FOIL: May 2015
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1	School Improvement Updates
Presented to FOIL
May 7, 2015

2 	 Agenda
•	SIPs and DIAPs
•	2015-16 DA List
•	Very Large District Convening

3	SIPs and DIAPs
•	Will there be any changes to the online templates for school improvement plans (SIPs) and district improvement and assistance plans (DIAPs)?
o	No changes in content are planned (pending session)
o	However, some enhancements are being added to the home page and Step Zero (needs assessment) module

4	SIPs and DIAPs: CIMS Home Page
•	Graphic Image: Screen shot of Continuous Improvement Management System dashboard

5	SIPs and DIAPs: Screen Shot of Step Zero Concepts
•	Graphic Image: Step Zero graphic in CIMS

6	SIPs and DIAPs: Step Zero Data Visualization 
•	Graphic Image: Screen shot of Step Zero Data Visualization

7	SIPs and DIAPs: Step Zero Guidance
•	Graphic Image: Screen shot of Step Zero Guidance tab expansion

8	SIPs and DIAPs: Step Zero Portfolios
•	Graphic Image: Screen shot of example of step zero portfolios showing academic outcomes

9	SIPs and DIAPs: Step Zero Portfolios
•	Graphic Image: Screen shot of how to save student proficiency portfolio as PNG, JPEG, PDF, or SVG file 

10	SIPs and DIAPs: District Aggregations!
•	Graphic Image: Screen shot of elementary school example of growth percentages in reading, writing, math, and science in 2013 and 2014

11 	SIPs and DIAPs
•	What is the timeline for release of the 2015-16 online templates?
o	All content and problem solving entries from 2014-15 templates will roll forward into the new year.

So please continue your implementation reviews and planning in the current templates!

o	2015-16 templates will be available June 15, 2015 if not before

12	SIPs and DIAPs
•	What will be the submission deadlines for the SIP and DIAP? Tentatively:
o	September 4, 2015 – Draft SIPs are due to the Regional Executive Director (RED) for review and feedback
o	October 9, 2015 – Draft DIAPs must be forwarded in CIMS to the Regional Executive Director (RED) for review and feedback
o	December 1, 2015 – The SIP must be published in CIMS
o	December 1, 2015 – The DIAP must be published in CIMS

13	SIPs and DIAPs
•	What data will be used in Step Zero until achievement levels are set for FSAs?
o	Only lagging data (2013-14 school grades) will be available in the Step Zero module until achievement levels are set for FSAs.
o	As always, it will be important for districts to bring their own data sets to the Step Zero process

14	2015-16 DA List
•	When will the 2015-16 list of schools served by differentiated accountability (DA) be released?
o	May 31, 2015, if not before
o	The 2015-16 DA list will include all non-charter schools that received a 2013-14 grade of “D” or “F”
o	Schools on the 2015-16 DA list that receive a 2014-15 school grade of “C” or higher will be released from DA requirements

15	Very Large District Convenings
•	What are Very Large District Convenings? 

16	Graphic Image: Map of Florida with counties categorized as very large, large, medium, small/medium, and small. 

17	Very Large District Convenings
•	What are Very Large District Convenings? 
o	Opportunities for district leaders charged with improving student achievement to share with, and learn from, one another
o	Attendance is voluntary
o	Convening themes are district-selected
o	FDOE establishes sharing structures and provides facilitation support 

1 8    	Very Large District Convenings
•	Will they continue in the 2015-16 school year?
o	Yes, so long as they are deemed highly valuable by participants and they are hosted by member districts

19	Very Large District Convenings
•	Who is encouraged to attend? 
o	Anyone with a high level supervisory role in supporting continuous improvement of student academic outcomes
o	Typical roles of previous attendees: chief academic officers, area superintendents, Title I directors, school turnaround leads, MTSS directors, ELL directors

20	Very Large District Convenings
•	Will these types of convenings be arranged for other size-alike districts in the future? 
o	We are open to suggestions regarding other cohorts and themes! 

21	 Final Slide – Thank you!