How Effective Boards Use Data

Douglas P. Thaman, Ed.D.MCPSAExecutive Director

Quality Standards

The Quality Standards…MCPSA Developed Quality Standards to Provide guidance to schools Provide guidance in MCPSA’s

development of services

MCPSA’s Quality Standards Are a tool to support schools Are NOT an instrument of evaluation

Guiding Principles Principle 1: Substantive Academic Performance

Principle 2: Quality Leadership

Principle 3: Responsible Governance

Principle 4: Organizational Financing and Sustainability

Principle 5: Engaged Parents and Community

Principle 1: Substantive Academic Performance Standard: Sets and meets clear,

meaningful, and measurable academic goals and student learning objectives as stated in the charter through a performance contract with its sponsor

Standard: Demonstrates high expectations for student achievement

Principle 1: Substantive Academic Performance continued

Standard: Provides a challenging, coherent curriculum for all students

Standard: Supports students in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that promotes achievement, character, responsibility, and inclusion

Principle 2: Quality Leadership

Standard: Employs a clear strategic approach to meeting the goal of improving student academic achievement

Standard: Implements the educational model, all associated programs, and procedural operations outlined in its charter

Principle 2: Quality Leadership

Standard: Employs a clear strategic approach to meeting the goal of improving student academic achievement

Standard: Implements the educational model, all associated programs, and procedural operations outlined in its charter

Effective Boards Use Data Academic Achievement Data

Financial Data

Operational Data

Achievement Data

Data Dashboards Streamlined Reporting

Fit with Mission and Vision

Customizable

Flexible

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Target

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Ac-tual

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Enrollment

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Sample Dashboard

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Disciplinary Action

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Days of Cash

Target level

Future Trainings January 16

Strategic Planning Session: Looking Forward to Fulfill Your Promise

February 13 What Does Your Budget Say About Your Goals: How Can You Align

Your Budget with Your Mission?

March 14 When and How to Revise Your Charter: Revisiting Charter

Goals/Mission

April 10 Managing/Engaging Stakeholders and Fundraising—The Board’s

Role

May 8 TBD