Lee County School District Exit Report

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External Review

Exit ReportLee County School District

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Accreditation is

An international protocol forinstitutions committed tosystemic, systematic, andsustainable improvement

Builds capacity of theinstitution to improve andsustain student learning

Stimulates and improveseffectiveness and efficiencythroughout the institution

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BalancedAccreditationAnalysis and Evaluation of Impact of Teaching and Learning

Leadership Capacity

Resource Utilization

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External Review

The External Review Team

Comprised of professional peers with diverse

experience and rich contextual perspective

Determines the institutions effectiveness in

meeting the requirements of accreditation

The External Review Process

Provides analysis and evaluation

Delivers valuable feedback and direction for

improvement

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Interviews & Observations

503 Interviews 168 Administrators

177 Teachers/Professional Staff

127 Students

31 Parents/Community Members

150Effective Learning Environment Observations

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Notable System Strengths

System and building-level leadership have

supported the development of a culture that

encourages innovation, collaboration,

professional growth, and that focuses on

student achievement.

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Teachers and support staff have created

classrooms that focus on the development of

student learning skills, thinking skills and life

skills.

Classrooms are well managed, inviting, and

support student learning.

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The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

is a notable community partner that is valued

and recognized for its support of education

throughout the district.

The system is committed to continuous

improvement.

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Learning Environment Ratings

1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.90

2 High Expectations Environment 3.10

3 Supportive Learning Environment 3.35

4 Active Learning Environment 3.16

5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback

Environment

3.12

6 Well-Managed Learning Environment 3.27

7 Digital Learning Environment 2.02

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Learning Environment Strengths

1 Has equal access to classroom discussions, activities,resources, technology, and support

2 Is tasked with activities and learning that are challenging but

attainable

3 Is provided support and assistance to understand content and

accomplish tasks

4 Is actively engaged in the learning activities

5 Responds to teacher feedback to improve understanding

6 Speaks and interacts respectfully with teacher(s) and peers

7 Uses digital tools/technology to gather, evaluate, and/or use

information for learning

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Learning Environment Needs Focus

1 Has differentiated learning opportunities and activities thatmeet her/his needs

2 Is asked and responds to questions that require higher order

thinking (e.g., applying, evaluating, synthesizing)

3 Is provided additional/alternative instruction and feedback at

the appropriate level of challenge for her/his needs

4 Makes connections from content to real-life experiences

5 Understands how her/his work is assessed

6 Collaborates with other students during student-centered

activities

7 Uses digital tools/technology to conduct research, solve

problems, and/or create original works for learning

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Index of Educational Quality

271

275

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400

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Teaching and Learning ImpactStandards 3 and 5, Student Performance Evaluative Criteria

Leadership Capacity

Standards 1 and 2, Stakeholder Feedback Evaluative Criteria

Resource UtilizationStandard 4

Index of Educational QualityBased on all Evaluative Criteria

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Required Action Standard 2

1) The board shall review, revise, and

implement procedures to ensure that the

board: 1) clearly supports the systems purpose

and direction; 2) has mechanisms for

monitoring the conditions that support student

learning, effective instruction, and assessment;

3) emphasizes challenging learning experiencesfor all students; and 4) provides direction for

professional growth of all staff. (2.1)

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2) Develop board policies and procedures to

evaluate its actions to ensure that the board

acts in accordance with defined roles and

responsibilities, include a formally adopted

code of ethics, and describe a process of

participation in a professional development

program that addresses conflict resolution,decision-making, and supervision and

evaluation. (2.2)

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3) The board shall develop and implement

procedures to consistently protect, support,

and respect the autonomy of system and school

leadership to accomplish goals for achievement

and instruction, and to manage day-to-day

operations of the system and its schools. (2.3)

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4) Evaluate the effectiveness of the range of

services that support the counseling,

assessment, referral, educational, and career

planning needs of all students, and then select

or design and implement programs to address

these needs. (4.7, 4.8)

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5) Develop systematic data analysis processes

and procedures that provide a comprehensive

picture of student learning, instruction, the

effectiveness of programs, and the conditions

that support learning, and that directly inform

all continuous improvement plans and

activities. (5.1, 5.2, 5.3)

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Accreditation Recommendation

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Based on our findings from the review of

evidence, this External Review Team

recommends that

Lee County School District

be accredited, pending further review and final

action by the AdvancED Accreditation

Commission.

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Accreditation Decision

External Review

AdvancED Office Reviews and Sends

Report Back to You

AdvancED Accreditation Commission

Grants Accreditation and Status

Completed!

30 Days

January

June

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Final Thoughts

On behalf of the External Review Team, we

extend:

Our appreciation for your hospitality, support,

and professionalism;

Our respect and acknowledgement of your efforts

to improve quality; and

Our congratulations for your progress towardachieving Accreditation as a quality institution.

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Our mission is to lead and

empower the education

community to ensure that all

learners realize their

maximum potential.

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Lee County School District Exit Report