This document provides resources for schools to implement the six-step school self-evaluation (SSE) process in Ireland. It includes examples of evidence that can be collected, such as student writing samples and survey results. It also provides templates for schools to develop a self-evaluation report and three-year improvement plan based on an analysis of gathered evidence. The goal is to help schools engage in ongoing reflection and planning to enhance teaching and learning.

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Applying the Six-Step School Self-Evaluation Process 4
Looking at Our School 2016: Domains and Standards 5
SCOT analysis/ Anailís LDDB 6
Ár bPleanáil Scoile 7
Visioning Exercise (Looking at Our School 2016) 8
Three Year Plan/ Plean Trí Bliana 9
Evidence Collection Activity/ Gníomhaíocht Bailiúcháin Fianaise 10
English: Prompt for examining pupils writing 11
Prompt A: Pupil A /Class: 4th /Date: June 2017 12
Prompt B: Pupil B/ Class: 4th/ Date: June 2017 13
Prompt C: Pupil C/ Class: 4th/ Date: June 2017 14
Maths: Mental Maths Pupil Survey (1st -6th) 15
Mental Maths Survey Results (1st to 6th): Spring 2018 16
Rubric for Storytelling and Anecdotes: Oral Language/ Teanga Ó Bhéal 17
Rúibric Scéalaíochta/ Inste Scéilíní Pearsanta: Teanga Ó Bhéal 18
1st and 2nd class English Rubric Data 19
Rang 1/2 Sonraí Ruibrice Teanga ó Bhéal 20
Self-Evaluation Report and School Improvement Plan 21
Analysing Targets Using Looking At our School (2016) 25
Scoil X: Sample SSE Timeline/ Amlíne FMS Samplach 26
Key Reflections/ Machnamh an Lae 27
Where to begin? - Further Thoughts – Tús Maith 28
Evaluation Approaches and Tools 29
http://schoolself-evaluation.ie/primary/resources/gathering-evidence/ 29

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Looking at Our School 2016: Domains and Standards

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SCOT Analysis/ Anailís LDDB

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Ár bPleanáil Scoile

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Visioning Exercise (Looking at Our School 2016)

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Three Year Plan/ Plean Trí Bliana

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Evidence Collection Activity/
Gníomhaíocht Bailiúcháin Fianaise

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English: Prompt for examining pupils writing

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Prompt A: Pupil A /Class: 4th /Date: June 2017

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Prompt B: Pupil B/ Class: 4th/ Date: June 2017

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Prompt C: Pupil C/ Class: 4th/ Date: June 2017

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Maths: Mental Maths Pupil Survey (1st -6th)
In school I enjoy counting activities
c Yes
c No
c Not Sure
In maths class I feel that I can explain how I can get my answers
c Yes
c No
c Not Sure
I enjoy sharing the ways I solve problems in maths class
c Yes
c No
c Not Sure
I sometimes learn how to solve a problem listening to my friends in class
c Yes
c No
c Not Sure
Sometimes I estimate or take a sensible guess in maths class
c Yes
c No
c Not Sure

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Mental Maths Survey Results (1st to 6th): Spring 2018

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1st and 2nd class English Rubric Data

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Rang 1/2 Sonraí Ruibrice Teanga ó Bhéal

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Self-Evaluation Report and School Improvement Plan

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School Improvement Plan

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School Improvement Plan

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School Improvement Plan

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Analysing Targets Using Looking at our School (2016)

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Scoil X: Sample SSE Timeline/ Amlíne FMS Samplach

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Key Reflections/ Machnamh an Lae

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Where to begin? - Further Thoughts – Tús Maith

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Evaluation Approaches and Tools
http://schoolself-evaluation.ie/primary/resources/gathering-evidence/
http://schoolself-evaluation.ie/primary/ga/resources/gathering-evidence/ (Gaeilge)
SCHOOL SELF EVALUATION
GUIDELINES: PAGE 35 AND 36
Table 5.2 List of possible evaluation tools
Table 5.1 List of possible evaluation approaches and methods
• Reflection/review/observation template
• Teacher reflection sheet
• School protocol for professional collaborative review of teaching and learning
• Primary Language Curriculum Progression Continua
• PróPróProifíifíifilílíli measúnachta don Ghaeilge sna scoileanna Gaeltachta agus scoileanna
lálálan-Ghaeilge
• Drumcondra English Pro les
• Aistear, SíAistear, SíAistear, Siolta Practice Guide: Self-evaluation tools
• Checklists
• Focus group template
• Interview template
• Questionnaires (pupils, parents, teachers)
• Excel tool developed by PDST for analysis of standardised test results
• NCCA Guidelines on Assessment
• NCCA ICT framework
• Prompt questions to facilitate data analysis
Individual and collective professional review of teaching and learning
• Teacher discussion and re ection
• Teacher self-re ection
• Team teaching and review
• Review of monthly progress reports (cuntas mí• Review of monthly progress reports (cuntas mí• Review of monthly progress reports (cuntas miosúil)
• Professional collaborative review of teaching and learning
• Individual and collective review of pupils’work
School community perspectives on teaching and learning
• Eliciting views of pupils
• Eliciting views of teachers
• Eliciting views of parents
Data review of pupil outcomes arising from teaching and learning
• Analysis of teacher designed tasks and test results where appropriate
• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative information and data on the literacy
achievement and progress of the pupils (including standardised test results)
• Analysis of available quantitative and qualitative information and data on the numeracy
achievement and progress of pupils (including standardised test results)
• Comparison of the outcomes of standardised tests with national norms (when available)
• Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on pupils’dispositions towards teaching and
learning
• Review of current assessment records
• Review of pupil progress records
School environment and policy review for teaching and learning
• Audit of school’s code of behaviour with reference to the NEWB Guidelines
• Analysis of attendance rates
• Analysis of suspension and detention rates
• Audit of the school assessment policy
• Audit of school safety statement
• Health and safety audit
• Health and safety inspection of classrooms and other learning settings
• Consultation with the board and teachers regarding Child Protection needs
• Review of use of ICT
• Review of written plans

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