The Role of Data in Targeted School Improvement

1. The Role of Data in Targeted School Improvement Mrs. Kristin Wilson Counselor Fieldcrest High School

2. Background • Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Monmouth College • Licensed to teach: HS Political Science, English, Spanish, World History, American History, Civics, MS Language Arts, Social Science, Spanish, Guidance Counseling • 2 Masters: MSEd in Counseling Western Illinois University and MA in English National University • Have taught dual credit English for 10 years online and on site (last 7 while counseling) • Working on third Masters in American History from the Gilder Lerhman Institute/Pace University • 24 years teaching experience and 17 of them counseling • Internal Coach for FHS • Member of School Improvement, Curriculum Council and District Leadership

3. Accountability in the Age of ESSA What can the counselor impact? • Attendance (7.5%) • Test scores (SAT (2018-19: ELA 10%, Math 10%; thereafter: ELA 7.5%, Math 7.5%) • Academic progress/Freshman on Track (6.25%) • What can you do to provide retrieval within the yearly schedule? • College and Career Readiness (6.25%) • Distinguished Scholar • College and Career Readiness • Graduation Rates (Graduation (4-, 5-, and 6-year Rates) (50%)) • Credit Recovery • Recovery within the schedule

4. Calculations for 9-12 Report Card Designations Calculations for 9-12 school Designations include the following in 2018: • Percent of students proficient in English Language Arts (10%) • Percent of student proficient in Math (10%) • English Learner Progress to Proficiency (5%) • Graduation rate (50%) • Chronic absenteeism rate (7.5%) • Percent of 9th Graders on Track to Graduate (6.25%) • Percent of students ready for College and Careers (6.25% - Full credit for all schools) • Climate Survey (5% - Full credit for all schools)

5. Calculations for K-8 Report Card Designations Calculations for K-8 school Designations include the following factors in 2018: • Percent of students proficient in English Language Arts (10%) • Percent of students proficient in Math (10%) • English Learner Progress to Proficiency (5%) • English Language Arts Growth (25%) • Math Growth (25%) • Chronic absenteeism rate (20%) • Climate Survey (5% - Full credit for all schools)

6. One High School’s Approach: Follow the Numbers Where does the data come from: • MAP (three times a year) • PSAT scores 8- 11 (PSAT/NMSQT given in the Fall of junior year to ALL students) • SAT scores • Grades from classes (be careful here as I am finding that grades are not always a good indicator of a student’s ability)

7. PSAT/SAT and MAP Scores • PSAT/SAT • Question Analysis • EBRW • Math • Growth Reports • Juniors • Seniors • MAP • 61% and better is on track for meeting 540 benchmark for the state of Illinois • Matches up to PARCC testing as well (61% and better is on track) • Student Profile and Continuum • Incentives for improvement on MAP (final exam waivers during 2nd semester) • Recognize those who reach Benchmark and those who have a 3.5 and reach benchmark • President’s Award for Educational Excellence and Educational Achievement

8. College and Career Readiness ISBE College and Career Readiness Indicator (April 2018) • Distinguished Scholar 1. GPA: 3.75/4.0 2. ACT Composite Score: 30 or SAT Composite Score: 1400 3. At least one academic indicator in each English language arts (ELA) and mathematics during junior or senior year (Algebra II at any time) 4. Three career readiness indicators during junior or senior year 5. 95% attendance junior and senior year

9. College and Career Readiness • College and Career Readiness 1. GPA: 2.8/4.0 2. 95% attendance in high school junior and senior year 3. EITHER (A) College and Career Pathway Endorsement under Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act; OR (B) All of the following: • One academic indicator in each of ELA and math during junior or senior year (or Algebra II at any time) • Identify a career area of interest by the end of the sophomore year • Three career readiness indicators during junior or senior year

10. Data Driven SIP • Math and Writing Centers • RTI study halls (4 in a day) • Science, Math and English teachers assigned • Attendance changes • Dropped from 10 to 5 days absent before note required • Special Education Curriculum Changes • Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B • English 1 and English 2 curriculum taught over 4 years for foundational knowledge • English 1 (freshmen year - first semester; sophomore year - second semester) • English 2 (junior year - first semester; senior year - second semester) • Dual Credit focus in areas with teachers who can teach and AP in areas with no qualified teacher (Math Literacy/Transitional course and pending in English)

11. Data Driven SIP • Homework Survey (Freshmen, 10-12) • Discussion with seniors/freshmen drove survey questions • Surveyed Freshmen separately • Feedback used to springboard discussion • Four Year Plans (4 Year Plan) • ALL students need one (will do in spring of 8th grade) • Tweak the remainder of the years • Transcript checks every year, not just senior year • Career Pathways • Every area needs a pathway completed • Education • Advisory Periods Crucial • Curriculum changes in specific classes

12. Data Driven SIP • All students and teachers have College Board Accounts • Data teams • Not departmental only • Instructional Coach at all levels • Tailor it to fit your school not a blanket definition • For example: Fieldcrest Middle School is more about RTI, where as FHS is more about data collection and initial trends, curriculum impacts, etc. • Don’t reinvent the wheel • Just because you don’t have to do school improvement; don’t become complacent • Communicate with school community • Social media, newsletters, newspapers, phone calls, letters home

13. Contact Info • Kristin Wilson 1 Dornbush Drive Minonk, IL 61760 (309) 432-2529 kwilson@unit6.org