Webster Public SchoolsWebster Public SchoolsOctober 8 , 2010October 8 , 2010

Goal for 2010-2011Goal for 2010-2011

AYPAYP in every subject, at every in every subject, at every grade level, and for every grade level, and for every

subgroup.subgroup.

We can do this.We can do this.

Some data…Some data…

District-wide Performance Level District-wide Performance Level District-wide 2010 AYPDistrict-wide 2010 AYP District-wide 2010 Growth ReportDistrict-wide 2010 Growth Report Bartlett Turnaround EligibilityBartlett Turnaround Eligibility

Level 1Level 1 Meets Meets RequirementsRequirements

Level 2Level 2 At RiskAt Risk

Level 3Level 3Needs Needs Technical Technical AssistanceAssistance

Level 4Level 4 Needs Needs InterventionIntervention

Level 5Level 5Needs Needs Substantial Substantial InterventionIntervention

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Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance Level 3Level 3 (districts with one or more schools (districts with one or more schools

among the lowest-performing 20% based among the lowest-performing 20% based on quantitative indicators)on quantitative indicators): Districts in : Districts in Level 3 will be required to complete a Level 3 will be required to complete a district self-assessmentdistrict self-assessment process aligned process aligned with the District Standards and Essential with the District Standards and Essential Conditions for School Effectiveness. Level Conditions for School Effectiveness. Level 3 districts will be given 3 districts will be given high priority for high priority for Department assistanceDepartment assistance, including , including resources to assist their efforts to resources to assist their efforts to implement the Essential Conditions at each implement the Essential Conditions at each identified school. identified school.

DESE Site VisitDESE Site Visit

Self- AssessmentSelf- Assessment Site Visit – April 11-14, 2011Site Visit – April 11-14, 2011

2010 AYP - Webster2010 AYP - Webster Schools and Schools and

Districts are Districts are required to required to meet annual meet annual targets for targets for Academic Academic Performance, Performance, ImprovementImprovement, Attendance , Attendance and and GraduationGraduation

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ELAELA YesYes YesYes NoNo

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YesYes YesYes NoNo

Student Growth ReportStudent Growth ReportELAELA

Student Growth ReportStudent Growth ReportMathMath

Bartlett JSHSBartlett JSHS

In July, identified eligible for School In July, identified eligible for School Redesign Implementation Grant – Redesign Implementation Grant – “Turnaround Grants”“Turnaround Grants”

One of the 5% lowest performing One of the 5% lowest performing schools in the stateschools in the state

Level 1Level 1 Meets Meets RequirementsRequirements

Level 2Level 2 At RiskAt Risk

Level 3Level 3Needs Needs Technical Technical AssistanceAssistance

Level 4Level 4 Needs Needs InterventionIntervention

Level 5Level 5Needs Needs Substantial Substantial InterventionIntervention

We have a choice

We have a model…We have a model…

90-90-90 Schools90-90-90 Schools 90% from low income families90% from low income families 90% are members of ethnic minority 90% are members of ethnic minority

groupsgroups 90% achieve high academic standards90% achieve high academic standards

The 90-90-90 Schools: A The 90-90-90 Schools: A Case StudyCase Study11

JigsawJigsaw Home Teams (six members # 1 though Home Teams (six members # 1 though

6)6) Expert Teams (1’s together, 2’s Expert Teams (1’s together, 2’s

together, etc.)together, etc.) Read and discuss your sectionRead and discuss your section Be ready to explain the main points to your Be ready to explain the main points to your

Home TeamHome Team Home Teams (“experts” report out)Home Teams (“experts” report out)1. Doug Reeves, Center for Leadership and Learning

JigsawJigsaw

1. 185 (Beginning) - 189 (Written 1. 185 (Beginning) - 189 (Written Responses…)Responses…)

2. 189 (Written Responses…) to 192 (Data…)2. 189 (Written Responses…) to 192 (Data…) 3. 192 (Data…) to 196 (Value of Feedback)3. 192 (Data…) to 196 (Value of Feedback) 4. 4. 196 (Value of Feedback) to 200 (Other Urban…)196 (Value of Feedback) to 200 (Other Urban…) 5. 200 (Other Urban...) to 205 (Critics and 5. 200 (Other Urban...) to 205 (Critics and

…)…) 6. 205 – (Critics and…) to 208 (End)6. 205 – (Critics and…) to 208 (End)

We have an Action Plan…We have an Action Plan… Focus on Academic AchievementFocus on Academic Achievement

Data TeamsData Teams Curriculum ChoicesCurriculum Choices

Curriculum MappingCurriculum Mapping Assessment and FeedbackAssessment and Feedback

Examining Student WorkExamining Student Work GradebookGradebook

Quality InstructionQuality Instruction Instructional Coaches Instructional Coaches Professional Development – RBT courseProfessional Development – RBT course

90 90 90 Schools Model

Data Vision StatementData Vision Statement

Data drives learning Data drives learning in every classroom, in every classroom, for every student, for every student,

every day.every day.

Curriculum MappingCurriculum Mapping

We will, by the end of this year, draft We will, by the end of this year, draft a full and complete map of what is a full and complete map of what is taughttaught in every classroomin every classroom every dayevery day

We will do this in teams, assisted by We will do this in teams, assisted by team leaders and supported by team leaders and supported by expert advice and online tools.expert advice and online tools.

Quality InstructionQuality Instruction

The Study of Skillful Teaching (RBT)The Study of Skillful Teaching (RBT) Open to 25-35 teachersOpen to 25-35 teachers 12 three hour sessions12 three hour sessions After schoolAfter school 2 graduate credits from Fitchburg State2 graduate credits from Fitchburg State Dates from November through MarchDates from November through March

Instructional CoachesInstructional Coaches

We do not need an external We do not need an external turnaround programturnaround program

WeWe can do this. can do this.

Every Every StudentStudent

Every Every ClassroomClassroom

Every Day

Now…Now…

Break (10 minutes please)Break (10 minutes please) Essential Element in our Internal Essential Element in our Internal

Turnaround Program Turnaround Program Curriculum Mapping ProjectCurriculum Mapping Project