Making adequate yearly progress (AYP) presents challenges that are unique for each school. One-size-fits-all recommendations will not effect change; only focused and customized solutions will meet goals. Sopris West's Consulting Services is dedicated to working with schools and districts to provide the catalyst for systems change. CTAG consultants collaborate with a school or district to provide an external review and complete a research-based School Improvement Assessment. Results of the School Improvement Assessment help education professionals effectively target their resources for maximum growth.
Our consultants are experts who fine-tune the results of this review and gauge target areas for growth using easy-to-complete surveys and assessments. A customized improvement plan, incorporating research-based practices, is designed based on identified school and district priorities. School Improvement consultants provide expertise in translating the improvement plan into a practical, measurable reality that meets AYP and other alternate governance requirements.
To assist schools and districts in achieving improvement goals, Sopris West’s school improvement consultants will:
- Conduct an external review of the current school or district improvement plan
- Facilitate changes to school improvement plans, according to research-based practices
- Provide consultation on alternate governance options
- Evaluate core content instruction and help design interventions for struggling students
- Implement progress monitoring systems and instruct staff in data analysis and data-driven decision making
- Provide consultation, professional development, mentoring, and coaching for administrators, principals, coaches, and teachers
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