Pathway 2 Overview: Three Sentence Summary by Nancy Squicciarini https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm en-us 2023-01-31 17:29:47 UTC 2025-04-24 13:21:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Three sentence summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518011942 CORE Team standards up to the prep visit.  Three areas to choose from for Pathway 2 Projects - T&L, Well Being, GC.  
4-6 projects over the 15 month timeline, all with SMART goals and specific actions.]]> 2023-03-15 16:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518011942 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518012053 Schools define projects & goals that support the strategic direction, in alignment with CIS standards. Projects can be co-designed in a participatory process. An opportunity to bring involve all stakeholders  on a journey from information via understanding to improvement and application, through external validation.]]> 2023-03-15 16:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518012053 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518012115 Pathway 2 allows schools to authentically drive the process of school improvement in their own context. With support, school chose the depth and breadth of the projects they undertake. The process towards embedding change is given structure by CIS to guide towards success.]]> 2023-03-15 16:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518012115 Summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518012702 The existing domains are still there as a basis for the projects. The projects just seem to take each area further than in Pathway 1 which allows the school to really focus in on areas of improvement that are important to them. So far very good for the school - it will be interesting to see how visitors can really add value to this process.]]> 2023-03-15 16:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518012702 There is some unlearning to do; it is a different approach. This is a 'validation' role. Better understanding of 'advocating'. https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518013006 2023-03-15 16:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518013006 3 sentence summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518013533 Schools may choose different starting points on the wheel/process. Schools will have different groups involved in projects (i.e. leads and reference groups). 4-5 projects will be the norm depending on the size and capacity of the school.]]> 2023-03-15 16:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518013533 hamishfarquharson https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518015252 Pathway 2 allows  project groups that can be much more meaningfully inclusive than the domain self study groups. Staff can develop and have ownership of various areas of our strategic plan rather than investigating and reporting back. The terminology of "action steps", "advocates" and "reference groups" speaks to a model where risks are encouraged as well.

]]> 2023-03-15 16:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518015252 Pathway 2 will bring greater authenticity to accreditation for teachers as it looks to future aspirations. The projects will be a practical reflection of what the school needs and wants to do. The time bound nature of the accreditation process will help drive the projects towards fruition. https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518015892 2023-03-15 16:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518015892 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518016689 Future aspiration questions can help underpin the projects. Action steps need smart targets. How does the project relate to where the school is on the wheel.

]]> 2023-03-15 16:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518016689 Summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518016771 Project development involves the community. Goals are exact targets supported by action steps being SMART targets. Projects can be difficult to implement and embed.]]> 2023-03-15 16:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518016771 Pathway 2 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518021452 The meaningful projects, a plan for development, specific goals and needs, 3 main areas for development. flexibility, authentic and realistic change.]]> 2023-03-15 16:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2518021452 Summary georgepiacentini2015 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2519000582 Pathway 2 allows a school to reflect on good practice and allows the school to develop the good practice further. It enables the school to focus on particular areas. It sets up a realistic set of planning strategies to effectively ‘deep dive’ into that focus.

]]> 2023-03-16 07:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2519000582 Summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520567252 Pathway 2 suits a school who may not have the capacity to do the full re-accreditation cycle, to rather opt for an in-depth deep dive into one of the three areas that directly impacts students learning. The exploration committee must have two co-chairs to allow for succession if one leave and should show a diversity in roles, areas and divisions.]]> 2023-03-17 08:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520567252 Summary marniehurst1 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520567992 Pathway 2 allows schools who already have a proven track record with accreditation to take a deeper dive into areas specific to their school's needs. There are 3-6 projects earmarked for development with one or two main goals and then several action points. Schools will have groups leading each project with a set of co-chairs at the helm, a leader advocate and a range of members from the school community. ]]> 2023-03-17 08:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520567992 Summary? georgepiacentini2015 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520568113 An opportunity to take a school forward, over and above meeting/exceeding standards. A tangible opportunity to link the CIS evaluation process to strategic planning. An opportunity for the school community to participate in professional learning that is directly linked to their own school's journey of improvement.

]]> 2023-03-17 08:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520568113 3 Sentence Summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520568826 Pathway 2 changes the approach to "ticking the box" to get to accreditation. The deep dive allows schools who have achieved high standards across domains and have a good history of sustaining the standards. The option to then concentrate of key foci and build a more (strategic) sustainable approach to further improve or excel is a great way of demonstrating what a school can do, even better.]]> 2023-03-17 08:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520568826 3 sentence summary: https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520569298 1) Pathway 2 offers a choice of deep dives and the project has do be related to students' learning.

2) Trust environment where schools get to choose their pathway 9-12 months prior.

3) Idea for schools to be able to select where on the development stage cycle they wish to begin, deeper validation of authenticity.




]]> 2023-03-17 08:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520569298 Clearly a major change of approach and emphasis from Pathway 1, both for schools and evaluators. The process will allow schools to focus on improvement in chosen areas. Pathway 2 will require whole-school involvement in the chosen 'deep dive'. https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520570178 2023-03-17 08:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520570178 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520570560 As the goals, objectives and action steps are more specific and directly related to the school's needs and the strategic plan (and also IB PDP), it can bring more ownership, agency and collaboration for the school community 

]]> 2023-03-17 08:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520570560 Summary MrsVasile https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520571035 Pathway 2 relishes school's creativity and offers a safe space to innovate. Schools are supported by CIS on the journey of excellence, as schools are supported through an external eye. This pathway models what we want to offer our students - voice, choice and agency. ]]> 2023-03-17 08:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520571035 Three Sentence Summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520571362 The school identifies what is the most meaningful for the school community. It can develop a few projects which means a lot of collaboration and reflection among the school community. Each community member can give their input (voice).]]> 2023-03-17 08:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520571362 The source of the project topics from the main document helps to see it in the big picture. Working in groups through the stages (action research?) is good to learn the school's processes for impacting the goal/s. https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520571625 2023-03-17 08:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520571625 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520572346 P2 offers flexibility and allows the schools to focus on areas that they find more important at that particular stage of their development]]> 2023-03-17 08:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520572346 Pathway 2 nlsquicciarini https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520572819 Once approved following the Prep evaluation to start on Pathway 2 schools can identify projects and developing goals and action steps. It provides leadership with relevant and internally decided school improvement projects. Setting up the teams to lead and work on the projects is an important role for leadership.]]> 2023-03-17 08:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2520572819 Pathway 2 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2529304656 For years we have been talking about accreditation for growth as opposed to the old model of compliance/ check list based accreditation.  This is super helpful as a school articulates its aspirational future, its vision for learning for the fullest realization of its mission and core values--the school's promise to the world.  Pathway 2 allows the school to dive deeply into how it plans to strategically realize this imagined future.

]]> 2023-03-23 18:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2529304656 Summary https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2532080273 Pathway 2 is a productive and efficient shift from meeting the standards to focusing on strategic goals and aspirations for the whole school. 
The school will be able to identify its own needs and further steps to achieve excellence. 
The school community will have more ownership and collaboration towards achieving these particular goals.]]> 2023-03-26 22:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2532080273 Pathway 2 in a Nutshell mbassett34_1 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2532727380 1. An opportunity to develop intentional research around the school improvement plan and future aspirations.
2. Moving from meeting standards, to implementing ambitious goals that will amplify the way those standards are met. 
3. Strong collaboration opportunities amongst colleagues while developing leadership in diverse ways. ]]> 2023-03-27 08:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2532727380 Pathway 2 allows schools to focus on an area of their choice. It is practical, based on projects that will make a difference. It continues to involve the school community but on a more granular approach. https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2533178637 2023-03-27 14:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2533178637 https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2533178681 Project design needs to be crafted to school goals and development. School development process requires active engagement on a project that matters and excites the community. Leadership guide and support but most importantly empower teams to work on projects and advocate for their success]]> 2023-03-27 14:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2533178681 Pathway 2 Overview https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2733586358 P2 offers a 'mature' school a means of differentiation to concentrate resources on a focussed area for development. It enables the school to produce specific actions to make tangible improvements to student experience. It offers the way forward for further strategic improvements beyond the immediate CIS visit cycle.]]> 2023-10-05 09:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2733586358 Three sentence summary: https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2741946777 Pathway 2 changes the focus away from compliance of a set of standards to a much more freeing prospect for leaders.  The ‘reward’ for continued high standard is that schools will be able to focus on specific areas of improvement.  Sustained improvement is the goal and Pathway 2 will allow for a much more focussed strategic vision to be implemented.]]> 2023-10-11 14:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlsquicciarini/gxuph6w1ym2pm1zm/wish/2741946777