School Self-Evaluation Seminar for School Leaders 2013 Venue Facilitator Date Overview of the day Session 1 9.15– 11.00 SSE: Set the context for 2013-2014 Spotlight on Step 1 of the SSE Process Reflection- Evidence Gathering Processes 11.00 – 11.15 Coffee Session 2 Spotlight on Steps 2 and 3 of the SSE process Linking data analysis with evaluation criteria/ quality statements Reflection- Data Analysis and Drawing Conclusions 11.15 – 13.00 13.00 – 13.45 Lunch Session 3 Spotlight on Steps 4, 5, and 6 of the SSE Process Compiling School Self Evaluation Report School Improvement Planning- Target setting and actions Reflection – SSE Report and SIP 13.45 – 15.30 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Overall Aims To facilitate self-assessment of the SSE process to date To highlight strategies for whole school approaches to SSE To explore effective practices in the context of the six step SSE process PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Session One Objectives To set a context for SSE in schools 2013-2014 To revisit key features of the SSE guidelines To facilitate reflection on evidence gathering practices PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Term 1 2013 Follow up Supports • Seminar for School Leaders • Inspector visits ongoing during Term 1 • Workshops for schools – discrete workshops to support the SSE process • Workshops to support Literacy and Numeracy • School support • Online support PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Journey to date Term 1 2012 Term 2 2013 Term 2/3 2013 Term 3 2013 • Seminar for principals 2012/2013 • Principal outlines SSE process to staff • Selection of literacy or numeracy as area of focus • Teacher attended link teacher seminar on literacy/numeracy • Inspectorate presentation on SSE to all staff • Teacher meeting regarding gathering evidence • Teacher meeting regarding analysing evidence and findings • Areas of strength and areas in need of improvement identified PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Updates • June 2014, latest date to have first SSE Report and SIP in place • SSE Guidelines issued • SSE update available • DES website – www.schoolself-evaluation.ie www.schoolself-evaluation.ie/gaeilge.php PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Key Messages • School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes • School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process • The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Where schools are at… Gathering Evidence Analyzing evidence Drawing conclusions Drafting Report Report Complete Drafting Plan Plan complete Implementing Plan Communicating Plan to community None of the above 0 5 10 15 20 25 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre 30 35 40 Think, Pair, Share What positive things are currently happening in your school since embarking on the SSE process? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre What Principals Said Which of the following reflects your experience of the SSE process to date? Challenge to engage teachers Facilitates Parents & Pupils voice Little or no change in teachers' practice Encourages innovation Challenges teaching culture Affirms teaching and learning Supports collaboration Findings inform CPD Supports reflective practice 0 5 10 15 20 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre 25 30 35 Building Blocks of SSE Key steps in the SSE Process Guidelines:Chapter 2 Gather the evidence Implement and monitor improvement plan Analyse the evidence Devise school improvement plan Draw conclusions Write school selfevaluation report PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre The Teaching and Learning Quality Framework Guidelines:Chapter 3 Teaching & Learning Learner outcomes • Attainment of curriculum objectives Learning experiences Teachers’ practices • Learning environment • Engagement in learning • Learning to learn • Preparation for teaching • Teaching approaches • Management of pupils • Assessment PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre 14 Evaluation Criteria and Quality Statements Guidelines Chapter 4 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Gather the evidence Implement and monitor improvement plan Analyse the evidence The 6 step process Devise school improvement plan Draw conclusions Write school self-evaluation report PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Data Sources Cuntais Mhíosúla Staff SCOT analysis Parents Focus Group Pupils Focus Group Teacher Reflection Pupils' Work Professional dialogue WSE reports Parent Questionnaire Pupil Questionnaire Staff Questionnaire Checklists Interviews Standardised tests 0 5 10 15 20 25 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre 30 35 Activity Workbook P 3 Force field analysis of data gathering tools • When did you use this tool? • How did you use this tool? • Why did you use this tool? • How did it help/hinder the collection of data? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Data gathering – What level is my school at? Gathering evidence Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 ● Tracked standardised tests results are crossreferenced with other sources of learning outcome data. ● Standardised test results are tracked over a number of years. ● Standardised test results are collated at whole school level. ● Standardised test results are collated at class level. Specific cohorts of pupils are tracked using a range of assessment approaches. ● Class and school level data, including parent and pupil voice is compiled. ● Class level data from a range of assessment approaches is compiled. ● Teachers use class level assessment data. A broad range of tools are designed and routinely used to gather data for use in teaching and learning. ● A range of tools are adapted and routinely used for further evidence gathering at school and class level. ● A number of tools are used for further evidence gathering at school level. ● Teachers are aware of other evidence gathering tools. ● ICT applications are adapted and used for in depth evidence gathered. ● ● ICT applications are used in some evidence gathering. ● The value of evidence in professional practice is well understood by all staff. Examples may include: A range of assessment data Checklists Staff/pupil/ ● parent questionnaires W.S.E. report Parent/pupil focus groups ● Cúntais Míosúla Samples of pupils’ work ICT applications are used routinely in evidence gathering. PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Time for reflection Workbook P 5 Gathering evidence What have we done? Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Action 4 What will we do next? • Where is my school at with gathering evidence? • Any suggestions I would like to consider on return to school? • Any activities I would like to engage in with staff? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Session 2 Objectives To illustrate the data analysis process To illustrate the benchmarking of analysed evidence against evaluation criteria/quality statements To facilitate reflection on steps 2 and 3 of the SSE Process PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Key Messages • School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes • School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process • The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Gather the evidence Analyse the evidence Implement and monitor improvement plan The 6 step process Devise school improvement plan Draw conclusions Write school self-evaluation report PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Think, Pair, Share Have you engaged with the Evaluation Criteria / Quality Statements in the guidelines ? In what way have they informed your data analysis? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Theme 1: Learner Outcomes Guidelines P 30 Workbook P 6 Criteria Evidence Knowledge, understanding and skills Attitudes and dispositions Literacy and Numeracy Attainment trends School Improvement Plan To be used by schools that have previously had a 3 year plan PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre A Case Study: Scoil X • Rural, mixed primary school, 113 on roll, 7 children with resource hours allocated for special educational needs • Four class teachers plus one learning support and one resource teacher • Standardised Test Results over 3 years English: Increased from approximately 45% to 48% with a STen of 7 or above Maths: Increased from approximately 35% to 50% with a STen of 7 or above PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Data Analysis Activity Workbook P 7 What do these data seem to tell us about our priority? What do these data not tell us about our priority? What else would we need to know? Earl and Katz 2006:63 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Pupils’ Questionnaire • • • • • • • Do you like writing? Do you like free writing? What other types of writing do you like? What helps you to be a good writer? How good are you at writing? What do you find difficult when you are writing? Are the novels, PM+ and Earthlinks too difficult, too easy, just right? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Drawing Conclusions Guidelines P 24 Workbook P 8 In your group: • Read relevant Evaluation Criteria/Quality Statement • Benchmark these findings against the Evaluation/Quality Statement • Place practice along quality continuum PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Analysing the evidence: Reality of looking at data Reserving judgement Not being sure I wonder… Sometimes frustrated Considering all the possibilities Feeling confused Earl and Katz, (2006: 64-65) PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Workbook P 4 Data analysis/Drawing conclusions – What level is my school at? Analyse evidence / Drawing conclusions Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 ● Data is crossreferenced from different sets and sources. ● ● Standardised test results from a variety of class levels are analysed. ● Standardised tests results are reviewed at class level, and then by principal, deputy and S.E.N. team. ● Agreed criteria are developed and consistently used for analysis of assessment data. ● ● Some patterns are identified at whole school level. ● Data is routinely analysed and benchmarked to inform planning and school improvement. ● Evidence gathered is benchmarked, using the evaluation criteria and quality statements from the SSE Guidelines. ● A range of well informed, evidenced based conclusions are drawn ● A range of informed conclusions are drawn ● A range of conclusions are drawn ● Some conclusions are drawn. Standardised test results are cross-referenced with class and school level assessment data, including data from parents and pupils. Patterns and anomalies in data are identified, through open questioning of the evidence. PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Time for reflection Workbook P 9 Analysing evidence Action 1 /Drawing conclusions – What have we What will we done? do next? Action 2 Action 3 PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Action 4 Session 3 Objectives To explore the features of a School SelfEvaluation Report To illustrate the development of a School Improvement Plan To facilitate reflection on Step 4, 5 and 6 practices PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Key Messages • School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes • School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process • The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Gather the evidence Implement and monitor improvement plan Analyse the evidence The 6 step process Devise school improvement plan Draw conclusions Write school selfevaluation report PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Guidelines Chapter 6 P 63 - 67 School self-evaluation report 1. Introduction • • The focus School Context 2. The findings 3. Progress made on previously identified targets 4. Summary of SSE findings • • • Strengths Priority areas for improvement Legislative and regulatory requirements to be addressed Summary to be provided for the school community PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Reminder of analysed data Activity • Compiled Teachers’ Checklist for evaluation of literacy Consider the sample SSE report in the following ways: • What works well? • Results of Pupil Questionnaire • Samples of pupils’ writing PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Time for reflection Workbook P 10 School Self Evaluation Report What have we done? Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 What will we do next? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Action 4 Gather the evidence Implement and monitor improvement plan Analyse the evidence The 6 step process Devise school improvement plan Draw conclusions Write school self-evaluation report PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Guidelines P 68 School Improvement Plan • • • • • • • • Areas for Improvement Targets Actions Persons Responsible Timeframe for action Success criteria/measurable outcomes Review dates Monitor and implement PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Think, Pair, Share What do you know about target – setting? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Teaching and Learning Framework Learner outcomes Targets Learning experiences Teachers’ practices Actions PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Improvement Targets • …may relate to any aspect of pupils’ achievement, including their knowledge, skills and their attitudes. • …are clearly linked to relevant baseline data (SSE Guidelines p.61 ) PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Areas for Improvement: Prioritise! All teachers report that ‘pupils do not communicate clearly and confidently in writing’. • Outcomes for writing need to be further explored, agreed at whole school level and used to facilitate progression . • The teaching of the writing process needs to be further developed throughout the school. • Teaching of grammar, spelling and punctuation needs attention. PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Setting the target Target 1 – By the end of year three 80% of pupils in all class levels will be at Level 4 in a staff designed writing rubric Target 3 – The majority of SEN pupils will reach specific writing targets identified in their I.E.P. PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Workbook P 13 Target setting • Is the target linked to learner outcomes? • Is the target rooted in… Gathered evidence? Analysed data? Identified area for improvement? • Is the target SMART? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Workbook P 13 Actions Actions are required to achieve the targets. • Actions are directly linked to the targets set • Actions relate to learning experiences and teacher practice Actions can relate to 1. Areas needing further investigation 2. Learning more (CPD) 3. Implementing new practices PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Video Clip: Pupil Focus Group PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Scoil X SIP : Check…. Learner outcomes Targets Learning experiences Actions PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Teachers’ practices Gather the evidence Implement and monitor improvement plan Analyse the evidence The 6 step process Devise school improvement plan Draw conclusions Write school self-evaluation report PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Workbook P 13 Success Criteria A statement of how a school will check if targets have been achieved. • What improvements in learning outcomes will we expect to see? • What evidence will we have to show that our targets are being achieved? • What will pupils/teachers be doing differently? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Retracing our steps Have you gathered evidence from a wide range of sources? No Yes Analyse evidence using evaluation criteria Extend range of sources No Use Evaluation Criteria to inform analysis Plan for more evidence gathering Yes Is there enough evidence to make decisions? No Yes Evidence is used to inform targets and actions (SSE Report & SIP) Evidence will be gathered throughout the 3 years of the plan Monitor, Review, Plan for further actions PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Time for reflection Workbook P 12 School Improvement Plan What have we done? Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 What will we do next? PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Action 4 PDST supports • On-line resources : www.pdst.ie • Link teacher seminars and cluster meetings (Literacy / Numeracy) • SSE specific workshops Data gathering workshop Data analysis Improvement planning • School support PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre PDST – application for school support http://dmsnew.pdst.ie/school/register PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre Key Messages • School self-evaluation is about improving the quality of learner outcomes • School self-evaluation is a reflective, collaborative, whole school process • The six steps of the school self-evaluation process are continuous but not strictly linear PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The service is managed by Dublin West Education Centre