Important Dates
- Quarterly Check-Ins (CSFO's & District Staff) - Feb 13 (Wilcox 11:00...Barbour 12:00)
- Quarterly Check-Ins (CSFO's & District Staff) - Feb 14 (Montgomery 9:00...Monroe 11:00)
- Quarterly Check-Ins (CSFO's & District Staff) - Feb 15 (Mobile 9:00...Dothan 10:00...Huntsville 11:00)
- Turnaround Academy - February 21...Alabama State University...8:30-3:30
Turnaround Academy
Our January Turnaround Academy provided schools with time to discuss next steps in the development and implementation of behavior plans for their schools. In addition, schools reflected on their report cards they received in December and received information on areas for improvement. A link to the presentation can be found HERE.
The February meeting will be in-person. We look forward to seeing all of our Turnaround Teams!
Summer Learning
It is never too early to begin planning for your Summer Reading and Math Camps. Obviously, we want to make sure all students have an opportunity to meet the requirements for promotion as stated in the Alabama Literacy Act. Using your mid year reading data, as well as, the previous years ACAP scores should provide a good starting point for who to plan to invite. All schools have carryover funds they can use to support a robust program for both reading and math support. I encourage you to work with your OSI specialist, ARI, AMSTI, and OMI staff in planning your summer program.
Instructional Audits
This spring (2024), each of our 15 Turnaround Schools will have their second instructional audit. This audit will be just like the first in that interviews will be conducted with administrators, teachers, students and various stakeholders along with classroom observations. The audits provide critical benchmark data to determine areas in which to celebrate accomplishments, while providing clarity on processes and practices that need adjustments.
Your OSI Specialist will be working with school leaders over the next few weeks to finalize dates for their audit.
February Focus
Below are a few areas to focus on for February:
Turnaround Leadership
- Reflect on the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Are you and your school on track to meet those goals? If so, have we celebrated our progress? If not, what adjustments need to be made to get back on track?
Talent Development
Several colleges and universities will be holding job fairs over the next few months. This can be a great opportunity to make your recruiting pitch to those entering this profession.
Instructional Transformation
Based on your middle of year data, where is your greatest need for support? Are your students on track to demonstrate improvement on the ACAP this spring? Reach out to your OSI Specialist to discuss the needs of your faculty and determine what supports can be put in place to support their needs.
Culture Shift
- This is a good time to do a survey on how your PST and RTI processes are working on your campus. Based on the feedback you receive, you have time to make adjustments before the end of the school year.
ACAP Information
ARI released their Spring 2024 Instructional Supports for the ACAP Summative. You can access them HERE. Please make sure that your teachers have access to this information. Reach out to your OSI Specialist if you need support on how to best utilize this information.
Also, the ALSDE released the memo below with testing dates for 2024-2025.
PREP (Preparing Relief Educators Program)
OSI - Leadership Coach
Email: tim.solley@alsde.edu
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Twitter: @Tim_Solley