Summary of Magnet Identity Team Findings
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Summary of Magnet Identity Team Findings[1]
Once the campus walkthroughs and surveys are complete, use (or adapt) this tool to compile data and analyze areas of need.
School Name:
Part 1: Theme Visibility
How visible is the magnet theme (e.g., STEM) or instructional approach (e.g., Montessori) in your program or at your school? (Use data gathered from a visual inspection or campus walkthrough.)
Table 1: School
/ Yes / No / Don’t Know/ Need Data / Next Steps[2] /1. Our school has:
a. a logo or image that illustrates the magnet’s theme/focus.
b. a term or phrase that illustrates the magnet’s theme or focus (tag line).
c. a mission statement aligned to the magnet’s theme that is known by all/most.
d. a dedicated center or space that illustrates the magnet theme.
e. programwide or schoolwide activities that exemplify the theme/focus (e.g., art exhibition, science fair, culminating field trip, or celebration).
2. (If applicable) Our magnet theme/focus is:
a. clearly articulated in our MSAP grant application and addresses stated objectives and performance standards.
3. The magnet’s theme/focus (logo/phrase) is clearly visible:
a. throughout the building (hallways, lunchroom, classrooms).
b. in all/most classrooms, regardless of subject or grade.
c. on all/most communications (website, newsletter, correspondences).
4. Staff at our school:
a. believe the magnet theme has a positive impact on teaching and learning.
b. have seen information on the magnet program/school in public areas.
c. believe the theme is aligned to the values and goals of the community.
Other Comments:
Summary Thoughts:
Part 2: Perception of Theme by Staff and Students
How well can members of the school community identify or articulate the magnet theme? (Use data gathered from surveys and formal or informal conversations.)
Table 2: Staff
/ Yes / No / Don’t Know/ Need Data / Next Steps[3] /1. Staff at our school:
a. believe the goals and objectives of the magnet theme have been clearly articulated by program/school leaders.
b. believe the magnet theme positively impacts teaching and learning at our school.
c. believe the program/school is in the process of integrating the magnet theme into a rigorous and relevant curriculum.
d. believe they are supported in integrating the magnet theme into their lessons.
e. make efforts to display or reinforce the magnet theme in their classroom.
Other Comments:
Table 3: Students
/ Yes / No / Don’t Know/ Need Data / Next Steps[4] /1. Students at our school:
a. know the magnet’s theme/focus (at an age-appropriate level).
b. know the magnet motto.
c. see the magnet theme throughout the program/school.
d. believe the magnet theme makes their school unique.
Other Comments:
Part 3: Perception of Theme by Parents and Community
How well can parents and the community identify or articulate the magnet theme or instructional approach? (Use data gathered from a visual inspection, surveys, or formal or informal conversations.)
Table 4: Parents and Community
/ Yes / No / Don’t Know/ Need Data / Next Steps /1. Our parents/community:
a. know the magnet theme/motto.
b. know the magnet mission.
c. believe the magnet theme has a positive impact on teaching and learning.
d. have seen information on the magnet program/school in public areas.
e. believe the theme is aligned to the values and goals of the community.
Other Comments:
[1] Module: Facilitating Magnet Theme Integration
This document is offered as a suggested tool and can be modified to best serve the needs of the individual program or school.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Contract Number: ED-OII-10-C-0079
Adapted from Adolescent Literacy: Planning Template for Working With Schools, Doing What Works http://dww.ed.gov (Public Domain).
[2] In this column, list possible suggestions for next steps based on good practices from magnet school profiles.
[3] In this column, list possible suggestions for next steps based on good practices from magnet school profiles.
[4] In this column, list possible suggestions for next steps based on good practices from magnet school profiles.