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Explore key strategies, including teacher evaluation, standards alignment, MTSS, and community partnerships, to improve student performance in Southeast schools. Analyze growth and achievement data to track progress towards district goals.
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Improving Student Outcomes in Southeast Schools Eric Anderson, Manager, Research, Evaluation, & Assessment Michael Tolley, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Mia Williams, Principal, Aki Kurose Middle School
School Levels Level 4-5 Schools are near or above the 2013 district goals • Schools levels defined each year by absolute performance and growth • Purpose is to monitor school progress toward 2013 district goals Level 1-2 Schools remain far below the 2013 goals and are not making significant annual progress
Student Demographics in Southeast Schools (Students Tested in Grades 3-8, Spring 2012)
MATH Achievement in Southeast Schools (Grades 3-8)
READING Achievement in Southeast Schools (Grades 3-8)
Disaggregated MATH Achievement for Southeast Schools (Grades 3-8)
Disaggregated READING Achievement for Southeast Schools (Grades 3-8)
Most Southeast Schools Are Above Average in Growth(Mathematics,Grades 3-8, MSP 2012) Mercer MS Above Average Growth Aki Kurose MS Above Average Proficiency
Four Key Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes • Strategy # 1: Evaluate Teachers • Evaluate teachers based on their instructional practice • Use a common evaluation tool (Danielson Teaching Framework) • Provide feedback and support teachers so they can improve • Strategy # 2: Teach and Assess the Standards • Closely match the curriculum to the statestandards • Regularly assess the standards throughout the year • Teachers collaborate, discuss student data, and plan together
Four Key Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes • Strategy # 3: Provide “Multi-Tiered Supports” (MTSS) • Provide immediate and targeted supports to students • Consider all factors: academic, language/cultural, social-emotional • Use research-based programs (e.g., Read 180, System 44, ST Math) • Strategy #4: Partner with Families & the Community • Communicate with families and help them support their children • Partner with after-school programs and volunteers • Partner with CBOs to provide wrap-around services