survey results february 2015. we have become obsessed with the use of test data alone to drive...

Survey ResultsFebruary 2015

We have become obsessed with the use of test data alone

to drive school improvement and transformation efforts.

“Culture drives strategy” and the appropriate use

of both quantitative and qualitative data is essential

for successful and sustainable transformation work.

-Raymond J. McNulty

Vice Chairman,Successful Practices Network

President,International Center for Leadership in Education

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District Staff Survey:Middle and High Schools

Data Report and Results

Effective school leaders empower their staff to become agents of change. We want our schools to challenge students at higher levels, engage students in learning at higher rates, and foster relationships that develop personal skills along with academic achievement.

NISD Secondary Schools

1%2%

25%

47%

17%

8%

Years Working in this School

No Reply1st Year2-5 Years6-10 Years11-20 YearsOver 20 Years

NISD Middle and High SchoolsRigor

NISD Middle and High SchoolsRelevance

NISD Middle and High Schools

NISD Middle and High SchoolsLeadership

District Student Survey

Data Report and Results

The lesson from model schools is simple to say, but easily obscured by competing forces: relationships make rigor and relevance possible.

NISD Secondary School3%

32%

7%28%

3%

7%

13%

7%

Co-curriculuar Activities

No Reply

Sports

Academic Clubs

Music, Theatre, Band

Student Council

Service Organization

Other

Not Involved

NISD Middle and High Schools

NISD Middle and High SchoolsRelevance

NISD Middle and High SchoolsRelationships

NISD Middle and High SchoolsLeadership

Comparative Analysis

Data Report and Results

Rigor

• Areas of Similarities– Belief in High

Expectations– Students Completing

Challenging Work– Students Get Help,

When Needed

• Areas to Work– Priorities: State Test– Belief in Independent

Learning

Relevance

• Areas of Similarities– Collaboration in Work– Use of Technology

• Areas to Work– Student Exploration of

Interests– Application of Learning

to Everyday Life

Relationships

• Areas of Similarities– Bullying in School– Teachers care about

Students

• Areas to Work– Knowledge of Students’

Passions & Interests– Addressing concerns of

Bullying

Leadership

• Areas of Similarities– Students & Staff

contribute to school-wide decisions.

– Students’ concerns are heard and acted upon by staff and leadership.

• Areas to Work– Communication of Goals

of School– Creative Thinking &

Opportunities to try New Things

On the MOVE from Good to Great!

Key Findings—We must continue to build an academic

culture that promotes relationships that lead to rigor and relevance among staff and students.

Survey ResultsFebruary 2015