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 (May)  Administrative Policy Revision (July)  Revised policy BOE approval (August)

District-wide Results

District-wide Results

District-wide Results

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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Report Card & Progress Report Revisions 2011-12

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

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

Questions/Comments

• Based upon AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination • Discovered at the Jersey Network to Close the Achievement Gap • Our adaptation: URSA

Unified Responsible Students Achieving

• 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

• Summer program – Including campus visitation • URSA homerooms in 7&8 – Daily peer tutoring • Wednesdays After School URSA Tutoring – Supported by Service Learning College Students

• 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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