School Improvement Planning Process Guide
Revised January 2005

About this guide
A variety of processes, graphic tools and resources are provided in this guide to complement the School Improvement Planning Tool (SIP Tool). This guide provides an explanation of the eight stages of school improvement planning and recommends activities within each stage. This is a cyclical, fluid process that may require going back and forth between the stages.

Download entire guide (PDF, 170 pages, 1.3 MB) Table of Contents: Introduction Assess Readiness to Benefit Collect, Sort, and Select Data Build and Analyze the School Portfolio Set and Prioritize Goals Research and Select Effective Practices Craft Action Plan Monitor Implementation of the Plan Evaluate Impact on Student Achievement Appendix A - Sample Agendas Appendix B - People Processes Appendix C - Surveys, Tools, Rubrics Appendix D - Resources