1. Race to the Top School Improvement Plan Timelines

2. Due Dates Our local school district will have to submit a letter to the Michigan Department of Education in order to commit to one of the four models by September 16, 2010. Transformational Model Turnaround Model Restart Closure

3. Four Different Models Transformational– This model includes replacing the principal, increasing learning assessment and support for learning, extending the student/school day, as well as enhancing teacher and parent educational opportunities Turnaround - replacing the principal and the district can only hire upto 50% of its existing teaching staff within that particular building Restart – Closing and re-starting school as a charter school Closure – Closure of the building

4. Obligations and Dates School Improvement Plan (SIP) A school district, once submitting their intentions is obligated to submit a written plan describing their next round of school improvement efforts. A school district’s improvement plan must be submitted in writing to MDE by November 16th . The MDE will give a school district just one opportunity for feedback. All rough drafts of the plan are due by October 16th .

5. Plan Dates Continued… Once the SIP is submitted to MDE, the MDE has 30 days (December 16th) to respond whether or not they will accept the SIP If the plan is not accepted, the MDE will often ask for a revision and re-submission of the SIP However, they can also decide to take over the school at that point Reform plans must be in place by the 2011-12 school year

6. Creating the School Improvement Plan What should be included?

7. Plan: Three Pillars Pillar One: Learning for all students Pillar Two: Teacher education Pillar Three: Parent and family education

8. Plan Must Include A School Improvement Plan must include : Rationale for selecting one of four provided models A comprehensive and detailed plan on how a school plans on improving all of their student, teacher and parent learning and achievement Financial and vendor commitments that the state and the local school district will be assuming responsibility for

9. School Team A school district improvement team will be assembled in order to identify the following: Rationale for selecting school improvement model Trend data regarding the three pillars Needs assessment of the school Research programs and vendors Collaborate with existing local school districts

10. Rough Draft of the Plan A rough draft of the plan should be submitted for review by October 8th in the High School Main Office The SIP review should be completed in stages by the: School Improvement Plan Team (Formation of SIP) English Department (Reading One) District Level / MISD (Reading Two) State Level by October 16th Revise, if necessary Submit by November 10th

11. MDE Involvement Financial–The Michigan Department of Education has competitive funds available for school districts who meet all the requirements of the SIP Financial awards will be given based on credibility and sustainability of the plan A reform officer will be assigned and will begin to monitor the school for daily and annual progress, as well as, check on the implementation of the plan

12. Questions ?