Before the visit: 

● Watch the CSSI webinar 

● Review CDE 10 Standards for Continuous Improvement

 ● Engage with the CSSI team lead via email to schedule the visit. CSSI team lead will reach out late July or early August 

● Use the Letter to the Leader and CSSI Schedule Template to create a stakeholder interview schedule approximately 7-8 weeks before the visit 

● Provide the CSSI team lead with a detailed class schedule that includes room numbers, grade levels, content areas, and teacher names 

● Provide CSSI team lead with most recent School Performance Framework and current Unified Improvement Plan 

● Create and implement a clear and effective communication plan to school stakeholders regarding the CSSI team visit (communicate the purpose and the details) 

● Collect and organize requested documents on the Document Review Checklist, and share with the CSSI team members on or by first day of the visit 

● Engage in a preparation phone call with CSSI team lead approximately 3 weeks before the visit

 During the Visit:

  • Business as usual 

  •  Encourage staff to attend interviews on time 

  •  Encourage staff to stick to classroom/class schedules as much as possible 

  •  The CSSI team may need to request school leader availability for troubleshooting should the need arise during the visit 

  •  Engage in the day 3 findings feedback session with a positive and open mindset that is both “students first” and “improvement driven” 

After the Visit: 

  • Receive and read formal CSSI reports 3-4 weeks after the visit 

●  Participate in the Share-Out meeting with full BoD or the president/chair 3-4 weeks after the visit 

● Process CSSI invoices and send payment to team members within 30 days