Self Study Kickoff

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Roycemore School

ISACS Kick Off for Self


Study
Monday, 9 February 2015

ISACS

MISSION
The purpose of ISACS is to promote the
development of strong learning communities
characterized by high achievements, social
responsibility, and independence of
governance, programs and policies. This goal
is achieved through a rigorous accreditation
process, targeted professional development
programs, and focused support services.
Accreditation
Professional Development
Information Source to Schools

The Self-Study why?

Create a repeating, septennial process.


Discuss, think, analyze, write about
your school.
Expand the schools view of itself.
Confirm current strengths of the
school.
Explore, gain new, personal
friendships.
Brand the school.

Writing the Story

A joyful journey of writing.


Sub-committee meetings.
Final Document.
Implement Findings.

Self-Study Report

Authors are members of the


entire school community.
Schools story is created.
Who is the reading audience?
MissionDisclosure and
Congruence.
Theme(s)?
Standards for Membership

Lets Get Started


Mission Statement, the
foundation:

To inspire and nurture excellence


and
prepare each student for success
in higher education
and
in a dynamic and complex world

Meeting 1

Your Unique School


Roles: Writer, Scribes, S.C. Chair
Collect information

- overview

1)Definition; 2)AG; 3)Survey;


4)Roycemore

Write overview draft


Homework
RAP

Meeting 2 - strengths

Confirm draft of overview


Compile strengths
Streamline strengths
Consider challenges
Homework
RAP

Meeting 3
challenges & plans and
priorities
Confirm drafts of overview

and strengths
Determine challenges
Create Plans and Priorities
School Improvement
Develop Addenda
Homework
RAP

Meeting 4 addenda

Confirm Sub-committee report


Confirm addenda contents
Confirm compliance with
ISACS Standards for
Membership
Submit report to Steering
Committee
The End!

Whats Next?

Visiting Team
The Visit

1) Tour; 2)Ask; 3) Write; 4)


Closing

Visiting Team Report


Accreditation Review Committee
Board of Trustees
RE - ACCREDITATION!

REVIEW and PREVIEW

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