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Elementary Group. Lisa Farina, Daniel Fontanez, Andrew Grantham, Suzanne Maxim, Daniel McAlpin, Amy McGinn, Jamie Naple, James Tiffin, and Sean VanHatten. Importance of Data and Data Analysis. Data is defined as facts or pieces of information which can be qualitative or quantitative in nature. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Elementary GroupLisa Farina, Daniel Fontanez, Andrew Grantham, Suzanne
Maxim, Daniel McAlpin, Amy McGinn,Jamie Naple, James Tiffin, and Sean VanHatten
Importance of Data and Data AnalysisData is defined as facts or pieces of information
which can be qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Bernhard (2004) indicates the importance of obtaining, utilizing, and analyzing multiple measures of data as guidance in implementing changes towards school improvement.
OverviewGreece Central School District is in good
standingSpecific subgroups within Greece Central School
District in need of improvement (not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress)
Buckman Heights made AYP for 2008-2009 school year
Only 1% received a Level 4 on the New York State English Language Arts test during the 2008-2009 school year
Demographics:Enrollment, Ethnicity
Poverty, Teacher Turnover Rate
Multiple Measures of Data
Demographics
10%11%
79%
Buckman Heights Student Body
African American/Black
Hispanic/Latino
White
DemographicsBuckman Heights (grades 3-5) is one of thirteen
elementary buildings with 348 studentsTitle 1 funding with 43% of students eligible for
free or reduced priced lunch Teacher turnover rateInternational Bacchorelaute Primary Years
Programme (PYP) implemented in February, 2007Implementing Positive Interventions and
Supports (PBIS)
School Year IB Implementation Stage NYS ELA- Percents of students that scored
a 4
Total Teacher Turn-over rate
2003/04Initial planning phase and
training 13% N/A
2004/05Partial implementation of IB.
Teachers begin to write planners in teams
17% N/A
2005/06IB unofficially implemented
in its entirety 4% 11%
2006/07IB authorization committee
comes to authorize Buckman Heights
4% 22%
2007/08B.H. is an authorized IB
school 4% 14%
2008/09B.H. is an authorized IB
school 1% Not available
Demographics
Multiple Measures of DataDemographics:
• Enrollment, Ethnicity• Poverty, Teacher
Turnover Rate
Perceptions• Perception
s of learning environment
PerceptionsChanges at Buckman Heights over the past five
years Implementing IB Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark system for reading Benchmarks and Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Implementation of SMART Goals Two new building leaders and staffing changes
Survey conducted Lack of instructional leadership IB concerns Not meeting the needs of high performing students Lack of vertical grade alignment Housekeeping needs
Candidate LearningReview of data indicates AYP is met but Buckman
Heights is failing to address instruction for students at an ELA level three
Teacher turnover rate since IB has been in place may have contributed to the decline in ELA scores
Perception data indicated the IB program is not meeting the needs of all students
Multiple Measures of DataDemographics:• Enrollment,
Ethnicity• Poverty, Teacher
Turnover Rate
Perceptions• Perce
ptions of learning environment
Student Learning• Standardized
Tests
Student Learning
13%17%
4% 4% 4%
1%0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Buckman HeightsPercentage of Students Scoring a Level 4
4's
Multiple Measures of DataDemographics:• Enrollment,
Ethnicity• Poverty, Teacher
Turnover Rate
Perceptions• Perce
ptions of learning environment
Student Learning• Standardized
Tests
School Processes• Scho
ol Programs
School ProcessesSchool Initiative Date Implemented Date Ended
Literacy Initiative
(District)
June 2008 June 2009
Robust Vocabulary September 2008 September 2010
Comprehension Toolkit September 2009 September 2010
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (District)
September 2009 Still using
Comparison ReportSchool County Enrollment
Highview School Rockland339
Richard J Bailey Elementary School Westchester340
Buckman Heights School of Inquiry Monroe348
Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School Westchester387
Quest Elementary School Monroe415
Comparison Report
Comparison Report
School Improvement Plan District Goal
Improve student achievement in English Language Arts
School GoalBy the end of the 2011-2012 school year, the
percentage of students scoring a 4 on the New York State 4th Grade ELA will be 5%
Walk to ExcellenceAre the current school processes and instructional practices preparing our students for success?
Nationally only 5% of ourstudents are college ready.
What does that say about our educational systems?
Walk to ExcellenceIncrease Academic Achievement4th grade initiative Implemented across classrooms
Decoding Group4 students
special Ed. Teacher
Advanced Word Study Group18 students
Classroom teacher #2
Decoding Group 6 students
Reading Teacher
Reading Mastery30 students
Classroom Teacher #4
Walk to ExcellenceData driven –Benchmark assessments
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark AssessmentDibblesRunning Reading RecordsCommon Formative Assessments
Consistently monitored PLC (Professional Learning Communities)
Instruction provided within small homogenous groups 30 minutes dailyUninterrupted
Reconfigured
Adjusted
Modified
Peer CoachingHigh Teacher Mobility
Decrease in Students Ascertaining a 4 on the ELA
Peer coaching allows educators to:Consult with one anotherDiscuss and share teaching practicesObserve one another's classroomsPromote collegiality and supportHelp ensure quality teaching for all students
Peer Coaching
Teacher Leaders/ Instructional CoachesBudget Friendly Utilizes Current Staff Non-Evaluative Coaching/ObservationsEmpowers Current Teaching StaffFoundation for Success Increases Staff Accountability
Peer Coaching
Pre-MeetingObservationReflection Meeting
Coach/Invitee
Invitee/Coach
January
Pre-MeetingObservationReflection Meeting
Coach/Invitee
Invitee/Coach
Pre-MeetingObservation
Reflection Meeting
Coach/Invitee
Invitee/Coach
Conclusion Making data driven decisions
Students’ Success