What is TANI and Why Does it Exist?
TANI is an integrated support team with a variety of expertise. The team provides information and support for school improvement in general and to identified schools and districts in particular.
Technical Assistance Team at CESA #4:
Calendar of Events
Note: Please check the myQuickReg links for any changes that may occur
October 22 - School Improvement 101
December 18 - Understanding Your Federal Accountability Package
9:00-11:30 am
Outcomes:
- Learn general information regarding what is in the Joint Package as well as how to read and interpret the associated data.
- Access technical assistance and ask questions that will be shared back with DPI.
Audience: School and/or District leaders seeking detailed information and clarification in order to better understand the components of the Joint Federal Notification Packet.
(Format: Zoom-online in your own districts/schools)
Registration is required on myQuickReg
View this recorded meeting.
Resource: ESSA Weighting
Resource: LEA Determinations Criteria
January 4 – ESSA/IDEA Identification 101
9:00-11:30 am
Outcomes:
- Learn specific information regarding what is in the Joint Package and understand and interpret the associated data.
- Learn about resources and supports available through the Technical Assistance Network for Improvement (such as CIPR).
- Begin building readiness and visioning for the work that is to come.
- Access technical assistance and ask questions that will be shared back with DPI.
Audience: This date is designed specifically for schools identified and districts identified by either ESSA or IDEA in the Joint Federal Notification Packet released on Dec. 6, 2018. School and/or district leaders are encouraged to attend. Registration is required on myQuickReg
March 1 – Improvement Planning Part I
Objectives:
- Understand WI’s Continuous Improvement Process and build readiness for change.
- Learn about the work of a School Improvement Team.
- Acquire knowledge of leadership skills that can support improvement efforts.
- Conduct a focused ESSA and/or IDEA data inquiry using the WISE Inquiry Process with specific emphasis on student data inquiry, priority findings, root cause analysis, and practices inquiry.
Audience: These events (March 1, March 26 and April 26) are offered as a three part series, with each workshop building on the next. The series is designed with priority registration for schools identified and districts notified in the Joint Federal Packet released on Dec. 6, 2018. Additionally, schools and districts not identified are also invited to register for the series. School and district leaders are strongly encouraged to establish and attend as school or district improvement teams that will work collaboratively on the improvement effort across the spring and beyond.
(Format: Face to Face Workshop at CESA #4)
Registration information to follow. Priority registration window open December 18, 2018- January 11, 2019. Open registration for all begins January 14, 2019.
March 26 - Improvement Planning Part II
Objectives:
- Learn about next steps in the WISE Inquiry Process (analyze practices inquiry findings, selecting innovations, planning for implementation).
- Gain basic understanding of Implementation Science.
- Acquire knowledge of leadership skills that can support improvement efforts
- Create an improvement plan that includes measurable goal(s), strategies/innovations for improvement, action steps, and timeline of monthly meeting dates and times.
Audience: These events (March 1, March 26 and April 26) are offered as a three part series, with each workshop building on the next. The series is designed with priority registration for schools identified and districts notified in the Joint Federal Packet released on Dec. 6, 2018. Additionally, schools and districts not identified are also invited to register for the series. School and district leaders are strongly encouraged to establish and attend as school or district improvement teams that will work collaboratively on the improvement effort across the spring and beyond.
(Format: Face to Face Workshop at CESA #4)
Registration information to follow. Priority registration window open December 18, 2018 - January 11, 2019. Open registration for all begins January 14, 2019.
April 26, 2019 - Continuous Improvement Part III
Professional Learning Service Objectives:
- Continue to deepen knowledge of Implementation Science
* Begin constructing practice profile
* Identify method for measuring changes in practice (fidelity assessments, monitor implementation)
* Identify method for measuring changes in student learning
- Refine the Implementation Plan with individual coaching and support
Audience: These events (March 1, March 26 and April 26) are offered as a three part series, with each workshop building on the next. The series is designed with priority registration for schools identified and districts notified in the Joint Federal Packet released on Dec. 6, 2018. Additionally, schools and districts not identified are also invited to register for the series. School and district leaders are strongly encouraged to establish and attend as school or district improvement teams that will work collaboratively on the improvement effort across the spring and beyond.
(Format: Face to Face Workshop at CESA #4)
