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Purpose: To clearly define what it takes to develop aligned improvement plans for schools that use Baldrige as the approach to continual improvement.

 

Expected Outcomes:

· Increased understanding of the Baldrige approach to continual improvement

· Increased understanding of the role of the school improvement plan in a systems approach to school
   improvement

· Assessment of the school as a system

· Development of draft goals, measures, and an action plan for the school

 

Target Audience:

School Improvement Teams, Building Leadership Teams

 

Participant Prerequisites:

Successful completion of awareness-level training such as Orientation to Performance Excellence,  and Continuous Classroom Improvement

 

Recommended Time:

1 day

 

Required Materials for Participants:

· Planning for Performance Excellence (School Version) Participant Workbook

· School þ Systems Check II or III

 

Additional Materials That Should Be Considered to Support Participant Learning:

· School improvement planning requirements from the state/district and/or accrediting body