OSPI School and District Improvement Website
(specific points taken directly from the site)
http://www.k12.wa.us/SchoolImprovement/process.aspx

The School Improvement Planning (SIP) Process has been developed jointly by OSPI, ESDs, and school districts. It is one of several approaches to school improvement planning that districts may choose to use. The process is cyclical, and includes these 8 steps:

• Assess Readiness to Benefit

•         Collect, Sort, and Select Data

•         Build and Analyze the School Portfolio

•         Set and Prioritize Goals

•         Research and Select Best Practices

•         Craft Action Plans

•         Monitor Implementation of the Plan

•         Evaluate Impact on Student Achievement

 The website includes:  School Improvement Planning links/tools, SIP Contacts, SIP Materials, Planning Requirements, SIP Links, and a Web Tool.   Within these site is a School Improvement Planning Process Guide that can be downloaded.

 9 Characteristics of High Performing Schools:

1.      Clear and Shared Focus

2.      High Standards and Expectations

3.      Effective School Leadership

4.      High Levels of Collaboration and Communication

5.      Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Aligned with Standards

6.      Frequent Monitoring of Teaching and Learning

7.      Focused Professional Development

8.      Supportive Learning Environment

9.      High Levels of Community and Parent Involvement

 http://www.k12.wa.us/SchoolImprovement/pubdocs/SIPGuide.doc

School Improvement Planning from Start to Action
http://www.k12.wa.us/SchoolImprovement/webtool.aspx