Component

Operational Definition

Indicators

Shared Leadership

From broad and deep participation of all stakeholder groups, the organization clearly sets and communicates direction

•  Vision, mission, values, and goals are developed and deployed.

•  Leaders' behaviors and actions support the vision, mission, values, and goals.

•  Collaboration and communication structures are effective and efficient.

•  Progress is viewed, monitored, and reported

Strategic Planning

The planning process translates needs and requirements into actions.

•  Goals are aligned to needs and requirements.

•  Goals are specific, measurable, aligned, results-oriented and timely.

•  Employee/ work unit performance goals support system goals through action/ improvement plans.

Student, Parent, and Community Needs/ Requirements

(including state and federal requirements)

The organization defines the needs and requirements of students, parents, and community and translates them into clear expectations.

•  Needs/requirements are clearly understood, prioritized and addressed.

•  Student learning requirements and expectations are explicit and aligned to Illinois Learning Standards.

•  Positive relationships are systematically fostered through communication and collaboration.

•  Student, parent, community satisfaction is regularly monitored and reported.

•  Student, parents, and community contributions are recognized and celebrated.

•  The learning environment adds value to both student personal growth and achievement.

Data Collection, Analysis, and Use

Systematic data collection informs decision- making.

(achievement, financial, satisfaction, efficiency)

•  Key data sources that are aligned to goals and priorities are systematically identified and collected.

•  Key data are used to guide improvement efforts

•  Key data are used to compare improvement efforts and results to both similar and high performing organizations.

•  Data are accessible and shared broadly and deeply.

•  Learners are supported to take responsibility for personal data collection and analysis.

Staff Needs/ Requirements

The organization defines the needs and requirements of all staff.

•  Staff needs and requirements are prioritized and addressed. (morale and well being, training, education, etc.)

•  Performance expectations are explicit and aligned to vision, mission, values and goals.

•  Work is organized to promote collaboration and team learning.

•  Staff satisfaction is regularly monitored and reported.

•  Staff contributions are recognized and celebrated.

•  The work environment promotes personal and professional growth and high performance.

Improvement Processes

Teaching and learning as well as support processes are designed, implemented, and improved.

•  Processes used to impact goals are continuously evaluated and improved.

•  Individual/ personal work processes are continuously evaluated and improved.

•  Learning intervention processes are continuously evaluated and improved.

•  Learning rather than teaching is the primary focus.

Results

Results are improving over time.

•  Results are improving compared to the past.

•  Results are improving compared to similar and high performing organizations.