The document discusses a presentation given at an OSPI conference about the nine characteristics of high-performing schools. It analyzes data from the highest improving schools in Washington state and finds that schools displaying characteristics like clear focus, high standards, collaboration, and supportive learning environments tended to see greater gains in student achievement, particularly in reading and math. A specific example is provided of East Port Orchard Elementary, which improved student test scores as staff developed higher levels of organizational trust over time.
1. “ What is making a difference in the highest improving schools in the state?” OSPI January 2009 Conference Sue Mills Executive Director
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4. “ The relationship among the adults in the schoolhouse has more impact on the quality and the character of the schoolhouse – and on the accomplishments of youngsters – than any other factor.” – Barth, 2001
5. Is there a relationship between the Nine Characteristics and student achievement?
30. “ Culture influences everything that happens in a school – including student achievement” (Tony Wagner 2006)
31. This session will use EES perceptual data to quantify the presence of the Nine Characteristics in 48 of the most improving schools (top 5%) in the state of Washington
32. In addition – we will use EES data from the past 15 months as a comparison set – a representative sample of 322 WA public schools (16,937)
33. Where in this state? School of Distinction Winners WA Comparison Set
34. Job position of respondents WA Comparison Set School of Distinction Winners
35. What level of school? WA Comparison Set School of Distinction Winners