Characteristics of Successful Schools

CHAPTER TWO
Where Are We Now?

OVERVIEW

These surveys will help identify a school's perceived strengths in each of the seven characteristics. No doubt every school has begun to implement many of these components. The surveys can help identify other areas that could be targeted for improvement over the next several years.

Encourage school staff, students, and community members to complete the surveys for diverse feedback about current efforts. Completing this self-assessment will help prepare a school team to develop an improvement plan.

An online version of all eight surveys are available through the Wisconsin Information Network for Successful Schools (WINSS) section of the DPI webpage (dpi.wi.gov/sig/improvement/process.html).On-line surveys are available in English and Spanish. They can also be printed from the website and used as print versions. A print version in Lao can be requested from DPI by phone at (608) 266-3608. To go to Possible Actions for Improving Vision click on: VISION

Survey Instructions

Give the appropriate survey to each member of the school team.

1. Ask additional student, family, and community representatives to complete the survey as well.
2. Each respondent should rate each element according to the rating scale provided.

Rating Scale
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree


3. Compare the ratings of the school team members to the ratings given by the student, family, and community representatives. You may find certain groups have very different perceptions of the current status from those of the school team. The differences may warrant further investigation and discussion and can help pinpoint areas of strength and areas needing further effort. The surveys are intended to help provide direction; teams can decide how to use or modify the tool to best meet local needs and resources.

Characteristics of Successful Schools Surveys

These surveys help schools and districts understand where staff, parents, students, and other stakeholders stand with respect to the seven characteristics of successful schools identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. School and district leaders will use the data from the survey for planning purposes. All responses are strictly confidential.

Before beginning the survey, please tell us a little about yourself.

What is your position in the district? Student: What grade are you in this year? PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Parent: What grades do your children attend this year? (Mark current grade for each child) PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Teacher: What grades are you teaching this year? (Mark each grad you teach) PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Administrator: (Select one) __elementary school __middle school __high school __district office Other staff: (Select one) __pupil services staff (e.g. counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers) __support staff (e.g. clerical, aides, custodial, food services) School board member Community member

What is your gender? Male Female

What is your ethnicity? American Indian or Alaskan native Asian or Pacific Islander Black Hispanic or Latino/a White

• Overview: English,Spanish (Word), Lao
• Vision: English,Spanish (Word), Lao
• Leadership: English,Spanish (Word), Lao
• High Academic Standards: English,Spanish (Word), Lao
• Standards of the Heart: English,Spanish (Word), Lao
• Family, School, & Community Partnerships: English ,Spanish (Word), Lao
• Professional Development: English, Spanish (Word), Lao
• Evidence of Success: English, Spanish (Word), Lao
  

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For questions about this information, contact Molly A. Garner (608) 266-3983

Last updated on 4/2/2009 8:58:36 AM