AdvancED TM External Review Exit Report Enter System Name Archdiocese of Denver October 22 24, 2014
Accreditation is An international protocol for institutions committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement Builds capacity of the institution to improve and sustain student learning Stimulates and improves effectiveness and efficiency throughout the institution 2013 AdvancED 2
Balanced Accreditation Analysis and Evaluation of Impact of Teaching and Learning Leadership Capacity Resource Utilization 2013 AdvancED 3
External Review The External Review Team Comprised of professional peers with diverse experience and rich contextual perspective Determines the institution s effectiveness in meeting the requirements of accreditation The External Review Process Provides analysis and evaluation Delivers valuable feedback and direction for improvement 2013 AdvancED 4
Strong Academics and safe environment wrapped in faith. Pastor We are grateful for the diversity in our school; God is the glue that holds us together. Parent We are not a test centered factory for education. We are a Christ Centered community for the formation of the whole child. Richard Thompson Superintendent of Schools 2013 AdvancED 5
Interviews & Observations 188 Interviews 3 Superintendents 8 Pastors 43 Administrators 36 Teachers 10 Support Staff 54 Students 34 Parents 74 Effective Learning Environment Observations 2013 AdvancED 6
Learning Environment Ratings 1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.68 2 High Expectations Environment 2.98 3 Supportive Learning Environment 3.34 4 Active Learning Environment 3.07 5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment 2.86 6 Well Managed Learning Environment 3.29 7 Digital Learning Environment 1.77 2013 AdvancED 7
Learning Environment Ratings 1 Equitable Learning Environment 2.68 2 High Expectations Environment 2.98 3 Supportive Learning Environment 3.34 4 Active Learning Environment 3.07 5 Progress Monitoring and Feedback Environment 2.86 6 Well Managed Learning Environment 3.29 7 Digital Learning Environment 1.77 2013 AdvancED 8
Index of Educational Quality 305 100 Index of Educational Quality Based on all Evaluative Criteria 281 400 100 Teaching and Learning Impact Standards 3 and 5, Student Performance Evaluative Criteria 400 350 100 Leadership Capacity Standards 1 and 2, Stakeholder Feedback Evaluative Criteria 400 300 100 Resource Utilization Standard 4 400 2013 AdvancED 9
Index of Catholic Criteria Quality 327 100 Index of Catholic Criteria Quality Based on all Evaluative Criteria 317 400 100 Mission and Catholic Identity Catholic Criteria Standards 1, 2, 3, and 4 350 400 100 Governance and Leadership Catholic Criteria Standards 5 & 6 340 400 400 100 Academic Excellence Catholic Criteria Standards 7, 8, and 9 300 400 100 Operational Vitality Catholic Criteria Standards 10, 11, 12 and 13 400 2013 AdvancED 10
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Based on our findings from the review of evidence, this External Review Team recommends that The Archdiocese of Denver be accredited, pending further review and final action by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. 2013 AdvancED 19
Accreditation Decision External Review Completed! AdvancED Office Reviews and Sends Report Back to You 30 Days AdvancED Accreditation Commission Grants Accreditation and Status January June 2013 AdvancED 20
Final Thoughts On behalf of the External Review Team, we extend: Our appreciation for your hospitality, support, and professionalism; Our respect and acknowledgement of your efforts to improve quality; and Our congratulations for your progress toward achieving Accreditation as a quality institution. 2013 AdvancED 21
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