NSSE: Survey of Instructional and Organizational Effectiveness
Indicators of Quality Instructional Systems
Part II
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Legend
0 = No evidence of indicators of quality
1 = Low level of development and implementation
2 = Evidence of progress, but the indicators of quality are not fully operational
3 = Fully functioning and operational level
4 = Exemplary level
Educational Agenda:
Vision, Beliefs, Mission, and Goals
Climate/Environment
15. The school facilitates a collaborative process in developing the school’s vision, beliefs, mission goals that engages the school community in an in-depth study and assessment of important information sources (e.g., student assessment data, demographic data, environment scanning, future trend information, workplace expectations, etc.).
16. The school develops a shared vision, beliefs, and mission that define a compelling purpose and direction for the school.
17. The school’s mission is to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus, to build faith communities, to celebrate through worship and to serve others without distinction.
18. The school defines measurable goals focused on improving student learning.
Leadership for School
Improvement Structure
19. The School promotes quality instruction by fostering an academic learning climate and actively supporting teaching and learning.
20. The school develops school wide plans for improvement focused on student performance.
21. The school employs effective decision-making that is data-driven, research-based, and collaborative.
22. The school monitors progress in improving student achievement and instructional effectiveness through a comprehensive assessment system and continuous reflection.
23. The school provides a skillful stewardship by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources of the school for a safe, efficient, and effective Catholic learning environment.
Community-Building
Communication
24. The school fosters community building conditions and working relationships within the school, the parish, and the broader community.
25. The school leadership – pastors, principal, teachers, parent advisory group – share responsibility for the mission of the school.
26. The school extends the school community through collaborative networks of support for student training
Culture of Continuous Improvement and Learning
Staff Development
27. The school builds skills and capacity for improvement through comprehensive and ongoing professional development programs focused on the school’s goals for improvement.
28. The school creates the conditions that support productive change and continuous improvement.