Problem: When it comes to assessing the current state of campuses, most leadership teams limit their analyses by focusing only on student learning data. As a result, most school improvement plans lack the complexity of strategies required to achieve meaningful and sustainable improvement.

Solution:

Understand and apply the principles and practices of the Campus Snapshot to have a more complete picture of the current state, potential for improvement, and focus for initial action.

WHAT IS THE CAMPUS SNAPSHOT?

classroom observations;

stakeholder interviews;

analysis of performance and demographic data;

analysis of current practices as they align with the Nine Principles of High Performing Schools.

The Campus Snapshot is a data collection and analysis process which provides a comprehensive, objective analysis of the current state of the school and its capacity to meet the needs of the students it serves.

The Campus Snapshot goes beyond collecting and examining typical “rear-view mirror” school improvement data. The Campus Snapshot provides a deeper analysis through the use of:

Through a comprehensive analysis of student achievement data paired with an on-site team visit, the campus is provided with an objective picture. The Nine Principles of High Performing Schools serve as the nine lenses for data collection, analysis, and identified opportunities for impact.

No one ever asks us our opinion. The truth is, we have the most to lose when our schools aren’t working right, and the most to gain when they are. – High School Student “ “

CAMPUS SNAPSHOT: THE BIG PICTURE

Nine Principles ofHigh Performing Schools

FindEvidence

ReportFindings

AdditionalAnalysis

Interviews

ClassroomObservationsSurveys

Clear andFocused Mission

High Expectationsfor Success

PersonalizedLearningEnvironment

Safe and OrderlyEnvironment

ProfessionalLearningCommunity

Opportunitiesto Learn

FrequentMonitoring ofStudent Progress

CommunityInvolvement thatImpacts StudentSuccess

OrganizationalStability

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4 5 6

7 8 9

HOW DOES THE SNAPSHOT SUPPORT IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS?

serve to create a sense of urgency for required improvement;

build consensus about which school conditions need to be changed;

surface ineffective routines, unsuccessful practices, and dysfunctional mental models

provide a focus for initial improvement efforts;

bring student voice into the change process.

The Campus Snapshot provides a comprehensive perspective from which school leaders may confidently launch improvement efforts.

The Campus Snapshot will:

The Campus Snapshot Report includes identified Opportunities for Impact which surface through the comprehensive process. These suggestions for school improvement focus are accompanied by current research and additional resource citations allowing the campus to investigate further as needed for planning strategic next steps.

NINE PRINCIPLES OF HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOLS

Clear and Focused Mission

High Expectations for Success

Personalized Learning Environment

Safe and Orderly Environment

Professional Learning Community

Opportunities to Learn

Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress

Community Involvement That Impacts Student Success

Organizational Stability

These principles serve as the foundation for the Campus Snapshot. All components of the Campus Snapshot process seek to determine the presence, absence, and strength of these principles.

This graph outlines the key steps in the process, to give you a birds-eye view of what’s involved in planning and participating in a Campus Snapshot.

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR CAMPUS SNAPSHOT

Plan and discuss theSnapshot with an ESC

representative

Gather and providerequested data and

information

Facilitate completionof stakeholder surveys

Prepare faculty forCampus Snapshot visit

Participate in interviews

Provide access tostakeholder groups

for interviews

Provide workroomfor Snapshot Team

Review and studyfindings

Present findings to campus and appropriate

stakeholders

Integrate findings intoimprovement efforts

Before the Campus Snapshot During the Campus Snapshot After the Campus Snapshot

Contact your Education Service Center or the Statewide Snapshot Office:

Email: campus_snapshot@esc13.txed.net Telephone: 512.919.5431Website: www.esc13.net/snapshot

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

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Contact your Education Service Center or the Statewide Snapshot Office:

Email: campus_snapshot@esc13.txed.net Telephone: 512.919.5431Website: www.esc13.net/snapshot