Continuous Improvement

 A continuous improvement process is systematic and aligned.  Engaging in this process encourages assessment of needs, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.  Comprehensive strategic planning informs district systems to support school level implementation. Benefits of a continuous improvement process include:

• Bringing together pre-populated data in one location to facilitate needs assessment process
  
• Providing a continuous improvement process focused on the whole child
  
• Providing evidence-based practice guidance
  
• Providing alignment across compliance requirements resulting in time savings – allowing greater focus on improved student outcomes
  
• A highly functional multi-year cycle of continuous improvement, reducing reporting
  

Required Reports

Process/System Reviews (DSR10 SSR26 or Interim SA)

Surveys (annual survey of staff, parents and MS/HS students)

School Data Analysis (formerly SDP/A)

School Improvement Plan (complete mid-May)

Annual Education Report (Due mid-August)

For additional resources pertaining specifically to "Assessing Needs," click here.
For additional resources pertaining specifically to "Plan, Implement, and Monitor," click here.

Practical SI Timeline Checklist
Use this month-by-month checklist to help you organize and prioritize as you move through your school improvement planning cycle.  (PDF Jan 2012)

Overview of the School Improvement Process
Understanding how school improvement parallels individual student achievement and RtI and the stages and steps of the Michigan School Improvement model in a world of increased rigor (Pwr Pt Feb 2012)