3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (1B) Describe how the needs analysis takes into account the current state of improvement efforts at the school. The needs analysis, conducted by the LEA, in conjunction with school leadership, takes into account the current improvement strategies / priorities being implemented AND incorporates a review of the ODE CAP Review Feedback. The needs analysis takes into account the current improvement strategies / priorities being implemented and might incorporate a review of the ODE CAP Review Feedback. The needs analysis acknowledges the current improvement strategies / priorities being implemented. The needs analysis disregards current improvement strategies / priorities. Comments: (1C) Describe how the needs assessment takes into account the current state of the school. The needs analysis, conducted by the LEA, in conjunction with the school, articulates the strength of curricular and instructional needs, the status of the comprehensive assessment system and use of data teams for decision-making, and the capacity of the teaching staff to implement the intervention selected. The needs analysis conducted articulates the strength of curricular and instructional needs, the status of the comprehensive assessment system and use of data teams for decision-making, and the capacity of the teaching staff to implement the intervention selected. The needs analysis alludes to or references curricular and instructional needs, assessment systems and data teams, and the capacity of the teaching staff to implement the intervention selected. The needs of the school were not addressed. Score for Response Item #1: 1B ____ 1C ____ total ____ / 2 = _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (5) Describe how additional resources will be aligned to support the implementation of the selected intervention. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has clearly articulated additional resources available to the school AND has described, specifically, how those resources will be aligned to meet the needs of the school and selected intervention. The LEA has articulated additional resources available to the school AND has described how those resources will be aligned to meet the needs of the school and selected intervention. The LEA has articulated additional resources available to the school OR has described how additional resources might be aligned to meet the needs of the school and selected intervention. Alignment of additional resources to support the implantation of the selected intervention was not described. Comments: Score for Response Item #5: _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (9) Describe the strategies and plans for sustainability. The LEA will articulate sustainability efforts throughout the implementation, support and oversight of the selected intervention, including a tapered budget as well as necessary PD / training to ensure the improvement efforts last beyond the funding period. The LEA will articulate sustainability efforts throughout the implementation of the intervention, including a tapered budget as well as necessary PD / training to ensure the improvement efforts last beyond the funding period. The LEA will articulate sustainability efforts throughout the implementation of the intervention, including a tapered budget. The LEA did not describe any plans or strategies for sustainability. Comments: Score for Response Item #9: _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (12) Describe the timeline for implementing the selected intervention. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has described a timeline that includes specific monitoring and review opportunities conducted by the LEA, opportunities for family and community stakeholder updates and review, and specific measures aligned to the final requirements of the selected intervention and the planned activities. The LEA has described a timeline that includes monitoring opportunities conducted by the LEA and measures aligned to the final requirements of the selected intervention and the planned activities. The LEA has described a timeline that includes monitoring opportunities and measures aligned to the planned activities. The LEA has not described a timeline that supports the implementation of the selected intervention. Comments: Score for Response Item #12: _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (15A) Describe the activities, timeline, and description of implementation in the planning year (where applicable). The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has described a plan (including activities and timelines) to preserve current improvement efforts while supporting the and planning for the selected intervention. The LEA has described an intent to preserve current improvement efforts while supporting the and planning for the selected intervention. The LEA has described a plan to support the and planning for the selected intervention. The LEA has selected a pre-implementation year, but does not include a plan or timeline. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. (15B) Describe how the newly hired principal will be introduced and transitioned to the SIG plan. The LEA has described structures, timelines and expectations for the newly hired principal to review the SIG plan and the expectations communicated therein and has described a process for revising the SIG plan on the newly hired principal’s input, honoring the input from stakeholders as described in 2A & 2B. The LEA has described timelines for the newly hired principal to review the SIG plan described a process for revising the SIG plan on the newly hired principal’s input, honoring the input from stakeholders as described in 2A & 2B. The LEA has described timelines for the newly hired principal to review the SIG plan described. Comments: 3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (15C) Acknowledge inclusion of the letter of support from the local teachers’ association.
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (17A) Describe implementation of an evidence-based, whole-school reform model with evidence of effectiveness that includes a sample population or setting similar to the population or setting of the school to be served. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has selected a reform strategy aligned to the needs of the school (as determined by the needs assessment) as well as aligned to the population / setting of the selected school. The LEA has selected a reform strategy aligned to the needs of the school as well as aligned to the population / setting of the selected school. The LEA has selected a reform strategy aligned to the population / setting of the selected school. The LEA has not selected a reform strategy aligned to the population / setting of the school. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. (17B) Describe the LEA partnership with a strategy developer. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership and family and community members, has developed a rigorous process to evaluate and select a strategy-developer, ensuring the developer has the capacity and experience to implement the reform strategy and to meet the articulated achievement goals and final requirements. The LEA has developed a rigorous process to evaluate and select a strategy-developer, ensuring the developer has the capacity and experience to implement the selected intervention and to meet the articulated achievement goals and final requirements. The LEA has developed a process to select a strategy-developer, but has deferred evaluation of capacity and experience to implement the selected intervention and to meet the articulated achievement goals and final requirements to said developer. The LEA has not selected a reform strategy aligned to the population / setting of the school. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. Comments: Score for Response Item #17 (if applicable): 17A ____ 17B ____ total ____ / 2 = _________ 3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (18) Describe the review process of the charter school operator, CMO, or EMO.
The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership and family and community members, has developed a rigorous review process to select and monitor the operator selected that takes into account research-based strategies, performance, and continued evaluation and monitoring of implementation. The LEA has developed a rigorous review process to select and monitor the operator selected that takes into account research-based strategies, performance, and continued evaluation and monitoring of implementation. The LEA has developed a process to select or monitor operators of the school. The LEA did not address a rigorous review process. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. Comments: Score for Response Item #18 (if applicable): _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (4A) Describe actions taken to determine the capacity of the school to fully and effectively implement the selected intervention The LEA in collaboration with school leadership, has taken steps to determine the capacity of the school to fully and effectively implement the selected intervention beginning on the first school day of the implementation year. The LEA has taken steps to determine the capacity of the school to fully and effectively implement the selected intervention beginning on the first school day of the implementation year. The LEA has taken steps to determine the capacity of the school to implement the selected intervention. Steps to determine the capacity of the school were not communicated. (4B) Describe actions taken to determine the capacity of the district to support the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention. The LEA in collaboration with school leadership, has taken steps to determine the capacity of the district to support the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention beginning on the first school day of the implementation year. The LEA has taken steps to determine the capacity of the district to support the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention beginning on the first school day of the implementation year. The LEA has taken steps to determine the capacity of the district to support the implementation of the selected intervention. Steps to determine the capacity of the district to support the intervention were not described. Comments: Score for Response Item #4: 4A ____ 4B ____ total ____ / 2 = _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (6) Describe the necessary changes to practices and policies to support the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has identified practices and policies that would potentially inhibit the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention AND has taken steps to adjust said practices / policies. - or - The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has agreed that no policies / practices exist that would prevent the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention. The LEA has identified practices and policies that would potentially inhibit the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention AND has taken steps to adjust said practices / policies or proposed plans to begin adjusting practices / policies. The LEA has identified practices and policies that would potentially inhibit the full and effective implementation of the selected intervention. The need to modify practices or policies was not addressed. Comments: Score for Response Item #6: _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (7) Describe how the LEA will provide oversight and support for implementing the selected intervention. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has described mechanisms to oversee and support the implementation of the selected intervention that includes specific articulation of an office or individual responsible for the described activities as well as clear timelines for focused dialogue and adjustment (where necessary). The LEA has described mechanisms to oversee and support the implementation of the selected intervention that includes reference of an office or individual responsible for the described activities as well as clear timelines for focused dialogue. The LEA has described mechanisms to oversee the implementation of the selected intervention that includes reference of an office or individual responsible for the described activities and may include loosely defined timelines for check-ins. Description does not articulate how the LEA will provide oversight and support to the school. Comments: Score for Response Item #7: _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (13A) Describe the actions taken to screen and select external providers. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership and family and community members, has developed a rigorous process to select an external provider that includes an examination of provider's reform plans and strategies that are research based and match the LEA's and school's capacity to implement. The LEA has developed a rigorous process to select an external provider that includes an examination of provider's reform plans and strategies that are research based and match the LEA's and school's capacity to implement. The LEA has developed a process to select external providers. The LEA does not describe a process to select external providers. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. (13B) Describe the processes and timelines for review and accountability of external providers. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership, has developed and communicated a plan to review regularly the external provider’s contract that holds accountable services and performance of the external provider. The LEA has developed and communicated a plan to review regularly the external provider’s contract that holds accountable services and performance of the external provider. The LEA has somewhat developed timelines or protocols for reviewing the external provider’s ongoing work with the school. The LEA has not described timelines and protocols for monitoring the progress of the external provider. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. Comments: Score for Response Item #13 (if applicable): 13A ____ 13B ____ total ____ / 2 = _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (14) Describe any accountability plans for external providers. The LEA, in collaboration with school leadership and family and community members, has developed a plan to review regularly the external provider’s contract that holds accountable services and performance, as well as protocols responding to if the external provider is not fulfilling their responsibility within the contract. The LEA has developed a plan to review regularly the external provider’s contract that holds accountable services and performance, as well as protocols responding to if the external provider is not fulfilling their responsibility within the contract. The LEA has developed a plan to review the external provider’s contract that holds accountable services and performance. The LEA did not describe plans for monitoring external providers. Score will not be given if not applicable and will not count against the school’s overall score. Comments: Score for Response Item #14 (if applicable): _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed Comments: (1A) Describe how family and community stakeholders have been engaged in identifying the needs of the school and selecting an intervention. The LEA, in conjunction with school leadership from each school it commits to serve, has engaged family and community stakeholders in multiple ways and at multiple times to allow for assessment and review of the needs of the school and proposed intervention model. The LEA or the school it is committing to serve, have engaged family and community stakeholders to allow for assessment and review of the needs of the school and proposed intervention model. The LEA or the school it is committing to serve, has informed family and community stakeholders of the proposed intervention model. No action was taken to engage family and community stakeholders. Score for Response Item #1A: _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (2A) Describe the process for garnering input from family and community stakeholders. Family and community stakeholders were educated on the current report card ratings, current improvement efforts (CAP, Priorities, etc.) AND provided opportunities for dialogue and feedback with both the LEA and school leadership pertaining to the current state of the school and improvement efforts. Family and community stakeholders were provided opportunities for dialogue and feedback with school leadership or LEA leadership pertaining to the current state of the school and improvement efforts. Family and community stakeholders were made aware of the LEA’s intent to engage in the SIG process on behalf of the school. No action was taken to engage family and community stakeholders. (2B) Describe the process for considering the input from family and community stakeholders. LEA in collaboration with school leadership, analyzed and considered family and community stakeholder input in selecting the intervention and provided opportunities for final approval. LEA in collaboration with school leadership, analyzed and considered family and community stakeholder input in selecting the intervention. LEA and / or school leadership analyzed and considered family and community stakeholder input in selecting the intervention. No action was taken to consider family and community stakeholder input. Comments: Score for Response Item #2: 2A ____ 2B ____ total ____ / 2 = _________
3 strong / thorough response 2 average / partial response 1 weak / minimal response 0 not addressed (8) Describe the ongoing engagement of families and the community regarding the implementation of the selected intervention. The LEA, in conjunction with school leadership from each school it commits to serve, has described how they will engage family and community stakeholders in multiple ways and at multiple times throughout the implementation of the proposed intervention model. The LEA or the school it is committing to serve, have described how they will engage family and community stakeholders throughout the implementation of the proposed intervention model. The LEA or the school it is committing to serve has described a plan to inform family and community stakeholders throughout the implementation of the proposed intervention model. No action was taken to engage family and community stakeholders throughout the implementation of the proposed intervention model. Comments: Score for Response Item #8: __________