School Improvement

School Improvement History in Michigan

The school improvement process is mandated through P.A. 335 and 339. This legislation requires all public schools and public school academies (PSA) to have a school improvement team and a school improvement plan. This three to five year plan is to be updated yearly. The School Improvement Process

The school improvement process is an organized, ongoing change process where focus consistently centers on improving learning for all students through the continuous improvement of the learning environment. Ongoing use of data and research in the decision-making process is an integral component of school improvement. Continuous improvement of schools is essential to providing increased student performance and quality results. Innovative, exemplary, and research-based programs, coupled with professional development, focused and aligned resources, and public participation in planning, are critical factors in schools that demonstrate continuous growth.

School Improvement Plan Requirements

School Improvement Plans include:

• Mission statement, Vision and Belief statements
• Decision-making process
• School improvement team members
• Curriculum alignment and technology integration
• Student-centered academic goals
• Student achievement data
• Research-based strategies and interventions
• Professional development
• Alignment of monetary and other resources
• Family and community involvement
• Evaluation processes