GOAL Network
BECOMING ACTIVE PARTNERS
IN THE
PARTNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS
AGREEMENTS
GENEVIÈVE LÉGARÉ
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
MELS-SSCAAAPN
JUNE 15 2011
Today’s goal
 Explore the contribution of GOAL network members
in the PA and MESA.
Survey
Two big questions
 How does GOAL connect to the 5 ministerial
goals?
 What does GOAL look like in practice?
Today’s content
 Basic concepts
 Results-based management
 Evidence-based practice
 Connect to GOAL
 Hands-on exercise
 Two big questions
 Discussion of GOAL contribution
 Role of consultants
KEY idea
 Student success
Basic Concepts
Results-Based Management
“Results-based management is a management approach based on
measurable results corresponding to pre-established objectives
and targets defined in terms of services to be provided. It takes
place in a context of transparency, responsibility and flexibility
with regard to the means used to attain the targeted goals.”
[Translation]
Source: Modernisation de la gestion axée sur les résultats, Secrétariat du Conseil du
Trésor, June 2002, p.9.
Partnership Agreements
PA and MESA
 PA: Partnership Agreements
 (What it looks like)
 MESA: Management of Educational Success
Agreement
5 Ministerial goals
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Higher graduation rates of students under the age of 20
Improvement in the mastery of French (and English)
Greater success for students with handicaps, social
maladjustments or learning difficulties
Growth of a healthy and safe environment in schools/centres
Increased numbers of people under the age of 20 in
vocational training paths
Big question #1
HOW DOES GOAL CONNECT TO THE 5
MINISTERIAL GOALS?
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY IN 2 STEPS
Connection 5 goals -- GOAL
Step 1
Step 2
 Identify the goals
 Identify how GOAL can
where GOAL could
contribute
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Discuss in small groups
contribute to the
realization…
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Brainstorm on GOAL key
strategies or activities
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(Use post-its)
Big question #2
WHAT DOES GOAL LOOK
LIKE IN PRACTICE?
Finding GOAL Evidence
Step 1
 Brainstorm indicators
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Use key GOAL strategies
identified previously and
list key indicators for
each
Step 2
Assess feasibility
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Critical thinking posture:
Select one strategy and
discuss how you will
gather the information
Synthesis
 Establishing connections between
 Big Question #1: Connect GOAL with MELS goals
 Big Question #2: GOAL evidence
 What is measureable?
 How can you contribute?
Evidence-Based Practice
ANGLOPHONE COMMUNITY
EBP: Several terms
 Using
data in practice
 Data-driven decision making
 School improvement/School efficiency
 Research-based decision making
 Collaborative inquiry
 Results-based
management
 Utilisation de la connaissance
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
SPECTRUM
Data Driven Decision Making
(DDDM)
Using data to guide decisions in
order to improve student success
Research-Based Practices
(RBP)
Using proven teaching practices to
improve student success
DDDM
RBP
EBP as Data-Driven Decision Making
 Definitions
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Monitoring :
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Accountability:
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Use of data to track or to monitor the development of a project, the
progress of a student or a given situation
Use of data to take a picture in time and report on results and/or
actions
Connects to Results-Based Management
EBP as Research Based Practice
Definition
Proven practices as evaluated by research
Approaches or strategies supported by research
 Groups specialized in carrying out meta analyses—
reading strategy, classroom management etc.
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• Cochrane collaboration, Campbell, Canadian Center for Learning,
CTREQ, CLIPP
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Diffusion of information to practionners
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What works in education
EBP: Three strands +1
 Data Workshops
 Community of practice (EBP Lead Data team)
 Data teams in schools and school boards
 Partnership Support Group
 +1: Access to data
GOAL contribution
HOW CAN GOAL MEMBERS BECOME ACTIVE
PARTNERS IN THE PA/MESA PROCESS?
Data Wise Process
Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teachning and Learning.
Boudett, K.P., City, E.A., and Murname, R.J., Eds. Cambridge: Harvard Education Press.
Data Teams process
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Collect and chart data
Analyze to prioritize
Set SMART goals
Select instructional strategies
Determine results indicators
Monitor meetings and subsequent
actions
Contribution of Consultants
 Domain knowledge
 Expertise on analysis of results
 Expertise on tools to collect information
 Expertise on selection and implementation of
strategies
 Monitoring of implementation of strategies and
assist in decision-making
Role of professionals
 Support school principals in the selection of proven
strategies
 Support teaching practices and track results
 Classroom teachers—greatest impact on students
 Work in collaboration with
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Evaluation and subject consultants
Guidance counselors
NANS and CLCs representatives
Transfer
 One key idea to share with your colleagues of your
board?
Conclusion
THANK YOU!
GENEVIÈVE LÉGARÉ
450-621-5600, X1339
GLEGARE@SWLAURIERSB.QC.CA