Steps to School Improvement Resources - Level 2
Standard 1
Articles
1.2 - CSE 19.1 "Constructing Your Ship"
1.2 - CSE 16.3: "Delivering On The Mission" (Keenan)
1.2 - ACSI Blog: "Intentionality in School Admissions" (Urban)
1.4 - CSE 20.2: "Being Missional is about Being Relational" (Kempton)
1.4 - CSE 3.5: "Three Steps to Becoming a Mission-Driven School" (Lyso)
1.4 - CSE 3.5: "The Number One Role" (Roth)
1.4 - ACSI Blog: "Merging Schools Across Denominations: Deepening our Commitment to Jesus" (Becker)
Examples
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1.2, 1.4 - "Setting Direction, Developing a Shared Vision"
Standard 2
Articles
2.1 - LLU 27.3: "Legal Risks for Christian School Boards"
2.1 - ACSI Blog: "The Missing Piece in Board Governance: Understanding Educational Trends and Responses" (Swaner)
2.1 - "Board Governance" (ACSI, Sept. 2009)
2.8 - CSE 20.3: "From Floundering to Flourishing" (Frost)
Examples
2.1 - "Board Manual" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
2.1 - "Board Policy Manual - General" (Sam Barfell, June 2014)
2.1 - "SCA Board Policy Manual" (Seffner Christian Academy - FL)
2.1 - "Executive Job Descriptions" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
2.1 - "Board Profile Application" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
2.8 - "Budgeting Process" (Cornerstone, Mt. Carmel)
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Standard 3
Articles
3.4 - "A Guide for Building a Successful K-12 Communication Strategy" (presentation by Blackboard)
3.4 - ACSI Blog: "Promoting a Positive Partnership with Parents - Part 1" (Mosbacker)
3.4 - ACSI Blog: "Promoting a Positive Partnership with Parents - Part 2" (Mosbacker)
3.5 - "Utilizing the Matthew 18 Principle" (ACSI)
3.5 - CSE 7.1: "Elements of an Adversarial Relationship" (Nazigian)
3.5 - "When Matthew 18 Isn't Enough" (Godsey)
3.7 - IRS Nondiscrimination Policy for Schools
3.7 - "IRS Nondiscrimination Policy for Students"
3.8 - EL 69.7: "Improving College Counseling" (Bardwell)
3.8 - ACSI Blog: "From Guidance to Life Calling: How Can We Better Prepare Our Students for Life after High School" (Kwiatkowski)
3.8 - EL 68.2: "Responding to a Student's Depression" (Crundwell & Killu)
3.9 - CSE 19.1 "International Students in our Schools" (E. Wilcox)
Examples
3.2 - "Demographic Assessment" (Sunbury Christian Academy)
3.2 - "Demographic Assessment" (Belleview Christian School)
3.6 - "Parent Opinion Survey" (Algoma Christian - MI)
3.6 - "Student Feedback for Principals" (Algoma Christian - MI)
3.6 - "Student Feedback for Teachers" (Algoma Christian - MI)
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3.4 - "Relationships with Parents"
3.7 - Talking Openly About Race"
3.7 - "Welcoming Families of English Language Learners"
3.7 - Involving Parents in a Diverse Community"
3.9 - "Pre-Assessment and Diagnosis"
3.9 - "Understanding Student Traits"
3.9 - ACSI ISP Webinar
3.9 - ACSI ISP Webinar
3.9 - ACSI ISP Webinar
3.9 - ACSI ISP Webinar
Standard 4
Articles
4.2 - LLU 27.3: "Screening Your Staff: A Biblical Perspective on Due Diligence and Accountability"
4.2 - LLU 18.3: "Employee Handbook"
4.3 - EL 73.8: "Advice You'd Offer a First Year Teacher"
4.3 - EL 51.11: "Facing First-Year Challenges" (Grode)
4.7 - CSE 20.1 "What Works in Professional Development" (Swaner)
4.7 - "Professional Development for Christian School Educators and Leaders" (Swaner)
4.7 - "Effective School-Based Professional Development Planning" (Swaner)
4.7 - CSE 20.3 "Teachers as Adult Learners" (Swaner)
4.7 - ACSI Blog: "Good Professional Development is R.A.R.E." (Kwiatkowski)
4.7 - CSE 19.1: "Inducting and Mentoring Teachers for Long-Term Excellence" (Fisher)
4.9 - CSE 19.3 "Fully Engaging Your Faculty" - Greener
4.9 - "101 Tips on Interactive Teaching" (Angelo, Cross, et al.)
4.11 - CSE 19.1: "Your Most Crucial Resource" (Drexler)
4.11 - ACSI Blog: "3 Things Millennials on Your Team Want to Tell You, But Don't Know How" (Cole)
Examples
4.2 - "Induction-Mentoring Program" (Calvary Baptist)
4.2 - "New Teacher Inservice" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
4.2 - "Staff Handbook Sample" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
4.3 - "Induction-Mentoring Program" (Calvary Baptist)
4.3 - "New Teacher Inservice" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
4.3 - "Staff Handbook Sample" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
4.3 - "Parent Volunteer Handbook" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
4.7 - "Faculty Professional Development Reimbursement Policy" (Hawthorne CA - NJ)
4.9 - "Teacher Observation Evaluation" (Sunshine Bible Academy - SD)
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4.9 - "ASCD Master Class: Teacher Evaluation"
4.9 - "Rethinking Evaluation Policy"
4.11 - "The Teacher Series: Teacher as Peer Coach"
Standard 5
Articles
5.1 - CSE 20.1: "What Might Happen If..." (Graham)
5.2 - CSE 6.3: "The Un-Curriculum: Entering the Word of Children" (Heaton)
5.2 - EL 51.2: "Who Creates Curriculum? New Roles for Teachers" (Monson & Monson)
5.5 - CSE 17.3: "Characteristics of Christian Pedagogy" (Kieser & Parsons)
5.5 - CSE 10.3: "Pedagogy as Person: Relational and Transformative Teachers" (Norsworthy)
5.5 - CSE 10.3: "All Are Called: Personality and Effective Teaching" (Baumann)
5.5 - ACSI Blog: "Project-Based Learning" (Philbrick)
5.6 - CSE 10.3: "Assessment: An Opportunity to Practice Biblical Unity?" (Buel)
5.6 - "Data-Driven Classroom" (Mertler)
5.6 - Rethinking Assessment: A Tool for Learning and Spiritual Formation (Levy & Levy)
5.6/5.7 - The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment (Ruyle/Marzano Research - Free Webinar)
5.7 - EL 66.4: "Looking Deeper Into the Data" (Reeves)
5.7 - EL 73.3: "Don't Just Gather Data - Use It" (Fisher & Frey)
5.7 - "Data-Driven Classroom" (Mertler)
5.7 - "Tests That Teach: Using Standardized Tests to Improve Instruction" (Tankersley)
5.10 - CSE 19.1: "Combatting Technology's Lies" (Koch)
5.10 - "Supporting the Classroom with Materials for Instruction" (Voltz, Sims, Nelson)
5.12 - "ISTE Standards for Students (iste.org)
5.12 - EL 51.7: "The Link Between Technology and Authentic Learning" (Means & Olson)
5.13 - LLU 19.2: "Sample Code of Conduct for Students"
5.13 - "The Critical Role of Classroom Management" (Marzano, Marzano, & Pickering)
5.16 - ISM I&P 35.1: “Sample Employee Policy”
5.16 - LLU 20.2: "Employees and Social Networks"
5.16 - EL 70.6: "Our Brains Extended" (Prensky)
Examples
5.2 - "Curriculum Mapping Sample" (Bowen)
5.12, 5.16 - "Technology Plan" (Evangel Heights Christian Academy)
5.12, 5.16 - "Technology Plan" (Frederick Douglas Wesson Christian Academy)
5.12, 5.16 - "DCPA BYOD Policies" (Darren Patterson Christian Academy - CO)
5.16 - "Teacher Technology Professional Development" (Lake Center Christian School)
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5.1 - "Making the Connections: How to Put Biblical Worldview into Practice" (Parts 1-3)
5.1 - "Making the Connections: How to Put Biblical Worldview into Practice" (Parts 4-6)
5.1 - "What's the Context? Simple Tools that Bring Meaning to Learning"
5.1 - "Worldview Teaching that Transforms Lives"
5.2 - "An Introduction to Curriculum Mapping"
5.2 - "Quality Maps"
5.2 - "The Seven Phases of Mapping"
5.2 - "Essential Questions"
5.2 - "Benefits of Mapping"
5.2 - "Curriculum Mapping: Putting Mapping to Work"
5.2 - "Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping"
5.2 - "Curriculum Mapping: The Essentials of Mapping"
5.5 - "The Art and Science of Teaching: Effective Instructional Strategies"
5.6 - "Using Classroom Assessment to Guide Instruction: The Role of Classroom Assessment in School Improvement"
5.8 - "A Visit to a Data-Driven School District"
5.8 - "The Results Series: A Data' Driven System"
5.8 - "The Results Series: How to Produce Results"
5.12 - "Technology in the Classroom: Maximize the Potential, Minimize the Pitfalls"
5.12 - "Education in the Midst of Revolution" (part 1)
5.12 - "Education in the Midst of Revolution" (part 2)
5.12 - "Education in the Midst of Revolution" (part 3)
5.16 - "Technology in the Classroom: Maximize the Potential, Minimize the Pitfalls"
5.16 - "Leadership in Digital Age Schools - Critical Issues"
Standard 6
Articles
6.2 - "Working with the Media" (Robbins & Alvy)
6.2 - "School Safety" (Bosher, Kaminsky, & Vacca)
6.7 - EL 50.4: "Supporting Victims of Child Abuse" (Bear, Schenk, & Buckner)
6.7 - ACSI Blog: "Student Mental Health Concerns in Your School: Steps to Take NOW" (Dixon)
6.8, 6.13 - "School Environmental Health and Safety Inspection" (State of Ohio)
6.15 - LLU: "Field Trip Risk Management" (Article and Forms)
6.15 - LLU 24.1: "School Transportation and the Risk to Your School"
6.16 - LLU: "Field Trip Risk Management" (Article and Forms)
6.16 - LLU 24.1: "School Transportation and the Risk to Your School"
Examples
6.13 - Sample Playground Safety Checklist
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Standard 7
Articles
Examples
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Standard 8
Articles
8.1 - ACSI Blog: "The Leadership Triangle: Dealing with Tactical, Strategic, and Transformational Challenges" (Andre)
8.1 - EL 51.1: "Finding Time for Collaboration" (Raywid)
8.1 - ACSI Blog: "PIVOT: New Directions for Christian Education" (Swaner)
8.1 - "Data Collection: Building a Valid and Reliable Data Collection Plan" (Sagor)
8.3 - ACSI Blog: "Finishing Well: Succession Planning in Christian Schools" (Swaner)
8.3 - EL 69.4: "School Improvement, Step by Step" (Siebersma, Clouse, & Backus)
8.3 - "Strategic Plan, or Continuous School Improvement Plan?" (Dill)
8.3 - "Focus on the Process - Not Vocabulary..." (Daniel)
Examples
8.1 - CSIP Samples (ACSI)
8.1 - "NRCA School Improvement Plan" (North Raleigh Christian Academy - NC)
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8.1 - "Guiding School Improvement with Action Research Books-In-Action"