District Review Process Overview

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Agenda Agenda Introduction Introduction Background on District Reviews Background on District Reviews [District name] s Review [District name] s Review Next Steps Next Steps

About District About District Reviews Reviews

District Reviews District Reviews Required by state law (M.G.L. Ch.15 55A, Ch.16 1K) and regulations The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education s (DESE s) Office of District Reviews and Monitoring (ODRM) reviews approximately 20 districts each year In the 2024-25 school year, reviews were conducted via a partnership between DESE and the American Institutes for Research (AIR) The review process includes document reviews, an onsite visit, focus groups, interviews, classroom observations, data triangulation, and a report published on DESE s website Several district stakeholders participated in interviews and focus groups including teachers, students, families, school leaders, district leaders, municipal officials, and school committee members

The The District Standards and Indicators District Standards and Indicators Each report is based on the District Standards and Indicators This document was updated in August 2024 The six standards that make up the District Standards and Indicators are Leadership & Governance Curriculum & Instruction Assessment Human Resources & Professional Development Student Support Financial & Asset Management [District name] s report covers [all six standards OR three (if targeted)]

Note: The following slides present 2 different templates for sharing your review findings. Please delete, hide, and/or modify slides as you see fit. [District [District name] s name] s District Review District Review Version 1: Use the following slides to present the full findings of the district review

[District name]s Review [District name] s Review In May 2025, Superintendent [name] received a notification letter from DESE stating that [district name] had been selected for a district review in the [year-year] school year [district liaison name] was appointed as the liaison for the district review process, and supported Superintendent [name] throughout the review Over the summer, district leadership participated in DESE-provided trainings to learn more about the district review process and the District Standards and Indicators Reviewers from AIR were onsite in [district name] from [x date to y date] In [Month, year] [district name] received notice that the final draft of the report was published on DESE s website

Leadership and Governance Leadership and Governance [insert table from the beginning of the Leadership and Governance standard] Indicator Indicator Strengths Strengths Areas for growth Areas for growth Leadership and Governing Leadership and Governing Structures Structures Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Implementation, and Monitoring Monitoring District Culture District Culture

Leadership and Governance: Leadership and Governance: Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations Recommendations [insert the recommendations listed for this standard] Priority Areas & Action Steps Priority Areas & Action Steps [highlight one or more priority areas and corresponding action steps]

Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction [insert table from the beginning of the Curriculum and Instruction standard] Indicator Indicator Strengths Strengths Areas for growth Areas for growth Instructional Leadership Curriculum and Instructional Materials Equitable Practices and Access Effective Instruction and Curricular Implementation

Curriculum and Instruction: Curriculum and Instruction: Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations Recommendations [insert the recommendations listed for this standard] Priority Areas & Action Steps Priority Areas & Action Steps [highlight one or more priority areas and corresponding action steps]

Assessment Assessment [insert table from the beginning of the Assessment standard] Indicator Indicator Strengths Strengths Areas for growth Areas for growth Data Collection Data Use and Culture Sharing Data

Assessment: Assessment: Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations Recommendations [insert the recommendations listed for this standard] Priority Areas & Action Steps Priority Areas & Action Steps [highlight one or more priority areas and corresponding action steps]

Human Resources and Professional Human Resources and Professional Development Development [insert table from the beginning of the Human Resources and Professional Development standard] Indicator Indicator Strengths Strengths Areas for growth Areas for growth Human Resources Infrastructure, Policies, and Practices Staffing Professional Learning

Human Resources and Professional Development: Human Resources and Professional Development: Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations Recommendations [insert the recommendations listed for this standard] Priority Areas & Action Steps Priority Areas & Action Steps [highlight one or more priority areas and corresponding action steps]

Student Support Student Support [insert table from the beginning of the Student Support standard] Indicator Indicator Strengths Strengths Areas for growth Areas for growth Safe and Supportive School Climate and Culture Health and Wellbeing Family and Community Partnerships Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Student Support: Student Support: Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations Recommendations [insert the recommendations listed for this standard] Priority Areas & Action Steps Priority Areas & Action Steps [highlight one or more priority areas and corresponding action steps]

Financial and Asset Management Financial and Asset Management [insert table from the beginning of the Financial and Asset Management standard] Indicator Indicator Strengths Strengths Areas for growth Areas for growth Business Office Staffing and Infrastructure Budgeting and Budget Process Operations Managing Capital Assets and Capital Planning

Financial and Asset Management: Financial and Asset Management: Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations and Priority Areas Recommendations Recommendations [insert the recommendations listed for this standard] Priority Areas & Action Steps Priority Areas & Action Steps [highlight one or more priority areas and corresponding action steps]

[District name] [District name] District Review District Review Version 2: Use the following slides to present an abridged selection of findings from the review and initiate discussion

Governance Standards: Governance Standards: Strengths Strengths Standards included Standards included: Leadership and Governance, Human Resources and Professional Development, Financial and Asset Management Strengths Strengths [Highlight 3-5 salient strengths from the standard. Focus on those that most impact the teacher and school staff experience.]

Governance Standards: Governance Standards: Areas for Growth Areas for Growth Standards included Standards included: Leadership and Governance, Human Resources and Professional Development, Financial and Asset Management Areas for Growth & Recommendations Areas for Growth & Recommendations [Highlight 1-5 salient areas for growth (and their corresponding recommendations) from the standard that are most relevant to school staff] Discussion Questions Discussion Questions How have you seen these areas for growth show up in your role? How have they impacted your ability to serve students effectively? Which of the identified strengths could you and/or the district leverage to advance progress toward DESE s recommendations?

Instructional Standards: Instructional Standards: Strengths Strengths Standards included Standards included: Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, and Student Support Strengths Strengths [Highlight several salient strengths from the standard. Focus on those that most impact the teacher and school staff experience.]

Instructional Standards: Instructional Standards: Areas for Growth & Recommendations Areas for Growth & Recommendations Standards included Standards included: Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, and Student Support Areas for Growth & Recommendations Areas for Growth & Recommendations [Highlight 1-5 salient areas for growth (and their corresponding recommendations) from the standard that are most relevant to school staff] Discussion Questions Discussion Questions How have these challenges impacted you in your role? Which of the identified strengths could you and/or the district leverage to advance progress toward DESE s recommendations?

Next Steps Next Steps

Next Steps Next Steps Immediate Opportunities Immediate Opportunities [refer to your Post-Review Reflection Guide to complete this section] Longer Longer- -Term Plans Term Plans [refer to your Post-Review Reflection Guide to complete this section] [describe how the district review findings fit into your improvement planning cycle]

Q & A Q & A [District Contact] [District Contact] [Contact Info] [Contact Info]