Race to the Top-District Grant Proposal Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.

Race to the Top-DistrictGrant Proposal

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools

Why are we meeting AGAIN?

Race to the Top-District grant proposal Paints the “big picture” DRAFT form Lots of details still to be determined

Schools will have input into final implementation model

What does it mean FOR ME?

Personalized instruction model LOTS of support

School-based Instructional Technologist

School-based technology support Professional development

A device for EVERY STUDENT Classroom-based technology tools

RttT-D Overview Focus: Personalized learning

environment with a student-focused approach to teaching and learning

Amount: $20-25 million over 4 years Application Deadline: 16 September for

DPI and mayoral review (3 October for DOE)

Former NC Recipients: Guilford County and Iredell-Statesville Schools

RttT-D Overview

What exactly IS personalized learning?Video

It is what happens when students

think well about life.

RttT-D Overview4 Core Assurance Areas Adopt standards and assessments that

prepare students for life after high school Build data systems that measure student

growth and success Develop effective teachers and principals Turn around lowest-achieving schoolsCompetitive Priority Social and emotional supports for both

students and teachers

RttT-D Overview

WSFCS Focus Middle school Literacy across the content areas

RttT-D Overview

Why middle school? Personalized learning works with

middle school students’ developmental stage Concrete to abstract thought Desire for control over environment

Middle schools are open to innovative approaches to instruction

RttT-D Overview

Why literacy across the content areas?

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READING (GRADES 3-8) MATH (GRADES 3-8) SCIENCE (GRADES 5 & 8)

RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model

Standards driven (Based on student achievement data)

Teacher chooses standards Teacher facilitates learningStudent-centric (Based on student learning styles data)

Student explores content Student applies content Student demonstrates mastery of content

RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model

Blended learning (Based on task and digital tools)

Technology is integrated into all aspects of learning

Students choose tool and application Feedback is ongoing and specific Students use adaptive instructional

software to reduce achievement gaps

RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model

Skill-based interventions (Based on reading diagnostic)

Student receives one-on-one support (for specific comprehension skill)

Student uses adaptive instructional software (for general comprehension deficiencies)

Student receives extra instructional time (for decoding and fluency deficiencies)

RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model

Enrichment model (Based on reading and learning style diagnostics)

Students participate in enrichment activities specific to learning styles

Students and teachers may use project-based assignment wizard

RttT-D Specifics: Teaching & Leading Personalized professional

development Technology integration Differentiation Instructional model Interpersonal competence (social &

emotional needs) Alignment with NC Teacher

Evaluation System (Standard IV)

RttT-D Specifics: Technology

Personnel Digital Teaching & Learning Coaches Technology Support Personnel

Hardware Devices for students and teachers “Classroom Solutions”

Infrastructure

Teacher Expectations

Teachers will Participate in all required professional

development Implement the instructional model with

support Embrace the personalized learning

approach Facilitate a blended learning environment

integrating technology with support

Implementation Approach

Year 1: ELA, Social Studies, EC, ESL & “Early Adopters” in Science & Mathematics

Year 2: Science, Mathematics & “Early Adopters” in Encore Subjects

Year 3: Encore Subjects Year 4: Deepen Implementation

What does it mean FOR ME?

Personalized instruction model LOTS of support

School-based Instructional Technologist

School-based technology support Professional development

A device for EVERY STUDENT Classroom-based technology tools

Questions?

Timeline for School Input

5-9 September: Principals present proposal and faculties vote

10 September: School vote due to central office

9-13 September: Teacher, parent, and student surveys available online

Time to Vote!

Please navigate to the following site to record your vote:

http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/rtttvote

You may use a smart phone, tablet, or computer to vote.

Time to Provide Input!

Starting Monday, September 9, an online survey will be available:

http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/rtttteacher We want your input! We care about what you think! Please respond honestly!

Thank you for your support!