2024 MDE Continuous Improvement Conference

In this session, participants will explore how to leverage and integrate systems to create a continuous improvement culture. Learn how one district transformed from people-driven to a process-driven continuous improvement approach. The district operationalized continuous improvement through modeling learning and building capacity that empowers staff and administrators while aligning to building and district goals. Participants will leave with tools to reflect on their current systems and processes, and ideas on how to align and integrate systems within their organization, as well as grow a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Learning Targets: Learn processes and structures for creating an integrated continuous improvement process. Identify ideas for aligning and integrating systems within their organization. Explore tools to build and operationalize a culture of continuous improvement.

Supported Strands: Culture, Systems

MODERATOR: Wes Seeley

Have you ever wondered how continuous improvement teams not only drive the successful implementation of change initiatives but also promote their sustainability? This interactive session equips district/school-level teams with essential practices to move change efforts into sustainable progress. Discover how continuous improvement teams engage district/school staff through cascading communication channels and data informed decision making to ignite positive improvement results. Participants will leave with actionable steps to elevate the work of the continuous improvement team.

Supported Strand: Culture

MODERATOR: Marissa Hutchinson

Walk with us through common program and fiscal findings for your federal on-site review. We will explore best practices and provide tools and resources that will help support your district through this required opportunity.

Supported Strand: Supports

MODERATOR: Andrea Rogers