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Culture/Climate Survey Submit the assignment by 11:59 PM PT Sunday of Module 4.

Principals often use survey results to gain insights into the perceptions of their students, teachers, staff, and parents about the climate and culture of their school. Principals identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, and they develop targeted interventions to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all members of the school community. The National Center for Education Statistics provides the U.S. Department of Education School Climate Surveys (EDSCLS) (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/edscls/questionnaires.asp) for schools to collect data from various stakeholder groups. Data must inform decision-making to improve school climate and culture.

In this assignment, you will analyze data from a school culture and climate survey from a selection of students, instructional staff, noninstructional staff, and parents/legal guardians and summarize the results in an email to the staff with at least three data visuals. The email will conclude with evidence-based strategies and actions to improve the school’s climate and culture.

Step 1 Research the topic of school culture and climate using the following key phrases:

role of the principal in a healthy school culture and climate elements of culture/climate connected to successful teachers and staff and student achievement characteristics of a healthy school culture and climate purpose of a school culture and climate survey

Step 2 Download the Sample Culture/Climate Survey Results Data Set (https://ace.instructure.com/courses/1992465/files/164032567/download?wrap=1) resource.

Create three data visuals to convey key findings from the survey results. The purpose of data visuals is to present complex information in a clear and accessible way, allowing viewers to easily understand and interpret the data. The data visuals should show similarities, differences, and connections among stakeholder groups.

At least one of the data visuals should be a chart with aggregated and disaggregated (by groups) survey results for key items/themes.

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School Culture and Climate Analysis Rubric v.2

Data visuals should also highlight four areas of strength and four priority areas for improvements.

One strategy to find strengths and weaknesses is to find the mean score for survey items that are the same or have common themes across the four stakeholder groups. To calculate the mean score, add the scores per item and divide by the number of scores. 

Step 3 Compose an email to the staff to share the survey results using the ACE Email Template (https://ace.instructure.com/courses/1992465/files/164032554/download?wrap=1) . Your email should contain detailed information and show how multi-stakeholder collaboration leads to informed decision-making.

The email should include:

Greeting Purpose Anonymous participant information (e.g., number of respondents, stakeholder group, or demographic) Three data visuals to convey critical information from the survey results Four strengths and four opportunities for improvement, supported by data Logical, sequential, and explicit strategies or actions the school and/or staff must take to address the opportunities for improvement Conclusion with the explicit connection between data analyses leading to campus decision-making In-text citations and references

Share your email draft with your mentor or school official for feedback on your email’s content, tone, and style. The text in the body of the email, excluding text from the data visuals or references list, should be 500- 700 words.

Although you are sharing a wealth of information with your staff in an email, it is a principal’s job to simplify complex information concisely. Use headings and bulleted lists to guide your readers’ eyes through the information.

Step 4 Use the Module 4 assignment rubric to informally assess your work and ensure you have met all requirements.

Then, submit your email document.

 

Please read the Assignment Guidelines (https://aceedu.s3.amazonaws.com/production- files/pages/assignment-guidelines.html) before you begin working.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

10 pts

15 pts

Communication and Data Visualization

10 to >8.5 pts Mastery

Demonstrates professional email communication with instructional and noninstructional staff, including text features and three well- designed data visuals to convey complex information. Data visuals contain aggregated and disaggregated data.

8.5 to >7.0 pts Proficient

Email communication is proficient and contains three detailed data visuals to convey information.

7 to >5.5 pts Marginal

Email communication is present but missing details to connect data with strategy/actions. Data visuals are present but lacking detail.

5.5 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Email does not have an appropriate professional tone, is not formatted properly, or is missing data visuals.

0 pts No submission

Stakeholder Participants

Leading/Participating in Collaborative Activities (CAEP RA1.1) (NELP 7.3)

15 to >12.5 pts Mastery

Detailed information is provided from four stakeholder groups: students, parents, instructional staff, and noninstructional staff. Multiple stakeholders are identified and explicit examples illustrate how stakeholder input informed decisions, plans, or activities to demonstrate

12.5 to >10.5 pts Proficient

Detailed information is provided from three stakeholder groups. Three stakeholders are identified and explicit examples illustrate how stakeholder input informed decisions, plans, or activities to demonstrate collaboration occurred.

10.5 to >8.5 pts Marginal

Detailed information is provided from two stakeholder groups. Two stakeholders are identified and explicit examples illustrate how stakeholder input informed decisions, plans, or activities to demonstrate collaboration occurred.

8.5 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Only one stakeholder group has input on decision- making for the school’s culture and climate.

0 pts No submission

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Criteria Ratings Pts

20 pts

25 pts

25 pts

collaboration occurred.

Data Analysis

Applications of Data Literacy (CAEP RA1.1)

(NELP 3.1)

20 to >17.0 pts Mastery

Evaluates and synthesizes data from multiple data sets. Accurately interprets data and shares insightful and detailed assertions supported by specific data points or trends.

17 to >14.0 pts Proficient

Analyzes and organizes data necessary to complete the activity or assignment. Accurately interprets data and provides general assertions based on data.

14 to >11.0 pts Marginal

Analyzes limited data to complete the activity or assignment. Data interpretations are vague, and/or raw data are presented with minimal or no interpretation of what the data mean.

11 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Data interpretations are missing. Conclusions are not identified or are not supported by data.

0 pts No submission

Culture and Climate Areas of Strength

(NELP 3.2, 3.3)

25 to >21.0 pts Mastery

Four or more areas of strength are identified based on the audit findings. Each area is described in detail and supported by evidence or data. Explicit and logical connections between the area and evidence/data are presented.

21 to >17.5 pts Proficient

At least 3 areas of strength are identified based on the audit findings. Each area is described clearly and supported by evidence or data.

17.5 to >13.5 pts Marginal

At least 2 areas of strength are identified. General information is provided for each area. Weak support for the identified areas is presented.

13.5 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Less than 2 areas of strength are identified. Descriptions are vague and/or not connected to evidence.

0 pts No submission

Culture and Climate Areas for Improvement

(NELP 3.2, 3.3)

25 to >21.0 pts Mastery

Four or more areas for improvement

21 to >17.5 pts Proficient

At least 3 areas for improvement

17.5 to >13.5 pts Marginal

At least 2 areas for improvement are identified.

13.5 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Less than 2 areas for

0 pts No submission

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Criteria Ratings Pts

25 pts

20 pts

are identified based on the audit findings. Each area is described in detail and supported by evidence or data. Explicit and logical connections between the area and evidence/data are presented.

are identified based on the audit findings. Each area is described clearly and supported by evidence or data.

General information is provided for each area. Weak support for the identified areas is presented.

improvement are identified. Descriptions are vague and/or not connected to evidence.

Improvement Plans

(NELP 1.2) 25 to >21.0 pts Mastery

Comprehensive implementation plans are detailed and specific. Plans are logical, sequential, and explicit. Includes in- depth coverage of improving the school culture and climate.

21 to >17.5 pts Proficient

Complete implementation plans are included. Plans would address the identified areas for improvement. Strategies and ideas for improving the school culture and climate are clear and concise.

17.5 to >13.5 pts Marginal

Improvement plans are vague and need further development. Plans include basic ideas for superficially improving the school culture and climate.

13.5 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Improvement plans are missing or have significant deficiencies. Ideas demonstrate a minimal understanding of how the school culture and climate could be improved.

0 pts No submission

Employing Data Analysis/Evidence to Develop Supportive School Environments

(CAEP RA1.1) (NELP 3.1)

20 to >17.0 pts Mastery

Conducts comprehensive data analyses and insightful, detailed conclusions are presented. Explicit connections between school- based decisions, plans, and

17 to >14.0 pts Proficient

Applies the use of data or evidence to inform practice. Makes clear and accurate connections between data analysis results and school- based decisions,

14 to >11.0 pts Marginal

Demonstrates limited data or evidence use to inform school- based decisions, plans, or actions. Connections between data and school- based

11 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Data analyses or using evidence to support school-based decisions, plans, or actions are missing, vague, or illogical.

0 pts No submission

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Total Points: 150

Criteria Ratings Pts

10 pts

actions with supporting data analyses or evidence are clearly presented.

plans or actions.

practices are weak and need clarity and elaboration.

Decisions are not supported by data or evidence.

APA Format and Writing Mechanics

10 to >8.5 pts Mastery

Submission is free of spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors. Submission is well-formatted and professional.

8.5 to >7.0 pts Proficient

Submission contains minimal spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors that do not impede the understanding of the concepts and plans.

7 to >5.5 pts Marginal

Submission contains multiple spelling, formatting, and/or grammatical errors. Some ideas are unclear due to errors in writing mechanics, or multiple elements of APA format are not followed.

5.5 to >0.0 pts Needs Improvement

Submission contains extensive spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors that significantly impede the understanding and presentation of ideas.

0 pts No submission

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