Continuous Improvement

Specialists

What We Do:

We are committed to supporting districts to engage in meaningful and sustainable improvement. We partner with schools and districts to enhance student outcomes through continuous reflection, data-informed decision-making, and capacity-building efforts.

Our Mission:

To support districts to build and sustain a culture of continuous learning and improvement that leads to excellence in teaching and learning.

Our Support:

In support of NWGA RESA’s commitment to equip, empower and serve educators, we want to support your district to build capacity to effectively engage in continuous improvement. The Continuous  Improvement team would welcome the opportunity to discuss your district’s specific continuous improvement needs and how we can support your team to address those needs. All supports can be modified to meet district/school needs. 

Instructional Observations (outside of TKES/GaLEADS)

• RESA specialists provide an external review of classroom instruction

• Side by side classroom observations with school or district staff to build capacity of observers

• Training on planning, implementing and monitoring an instructional observation framework

Leadership Teams

• RESA specialists provide an external review of school/district leadership team efficacy

• Side by side coaching of leaders to effectively lead and manage leadership teams

• Training on effective leadership teams

Collaborative Planning

• RESA specialists provide an external review of collaborative planning efficacy

• Side by side coaching of leaders to effectively lead and facilitate collaborative planning teams

• Training on effective collaborative planning teams

Comprehensive Needs Assessments

• RESA specialists provide an external review of school or district instructional processes

• Training on planning and implementing effective needs assessments

School/District Strategic/Improvement Plans

• Training on the creating, implementation and monitoring of effective improvement plans

• Review and provide feedback on improvement plans

• Support the development of school improvement plans that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART goals)

• Provide assistance with regular check-ins and evaluations of improvement plans to assess progress and make adjustments

• Assist in the development of long-term strategic plans for school/district improvement, including building capacity for continuous improvement

• Support districts in developing strategies to sustain improvements over time

Effective Use of Data

• Assist schools/districts in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student achievement data

• Support leaders to use data to identify achievement gaps, track progress, and implement interventions tailored to student needs.

• Support schools/districts in developing systems to monitor progress over time, adjusting strategies as needed

Wraparound Supports:

• Build the capacity and sustainability of district leaders to deliver wraparound services and supports to students and educators

• Help to facilitate the district’s access to community resources

• Support districts to more effectively provide student behavior support and prevention

• Increase the capacity of districts to effectively implement academic support and prevention systems and processes

• Support districts to grow and expand college and career support

English Learner Supports:

• Professional development and coaching

• Student support services

• Curriculum and instructional resources

• Assessment and progress monitoring

For more information, please contact: Shawn Keim or Linda Segars