Hanover Research

Key Findings:

• • Data-Based Decision Making
  • Continuous Improvement as Education Practice
  • Continuous Improvement Tools and Practices
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • School Success and Improvement: Vision
  • School Success and Improvement: Challenges and Recommendations

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This workbook supports External Teams who conduct on-site visits for Nebraska Continuous Improvement. Team members will use the toolkit when preparing for External Visits to guide responsibilities and provide specific, meaningful feedback. Members of the Host School can also benefit from engaging with the Data Literacy Workbook to understand the purposes and uses of data.

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This report summarizes both the literature on CI and the practice of using CI in K12 settings. In particular, this report is designed to support decision-making and planning around the Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) framework for district-level CI, along with the accompanying guidance and resources for district use and implementation. Whenever possible, this report highlights practical examples and insights from the perspective of State Departments of Education.

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The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is updating and refining its Continuous Improvement Process and Procedures in accordance with Section 009 of NAC 92, Chapter 10 (2015).

This infographic provides an overview of Continuous Improvement (CI) and important background on how it can be used to achieve higher levels of accountability within schools.

Continuous Improvement is a fundamental part of accreditation regulations in Nebraska and woven into each tenet of the AQuESTT model. NDE will work to ensure a greater, more intentional focus on the key components of CI that have been shown to be most important and relevant for K12 schools.

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