Holland Central School District Pre-K to 12 Instructional Program

Holland Central School District Pre-K to 12 Instructional Program

Laurie GregoryMay 30, 2013

NYSED approval of the 2012-2013 APPR plan Build teachers’ understanding of the APPR plan Effectively conduct teacher observations Manage Chief Information Officer responsibilities Align instruction with the Common Core State

Standards Meet all Regents Reform Agenda requirements Improve student achievement through teacher

collaboration and professional development

2012-2013 Goals

Met state standards for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in all areas of accountability for both grades 3-8 and 9-12 ELA

% of students scoring at the proficient level increased in grades 3, 4, 5, and 8

% of students with disabilities scoring at the proficient level increased in grades 3, 4, and 7

93% passing and 39% mastery rate on the high school Comprehensive English Regents Examination

2011-2012 ELA NYS Report Card Results

1. Pre-K-5 Balancing Informational and Literary Texts

2. 6-12 Knowledge in the Disciplines3. Staircase of Complexity4. Text-based Answers5. Writing from Sources6. Academic Vocabulary

6 Common Core Shifts: Literacy

Shift 1: Pre-K-5, Balancing Informational & Literary Texts

Grade Level

% Literature

% Informational

4 50% 50%

8 45% 55%

12 30% 70%

Shift 2: 6-12, Knowledge in the Disciplines

Shift 3: Staircase of Complexity

Shift 4: Text-Based Answers

Shift 5: Writing from Sources

Shift 6: Academic Vocabulary

Close Reading: The detailed and careful

analysis of a written work

Pre-K-5 Balance of Informational

text and Literature

Staircase of Complexity

Text-Based Answers

Academic Vocabulary

6-12 Knowledge

in the Disciplines

Writing from Sources

Engaging with a complex text Examining meaning thoroughly Reading and rereading Directing attention on the text itself Understanding central ideas and key details Reflecting on

◦ meanings of individual words and sentences ◦ order in which sentences unfold◦ development of ideas over the course of the text

(Adapted from PARCC, 2011, p. 7)

What is Close Reading?

Research shows significant gains in reading proficiency

A key component of college and career readiness

(Adapted from PARCC, 2011, p. 7)

Why Close Reading?

Daily Five and CAFÉ

Close Reading

Model Lessons

NYS Curriculum Module Training/Pilot

Presented by: Susan Kellner, 1st grade teacher

Pre-K-2 ELA

Close Reading

NYS Curriculum Module Training/Pilot

Presented by: Kathleen Benjamin, department chairperson and 3rd grade teacher, and Linda Bruce, 3rd grade teacher

3-6 ELA

Close Reading

Evidence Based Claims

Adaptation of NYS Curriculum (7 and 8)

7-12 ELA

Students read a short chunk of the text silently with a guiding question in mind.

Students annotate the text as they go.

Students discuss what they read in pairs.

The teacher reads the text aloud.

The teacher asks questions to guide students in discussing the text.

Secondary Close Reading

The process is repeated until they finish the text.

Students can write a claim and back it up with evidence from the text as a closing activity.

Secondary Close Reading (cont.)

High school math department ranked 6th out of 133 schools (top 5%) in WNY and received the 5 star subject award from Business First

Met state standards for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in all areas of accountability for both grades3-8 and 9-12 mathematics

% of students scoring at the proficient level increased in grades 3, 4, 5, and 8

% of students with disabilities scoring at the proficient level increased in grades 4, 5, and 7

2011-2012 Math NYS Report Card Results

Regents Examination

Passing Rate Mastery Rate

Integrated Algebra

95% 44%

Geometry 93% 41%

Algebra 2/Trig. 93% 50%

2011-2012 Math Results (cont.)

1. Focus2. Coherence3. Fluency4. Deep Understanding5. Application6. Dual Intensity

6 Common Core Shifts: Math

70%20%

10%

Shift #1: Focus

P-23-5

6-89-12

Shift #2: Coherence

Shift #3: Fluency

Shift #4: Deep Understanding

Shift #5: Application

Shift #6: Dual IntensityMemorization& Practice

Persistence in Problem Solving

Go Math series

Singapore Math◦ video

IXL

Presented by: Susan Kellner, 1st grade teacher

Pre-K-6 Math

Erie 2 BOCES Regional Math Forums

Curriculum Alignment

New Workbooks for Grades 7 and 8

Presented by: Melanie Hulton, 7-12 math teacher and department chairperson

7-12 Math

Worked on decoding and translating the original CCLS

Looked at multi grade levels to determine where specific topics would fall

CCLS Alignment 2011-2012

Cross referenced current state standards and CCLS specifically for grade 8, Algebra I and Geometry to determine:◦ Shifts in topics between courses◦ New topics to be covered◦ Topics that no longer will be addressed

Cut up Algebra I standards and sorted them into units

Repeated the process with other courses

CCLS Alignment: 2012- 2013

Worked together to decipher state guidance documents on implementing the Common Core standards

Shared ideas with teachers from other districts

BOCES Regional Math Forum

Old Regents Question

Sample CCLS Question

Old Regents Question

Sample CCLS Question

Met state standards for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in all areas of accountability for grade 4 and 8 science

95% proficient in grade 4 science

96% proficient in grade 8 science

2011-2012 NYS Report Card Results in Other Areas

Regents Examination Passing Rate Mastery RateGlobal History and

Geography88% 36%

U.S. History and Government

94% 54%

Living Environment 93% 55%Physical Setting/Earth

Science88% 60%

Physical Setting/Chemistry

94% 35%

Physical Setting/Physics 93% 52%

2011-2012 Regents Results

Close Reading

Evidence Based Claims

Model Lessons

Presented by: Ron Carr, 9-12 Social Studies teacher

Other Content Areas

Students read a short chunk of the text silently with a guiding question in mind.

Students annotate the text as they go.

Students discuss what they read in pairs.

The teacher reads the text aloud.

The teacher asks questions to guide students in discussing the text.

Secondary Close Reading

The process is repeated until they finish the text.

Students can write a claim and back it up with evidence from the text as a closing activity.

Secondary Close Reading (cont.)

Read silently to line #20. Annotate your text as you go:

◦ Underline interesting words and phrases◦ Place a ? where the text becomes confusing◦ Jot your thoughts pertaining to the guiding

question in the margins Guiding Question:

◦ What role do the people Pope Urban is speaking to play in this society?

Reading #1

Share your first impressions of the text and your thoughts pertaining to the guiding question with your neighbor.

Be sure that both of you get a chance to share.

Be prepared to discuss this with the whole class.

Think-Pair-Share

What role do the people Pope Urban is speaking to play in this society?

What words and phrases does Urban use to describe their role and responsibilities?

What will happen if they don’t follow through?

Why do you think Urban begins his speech in this way?

Read Aloud/Discussion

Assessment Writing

Charlotte Danielson’s 2011 Framework for Teaching

Smart Board Training (CSLO)

Other Professional Development

K-8 NYS ELA Curriculum Module Planning K-2 ELA Skills Strand Training K-6 Report Card Revision K-6 Go Math Gap Analysis 7-12 Math Curriculum Work Optional Workshops for HCSD faculty Regional BOCES Workshops (optional) Association of Mathematics Teachers of New

York State (AMTNYS) Summer Conference Flipped Learning Workshop

Spring/Summer 2013

Monthly Instructional Leadership Team meetings

Quarterly Regional BOCES forums

Continued training around the CC Shifts

2013-2014 School Year

Common Core Curriculum Alignment

◦ Full implementation of the NYS ELA Common Core Curriculum Modules (K-8)

◦ Develop lessons to supplement Go Math series (K-6)

◦ Align curriculum in 7-12 ELA and math

◦ Continue to integrate literacy into other content areas

◦ Develop and implement district wide plan for Guided and Independent Reading

2013-2014 School Year (Cont.)

Data Driven Instruction◦ eDoctrina◦ Crucial conversations

Teachscape◦ APPR process◦ Intensive training for evaluators◦ Differentiated training for teachers

Assessment Writing

2013-2014 School Year (cont.)

Questions?