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Measuring the Drivers of School Effectiveness
Introduction to
EDUCATIONAL VITAL SIGNS
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What are the ingredients for a
great place to learn?
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EVS: A Climate Snapshot
• Statistically validated, normed
assessment
• Overview of the community
members’ relationship with
the organization
• Climate strongly influences:
• learning
• involvement
• safety
• thriving
Climate = daily context in which:
• faculty work
• students learn
• parents interact
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EVS Value: Data for Dialogue
Builds alignment among
stakeholders:
• Where are we now?
• What are the key challenges?
• Where do we want to go?
Clarifies your next steps to be
more effective in reaching goals
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EVS Climate Factors
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How does climate affect learning?
Jefferson School
Trust
Accountability
Commitment
Connection
Growth
Kennedy School
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Climate Factors and Outcomes
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Combined Snapshot
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Critical Items
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EVS by Role
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Examples of Custom Questions
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• In your words, what is the school’s vision? (open ended)
• How do you feel when you are at school? (open ended)
• Identify the top three items/things that need to happen in order for the school to meet its vision. (open ended)
• At our school, we value different learning styles. (rating scale) • What is one way you grew/improved this year, emotionally and/or academically?
• In this school we actively appreciate people of different ages, races, sexual
orientations, and life experiences. (rating scale) • • Describe an inspiring moment from this year. (open ended) • Do you have suggestions for improving communication at school? (open ended) • If you could tell the principal one thing, what would it be? (open ended) • What is one ingredient of this school that makes it unique/special? (open ended)
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Sample EVS Responses to “What would you like to tell the principal?”
• Great things are happening
• We need to stop the bullying and the gossiping
• Make sure no one is left out and people get along with one another
• Help parents and all parties involved understand the different roles of teachers, administration, and board
• Continue honest communication
• This school supports student learning and growth
• I don’t think we could get any better then this ☺
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Examples of Custom Items
Rating…
• The school tailors learning to each student’s needs
• Parents are actively involved in school activities
• The SEL program helps establish a healthy culture
Open ended…
• How are we doing on supporting a diversity?
• What is one improvement you’d like to make to the playground?
• What’s one of the school values you’d like to see emphasized
more? How could we do that?
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Alignment
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Imagine a Climate Abundant with…
Accountability Connection
Commitment Growth
Trust
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