The NUSD Cycle of Continuous Learning and Improvement is a process and a tool. It provides a framework to improve student learning and student success, but can also be used to inform progress over time in other areas of the district such as budget planning, facilities, and student services.
The CCLI is part of the Board adopted policy called the Theory of Action for Student Success (BP 0100). This Policy focuses on seven major areas to build and maintain a culture in NUSD where “progress over time” requires planning, action, monitoring, and adjustments. The fifth area, titled Supervision and Evaluation of Staff through a Cycle of Continuous Learning and Improvement states:
- The Board of Trustees sees effective supervision and evaluation of all staff as an essential lever for student success. It is the expectation of the Trustees that all staff members are supervised annually and evaluated in alignment with California law and/or district policy. The Trustees support the Cycle of Continuous Learning and Improvement (CCLI) where all staff members are required to plan effectively, take action, monitor progress and make necessary adjustments where data demonstrates that change is needed. The Board of Trustees believes that “progress over time” is more essential than a snapshot in time of student achievement results. The Board of Trustees will monitor student and staff progress over time following the CCLI for these Theory of Action elements to make policy and budgeting decisions to ensure that student success remains the primary focus of the Natomas Unified staff.