LM March 2017

We have found it beneficial to recognize

and celebrate victories and milestones

on our journey to school transformation,

and the data are key to this process.

For example, a recent data analysis

by our parent company, American

Institutes for Research, provided

substantial evidence that Illinois CSI’s

evidence-based approach to systemic

improvement works and has led to

improvements in student achievement

and transformative changes of practice

at the district, school, and instructional

levels. This evidence is described in our

data brief,

Making a Difference for Schools and Students with Illinois CSI Services.

Specifically, the analysis showed that the schools served

by districts receiving Priority services from Illinois CSI

achieved higher student attendance and graduation

rates, higher student scores on standardized tests, and

lower rates of truancy than same-site ratings measured

prior to collaboration with Illinois CSI.

Those of us who work in

school improvement know

that the implementation of

successful, long-lasting,

transformative change can

result in increased student

achievement over time; we

also know that seeing this

change usually happens after

about three to five years of

implementation with fidelity.

We are happy that the schools

we support are seeing that

change now, three years after

partnering with us. It is a testament to the dedication of district

and school leaders and the staff of Illinois CSI.

We congratulate the superintendents of districts receiving

Priority Services who have provided data showing the positive

effects our collective work is having on student achievement.

We hope that the results inspire you as you implement EBPs

in your own districts.

analysis showed that...

schools...achieved

higher student attendance

and graduation rates,

higher student scores on

standardized tests, and

lower rates of truancy than

prior to collaboration

with Illinois CSI