standards and district curriculum. The district provides technology access and support that enhances instruction and serves as a resource tool for planning and effective instructional delivery. The district clearly communicates the expectations and outcomes for quality instruction to stakeholders. Sample Evidence The following are examples of evidence that could demonstrate implementation of this Indicator. All of these examples do not have to be in place for full implementation; a district may have other evidence that is not listed here. Student engagement survey results that address effectiveness of instruction Teacher perception survey results regarding instructional needs and instructional practices Staffing and scheduling demonstrates implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support District Improvement Plan reflects support of instruction at the school level Quarterly District Improvement Plan progress reports Staff evaluation process includes student growth measures District budget demonstrating allocation of resources based on schools’ needs Board-approved Parent Engagement Policy District-adopted lesson plan template Support of online learning (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, e-learning) The district utilizes collaboratively-developed instructional resources (e.g., MAISA developed math and ELA units, regional projects, ISD/ESA resources, MDE resources) Board minutes that indicate updated instructional initiatives Evidence of classroom coaching and associated conferencing with the coach and classroom teacher Walkthroughs/observations Documentation of a plan for fidelity of instruction Other Strand I: Teaching for Learning - Continued Standard 3: Assessment The district leadership ensures that quality assessments are a critical attribute of effective teaching and learning, and maintains a balanced assessment system to validate uniform and comprehensive assessment practices. The district uses assessment data to inform instructional decisions that impact learning. District Indicator Beginning Implementation Partial Implementation Full Implementation of All Characteristics of this Indicator Sustained Implementation Establish and Ensure Support for Assessment Guiding Question: Planning for AND/OR Implementation of some of the characteristics of Some characteristics of this indicator are being implemented with The district coordinates the implementation of state assessments and accountability. The district creates, documents, implements and monitors a District policies, systems and practices align with and support sustainability of
Documentation of the ways in which teachers are involved in district/system assessment decisions (meeting minutes, agendas, decision logs, etc.) Implementation of formative assessment practices Other Strand II: Leadership for Learning The district leadership collaboratively creates, communicates, and implements a shared vision; provides organizational support and resources to enhance curriculum, instruction and assessment practices; promotes leadership growth; and establishes and models a climate for learning. Standard 4: Instructional Leadership The district collaborates with stakeholders to develop a vision for academic success and develops policies, practices and systems to identify and support the school instructional leaders in the implementation of that vision. District Indicator Beginning Implementation Partial Implementation Full Implementation of All Characteristics of this Indicator Sustained Implementation Establish and Ensure Support for Instructional Leadership Guiding Question: How does district leadership ensure that all leadership has the knowledge and skills to attain the shared vision? Planning for AND/OR Implementation of some of the characteristics of this indicator has begun. Some characteristics of this indicator are being implemented with fidelity; however, one or more characteristics are not fully implemented. OR All characteristics of this indicator are implemented to some degree, but not consistently throughout the district. The district collaboratively creates, communicates and sustains a shared vision that is embedded into policies and practices. The district communicates through and actions to stakeholders that its primary focus is success for all students. The district ensures that instructional leaders have the skills, support and resources needed to provide direction and guidance for effective curriculum, instruction and assessment practices at increasing student achievement. The district strategically and intentionally develops instructional leadership capacity within the system. District leadership works with school leaders to align the district improvement plan with the school improvement plans. District leaders use data to hold themselves and school leaders accountable for progress at all levels. District policies, systems and practices align with and support sustainability of implementation at the school and district levels. Sample Evidence The following are examples of evidence that could demonstrate implementation of this Indicator. All of these examples do not have to be in place for full implementation; a district may have other evidence that is not listed here.