Conducting an Insta-Audit

LEVEL ONE: CONDUCTING AN INSTA-AUDIT Purpose: School districts use an informal, self-reflecting assessment process using the scoring guide for assessing all indicators called “Illinois NextSteps Analysis Guide” to determine current status and prioritize next steps. Gathering the Group: Invite a broadly representative group together from each building: (5-7 participants) 1 principal, 2-3 teachers, 1 support staff, and 1-2 parents. While these building teams could meet separately, there will be more dialogue and impact if multiple groups meet together. Time: 2-3 hours Set-up: Round tables – refreshments if possible Materials: Each individual will need a yellow marker and documents. 1 poster size set of the Insta-Audit. 3/4-inch color dots, flip charts, markers, masking tape. Process: Introduce purpose and agenda. Give a brief report of the present status of technology implementation, budgets and successes. Prepare the group for their work to help the district go to the next level of implementation to organize for student results. (10 min) Review the Illinois NextSteps Analysis Guide to give the group an overview of indicators and traits considered essential to organizing for success. (10 min) Ask groups to participate in a “think, conclude, share, planning forward” process Determine a table facilitator, recorder, and reporter. THINK: Individuals will be asked to pair up to use a yellow highlighter to select the phrases that ...