Academy Development: Admissions
Academy Quality
Build the processes and data practices needed to monitor academy quality, support continuous improvement, and prepare for launch.
• Use the guiding questions to support ADT discussion, decision-making, and next steps.
• Create a NAF account to access tools and resources.
• Use the ADT Agenda and Action Plan to organize the work and track progress.
Strategic Actions | Guiding Questions |
|---|---|
Use the YOP Snapshot to Assess Readiness Complete the online YOP Snapshot in ASH to establish a baseline, then review results to identify areas for development. | • Who will take part in the Snapshot, and who will complete and submit it in ASH? • Where do ADT members’ responses differ, and why? • Which areas need additional planning or development? |
1.3.a Establish a Data Review Process Create a plan to collect, analyze, and report academy- and student-level data. Use it to guide academy practices and ensure every student has access to academy opportunities. | • What academy- and student-level data will the ADT collect (e.g., enrollment, attendance, grades, work-based learning participation)? • Which student groups will the ADT look at separately to identify differences in participation, outcomes, or access? • Who will collect, review, and analyze the data, and how often? • How will data be shared with school leaders and stakeholders (formats, key data points, timelines)? • How will the ADT use data to guide decisions and provide additional student support? |
1.3.b Use Data to Develop an Action Plan Use Snapshot results and academy data to set goals and track progress in the Action Plan. | • Which standards will the ADT prioritize first? • What goals and action steps will address those priorities? • Who will monitor goals and progress and keep the Action Plan up to date? |
Complete the Second YOP Snapshot Use a second Snapshot at the YOP midpoint to measure progress and update the Action Plan. | • When will the ADT complete the second Snapshot? • How will the ADT use the results to update the Action Plan? |
Check Your Progress
This section is complete when your ADT can confirm:
☐ All ADT members have created a NAF Account to access tools and resources.
☐ The online YOP Snapshot has been completed and reviewed, and areas for development have been identified.
☐ 1.3.a A process for collecting, analyzing, and reporting academy- and student-level data has been established.
☐ 1.3.b Snapshot results and academy data have been used to establish goals and action steps in the Action Plan.
☐ 1.3.b A process for monitoring YOP progress and updating the Action Plan has been established.
☐ Required evidence has been identified, completed, and saved in the designated location.
Recommended:
☐ A date has been set to complete the second YOP Snapshot at the YOP midpoint and update the Action Plan.
Not ready to check everything off? Use your Action Plan to identify outstanding work, assign owners, and set due dates. You can return to this section at any time during YOP.
