Imaginology Terminology
The three categories of the SEP are... (the SEP Framework)
Building a culture of high expectations
Teaching and learning
Operating structures
The Imagine Schools mission statement says.... (located at the on the SEP)
As a national family of non-profit public charter school campuses, Imagine Schools partners with parents and guardians in the education of their children by providing high quality schools that prepare students for lives of leadership, accomplishment, and exemplary character.
According to the Academic Excellence Framework, how do school leaders equip, under the guide section of responsibilities?
Secure resources to develop a School Excellence Plan with vision and mission priorities.
Who is responsible for implementing the SEP?
Everyone!
When is the first SEP submission date?
November 15, 2019
The School Measures of Excellence are...
Character Development
Parent Choice
Shared Values
Economic Sustainability
Academic Growth Reading
What are the 5 stakeholder titles and responsibilities?
1. Imagine Schools Leaders
Guide & Coordinate
2. Imagine Schools Teachers
Plan & Instruct
3. Imagine Schools Students
Aquire & Own
4. Imagine School Parents
Partner & Choose
5. Imagine Schools Governing Boards
Inform & Advise
Under the equip section, the actions steps should be taken directly from what part of the SEP....
The tan box right above the S.M.A.R.T. goal(s).
When is the SEP complete?
It's never complete; it's an ongoing living document for improvement, year to year.
What are the six steps in the SEP process established in the SEP 1701 module?
STEP 1: ESTABLISH an Intentional Collaborative Planning Environment
STEP 2: ESTABLISH School Priorities through a Needs Assessment
STEP 3: ESTABLISH Goals
STEP 4: EQUIP with an Implementation Action Plan
STEP 5: ENGAGE in Implementation
STEP 6: EVALUATE Efforts
S.M.A.R.T goals mean....
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely
The statement that guides the overarching beliefs and values of the school community.
True or false - You should. always list specific names under "Persons responsible for implementation."
True
WILD CARD QUESTION FOR DOUBLE THE POINTS!
Based on regional trend data for the Imagine Mid-Atlantic Region, what is the lowest priority academic area of focus?
Math
When does the SEP work begin during the school year?
It's ongoing; however it should start in the summer prior to the start of the school year.
The Imagine slogan for this school year is.... Then identify what it refers to.
Imagine The Potential; it refers to how we should perceive our scholars, the work that we do, and how we properly prepare them for life beyond Imagine.
What is the ideal environment of the SEP Leadership Team? (from the SEP Module)
An Intentional Collaborative Culture
Which portion of the SEP requires teams to ask "Are initiatives or strategies aligned with established goals?
Engage in Implementation
What are the sub-categories under each of these areas in the SEP:
Building a culture of high expectations
Teaching and learning
Operating structures
Building a culture of high expectations
- Needs Assessment
- Shared Values
- Character Development
- Parent ChoiceTeaching and learning
- Needs Assessment
- Academic Growth
- Moral Character Development
- Performance Character Development
- Civic Character Development
Operating structures
- Needs Assessment
- Economic Sustainability
- School Development
WILD CARD QUESTION FOR DOUBLE THE POINTS!
What is the name of our founder and his wife? And what year was Imagine Schools founded?Dennis and Eileen Bakke
(1996 - Chancellor Beacon)
2004 - Imagine Schools
The Shared Value that speaks to our decision making process within Imagine.
Fun
Name all 15 committee chairs /subgroups in this section.
1. School Leader
2. Shared Values Committee Chair
3. Parent Choice Committee Chair
4. Character Development Committee Chair
5. Academic Growth Committee Chair
6. Economic Sustainability Committee Chair
7. School Development Committee Chair
8. School Academic Coach
9. EVP
10. RD
11. AD
12. Governing Board Rep.
13. Community Rep.
14. Parent Rep.
15. Student Rep.
Which portion of the SEP requires teams to "Gather and analyze current data"?
Evaluate Efforts
How often should you discuss the SEP?
Ongoing basis; it should be the driving force (or co-driving force with the SPP) in all discussions. It is the priority and should not be seen as just one more thing to do. If everything you do in your school is not aligned, it's purpose is not being fulfilled.
What are the tasks associated with each SEP Regional submission date?
1st Submission: November 15, 2019
- Engage section: you are to complete the progress monitoring 1 section and submit.
- You will receive feedback by December 15, 2019
2nd Submission: February 1, 2020
- Second progress monitoring.
- You will receive feedback by March 1, 2020
3rd Submission: April 15, 2020
- Complete Evaluate section.
- You will receive feedback by May 15, 2020
4th Submission: June 25, 2020
- Establish if your action plan impacted your goals; this will help determine your planning for following school year.