Elementary Math Updates Principals’ Meeting June 23, 2011

TAP Teachers & Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning (overview on Wiki) Possible 25 schools selected – pending final funding approval Completely voluntary Email mtucker@wcpss.net no later than Friday, 6/24 Selection process if more than 25 schools EOG data, EVAAS, geographic areas

5th/6th Compacted Math Rationale To be recommended for Pre-Algebra, students must successfully complete the 6th grade curriculum Having 5th/6th compacted math in 5th grade allows students to take Pre-Algebra in 6th grade Possible Pathways (handout) Consistency and equity across district Assure students receive appropriate acceleration based on their needs Provide curriculum resources and support

The Criteria Very Strong AIG Identification AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work samples OR Strong AIG Identification with minimum scores of 98% on aptitude AND achievement tests AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work samples Students with Strong AIG identification nominated by SBCGE AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work samples

Available Resources/Support Pacing Guide posted to CMAPP Curriculums were compacted together to form units Quarters 1 & 2 have active links Designed as 45-60 min. lessons for 5 days a week Blue Diamond Assessments are being created Profile cards are being created ISD Staff Development (handout) July 6 (year-round) & August 22 (traditional) Opportunity to form cohorts of support Proposed 2nd semester date Online access to 6th grade materials Access codes will be distributed on ISD days

Communication with Parents Sample letter (handout) Sent home the first few days of school Asks for parent permission for child to participate in compacting Will be posted to Principal and AIG Wiki Instruction should begin the first week of school Assume permission and move if permission is denied Students can be moved back into 5th grade if needed Students will be graded on 5th and 6th grade curriculum using Standards Based Grading Homeroom teacher should be the teacher of record Communicate student performance through profile card Students will still take the 5th grade EOG

Looking Forward If students are added or removed from the list, please email Michelle Tucker. District-wide staff development & communication about profile card expectations and Level IV work samples Provided to IRT & AIG Teachers School level conversations about profile cards and work samples More preparation time

Number Not Recommended District Impact District Data Percentage Number Recommended 456 60% Number Not Recommended 172 22% Number Pending 137 18% Total Reviewed 765 100% District-wide and individual school data is included in today’s handouts. Students left as “pending” can be reviewed on August 30th or decided upon by the SBCGE.

Collaboration Time Brainstorm how schools can deliver the 5th/6th compacted math course. Record responses on the index card. On the front of the card – Record ideas on how your school plans to deliver the compacted course. On the back of the card – Record any unanswered questions you have. All feedback will be posted to the Principals’ Wiki. Converse with schools in similar situations

Math Coach Initiative 2011-2012

Schools with District Math Coaches Aversboro Barwell Brentwood Conn Creech Douglas Forest Pines Fox Road Smith Fuquay Varina Green Herbert Akins Hilburn Hodge Hunter Lake Myra Lincoln Heights Lynn Road Millbrook North Ridge Poe Stough Timber Drive Wakelon Walnut Creek Wendell Wilburn Yates Mill Zebulon

School Selection District Improvement at all levels of Math (based on 2010-2011 AYP) 29 schools selected Proficiency below 70% and/or EVAAS data Walnut Creek as a new school Name of math coach & contact information included in folder Funding is coming from Title I District Improvement.

Goals Improve the use of research-based instructional practices Increase student achievement in mathematics Improve the fidelity of implementation of Math Expressions in K-5 classrooms Increase the use of Math Talk as an instructional strategy

Focus of Work Instructional Coaching Math Staff Development Partnership with NCSU Implement Jim Knight’s research on IC Monthly coaching plans for each grade level Individual coaching plans with classroom teachers as needed (principal or teacher initiated) Math Staff Development Math Talk, Rigor & Differentiation, Common Core Walk-through data minimum of 3x per year Collaboration with Math Coach Coordinating Teacher monthly as a group; minimum of 3x individually

Meeting Dates January 11 July 6 (year-round) August 22 (traditional) February 8 March 14 April 11 May 2 July 6 (year-round) August 22 (traditional) September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 Attendance is required for all math coaches for the duration of each meeting – 8:30-4:00.

Math Coach Expectations Attendance at all monthly meetings Monthly coaching plans for each grade level Monthly activity logs turned in by the 5th of each month At least monthly participation in K-5 PLTs Collaboration with district-level math team Focus on instructional coaching (conferences with teachers, model lessons, observations of teachers) in the math classroom Collaboration with IRT, administration, teachers, & other coaches Provide school-based staff development as needed or requested

Feedback to Principals Evaluations done at school level Feedback provided by district See handout for specifics

Contact Information Michelle Tucker, Senior Administrator mtucker@wcpss.net 850.1882 Christie Harding, Coordinating Teacher cmclaughlin-harding@wcpss.net 850.1935