2007-08 Adopted Plan - Wake County Public School System

Wake County Public School System Strategic Improvement Plan 2006-20091.4 Provide training opportunities for staff that support a positive, 21stcentury learning and working environment.IndicatorsSupport of Professional Learning CommunitiesOutcome based models in counseling andpsychological servicesCommunity partners, Parent trainingmodel, Hispanic/Latino Outreach, CTE– BELC and Business AlliancesDesired OutcomesPLC Activity (Process)Evidence of learning occurring within theschool day (Process, Results)PLC Activity (Process)Evidence of learning occurring within theschool day (Process, Results)Evidence of participation (Process)Evidence of improved working conditions.(Relationships)1.5 Provide standards, curriculum, and best practices that optimize studentlearning and teacher and principal effectiveness. Provide opportunitiesto identify and share 21st century instructional practices acrossschools.INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIVISION (continued)Retain, Recruit, and Train HighQuality Employees Strategic Directive #2Goal:• Ensure that district leaders have the understanding and capacity tocreate healthy schools and a healthy environment for supporting theretention of high quality employees.Division/Department Goal(s):2.1 Develop and implement induction and training systems that promoteprofessional growth, improve job satisfaction, enhance leadership capacity,and support best practices.IndicatorsTraining schedule (eSchools calendars)Desired OutcomesNumber of participantsFeedback surveys/dataIndicatorsTraining models (i.e. Standards-Basedgrading, 1.5 Book studies, Walk-Throughs, School Improvement PlanningProcess, etc.)Process for identifi cation of best practicesDesired OutcomesPositive participant survey results.Best Practices and evidence of sharing1.6 Provide information about system instructional programs and initiatives,and information regarding school and system performance,and individual student achievement.IndicatorsMagnet Program Documents preparedand disseminatedCurriculum documents provided to staff,schools, and parentsStudent reportingProgram evaluation reportsSIP (School Improvement Plans)Desired OutcomesDocuments, increased communicationDocuments, increased communicationStudent Achievement ResultsProgram Evaluation ResultsSIP updatesTraining for teacher leaders (IRTs, DepartmentChairs, Teacher Leaders, StaffDevelopment Contacts, etc.Training for school administrators (Data/School Improvement, Standards-BasedGrading, Title I School-wide projects,Leadership Training (Facilitative Leadership,Covey, FISH, Finance, Schools)Training model to support career pathwaysTeacher Education Program Collaborations(Meredith College, Peace College,NCSU)Training agendaEvaluation and survey resultsIncrease in HQ staff development asreported through eSchoolsPrograms offeredNumber of participantsFeedback surveysNumber of participants. Survey Results.Program descriptionsTeacher/School participation rates2.2 Implement data based decision-making to ensure continuous improvementin job satisfaction, working conditions and support systems.43FY 2007-08 Plan for Student Success