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Freehold Learning Center – Update

Believe and Achieve

Presented by – Ronnie Dougherty Principal

Unified Plan – Goals

• There will be an increase in the number of

students scoring a “3” as measured by the May 2012 district benchmark using the state

• pen ended rubric. There will be a 10%

increase of students scoring the Just Proficient Mean on open ended questions in the NJ ASK .

Beli liev eve e and d Achieve

Unified Plan – Goals

• There will be a 10% increase in the students in

grades 3-5 scoring an increase of 1 point from September 2011 to May 2012 on the math

• pen ended questions as measured by the

state math rubric for open ended questions. There will be a 10% increase of students scoring the Just Proficient Mean on open ended questions in the NJ ASK.

Belie ieve and Ach chie ieve

Unified Plan – Goals

• 75% of students will increase 10% on district

created basic skills assessments from September 2011 to May 2012. There will be a 10% increase of students scoring the Just Proficient Mean on the numerical section of the NJ ASK.

Belie ieve and Ach chie ieve

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan

• Mand for unfamiliar

items to 80% accuracy

• Ability to point to

request 90% of the time

• Comprehend and use questions with

80% accuracy

• Trace and shape letters and numbers

with 90% accuracy

• Draw/write 1-10 strokes with 90%

accuracy

• Write first and last name

with/without models 90% accuracy

• Intensive/targeted lessons
• Regular data review
• Discrete trial
• Natural; teaching

environment.

Grade Level Goals Pre-K

Kindergarten

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan

• To receptively and

expressively state the 26 letters of the alphabet by the end of kindergarten.

• To read and write

words using blends and sounds. Below

• Small group targeted

instruction

• Daily opportunities to

practice letters using a variety of strategies

• Parent workshops to share

materials and strategies

• DVD sent home for practice

Above

• Target instruction on open-

ended responses

• Daily opportunities to write
• Weekly spelling tests

(Challenge words)

First Grade

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan

• To achieve 80%

recognition of Dolch words and achieve a level 12 DRA ll

• Students will gain a

score of at least a 4 on the writing rubrics

• Students will continue

to show advanced proficiency in reading and writing

Below :

• Practice daily sentence

dictation

• Small explicit instruction

focusing on phonic skills

• Daily practice of Dolch words in

school and at home

• Parent Workshop and shared

DVD and flash cards Above

• Student will be challenged by

above grade level writing prompts

• Students will have access to a

variety of challenging books.

Second Grade

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan

• Students will

increase a minimum of 5 DRA levels by June

• 90% of students scoring

above grade level will gain at least 5 points on the DRA comprehension rubric by June Below :

• Practice daily sentence dictation
• Small group explicit instruction

focusing on phonic skills

• Daily practice of Dolch words in

school and at home

• Send home reading materials and

Sight Word DVD Above

• Focus on vocabulary development
• Focus on higher order thinking

questions in all areas

• Provide opportunities for a variety
• f books that reflect higher levels

and diverse genres.

Third Grade

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan

• Increase scores for
• pen-ended

responses to a minimum of 3 on district benchmarks

• Increase the

number of students scoring a 5 on the NJ State writing rubrics by 10% Below

• Designate time during the week to focus
• n explicit instruction for open-ended

responses, differentiating strategies to target specific weaknesses.

• Center work will provide more
• pportunities to practice open-ended

questions.

• Greater emphasis on grammar practice

Above

• Provide greater opportunities for

students to be challenged during centers and classwork.

• Provide more opportunities for practice

in writing, using NJ rubrics

Fourth Grade

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan

• There will be a 10%

increase in students scoring a 3 or better on the NJ writing rubric.

• There will be a 20 % increase in

the number of students that score a 4 or better in writing as measured by the NJ rubric. Below

• Focused strategies

breaking down the components of a good essay using the NJ writing rubric .

• Greater emphasis on

grammar skills Above

• Increased opportunities

to write on a variety of genres

Fifth Grade

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan Students will show a minimum growth of 25%

• ver the previous

assessment and reach proficiency by the final assessment in the area of LAL/Math Students will show a minimum growth of 25%

• ver the previous

assessment and reach or maintain advanced proficiency by the final assessment in the area of LAL/Math

Math

• Daily practice of problem

solving strategies

• Use of technology for

reinforcement

• Focus on Writing to

Explain word problems LAL

• Practice answering higher

level thinking questions

• Frequent assessments that

reflect challenging questions

Intervention Team : Special Education & Basic Skills

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan Increase DRA levels by at least 2 levels (K-3) every assessment period. Students will demonstrate increased proficiency in answering open-ended question as evidenced by an increase of 2 points in assessments. Students will achieve a 10% increase in accuracy

• n open-ended questions

as measured by district benchmarks and weekly quizzes. Below

• Explicit phonics instruction
• Incorporate writing

mechanics on a daily basis

• Daily practice of Dolch

word Above

• Target small group

interventions to improve ability to answer open- ended questions

ESL & Bilingual

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan Increase phonemic awareness and ability to attack unknown words , increase fluency. Increase vocabulary and word choice . Below

• Increase time spent on

building a sight vocabulary Above

• Using technology and

print students will have

• pportunities to

increase vocabulary.

VAPA

Below Grade Level Above Grade Level Action Plan Increase vocabulary Increase ability to answer

• pen-ended questions

Word walls to increase vocabulary

DRA BENCHMARKS

GRADE NOVEMBER FEBRUARY JUNE 1st Grade Level 3 Level 8 Level 16 2nd Grade Level 18 Level 24 Level 28 3rd Grade Level 30 Level 34 Level 38 4th Grade Level 40 Level 40 Level 40 5th Grade Level 50 Level 50 Level 50

*****The fourth and fifth DRA KIT has a single level to be mastered per grade.

DRA (January ) High Frequency Words High Frequency Words Math

Recognizing numbers in random order 1-10

Math

Recognizing numbers in random order 1-10

Below 20 % On 70% Above 10 % October – 10 % February – 87% September -60% February – 85%

DRA DRA

High Frequency Words Writing

Writing

Math Math

October

February

Oct/Feb September February End of the

year test September End of the year test January Below 26% On 54% Above 20% Below 26% On 52% Above 22% Oct 35% Feb 75% Score 1-2 100%

Score

1-2 39% 3 48 % 4-6 16% 44% Basic Facts 53% 67% Basic Facts 81%

DRA DRA Writing Writing

Math Math

October February September February

Benchmark Benchmark

Below 40% On 44% Above 16% Below 34% On 46% Above 20% Score 1 - 59% Score 2 – 29% Score 3 – 12% Score 1- 48% Score 2 – 32% Score 3 - 20% 27% Basic Facts 39% 65% Basic Facts 59% . DRA - Students below grade level: 3 Months Below – 14% 6 Months Below – 5 % A year or more behind – 14% Second grade uses a 4 point writing rubric

Below 40% On 41 % Above 19% Reading Benchmark 50% Below 39 % On – 51% Above 10% Reading Benchmark 60% Below 3 – 35% Score 3 - 39% Above 3- 31% Below 3 -33% Score 3 - 45% Above 3 - 22% 46% FACTS 80% 56% FACTS 85%

DRA DRA Writing Writing Math Math

October February September February

Benchmark Benchmark

DRA Below grade level: 3 Months Below 19% 6 Months Below 5% A year or more 16% End of the year test

Open Ended LAL Multiple Choice

LAL

Writing Writing

Math Math

September January September February

Benchmark September Benchmark January

Sept – 34% Feb – 53% Sept – 53% Feb - 72% Score 1-2 97% 3 3% 4-5 0% Score 1-2 73% Score 3 21 % 4-5 6%

Multiple Choice Sept – 50% Feb – 65% Open-ended Sept – 31 % Feb 52%

LAL Multiple Choice LAL Open Ended Writing October Writing January Math Sept/Jan Math Sept/Jan Sept - 52% Jan - 62% Sept – 31% Jan - 52% Score 1-2 62% 3 19% 4-6 19% Score 1-2 47 % 3 31% 4-6 24 % Multiple Choice Sept - 47% Jan 60% Open - ended Sept – 31% Jan - 52%

Each grade created a wish list for the grade below

These lists represent the essential skills that students need as they move from one grade to the next

Pre –K Wish List

Pre- K would like children to have exposure to :

• Hold a pencil
• Make marks on paper

using a writing utensil

• Letters (A-Z)
• Numbers (1-10)
• Use a scissor
• Use an eating utensil
• Name of basic clothing
• Bathroom etiquette
• Use bathroom

independently

Kindergarten

• Recognize all 26 letters
• Utilize a pencil
• Correctly use scissors
• Recognize colors
• Recognize shapes
• Recognize numbers 0-

10

• Bathroom etiquette
• Self-regulation
• Write first name

First Grade

• Ability to write the

alphabet

• Write first and last name
• Letter and sound

recognition, (including vowels)

• Mastered Kindergarten

Sight Vocabulary

• Recognize use of

punctuation in a simple sentence

• Finger space between

words for legibility

• Number order, and word

recognition 0-20

• Count to 100
• Concept of more and less
• Identify basic shapes

Second Grade

• Addition and subtraction

facts to 20

• Double digit addition

with regrouping

• Count to 120
• Skip counting by

2’s,3’s,4’s,5’s and 10’s

• Spell and read 1st grade

high frequency words

• Create a basic sentence

with punctuation

• Write a story with

beginning, middle and end

• Grade level DRA
• Decode blends, digraphs,

and vowels

Third Grade

Math

• Add and subtract up to 20 mentally
• Subtraction with and without

regrouping

• Place value up to 999
• Multiplication up to 5x5

Reading

• Answering open ended questions using

RACE (restate, answer, cite examples)

• Inference and drawing

conclusions(exhibit the ability to make an inference and draw conclusions when reading a story) Writing

• Master a clear opening, a clear middle,

and a clear closing

• Master all components of CSPACE

(character, setting, problem, action, conclusion, and emotion)

• Write more than 1 paragraph
• Capital letter to begin a sentence and

proper punctuation at the end

Fourth Grade

• Mastered basic math

facts mentally for addition, subtraction and multiplication

• Mastered place value :

– Saying a number – Naming the place value

• Basic understanding of

grammar skills

– Punctuation – Subject/verb agreement

• Knowledge of sentence

structure

• Ability to spell high

frequency words

Fifth Grade

• Reading and comprehension skills
• Fluency

– Decoding skills – Application of punctuation within text

• Comprehension

– Literal – Analysis and synthesis – Vocabulary

• Writing

– Respond to speculative, expository, persuasive and explanatory prompts – Rules of grammar

• Basic mastery of addition,

subtraction, multiplication and division

• Multiplication of numbers with 3

digits by 2 digits

• Division of numbers with 3 and 4

digit dividends by 1 digit divisors

• Addition and subtraction of fractions

with common denominators

Improving Student Achievement for all Students

• Before school Program – Title 1 SIA Funds

– 27 students attend ( Grades 3-5). – Students were identified as not making adequate progress for three years in one or more areas.

• Intervention Teachers

– Work with students that were identified by NJ ASK scores. – Ongoing identification based on quarterly data and teacher recommendations. – At Home Reading program (Already surpassed our goals)

• VAPA teachers support academic areas and integrate

curriculum into their lessons .

Student Achievement

• Friday Book Giveaways (About 50 books a week)
• Lending library (Bilingual titles)
• Test Practice that mirrors testing format and

conditions – Open ended responses (imbedded in all curriculum). – Timed practice

• Friday “Math Challenge” to motivate students to

learn basic skills.

Parent Academies GOAL- Empower parents to become partners

in their child’s education

• Targeted to individual classes
• Facilitated by Classroom teachers

– Educate parents to assist students – Recourses for home

• Flash Card

–LAL –Math