Department of Education requested this responsibility in order to support schools early and often, prior to the need for state intervention. This technical assistance will be offered in collaboration with each district and corresponding school leaders. The waiver allows for the Outreach Coordinator to provide actionable feedback after each monitoring visit. The school, as detailed in the waiver, will receive support from an Outreach Coordinator who will conduct monitoring visits throughout the year. Priority (“F”) schools will have at least two visits during the school year. Focus (“D”) schools will have at least one monitoring visit during the school year. Part 2: Preparing for a Monitoring and Support Visit A. Principal’s Role The principal will receive a notification of the monitoring and support visit and will then need to complete the following: Collaborate with Outreach Coordinator for completion of the Student Achievement Plan Submit an Implementation Progress Report through the Outreach Coordinator at least 72 hours (3 school days) prior to the visit date Conduct a self-reflection utilizing the Turnaround Principle rubric in collaboration with your staff Complete the Monitoring Visit Schedule Meeting with Principal/leadership team o Classroom Walkthroughs o Faculty/Staff Interviews o Prep Time for Coordinator to complete debrief notes o Debrief Meeting with School Principal and/or Leadership o Send the completed schedule for the visit to the Outreach Coordinator for confirmation Provide a meeting room for the Outreach Coordinator to use during the visit B. Outreach Role Coordinator’s The Outreach Coordinator will complete the following tasks prior to conducting a monitoring visit: principal of desired date and time for monitoring visit superintendent and/or appropriate district-level personnel of scheduled visit and review school’s submitted Implementation Progress Report, Student Achievement Plan, and school data all Monitoring and Support documents
Department of Education requested this responsibility in order to support schools early and often, prior to the need for state intervention. This technical assistance will be offered in collaboration with each district and corresponding school leaders. The waiver allows for the Outreach Coordinator to provide actionable feedback after each monitoring visit. The school, as detailed in the waiver, will receive support from an Outreach Coordinator who will conduct monitoring visits throughout the year. Priority (“F”) schools will have at least two visits during the school year. Focus (“D”) schools will have at least one monitoring visit during the school year. Part 2: Preparing for a Monitoring and Support Visit A. Principal’s Role The principal will receive a notification of the monitoring and support visit and will then need to complete the following: Collaborate with Outreach Coordinator for completion of the Student Achievement Plan Submit an Implementation Progress Report through the Outreach Coordinator at least 72 hours (3 school days) prior to the visit date Conduct a self-reflection utilizing the Turnaround Principle rubric in collaboration with your staff Complete the Monitoring Visit Schedule o Meeting with Principal/leadership team o Classroom Walkthroughs o Faculty/Staff Interviews o Prep Time for Coordinator to complete debrief notes o Debrief Meeting with School Principal and/or Leadership Send the completed schedule for the visit to the Outreach Coordinator for confirmation Provide a meeting room for the Outreach Coordinator to use during the visit B. Outreach Coordinator’s Role The Outreach Coordinator will complete the following tasks prior to conducting a monitoring visit: principal of desired date and time for monitoring visit superintendent and/or appropriate district-level personnel of scheduled visit and review school’s submitted Implementation Progress Report, Student Achievement Plan, and school data all Monitoring and Support documents
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