Using Your DIP to Navigate the Ship
Hinsley & Associates, LLC
November 2022
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A Beautiful DIP
We can create a beautiful and compliant District Improvement Plan (DIP), but how is it used?
- Compliance & Audit Document
- Drive Improvement
- Accountability & Monitoring
- Dust Collection Device
- I Don't Know
Research Says . . .
Written Goals Matter
Research has shown that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if they are written down.
Accountability Matters
The research goes on to show that you are 76% more likely to achieve your goals if you write action commitments and share weekly progress reports.
How many goals can we focus on at once?
Is Anyone Navigating?
Once the District Improvement Plan (DIP) is completed and approved, is anyone using it to navigate the district's initiatives?
We can write a BEAUTIFUL and COMPLIANT plan, but WHY?
STRATEGY #1: Use an Appendix
Staying Compliant
The purpose of the Appendix is to keep you compliant and to reduce the length of your District Improvement Plan.
NOTE* Templates are to be Customized!
5 Pages of Statutory References
If you notice any new/additional ones, please email me and I will add them to this template!!
Thank you!!
5 Steps to a Workable Process
5 Steps to a Workable Process
Step 1: Create a Professional Development Plan (PDP) highlighting the Prioritized Professional Development activities for the district.
Step 2: Update Program Plans listed in the Appendix to align with the priorities in the PDP.
Step 3: Included the Prioritized Professional Development from the PDP in the DIP.
Step 4: Include the Appendix at the end of the DIP.
Step 5: Complete the Plan on a Page (see details in next blog post).
STRATEGY #2: Use Plan on a Page
Laser Focused Initiatives
TIPS for Plan on a Page
- Goals are broad. Use the same goals for the district and campuses (or something very similar).
- Performance Objectives are measurable and should be written in the SMART goal format. Use the same objectives across the district if possible, but also customize them for the grade levels and data sources of the individual campuses.
- Priority strategies should directly support the Performance Objectives. Again, consistency across the district is the key but customize to the campuses as needed.
- Data to Monitor should be specific. Sources listed should generate specific, measurable data points.
Customize the Performance Objectives for Each Campus
You Got This!
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
I am super excited to share I have two new Comprehensive Needs Assessments books coming out by the end of this year.
They will be available on Amazon. Details will be on the Hinsley & Associates, LLC website.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Part I: Planning Guide
The Part I - Planning Guide explains the "why" and purpose of the CNA, along with the Planning Checklist, handouts, and a wealth of resources to help you plan an effective and engaging Comprehensive Needs Assessment for your district.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Part II - Trainer Guide
Glenda Hinsley
Glenda Hinsley, Grants Specialist
- ESSA/ESSER, State & Federal Grants
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- State Compensatory Education (SCE)
- District/Campus Improvement Plans
Email: glenda@hinsleyassociates.com
Website: www.hinsleyassociates.com
Location: Tyler, TX
Phone: 903-474-3245
Twitter: @Glenda_Hinsley
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