Receivership Supports and Structures
The Office of Innovation and School Reform (OISR) provides supports, resources, and targeted technical assistance through the Receivership Support Model. Centered through theÌýFour Core Dimensions of Continuous Improvement, supports are organized aroundÌýthe implementation of Lead Strategies and the systems and/or structures identfied in the school's Continuation Plan to support those strategies in order to to meet the school’s Demonstrable Improvement (DI) Indicator targets.ÌýÌý
Receivership Supports and Structures
In partnership with the OISR and district, each school under Receivership engages in a continuous improvement process that will lead to increased achievement and improved learning experience through sustainable systems and structures using the following supports:
- Needs Assessment and Continuation Plan Development- Each school develops a Continuation Plan that serves as a comprehensive improvement plan that is informed by a Needs Assessment, guided by Lead Strategies, and progress monitored by DI Indicators.
- Performance Management and Technical Review Process-This includes direct support provided by an OISR Liaison through a minimum of two on-site Technical Assistance Support and Collaborative Review Sessions, two Virtual Reflective Review Sessions, and the submission of four Quarterly Reports, per . The following resources provide additional information about the Technical Assistance and Collaborative Review process conducted by OISR:
- School Support Partners-ÌýCollaborative partners who provide coaching and support to the school building leader to monitor the progress of Continuation Plan implementation by building their capacity to strengthen school level systems and structures, and implement effective lead improvement strategies.
- DI Indicators- SpecificÌýspecific, measurable benchmarks established collaboratively with NYSED and the district that are used to assess whether schools participating in the Receivership support model have made sufficient progress.
- Superitendent Receiever-ÌýThe Superintendent of the district is granted expanded authority to implement rapid change intended to improve student outcomes.
- Community Engagement Team- AÌýrepresentative body comprised of school, family, and community partners that provided input on the school's improvement process.
- School Improvement Grants-ÌýAllocated funds for implementing targeted improvement strategies.