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Proven Practices
2009 Promising Practice Designee
"Using IPI"
The Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) is a data collection profile system designed to establish processes for accurately measuring the nature of student-engaged learning from various instruction practices across an entire school. It was developed to improve student achievement, and is being used to direct classroom instruction. The plan involves collecting data to guide the creation of an action plan for the year. Goals are then set by the building administrators, along with the Professional Development Committee, and monthly staff trainings are implemented to improve instructional practices.
Evolving over a three-year time frame, a plan for development of effective instructional strategies is carried out through a collaboration of the entire district staff and the district’s RPDC. SMART goals are written to address areas of MAP weaknesses, and data is collected. Then strategies are developed to best address each teacher’s individual SMART goals related to student learning and levels of engagement. Administrators are involved in developing a profile of students’ learning experiences across the entire school. Parallels are drawn, involving student performance and factors such as attendance, graduation rate, dropout rate, and MAP scores. Results are then used to analyze instructional strategies, and provide a basis for modifications in the training of effective instructional practices.
For additional information on implementing this Proven Practice Award-winning program in your school, contact:
Jennifer Dittemore
Rushville/DeKalb School
Buchanan County R-IV School District
702 Main Street
DeKalb, MO 64440