Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement is a commitment and strategy in NYC Community Schools to use data to collaborate, strategize, track student progress, and address issues that otherwise go unnoticed.
Continuous Improvement is a commitment and strategy in NYC Community Schools to use data to collaborate, strategize, track student progress, and address issues that otherwise go unnoticed.
Three beliefs drive Continuous Improvement in NYC Community Schools:
Three beliefs drive Continuous Improvement in NYC Community Schools:
1. Data guides decisions about student needs and the equitable allocation of resources.
1. Data guides decisions about student needs and the equitable allocation of resources.
2. People and partnerships closest to issue have the solutions.
2. People and partnerships closest to issue have the solutions.
3. Facilitation and a focus on results move groups from talk to action.
3. Facilitation and a focus on results move groups from talk to action.
Quick Links to Continuous Improvement Professional Development
Quick Links to Continuous Improvement Professional Development
Belief #1: Real Time Data Trends Guide Decisions
Belief #1: Real Time Data Trends Guide Decisions
Data is the heart of strategic decision-making regarding student and community needs.
Data analysis sheds light on key issues, patterns, and trends.
Belief #2: People Closest to the Issue Have the Solution
Belief #2: People Closest to the Issue Have the Solution
In NYC Community Schools, people and partners (such as school-based administrators and community partners) meet regularly to analyze data and collaborate to address the needs of students, families, the school, and community.
Belief #3: Facilitation and a Focus on Results Move Groups from Talk to Action
Belief #3: Facilitation and a Focus on Results Move Groups from Talk to Action
While ineffective meetings can become occasions for cross talk or wasted time, NYC Community Schools use structured results-based techniques and facilitation skills to move groups from talk to action.
Reach out for additional help or training from the Data Help Center at:
email: hscalise@schools.nyc.gov
phone: (212) 323-9526