technology to the rescue

TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE: HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION

BLOCK IMPLEMENTATION

Christa McAuliffe Technology ConferenceDecember 4, 2013

Joe Hayes, Educational ConsultantBrian Pickering, Principal, ConVal Regional High School

Helfried Zrzavy, Technologist, ConVal Regional High School

OVERVIEW

• Introductions (Joe Hayes)

• Background and History (Brian Pickering)

• TASC in Daily Practice (Helfried Zrzavy)

• Questions and Answers

INTRODUCTIONS

• 9 towns in 2 counties, 250+ square miles

• 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 regional high school

• ConVal High School: 870 students, 100 staff

• 4x4 block schedule

BACKGROUND& HISTORY

Bailey’s Story

RTI MODEL DISCUSSION AT CONVAL

Emphasis on learning & collaboration | focus on results

Austin Buffum, Mike Mattos and Chris Weber, Pyramid Response to Intervention: RTI, Professional Learning Communities, and How to Respond When Kids Don't Learn (2008)

RTI MODEL DISCUSSION AT CONVAL

Block Schedule ConsiderationsGreater opportunities for students to assimilate materialNeed for new models of intervention, other than “repeat the course” or stay after school Special Education ConsiderationsNeed for more equitable distribution of available assistanceNeed for more inclusionary practices

RTI MODEL DISCUSSION AT CONVALChanges in Family Culture

Family work schedules and student extracurricularsImpact of technology on homework completion and attention spanChanges in curricular approaches

Changes in Teacher DemandsChanges in pedagogy (differentiated instruction, reading in content area, utilization of technology, etc.)Emphasis on data-driven instruction Demand for more varied learning opportunities (ELOs)

?How can we fit:RTI and relearning,

mentoring and advising, enrichments and extensionseffectively into the school

day?

TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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TASC IN DAILY PRACTICE

TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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Making up missed

class/es

Further differentiated instruction

Relearning of essential skills

Additional practice

Assessment retakes

Emotional supportGuest

speakers

ELOs

Enrichment

opportunities

75 teachers

Library/Learning commons

2 music rooms

3 art rooms

4 computer labs

Photo lab

Gymnasium

VLACS lab

Language

lab

Video lab

Distance Learning Center

LHT

TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

CENTERS

Logistics challenges:870 students x 82 teachers/staff x 4 days= 285,000+ possible permutations/week

Booking limits per roomTeacher scheduled absences/PLCs

Teacher unscheduled absencesFull teacher access & reporting

capacity

TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

CENTERS

Google Apps for Education

BookMeNow

OVERVIEW OF TASC MASTER

LIVE DEMO OF SOFTWARECONVAL TASC MASTER

SUCCESSFUL RTI MODEL AT CONVAL

Improved student learning for all

SUCCESSFUL RTI MODEL AT CONVAL

“Relentless Pursuit”

Q & A

Joe Hayesjoe@enrichingstudents.comMark Bernardmark@enrichingstudents.comAaron Lamontagneaaron@enrichingstudents.com

Brian Pickeringbpickering@conval.e

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Helfried Zrzavyhzrzavy@conval.edu

Contacts:

Resources:

ConVal High School Websitewww.conval.edu/schools/CVHSTASC Page on the ConVal High School

Websitewww.conval.edu/schools/CVHS/tasc/all-about-tascEnriching Students Websitewww.enrichingstudents.com