Meeting the challenge Every Classroom Every Student Every Day

1. Meeting the challengeEvery ClassroomEvery StudentEvery Day Webster Public Schools October 8 , 2010

2. AYP in every subject, at every grade level, and for every subgroup. We can do this. Goal for 2010-2011

3. Some data… • District-wide Performance Level • District-wide 2010 AYP • District-wide 2010 Growth Report • Bartlett Turnaround Eligibility

4. 24 0 23 9 Webster 1 0

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

6. DESE Site Visit • Self- Assessment • Site Visit – April 11-14, 2011

7. 2010 AYP - Webster • Schools and Districts are required to meet annual targets for Academic Performance, Improvement, Attendance and Graduation

8. Student Growth ReportELA

9. Student Growth ReportMath

10. Bartlett JSHS • In July, identified eligible for School Redesign Implementation Grant – “Turnaround Grants” • One of the 5% lowest performing schools in the state

11. We have a choice

12. We have a model… • 90-90-90 Schools • 90% from low income families • 90% are members of ethnic minority groups • 90% achieve high academic standards

13. The 90-90-90 Schools: A Case Study1 • Jigsaw • Home Teams (six members # 1 though 6) • Expert Teams (1’s together, 2’s together, etc.) • Read and discuss your section • Be ready to explain the main points to your Home Team • Home Teams (“experts” report out) 1. Doug Reeves, Center for Leadership and Learning

14. Jigsaw • 1. 185 (Beginning) - 189 (Written Responses…) • 2. 189 (Written Responses…) to 192 (Data…) • 3. 192 (Data…) to 196 (Value of Feedback) • 4. 196 (Value of Feedback) to 200 (Other Urban…) • 5. 200 (Other Urban...) to 205 (Critics and …) • 6. 205 – (Critics and…) to 208 (End)

15. We have an Action Plan… • Focus on Academic Achievement • Data Teams • Curriculum Choices • Curriculum Mapping • Assessment and Feedback • Examining Student Work • Gradebook • Quality Instruction • Instructional Coaches • Professional Development – RBT course 90 90 90 Schools Model

16. Data Vision Statement Data drives learning in every classroom, for every student, every day.

17. Curriculum Mapping • We will, by the end of this year, draft a full and complete map of what is taught • in every classroom • every day • We will do this in teams, assisted by team leaders and supported by expert advice and online tools.

18. Quality Instruction • The Study of Skillful Teaching (RBT) • Open to 25-35 teachers • 12 three hour sessions • After school • 2 graduate credits from Fitchburg State • Dates from November through March • Instructional Coaches

20. We do not need an external turnaround program We can do this. Every Student Every Classroom Every Day

21. Now… • Break (10 minutes please) • Essential Element in our Internal Turnaround Program • Curriculum Mapping Project