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1. Elementary Student Achievement Graduation
Begins in Kindergarten
September 9, 2008
2. Overview of Presentation Goals from Last Year
Data Review
Focus for 2008-2009
Measurable Goals for Next Year
Questions and Discussion
3. Goals in 2007-2008 3-5 Point Gains in Percent Proficient
Criterion Referenced Tests Grades 3-6
Reading
Math
Writing
Closing the Achievement Gap
4. Goals in 2007-2008 Implementation of New Strategies
Response to Intervention
English as a Second Language
Special Needs Students
Support for High Needs Schools
Title I Symposium
SB 185 Projects
School Support Teams
5. Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO)
WCSD met the three objectives!
50% of all LEP students must achieve a 25 point gain
in the overall ELPA scaled scores each year (58%)
14% must achieve English Language Proficiency
each year (20%)
Must make adequate yearly progress (AYP) as determined by NCLB in the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) cell (YES)
6. Planning & Preparation in 07-08 For Two-Way Immersion Programs
Locations
Allocations
Supplies & Materials
Student Recruitment
Jesse Beck Elementary
Mt. Rose Elementary
7. Roll Out of Response to Intervention (RTI) Based Upon 3-Tier Model of Instruction
Provides interventions with monitoring
Results in Eligibility under Special Education
536 Students in 06-07 Learning Disabled
153 Students in 07-08 Learning Disabled
70% Decrease of Students Referred to Sped
8. Data Review Grade 3
Reading Results
Math Results
Grade 6
Reading Results
Math Results
Grade 5
Writing Results
18. Summary of Scores
28. Summary of Scores
38. Summary of Scores
48. Summary of Scores
50. Summary of Scores
51. Closing the Achievement Gap Tracking Cohorts of Students
One Year’s Growth Equals Flat Line
Reduction in Non-Proficiency Over Time
56. Major Challenges Ahead Changing Demographics
Increases in Second Language Learners
Increases in Poverty/Issues of Economy
Decreases in Funding
Federal Reductions in Entitlements
State Reductions/Elimination SB185
Earmarked Textbook Funds
General Fund DSA
Increasing % Students Proficient with Fewer $
57. Focus in 2008-2009 Continue Implementation of RTI
Response to Intervention
Progress-Monitoring Identified Students
Providing Early Interventions
Tier 2 and Tier 3
Consistency from Site to Site
58. Focus Areas in 2008-09 English Language Learners Two-Way Immersion Programs
Staff Development
Additional ESL Elementary Program Coordinator
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD)
ELL Facilitators
English Language Development Pilot Program
59. Focus for 2008-2009: Regional Center for Teaching & Learning Building Academic Success
Support for schools in implementing Response to Intervention (RTI)
Standards-Based Instruction
Textbook Adoption for 6-12 Math
Support for School Improvement (including data-driven decision making)
60. Focus for 2008-2009: RCTL Building Human Capital Mentoring and Induction, including District Mentor Program
New Teacher Academy
In-Service offerings
On-going professional development based on site needs
Teach 4 Success (T4S)
Instructional Coaches
61. Focus in 2008-2009 Restructuring Plan
Schools in Year 4 of Needs Improvement
Outline and Plan for Board
Later this Evening
62. Year 4 “Restructuring” School A
+8 Third Grade Reading
+18 Third Grade Math
+6 Fourth Grade Math
+3 Fifth Grade Reading
+17 Fifth Grade Math
+12 Pts. More than required for AMAO 1
School B
+10 Fourth Grade Reading
+2 Fourth Grade Math
+1 Fifth Grade Math
+8 Sixth Grade Reading
+15 Sixth Grade Math
+34 Pts. More than required for AMAO 1
+ 6 Pts. More than required for AMAO 2
63. Year 4 “Restructuring” School C
+19 Third Grade Math
+2 Fourth Grade Reading
+6 Fifth Grade Math
+1 Sixth Grade Reading
+14 Sixth Grade Math
+11 Pts. More than Required for AMAO 1
School D
+7 Third Grade Math
+0 Fifth Grade Reading (Held 9 pt increase from previous year)
+10 Fifth Grade Math
+23 Pts. More than Required for AMAO 1
64. Results Anticipated Increase in Differentiated Instruction
Increase in Early Intervention
Increased use of Data Management
Increase in Students Proficient
Closing the Achievement Gap if Resources are Available
65. Safe and Orderly Environment Baseline Data Collected
“Our School is Safe & Orderly” 86.1%
“I teach my students citizenship, respect for diversity and problem-solving skills” 98.4%
“I am proud of our School” 94.2%
66. Measuring Well-Rounded Educational Opportunities Baseline 2008
“We provide a well-rounded education for our students.” 86.7%
“My students have access to…”
Art 57.6%
PE 58.8%
Sports / Intramurals 22.3%
Clubs 21.9%
67. Fly High! Discussion
Questions
Theme for 2008-2009
Special Thanks to Ben Hayes!