Our Mission
The mission of the Warren
Consolidated Schools, in partnership
with families and the community, is
to achieve a level of excellence in
teaching and learning which enables
all students to become
knowledgeable, productive, ethical
and successful citizens.
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success________
Where Children Succeed
Our Vision
We’re creating a collaborative
culture of stakeholders committed to
scholarship and creating success for
our staff and students.
We are WCS:
Student Achievement
Clear Expectations
Strong Relationships
Together
We are WCS
We value high standards.
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We envision success for our students and staff
We lead by focusing on achievement
We drive teaching and learning supported by research
We organize data and examine results to support continuous
improvement
• We target resources to support the classroom
• We engage stakeholders to support student learning
• We are committed to supporting sustainable improvement
practices
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success
Where Children Succeed
AdvancED--NCA District Accreditation
• WCS is working on attaining district-level NCA Accreditation
• WCS schools have been NCA-Accredited for many years
• WCS will host a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team Visit: April 10-13, 2011
• The QAR Team will validate and recognize our district’s commitment to:
Improving student performance
Improving organizational effectiveness
Demonstrating sustainable improvement
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
AdvancED/NCA Quality Standards
Vision and Purpose – The district establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction
for improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the school/system.
Governance and Leadership – The district provides governance and leadership that promote
student performance and school/system effectiveness.
Teaching and Learning – The district provides research-based curriculum and instructional
methods that facilitate achievement for all students.
Documenting and Using Results – The district enacts a comprehensive assessment system that
monitors and documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance
and school effectiveness.
Resources and Support Systems – The district has the resources and services necessary to support
its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all students.
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships – The district fosters effective communications
and relationships with and among its stakeholders.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement – The district establishes, implements and monitors a
continuous process of improvement that focuses on student performance.
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success________
Where Children Succeed
School Improvement Process
Vision and Purpose
Governance and
Leadership
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success
Where Children Succeed
Stakeholder
Communication and
Relationships
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Commitment
To
Continuous
Improvement
Resources and Support
Systems
Current Reality: Data
Collection/Analysis
Documenting and
Using Results
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
Vision and Purpose
The district establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for
improving the performance of students and the effectiveness of the
school/system.
Exemplified by:
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District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
District Strategic Plan based on Mission and Vision
Curriculum and Professional Development support Mission and Vision
Instructional and Non-instructional programs support Mission and Vision
Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
Superintendent-Stakeholder Focus Groups support Mission and Vision
District School Improvement Team established to support Mission and Vision
Governance and
Leadership
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Communication with
Stakeholders and
Relationships
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Resources and
Support Systems
Commitment
to
Continuous
Improvement
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
Current
Reality:
Data Analysis
Documenting
and Using Results
Governance and Leadership
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The district provides governance and leadership that promote student performance
and school/system effectiveness.
Exemplified by:
Board of Education (public elected)
Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
Full time Principals and Assistants
Full time Department Administrators
Compliance with all Federal/State Laws
WCS Board Policies/Guidelines established and reviewed (online)
Shared Decision-making opportunities among stakeholders
Leadership Opportunities: PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child Study Teams,
Health Advisory Board, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership Team, District
School Improvement Team, Union Leadership teams
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child
Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS
PTO Leadership, District-SIP Team, Union
leadership
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Communication
with
Stakeholders and
Relationships
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Resources and
Support Systems
Commitment to
Continuous
Improvement
Current
Reality:
Data Analysis
Documenting and
Using Results
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
Resources and Support Services
The district has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure
achievement for all students.
Exemplified by:
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Full time departments: Operations, Curriculum/Instruction, Student Services, Human Resources,
Transportation, Nutrition, Instructional Technology, Business/Finance
District Data Management Systems
Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and Ordering System
Legal representation and support
K-12 two-way bus transportation
Full time K-12 Support Staff: Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special Education
Staff, ESL Staff, Title I and Sec 31a Staff, Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons, Security Guards, Latchkey,
Bus drivers, clerical, IT techs, custodial /trades and nutrition services support student success
Title I support in 17 schools (12 Elementaries; 5 Middle Schools)
Section 31a and Title III support in all schools
Title IIa resources to support Instructional Staff Professional Development
Centralized Registration Services
Facilities Plan; Renewable Energy Plan
Emergency Crisis Plan, Intra-district Walkie-Talkie Communications, Annual Fire Inspections, AED equipment
in all schools
Technology Plan; IT Help Desk
Private Schools’ Support: Special Education, Nutrition Services, Title I, Title IIa
External Supports: Michigan Dept of Ed, Macomb Intermediate School District, CARE of Macomb County,
Winning Futures, Macomb Health Department, Cities of Warren, Sterling Hts, and Troy: Police and Fire Depts.,
Parks and Rec. Warren Community Center, Public Libraries, Professional Organizations, WC Educational
Foundations
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child
Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS
PTO Leadership, District-SIP Team, Union
leadership
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Communication with
Stakeholders and
Relationships
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Resources and Support Systems
•Full time departments
•Student Data Management System:
•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and
Ordering System
•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social
Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12
Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons,
Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial,
nutrition services
•K-12 two-way bus transportation
•District Print Shop
•Title I support in 17 schools
•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools
•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev
•Private Schools Support: Special Education,
Title IIa, Title I;
•Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts,
Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren
Community Center, Libraries
•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE
of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations,
WC Educational Foundation
Commitment to
Continuous
Improvement
Current
Reality:
Data Analysis
Documenting and
Using Results
Develop/Implement Plan
•Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning
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The district provides research-based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement
for all students.
Exemplified by:
Professional Learning Communities at all schools
Online Research-based Curriculum
Research-based Instructional Strategies
Preschool, World of Fours, Early Childhood Special Education Program, All day Kindergarten
K-12 Physical Education Program; K-12 Fine Arts Program; K-12 World Languages Program; K-12
Media Specialists; ESL Classes, Career Technical Educational Classes at all High Schools
HS: Career Prep Center; Macomb Math, Science, Technology Center; WCS Performing Arts Center,
Radio and TV program
Alternative Education Programs: Community High School, North Star Academy
Title I and Sec. 31a Intervention/Instructional Programs
Special Education Programs in all schools
Advanced Placement courses
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
WCS Technology Plan; 21st Century Technology Initiative
District/School Professional Development
Private Schools’ Support: Specials classes
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child
Study Teams,
HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership
District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Communication with
Stakeholders and
Relationships
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Resources and Support Systems
•Full time departments
•Student Data Management System:
•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and
Ordering System
•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social
Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12
Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons,
Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial,
nutrition services
•K-12 two-way bus transportation
•District Print Shop
•Title I support in 17 schools
•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools
•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev
•Private Schools Support: Special Education,
Title IIa, Title I;
•Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts,
Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren
Community Center, Libraries
•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE
of Macomb Cty,, Professional Organizations,
WC Educational Foundation
Commitment to
Continuous
Improvement
Current
Reality:
Data Analysis
Documenting and Using
Results
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
•PLCs
•Online Research-based Curriculum
•Research-based Instructional Strategies
•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE
•All day Kindergarten
•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang
•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net
• Comprehensive Assessment Plan
•District/School Professional Development
•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using Results
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The district enacts a comprehensive assessment system that monitors and
documents performance and uses these results to improve student
performance and school effectiveness.
Exemplified by:
Schools engage in SIP and PLC Meetings to analyze data, inform instruction
and develop goals and objectives
Comprehensive Assessment System (formative and summative common
assessments, district and state assessments)
District /School Professional Development: Analysis drives planning
Departments: Data Analysis for Internal and External Reviews and Audits
Budget/Resource Allocation based on data analysis
Data Management Systems: Powerschool, Data Director, Data 4 Success, Meal
Magic, Edulog, AS 400, School Dude, TieNet
District and School Improvement Plans and Process
District and School Data Profiles informs improvement planning
District School Improvement Team monitors Improvement Plans
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child
Study Teams,
HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership
District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Stakeholder Communications
and Relationships
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Resources and Support Systems
•Full time departments
•Student Data Management System:
•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and
Ordering System
•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social
Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12
Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons,
Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial,
nutrition services
•K-12 two-way bus transportation
•District Print Shop
•Title I support in 17 schools
•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools
•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev
•Private Schools Support: Special Education,
Title IIa, Title I;
•Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts,
Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren
Community Center, Libraries
•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE
of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations,
WC Educational Foundation
Commitment to
Continuous Improvement
Current
Reality:
Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
•PLCs
•Online Research-based Curriculum
•Research-based Instructional Strategies
•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE
•All day Kindergarten
•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang
•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net
• Comprehensive Assessment Plan
•District/School Professional Development
•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using
Results
•Schools engage in SIP and PLC
Meetings to analyze data, inform
instruction and develop goals and
objectives
•Comprehensive Assessment System
•Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning
•Departments: Data Analysis for
Internal /External Reviews and
Audits
•Budget/Resource Allocation based
on data analysis
•Data Management Systems
•District and School Improvement
Plans and Process
•District and School Data Profiles
•District School Improvement Team
monitors Improvement Plans
Stakeholder Communications
and Relationships
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The district fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its
stakeholders.
Exemplified by:
District/School Websites, Cable TV, District E-mail, District Calendar
District /School Newsletters
Departmental Meetings
Board of Education Meetings: Open to the Public; televised/radio
Administrator Meetings (weekly, monthly)
Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Child Study/IEP/504 Meetings
PTO/PTC/Boosters at all schools
District Superintendent-PTO Leadership Meetings
Title I/III Parent Meetings; ELL Parent Advisory Committee
Building Policy Meetings
District/School Improvement Meetings
Superintendent-Stakeholder Focus Groups
Webpages and key documents translated
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child
Study Teams,
HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS PTO Leadership
District-SIP Team, Union leadership
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Stakeholder Communications
and Relationships
•District/School Websites, Cable TV, District
Email, District Calendar
•District Newsletters
•Department Meetings
•Board of Ed. Meetings
•Administrator Meetings
•Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings
•Parent-Teacher Conferences
•Title I/III Parent Meetings, ELL Parent Adv
•Building Policy Meetings
•District/School Improvement Meetings
•Superintendent-Stakeholder Focus Groups
Monitor/Evaluate Plan
Resources and Support Systems
•Full time departments
•Student Data Management System:
•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and
Ordering System
•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social
Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12
Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons,
Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial,
nutrition services
•K-12 two-way bus transportation
•District Print Shop
•Title I support in 17 schools
•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools
•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev
•Private Schools Support: Special Education,
Title IIa, Title I;
•Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts,
Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren
Community Center, Libraries
•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE
of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations,
WC Educational Foundation
Commitment to
Continuous Improvement
Current
Reality:
Data Analysis
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
•PLCs
•Online Research-based Curriculum
•Research-based Instructional Strategies
•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE
•All day Kindergarten
•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang
•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net
• Comprehensive Assessment Plan
•District/School Professional Development
•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Documenting and Using
Results
•Schools engage in SIP and PLC
Meetings to analyze data, inform
instruction and develop goals and
objectives
•Comprehensive Assessment System
•Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning
•Departments: Data Analysis for
Internal /External Reviews and
Audits
•Budget/Resource Allocation based
on data analysis
•Data Management Systems
•District and School Improvement
Plans and Process
•District and School Data Profiles
•District School Improvement Team
monitors Improvement Plans
Commitment to
Continuous Improvement
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The district establishes, implements and monitors a continuous process of improvement
that focuses on student performance.
Exemplified by:
Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education review of district goals (quarterly, annual)
Annual Department Goals and Review Process
Annual Department external audits
Schools complete annual AdvancED Self Assessment Reports
District SAR review by over 200 stakeholders (2010-11)
Title I Schools’ Program Annual Reviews
Title I, III MDE On-Site Reviews (2008, 2009)
Professional Learning Communities External Review by Solution Tree, Inc. (2008)
School /District Improvement Plan Calendars
Resources Allocated to all schools for School Improvement Activities
District commitment to PLC and SIP Processes
Board of Education approval of annual district/school plans and Title I Schoolwide Plans
District School Improvement Team monitors district/school improvement plans
Annual Board of Education Presentations on Student Achievement Results; District/School
Annual Reports, Curriculum Adoptions
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams, Child
Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council, WCS
PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union
leadership
Resources and Support Systems
•Full time departments
•Data Management Systems
•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and
Ordering System
•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social
Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12
Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons,
Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial,
nutrition services
•K-12 two-way bus transportation
•District Print Shop
•Title I support in 17 schools
•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools
•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev
•Private Schools Support: Special Education,
Title IIa, Title I;
•Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts,
Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren
Community Center, LIbraries
•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE
of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations,
WC Educational Foundation
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Commitment to
Continuous Improvement
•Annual Dept. Goals and Review /Audit Process
•AdvancED Self Assessment Reports
•District SAR review by over 200 stakeholders (2010-11)
•Title I Schools’ Annual Reviews
•Title I, III MDE On-Site Reviews (2008, 2009)
•PLC External Review by Solution Tree, Inc. (2008)
•School /District Improvement Plan Calendars
•Resources Allocated to all schools for SIP
•District commitment to PLC and SIP Processes
•Bd of ED approves district/school plans , Title I Schoolwide Plans
•District School Improvement Team monitors district/school plans
•Board of Education Presentations on Student Achievement
•Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education review of district
goals
Teaching and Learning
•PLCs
•Online Research-based Curriculum
•Research-based Instructional Strategies
•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE
•All day Kindergarten
•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang
•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net
• Comprehensive Assessment Plan
•District/School Professional Development
•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Stakeholder Communications and
Relationships
•District/School Websites
•District Newsletters
•Department Meetings
•Board of Ed. Meetings
•Administrator Meetings
•Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings
•Parent-Teacher Conferences
•Title I/III Parent Meetings
•Building Policy Meetings
•School Improvement
•Meetings
•Superintendent-Parent Focus Groups
Documenting and Using
Results
•Schools engage in SIP and PLC
Meetings to analyze data, inform
instruction and develop goals and
objectives
•Comprehensive Assessment System
•Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning
•Departments: Data Analysis for
Internal /External Reviews and
Audits
•Budget/Resource Allocation based
on data analysis
•Data Management Systems
•District and School Improvement
Plans and Process
•District and School Data Profiles
•District School Improvement Team
monitors Improvement Plans
Governance and Leadership
•Board of Education
•Full time Superintendent and Cabinet
•Full time Principals/Assistants
•Full time Department Administrators
•Compliance with Federal/State Laws
•Board Policies/Guidelines (online)
•Shared Decision-making among stakeholders
•System Leadership Opportunities:
PLC, SIP, CSC, PSD, Curriculum Teams,
Child Study Teams, HAB, WCS Health Council,
WCS PTO Leadership District-SIP Team, Union
leadership
Monitor/
Evaluate Plan
Resources and Support Systems
•Full time departments
•Data Management Systems
•Electronic Textbook/Library Inventory and
Ordering System
•K-12 Counselors. Psychologists, Social
Workers, Speech Pathologists, Special
Education Staff, ESL, Title I, Sec 31a Staff, K-12
Media Specialists, Nurses, Police Liaisons,
Security Guards, Latchkey, clerical, custodial,
nutrition services
•K-12 two-way bus transportation
•District Print Shop
•Title I support in 17 schools
•Sec 31a, Title III support in all schools
•Title IIa supports Instructional Prof Dev
•Private Schools Support: Special Education,
Title IIa, Title I;
•Crisis Management Plan, Warren, Sterling Hts,
Troy Police and Fire; Parks and Rec, Warren
Community Center, Libraries
•MDE, MISD, Macomb Cty Health Dept, CARE
of Macomb Cty, Professional Organizations,
WC Educational Foundation
Vision and Purpose
•District/School Mission and Vision via actions, newsletters, webpage
•Reaffirmed at all Board of Education Meetings
•Reaffirmed on a yearly basis at all schools
•Curriculum and Prof Dev support Mission and Vision
•Instructional and Non-instructional programs
•Resource Allocation process supports Mission and Vision
•District Commitment to PLC, SIP, RTI , Blue Ribbon Initiatives
•Superintendent -Stakeholder Focus Groups
Vision:
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
Communication with
Stakeholders and Relationships
•District/School Websites, Cable TV,, District
Calendar, District Email
•District Newsletters
•Department Meetings
•Board of Ed. Meetings
•Administrator Meetings
•Central Office-Union Leadership Meetings
•Parent-Teacher Conferences
•Title I/III Parent Meetings; ELL Parent Adv.
•Building Policy Meetings
•District/School Improvement Meetings
•Superintendent-School Focus Groups
Commitment to
Continuous Improvement
•Annual Dept. Goals and Review /Audit Process
•AdvancED Self Assessment Reports
Current Reality:
•District SAR review by over 200 stakeholders (2010-11)
Data Analysis
•Title I Schools’ Annual Reviews
•Title I, III MDE On-Site Reviews (2008, 2009)
Documenting and Using
•PLC External Review by Solution Tree, Inc. (2008)
Results
•School /District Improvement Plan Calendars
•Schools engage in SIP and PLC
•Resources Allocated to all schools for SIP
Meetings to analyze data, inform
•District commitment to PLC and SIP Processes
instruction and develop goals and
•Bd of ED approves district/school plans , Title I Schoolwide Plans
objectives
•District School Improvement Team monitors district/school plans
•Comprehensive Assessment System
•Board of Education Presentations on Student Achievement
•Prof Dev. Analysis drives planning
•Superintendent, Cabinet and Board of Education review of district
goals
•Departments: Data Analysis for
Develop/Implement Plan
Teaching and Learning
•PLCs
•Online Research-based Curriculum
•Research-based Instructional Strategies
•Preschool, World of 4s, ECSE
•All day Kindergarten
•K-12 Core Classes, Fine Arts, Phys Ed, World Lang
•AP courses; Dual Enrollment, CTE classes, E2020, Gen Net
• Comprehensive Assessment Plan
•District/School Professional Development
•Private Schools Support: Specials classes
Internal /External Reviews and
Audits
•Budget/Resource Allocation based
on data analysis
•Data Management Systems
•District and School Improvement
Plans and Process
•District and School Data Profiles
•District School Improvement Team
monitors Improvement Plans
Our Mission
The mission of the Warren
Consolidated Schools, in partnership
with families and the community, is
to achieve a level of excellence in
teaching and learning which enables
all students to become
knowledgeable, productive, ethical
and successful citizens.
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success________
Where Children Succeed
Our Vision
We’re creating a collaborative
culture of stakeholders committed to
scholarship and creating success for
our staff and students.
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success
Where Children Succeed
AdvancED--NCA District Accreditation
• WCS is working on attaining district-level NCA Accreditation
• WCS schools have been NCA-Accredited for many years
• WCS will host a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team Visit: April 10-13, 2011
• The QAR Team will validate and recognize our district’s commitment to:
Improving student performance
Improving organizational effectiveness
Demonstrating sustainable improvement
We’re Collaborative Stakeholders
We’re Committed Scholars
We’re Creating Success_________
Where Children Succeed
What is your role
in the life of a
WCS student?