Analysis of Existing Conditions (demographic report provided by STS & any information collected by the district (i. e. surveys))
  • demographics
  • trend data
  • special programs

Successful Students (alignment of state standards, cut-scores and expectations reported by STS - staff can use benchmark grid & Curriculum Guide and Alignment worksheet to align curriculum)

  • establish benchmarks according to state standards
  • alignment of state goals and standards to curriculum
  • STS assessment aligned to new state goals and standards
  • standards (cut-scores)
  • expectations
  • instruction

Charting Student Progress (local reports provided by STS and any collection of teacher evaluation)

  • analysis of student performance data

Searching for Clues to Success and Failure (use STS local reports and teacher data)

  • evaluation of student performance and the instructional program

Diagnosis and Prescription (review expectations and send changes to STS and use STS Class Improvement Worksheet)

  • reviewing expectations, identifying probable cause for weakness, and implementing activities to increase student performance

Reporting Progress to Students and Parents

  • newsletters
  • report card (ISAT)
  • STS report
  • board meetings
  • teacher/parent conference
  • community paper


Sample School Improvement Review Booklet, (page 1)
NEXT Curriculum Guide & Alignment with Standards/Outcomes (page 2)
Benchmark Grid for Learning Standards (page 3)
School Improvement Plan (page 4)
Local Improvement Plans (page 5)
Suggestions for Increasing Students’ Thinking Levels (page 6)
School/District Completing the Reflective Question Response Plan (page 7)
School/District Reflective Question Response Plan (page 8)