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Texas Accountability Intervention System. Reconstitution Planning. Who is here today?. Objectives. Gain clarification of statutory requirements for making staff determinations in reconstitution Enhance understanding of campus redesign elements Prepare for reconstitution submissions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Texas Accountability Intervention System
Reconstitution Planning
Who is here today?
Objectives
• Gain clarification of statutory requirements for making staff determinations in reconstitution
• Enhance understanding of campus redesign elements
• Prepare for reconstitution submissions
Answer questions by phone or email
Provide feedback on submissions
Clarify communications and expectations
Work in coordination with TCDSS and ESCs
Reconstitution
Staffing Campus Redesign
Reconstitution
StaffingTAC §97.1051 (7)(A)
Principal Teachers
Removal/reassignment of some or all campus administrative and/or instructional personnel in accordance with at least the minimum requirements of TEC §39.107
What are your current local
policies/procedures regarding staff reassignment,
termination, and non-renewal?
ReconstitutionStaffing
TAC §97.1051 (7)(A)
Principal Teachers
Removal/reassignment of some or all campus administrative and/or instructional personnel in accordance with at least the minimum requirements of TEC §39.107
Reconstitution
TEC §39.107(b) WHO• Been employed at the
campus for the previous two years– Years for which 1st year IR and
2nd year IR ratings were earned
– 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school year
Principal
Reconstitution
TEC §39.107(b) WHAT
• May not be retained on that campus UNLESS retention more beneficial for– Student achievement– Campus stability
Principal
Reconstitution
WHO TEC §39.107(b-1)
• Teachers of subjects assessed through state assessments Teachers
Reconstitution
WHAT TEC §39.107(b-1)
• May be retained at campus ONLY IF– Pattern exists of
significant academic improvement by students taught by teacher
Teachers
Can be reassigned to other position in the
district
Who makes retention
determinations for principals and
teachers?Campus Intervention Team
(CIT)
District coordinator of school improvement (DCSI)
Professional service provider (PSP)
CIT
Procedures
Partner Processing
What factors does the CIT need to consider given its statutory responsibility for retention determinations?
Process for evaluation
Data sources
Local policies and procedures
Board policy
HR procedures
Transfer/reassignment
Staff conversations
CIT CONVERSATIONS
Are retention determinations made for all campus staff?
(i.e., assistant principals, counselors, elective teachers)
• District decision• TAC supports if choose to include all staff• Minimum requirements – Teachers – Principal
• Special education considerations
Submission RequirementsPrincipal
•Principal Retention Framework•Summary
How going to review
•Documented in reconstitution plan
Decision
Teacher
• Summary
How going
to review
• Documented in reconstitution plan
• Number of retained teachers by subject
• Number of reassigned teachers by subject
Decision
How&
Draft decisionsFinal decisions
Determination Summary
Determination Process•Data sources – statutory requirements•How data sources will be used in determinations•Type of feedback provided
Supports•Professional development•Data used to monitor progress•Other supports
Decisions•Principal•Teachers•Aggregate number meeting criteria set in process
Reconstitution
Staffing Campus Redesign
ReconstitutionRebuilding
TransformingRecreatingRedesigning
Curriculum and instruction
changesStaffing Personal attention
and guidanceHigh expectations
for all students
Rigorous/relevant academics
Structural and managerial innovations
Financial commitment
Sustained professional development
Parent/community involvement
Campus Redesign Elements
Table Activity
How might these redesign elements look in a school?
Table Activity
Rigorous/Relevant Academics
Personal Guidance & Attention
High Expectations
Curriculum/ Instruction Changes
Parent/ Community Involvement
Financial Commitment
Structural or Managerial Innovation
Sustained Professional Development
Additional counselors or staff
What will be your foundation elements?
Campus Redesign Elements
Submissions
Does a K-2 campus that is paired with a 3-5 campus rated 2nd year IR also have to plan for reconstitution?
• Yes• Remember reconstitution has two parts– Staffing evaluation/retention– Campus redesign
• Staff evaluation –subjects assessed– Remember decisions data driven
• Separate, coordinated plans
Questions?
Resources• State Accountability Intervention Resources – Pro
gram Monitoring and Interventions - TEA
• Texas Center for District and School Support
Contact Information• Division of Program Monitoring • and Interventions– [email protected]– (512) 463-5226
• Heather Christie, Manager– [email protected]
• Christine Kent, TCDSS– [email protected]
• Rachel Simic, TCDSS– [email protected]