Monthly School Improvement Webinars

 In 2008 the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools, a meta-analysis of the research on high performing schools conducted by the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, was adopted as a cornerstone of the Idaho School Improvement Framework.  We wish to recognize and thank the state of Washington for their willingness to share resources and support Idaho during the development of our statewide system of support.

In order to provide professional development on the nine characteristics to educational leaders around the state, a webinar series was launched in partnership with the Idaho State Department of Education, the Boise State University Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies, and the Idaho Digital Learning Academy.  Each month during the 2008-2009 school year a webinar was provided on a topic related to one of the nine characteristics.

Archived recordings of the webinar presentations can be accessed on the IdahoLive tab of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy website at:  http://idla.blackboard.com.

Monthly School Improvement Webinars Booklet

A compiled booklet reflecting the presentations, resources, and strategies presented during this school improvement webinar series.

Monthly School Improvement Webinar Information

9 Characteristics of High Performing Schools

Individual presentations, resources, and strategies presented during each session can be downloaded using the links below.

October 28, 2008 - High Standards & Expectations

    3-Tier Model Elementary Schools PowerPoint

    3-Tier Model Secondary Schools PowerPoint

    Attendance Article

November 20, 2008 - Effective School Leadership & Focus Development

    Optimizing Time & Resources PowerPoint

    Layered Curriculum

        Layered Curriculum Sample Lessons

        Example Lesson Plan

    Sample Teacher Schedules

    K-3 Schedules

    Descriptions of Reading Block Grouping Options

    Advantages & Challenges Among Grouping Options

    Resource Allocation

December 18, 2008 - High Levels of Collaboration & Communication

    Collaborative Team Meetings PowerPoint

    Powerful Team Meeting Procedures PowerPoint

    Powerful Team Meeting Procedures

January 29, 2009 - Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Aligned with State Standards

    Comprehensive Assessment Plan PowerPoint

    Indicators

March 4, 2009 - Frequent Monitoring of Learning & Teaching-Elementary Level

    Frequent Monitoring of Learning & Teaching PowerPoint

March 19, 2009 - Frequent Monitoring of Learning & Teaching-Secondary Level

    Progress Monitoring at Secondary Levels PowerPoint

    Secondary Progress Monitoring Websites

April 28, 2009 - A Supportive Learning Environment

    Action Planning PowerPoint

    IRI Data Summary Chart

    ISAT Data Summary Chart

May 19, 2009 - High Levels of Family & Community Involvement

    Parent Involvement & Partnerships PowerPoint

    Parent Involvement Analysis Brochure

    Parent Involvement Additional Resources