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Advanced Differentiated
Learning
River Forest District 90
C o m m i t t e e o f t h e W h o l eM a y 6 , 2 0 1 3
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District 90 Mission
Deliver excellence in education through an unwavering commitment to the whole child.
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Overview
Context of Common Core/RtI/professional development
Evaluation of current gifted/talented programming
Focus on student achievement
Meeting the needs of all learners
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District 90 Strategic Goal
Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction:
To foster the growth of the whole child and challenge each child to excellence, the District will utilize bestpractices and evolving research to ensure all students have access to high quality educational programming, ascharacterized by (A) fully-articulated curriculum; (B) differentiated instruction, rooted in formal and informalassessment; and (C) appropriate interventions, supports and resources.
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Strategic Action Plan
Strengths and Weaknesses
Investigation and Analysis
Program Modification
Procedural Modification
Findings and Feedback
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Key Process Elements
Identification of program strengths and needs
Examination of best practices
Subcommittee work
SLC “steering committee” role
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Investigationsand
Analysis
Instructional Differentiation
High Ability Learners - Supports and Services
ATP Placement and Programming
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Instructional Differentiation
Research regarding the impact on ADL students
Teacher practices
Complexity
Professional development
RtI and tiered instruction
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High Ability Learners - Supports
and Services
Programming strengths and weaknesses
Targeted student needs
Programs and supports: modifications and recommendations
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Academically Talented Program -
Placement and Programming
Subcommittee work
The process of identification
Transparency and communication
Ongoing evaluation of identification process
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Achievement Profile for ADL (humanities) Gr.5
Classroom Profile1. Demonstrates inferential and critical thinking ____ 2. Uses correct grammar and conventions in written work ____3. Incorporates high-level vocabulary in written and oral communication ____4. Demonstrates the ability to organize ideas in written work, such as essays and extended responses ____5. Responds positively to constructive, critical feedback ____6. Consistently excels on classroom assignments and assessments ____7. Works well independently ____8. Is organized and has effective work habits ____
Scale: 25 - 27 = 5ptsConsistently performs well above grade level-4 28 - 29 = 10ptsOccasionally performs above grade level-3 30 - 31 = 15ptsPerforms at grade level-2 32 = 20ptsPerforms below grade level-1 Category Total __________________________________________________________________________ CogAT Verbal
____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 99% = 20pts Category Total ____ _____________________________________________________________________ MAP Test ISAT Test (Grade 4 to 5)
____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ below 256 = 0 pts____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 256 - 266 = 5 pts____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 267 - 277 = 10pts____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 278 - 287 = 15pts____ 99% = 20pts ____ 288+ = 20pts
Category Total ___________________________________________________________________________ Possible Points __80__ Total Points ______ Required Points for Eligibility ______
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Achievement Profile for ADL (Humanities) Gr. 6-8
Classroom Profile1. Demonstrates inferential and critical thinking ____ 2. Uses correct grammar and conventions in written work ____3. Incorporates high-level vocabulary in written and oral communication ____
4. Demonstrates the ability to organize ideas in written work, such as essays and extended responses ____5. Responds positively to constructive, critical feedback ____6. Consistently excels on classroom assignments and assessments ____7. Works well independently ____8. Is organized and has effective work habits ____
Scale:Consistently performs well above grade level-4 25 - 27 = 5ptsOccasionally performs above grade level-3 28 - 29 = 10ptsPerforms at grade level-2 30 - 31 = 15ptsPerforms below grade level-1 32 = 20pts Category Total ____pts______________________________________________________________________ CogAT Verbal ____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 99% = 20pts Category Total ____pts______________________________________________________________________
MAP Test ISAT Test ____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ below 256 = 0 pts____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 256 - 266 = 5 pts____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 267 - 277 = 10pts____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 278 - 287 = 15pts____ 99% = 20pts ____ 288+ = 20pts
Category Total _____ pts______________________________________________________________________ Possible Points __80__ Total Points ______ Required Points for Eligibility ______
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Achievement Profile for ADL (Math) Gr. 5
Classroom Profile1. Is prepared and organized; completes homework in a timely manner ____ 2. Shows strong intellectual curiosity and interest in the subject of mathematics ____3. Shows speed and proficiency in mathematical computation ____4. Demonstrates strong ability to solve abstract problems ____5. Learns new material readily with little or no reteaching ____
Scale:Consistently performs well above grade level-4 Occasionally performs above grade level-3 A score of 16 or better = 10ptsPerforms at grade level-2 Performs below grade level-1 Category Total___________________________________________________________________________ CogAT Quantitative CogAT Non-Verbal
____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ below 90% = 0 pts____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 94 - 96% = 10pts____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 97 - 98% = 15pts____ 99% = 20pts ____ 99% = 20pts
Category Total ___________________________________________________________________________ MAP Math ISAT Math (Grade 4 to 5)
____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ below 262 = 0 pts____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 262 - 272 = 5 pts____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 272 - 287 = 10pts____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 288 - 315 = 15pts____ 99% = 20pts ____ 316+ = 20pts
Category Total _______________________________________________________________
Possible Points ___90_ Total Points ______ Required Points for Eligibility ______
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Achievement Profile for ADL (Math) Gr. 6-8
Classroom Profile1. Is prepared and organized; completes homework in a timely manner ____ 2. Shows strong intellectual curiosity and interest in the subject of mathematics ____3. Shows speed and proficiency in mathematical computation ____4. Demonstrates strong ability to solve abstract problems ____5. Learns new material readily with little or no reteaching ____
Scale:Consistently performs well above grade level-4 Occasionally performs above grade level-3 A score of 16 or better = 10ptsPerforms at grade level-2 Performs below grade level-1 Category Total___________________________________________________________________________ CogAT Quantitative CogAT Non-Verbal
____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ below 90% = 0 pts____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 94 - 96% = 10pts____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 97 - 98% = 15pts____ 99% = 20pts ____ 99% = 20pts
Category Total ___________________________________________________________________________ MAP Math ISAT Math
____ below 90% = 0 pts ____ below 262 = 0 pts____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 262 - 272 = 5 pts____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 272 - 287 = 10pts____ 97 - 98% = 15pts ____ 288 - 315 = 15pts____ 99% = 20pts ____ 316+ = 20pts
Category Total ___________________________________________________________________________Average Achievement on classroom assessments ____ 90 - 93% = 5 pts ____ 94 - 96% = 10pts ____ 97 - 98% =15pts ___ 99 - 100% = 20pts Category Total ___________________________________________________________________________ Possible Points _110__ Total Points ______ Required Points for Eligibility ______
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Recommendations/Findings
Addition of Instructional Specialists in each school to provide leadership in areas of curriculum and differentiation (3 total)
Professional development programming for faculty and staff regarding the needs of Advanced Differentiated Learners
Adoption of revised ATP identification matrices and parent communication
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Recommendations/Findings (cont.)
Ongoing review of ATP curriculum to ensure rigor, in context with Common Core
Maintain accelerated math program at elementary level with clarified outcomes
Increase support for academically focused extra-curricular clubs and activities
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Recommendations/Findings (cont.)
Increase opportunities for students to participate in outside gifted and talented programming (i.e. WSCAE, NUMATS)
Explore avenues to provide ADL students with additional support in areas of social-emotional development
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Ongoing Evaluation
Established outcomes and indicators
Decision-making informed by data/framework for RtI
Frequent analysis in context of Common Core initiatives
Professional development
Monitoring and support
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