 3: Assessment The district leadership ensures that quality assessments are a critical attribute of effective teaching and learning, and maintains a balanced assessment system to validate uniform and comprehensive assessment practices. The district uses assessment data to inform instructional decisions that impact learning. District Indicator Beginning Partial Full Implementation of All Sustained Implementation Implementation Characteristics of this Indicator Implementation Establish and Planning for Some The district coordinates the District policies, Ensure Support AND/OR characteristics of implementation of state systems and for Assessment Implementation this indicator are assessments and accountability. practices align of some of the being The district creates, documents, with and support Guiding Question: characteristics of implemented with implements and monitors a sustainability of
standards and district curriculum. The district provides technology access and support that enhances instruction and serves as a resource tool for planning and effective instructional delivery. The district clearly communicates the expectations and outcomes for quality instruction to stakeholders. Sample Evidence The following are examples of evidence that could demonstrate implementation of this Indicator. All of these examples do not have to be in place for full implementation; a district may have other evidence that is not listed here. Student engagement survey results that address effectiveness of instruction Teacher perception survey results regarding instructional needs and instructional practices Staffing and scheduling demonstrates implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support District Improvement Plan reflects support of instruction at the school level Quarterly District Improvement Plan progress reports Staff evaluation process includes student growth measures District budget demonstrating allocation of resources based on schools’ needs Board-approved Parent Engagement Policy District-adopted lesson plan template Support of online learning (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, e-learning) The district utilizes collaboratively-developed instructional resources (e.g., MAISA developed math and ELA units, regional projects, ISD/ESA resources, MDE resources) Board minutes that indicate updated instructional initiatives Evidence of classroom coaching and associated conferencing with the coach and classroom teacher Walkthroughs/observations Documentation of a plan for fidelity of instruction Other Strand I: Teaching for Learning - Continued Standard 3: Assessment The district leadership ensures that quality assessments are a critical attribute of effective teaching and learning, and maintains a balanced assessment system to validate uniform and comprehensive assessment practices. The district uses assessment data to inform instructional decisions that impact learning. District Indicator Beginning Implementation Partial Implementation Full Implementation of All Characteristics of this Indicator Sustained Implementation Establish and Ensure Support for Assessment Guiding Question: Planning for AND/OR Implementation of some of the characteristics of Some characteristics of this indicator are being implemented with The district coordinates the implementation of state assessments and accountability. The district creates, documents, implements and monitors a District policies, systems and practices align with and support sustainability of
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