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Quarterly Update Blue Ribbon Commission’s Recommendations of the 2009 Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) Erasure Investigation Dr. Beverly L. Hall Superintendent Atlanta Public Schools February 14, 2011

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Quarterly Update Blue Ribbon Commission’s Recommendations of the 2009 Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) Erasure Investigation. Dr. Beverly L. Hall Superintendent Atlanta Public Schools . February 14, 2011. Quarterly Update. Agenda. Background Overview - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Quarterly  Update

Quarterly Update Blue Ribbon Commission’s Recommendations of the 2009 Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT)

Erasure InvestigationDr. Beverly L. HallSuperintendent

Atlanta Public Schools

February 14, 2011

Page 2: Quarterly  Update

Quarterly UpdateAgenda

▪Background▪Overview▪Update on BRC Recommendations▪Next Steps

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Page 3: Quarterly  Update

Background▪Blue Ribbon Commission’s report included 29

recommendations:–Security–Process–Leadership–Comparison

▪Recommendation Owners–Each recommendation was assigned to a division and

individual owner–Each owner is a member of the senior leadership

team with functional responsibility that aligns with the recommendation

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Page 4: Quarterly  Update

Overview

▪Twenty-nine recommendations outlined in the BRC report–Each recommendation to date has a status of

one of the following:• Complete• In Progress•On Hold

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Page 5: Quarterly  Update

Security Recommendations

▪Security recommendations encompass:–Developing a comprehensive test security

plan that includes best-in-class test administration procedures–Continuing to research and understand the

high number of erasures–Reinforcing and communicating existing

testing policies and any new policies or changes

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Security Recommendations

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BRC Security Recommendation 2–Research and identify causes of the unusually high number of

erasures within the district and identify and implement best practices in test preparation across the district

Status: On Hold

Administration’s Update–The district received partial 2009 CRCT erasure data from the

Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). This data has been analyzed to the extent possible–APS has received 2010 summary erasure data from GOSA and

will conduct an analysis–The district will continue to implement best practices in test

preparation and administration

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Process Recommendations

▪The process recommendations involve:–Following up to ensure immediate assistance

is given to students impacted by testing irregularities–Developing a plan to track implementation of

all of the recommendations–Following up on the results of the

investigation–Enhancing existing protocols for future CRCT

administrations and new audit routines

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Process Recommendations

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BRC Process Recommendation 1– Commit publicly to aggressively follow-up on the results of the

investigation by establishing a well-defined plan to consider the findings and recommendations in this report, conduct additional investigations where necessary, and take whatever administrative, legal, and professional action that APS considers appropriate

Status: Complete

Administration’s Update– Presented a response and plan of action to the ABE and public on

August 16, 2010• Presented the first quarterly report on November 1, 2010• Presented the second quarterly report on February 14, 2011

– Full cooperation with investigations conducted by the Governor’s Office

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Process Recommendations

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BRC Process Recommendation 3–Conduct further investigation of the referred

individuals within the Identified Schools and take whatever administrative, legal or professional action APS considers appropriate

Status: On Hold

Administration’s Update– The PSC approved 27 of 108 referred individuals– APS is providing full cooperation with the Governor’s

special investigation team

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Process Recommendations

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BRC Process Recommendation 6–Develop regular internal audit routines for each

administration of the CRCT focused on: test security protocols; test administration; and detailed APS erasure analysis

Status: Complete

Administration’s Update–APS Internal Auditor has developed a plan to conduct

regular audits for each CRCT test administration

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Process Recommendations

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BRC Process Recommendation 7–Document any testing irregularities identified and

specific plans for follow-up and resolution, including referrals to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and/or Fulton County District Attorney's Office, as appropriate

Status: Complete

Administration’s Update–The cross-divisional process for investigating and

following up on testing irregularities has been documented

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Leadership Recommendations

▪Leadership recommendations involve–Driving culture change–Re-assessing current incentive, performance

and evaluation systems–Utilizing new forms of review and feedback–Publishing and addressing any additional

findings related to the 2009 testing period–Reinforcing and communicating existing,

supporting policies

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 1–Drive culture change throughout the district to create an

environment that effectively balances attention to measurable student outcomes with attention to positive, ethical behavior

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–Modified the APS Balanced Scorecard objective of building a

culture of alignment, ethics and accountability– The APS Balanced Scorecard is cascaded to all district leaders who

will align their measures to the district scorecard– Alignment with the Effective Teacher in Every Classroom (ETEC)

and Race to the Top initiatives

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 2–Proactively re-assess incentive systems and

performance evaluation processes for all district employees with a focus on achieving this appropriate balance

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–Planning for this multi-year phased recommendation

is in progress as part of the Effective Teacher in Every Classroom (ETEC) and Race to the Top initiatives

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 3–Establish annual goals and performance plans that

include a significant emphasis on leadership, integrity and ethics

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–Modified the APS Balanced Scorecard objective of

building a culture of alignment, ethics and accountability–A communication toolkit containing guides and

resources resulting from the BRC recommendations

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 4– Incorporate self-assessment into the annual plan evaluation

processes for leadership (i.e. principals, assistant principals, curriculum leaders, School Reform Team executive directors and central office personnel)

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–The district has developed a self-assessment tool based on the

Georgia Department of Education Leader Keys. The feedback will be incorporated into the annual evaluation process for leadership

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 5– Incorporate surveys of teachers and support staff into annual

performance planning for principals to provide qualitative evidence on principal performance

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–A school climate survey is being developed based on the

Georgia Department of Education School Keys and Georgia Assessment of Performance on School Standards (GAPSS) resources –Feedback from the surveys will be referenced as a data

source for the principal annual performance evaluation and professional development opportunities

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 6–Provide observations of principals, which may include

shadowing or other efforts, for assessments of leadership ability compared to the critical skills determined for the position. Incorporate data on observed behaviors into the annual assessment process for leaders to assess their competency relative to those skills deemed to be critical for each position

Status: Complete

Administration’s Update–Observations of principals are conducted by leadership –Data gathered during principal observations are incorporated in

the annual assessment and performance evaluation process

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 7– Provide opportunities for regular, anonymous peer and upward

feedback (i.e. teacher-to-teacher, teacher-to-assistant/principal, teacher-to-test coordinator, principal-to-executive director) as well as processes for following through and managing this information

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update– A school climate survey is being developed based on the Georgia

Department of Education School Keys and Georgia Assessment of Performance on School Standards (GAPSS) resources – A process is being designed to provide anonymous feedback– Anonymous feedback will be referenced as a data source for the

principal annual performance evaluation and professional development opportunities

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 8–Conduct principal peer reviews and incorporate this

information into annual evaluation processes

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–The 2010-2011 principal peer review schedule is

finalized and observations are underway–Feedback from the principal peer reviews will be

included as a data source for the principal annual performance evaluation

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 9–Provide the ABE additional recommendations on

plans to monitor the principals and other leaders of the schools being referred by the BRC

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–Reassigned 12 principals–Continuing ongoing monitoring and instructional

support to those schools

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 11–Publish additional findings made with respect to

events that may have occurred during the 2009 testing period

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update–A communication plan has been developed and is

being implemented–The district website is being utilized for regular

updates

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Leadership Recommendations

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BRC Leadership Recommendation 12–Given that the findings relate to events that may have occurred

during the 2009 CRCT and that personnel changes may have occurred since that time period, APS must provide appropriate support for the implementation of recommendations by the current leadership of schools

Status: Complete

Administration’s Update–Leadership and staff have been provided additional professional

development–Category 1 schools continue to receive support as needed–An experienced education specialist retained for the remainder

of the school year

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CRCT Comparison Recommendations

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▪BRC CRCT Comparison recommendations encompass:–Additional recommendations focused on the

findings related to the comparison of the 2009 and 2010 CRCT results

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CRCT Comparison Recommendations

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BRC CRCT Comparison Recommendation 1– Given the high number of declines in Math, the BRC recommends that APS

conduct a broad assessment of Math outcomes to further determine the root causes of the declines. This assessment should include, but not be limited to, a review of the curriculum and schools/teachers where the declines were most dramatic, as well as an assessment of the effectiveness of current teaching methods

Status: Complete

Administration’s Update– Completed the broad assessment and reviewed recommendations – Re-aligned the APS math curriculum to mirror Georgia Department of

Education scope and sequence – Redesigned the professional development model for all schools with

significant declines in mathematics achievement

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CRCT Comparison Recommendations

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BRC CRCT Comparison Recommendation 2– There are 33 schools that demonstrated a significant decline in the

2010 CRCT test results. The BRC computed this number by looking at two factors - - the number of declines in grade/subject combinations, as well as 10% or greater increase in failure rates. The BRC recommends that the District conduct a further in-depth assessment in these schools

Status: In Progress

Administration’s Update– APS has received the initial data and completed an analysis which

informed school improvement plans–District is providing support, progress monitoring and targeted

intervention strategies for the selected schools to improve instructional quality and professional development

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Next Steps

▪Remain committed to implementing 100% of recommendations

▪Continue collaborative effort across divisions and departments

▪ Ensure full implementation, continue to utilize:–APS Project Management Methodology–Balanced Scorecard for reporting progress in the various

departments/divisions▫Weekly reports to senior staff▫Quarterly reports to ABE

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Our highest responsibility is to provide the bestpossible education for our students in everyclassroom and in every school. We will continuethe implementation of the recommendationsfrom the BRC investigative report while stayingfocused on our main purpose – greater studentachievement

Closing

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