Sandwich Communication Night

Student Achievement Pre K-5Community and Schools Coming Together - be a part of the experienceSandwich C.U.S.D. #430The interest you show In your investment Pays dividends And makes centsLynn G. Haskin ElementaryPreK-3 Enrollment of 270

Prairie View ElementaryPreK-3 Enrollment of 270

Woodbury ElementaryPreK-3 Enrollment of 201

Herman E. Dummer ElementaryGrades 4-5 Enrollment of 370

No Child Left Behind

Sandwich School District #430School Report Card 2010

Adequate Yearly Progress & Academic Achievement Targets

20022003

40%

20032004

40%

20042005

47.5%

20052006

47.5%

20062007

55%

20072008

62.5%

20082009

70%

20092010

77.5%

20102011

85%

20112012

92.5%

20122013

92.5%

20132014

100%100%Target2013 - 20148This is a visual representation of showing the increase in student achievement at a 5% rate per year. IT IS A SAMPLE and will be modified later in 2002 to apply to 2003.

LectureDisaggregation of SubgroupsMulti-Racial, Asian, American Indian, Hispanic, Black, WhiteLow income status +Students with disabilities +Limited-English proficient +Race/ethnicity6 groups

9The number for N in the group is under review. Weve looked at the number 20 as the minimum size, but other states have had a greater number in their simulations. A decision will be reached by the State Board of Education as they look at a host of decisions on AYP. The number certainly has implications for small and/or rural schools.

LectureISAT and PSAE 2010 Testing ScheduleISATPSAESubject Tested3456789101112****ReadingMathematicsScienceWriting

State Achievement ScoresSandwich Schools

12SubgroupsSandwich Schools

Assessments and InterventionsSandwich Schools

WHAT ASSESSMENTS DO WE USE?Illinois Standard Achievement TestGates-MacGinitie Reading TestsAIMSwebCommon Quarterly AssessmentsTests and Quizzes

WHY DO WE TAKE SO MANY TESTS?Required vs. Optional

The Illinois Standards Achievement Test (Reading, math & science) (State-normed)

Gates-MacGinitie (Vocabulary and comprehension) (Nationally-normed)

WHY DO WE TAKE SO MANY TESTS?AIMSweb (Fluency & comprehension) (Nationally-normed)

Common Assessments (based on Power Standards) (Developed by teachers) (Grade level-normed)

Tests and quizzes(Classroom level)WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY DO WITH THIS INFORMATION?Determine current academic level of studentProvide interventions to struggling students-Response to Intervention (RtI)Track student progressEvaluate validity of assessments and make changes if needed RtI Model

Intensive Intervention-5%

Targeted Intervention-15%

Universal Intervention-80%

Building Interventions Shared and Utilized LexiaSymphony MathMichael HagertyHarcourtOrton-GillinghamRead NaturallySPIREZoo PhonicsEdmarkExplode the Code

Reading PlusQuick ReadsDRA 2Reading A-ZPALSJolly PhonicsTalking LettersHooked on PhonicsScott-Foresman Focus Basals

S.P.I.R.E.S.P.I.R.E. focuses on the phonics and phonemic awareness aspects of reading. S.P.I.R.E. is presented to students in small groups of no more than 3 or 4.

HarcourtInterventionEach grade level has an intervention kit that goes along with the Harcourt Trophies Reading Series. Students who are struggling with the regular reading series can receive extra support from the intervention kits.

DETERMINING CURRENT ACADEMIC LEVEL OF EACH STUDENTOne of the most important aspects of an assessment is the insight they give about a students level of performance

Each assessment is a picture, but several assessments together is an album

By looking at this album the educational team (principal, teachers, psychologist, etc) will get an idea of student strengths and weaknesses

By using these assessment results, students that need help in an area can be given extra help or additional instruction

PROVIDING INTERVENTIONS TO STUGGLING STUDENTSThe district maintains a library of interventions that can be used to assist a student in learning

These interventions can be in the form of staff, materials or both

Some interventions include one-to-one teacher direct instruction, Lexia, Reading Plus, Symphony Math, SPIRE, and Read Naturally

Interventions are usually given during the day, but can be provided before or after school

TRACKING STUDENT PROGRESSOne of the most important parts of an intervention is to check for success

Not every student will fit one intervention

By gathering data in the fall, winter, and spring, student success can be evaluated over time

For some students data may be gathered more often, even weekly

The district adopted AIMSweb as our standard tool to track progress

EVALUATING THE VALIDITY OF AN ASSESSMENT AND MAKING CHANGES AS NEEDEDNot all evaluations meet the needs of every school or district

Many times a standard or purchased assessment may not track content that a district finds important In order to make sure students understand what we teach, local assessments are developed and administered to all students at a grade level Student responses are measured as a whole to evaluate teacher instruction, curriculum content, and student understanding

Teachers work together to improve their performance, tweak curriculum or assessments, and provide interventions to students

BENCHMARKING AND PROGRESS MONITORINGAIMSweb is the standard K-8 grade benchmarking and progress monitoring tool

All students are assessed Fall, Winter and Spring (benchmarking)

Students are assessed in both Math and Reading

Students with identified concerns receive intervention and are assessed more often, sometimes every two weeks (progress monitoring)

Progress monitoring is used to track progress of the student and effectiveness of the interventionWhy are a Common Set of Standards Important?Clarity: designed to help teachers, students, and parents understand what is expected of them to be ready to enter the workforce or collegeConsistency: levels the playing field so all students will be held to the same rigorous expectations Global Society: internationally benchmarked to high performing countries

38 38Evolution not a revolutionThe transition process begins with local review and discussionNo changes will be in place for 2011 Spring ISAT and PSAE assessments. New assessment system in place 2014-2015.

39For Additional Information Visithttp://www.isbe.net/common_core/Realizing IllinoisOur Students. . .Prepared for success after high school Our Promise. . .Leadership, Advocacy, & SupportOur FutureStrong communities, competitive workforce40QUESTIONSTHANK YOUFOR YOUR TIME!