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From Dialogue to Policy
O BOE Presentation
From Dialogue to Policy O BOE Presentation May 23, 2011 Homework - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
From Dialogue to Policy O BOE Presentation May 23, 2011 Homework - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
From Dialogue to Policy O BOE Presentation May 23, 2011 Homework A range of experiences Process Research Review 2008-2010 Presentations of research to staff Grade/Department Meetings Staff Survey Parent/Student Surveys BOE presentation
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A range of experiences
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Process
Research Review 2008-2010
Presentations of research to staff Grade/Department Meetings Staff Survey Parent/Student Surveys BOE presentation (May)
Administrative Policy Revision (July) Revised policy BOE approval (August)
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District-wide Results
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District-wide Results
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District-wide Results
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Policy Revision
Based on best practice research and
stakeholder input
Fair and consistent for the students One that supports effective and motivating
practice
One that details:
What How much When How measured, used, reported
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Questions/Comments
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Report Card & Progress Report Revisions 2011-12
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Process
Met with Team Leaders in grade
level/department groups
Gathered feedback from teachers
through team meetings
Received input from administration Shared revised draft with all teachers
during grade level articulation meetings
BOE presentation
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Report Cards
Indicators
Aligned to Common Core Standards Clarified for parents/guardians Refined assessments to match new indicators
Grading Scales
Letter grades for Grades 3-5 in LAL, math, science,
and social studies
Numerical grades for grades 6-8 in all subjects Four point scale for indicators in grades K-5
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Questions/Comments
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- Based upon AVID: Advancement Via
Individual Determination
- Discovered at the Jersey Network to
Close the Achievement Gap
- Our adaptation: URSA
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Unified Responsible Students Achieving
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- First to graduate college
- Economically disadvantaged
- Capable, with support, to complete rigorous courses
- “B/C students” willing to become “A/B students”
- Interested in college as a goal
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- Summer program
– Including campus visitation
- URSA homerooms in 7&8
– Daily peer tutoring
- Wednesdays After School URSA Tutoring
– Supported by Service Learning College Students
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- 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens
- WICR – Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading
- Organization and study skills
– SLANT – Sit up, Listen, Ask, Nod, Talk to Teacher – Note taking skills
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Questions…
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