School Improvement Team Winter Retreat February 26,2018

Data Discussion Norms: Collaborative Non-Judgmental Student Focused

George Watts 2015-16 George Watts 2016-2017 Major Highlights of Overall Achievement: 36.3%/ 37.4% of students were College and Career Ready (Achievement Levels 4-5) 44.9%/ 46.4% of students were Grade Level Proficient (Achievement Levels 3-5) 72%/ 78% of DPS schools MET or EXCEEDED Expected Growth 23 of 30/ 21 of 30 elementary schools 5 of 9/ 6 of 9 middle schools 8 of 11/ 9 of 11 high schools Source: NCDPI Accountability Services - Internal Ready Review 2015-16

School Performance Grades 2017-2018 Mid Year

District Tests We Will Be Looking At - Case 21 3rd – 5th grade muliptle choice EOG format for ELA, Math and Science (5th only) - Math Tasks k- 2nd quarterly standards assessed at the end of each quarter - Iready 3rd (math only) - 5th (reading and math) Assessed 3 times per year but monitored by classwork throughout the year - Mclass k-3rd literacy skills assessed 3 times per year

DPS and George Watts Case 21 Mid Year 2017-2018 Test DPS Total Tested 2018 Percent Grade Level Proficient 2018 Percent College Career Ready 2018   George Watts Total Tested 2018 EOG Goal For Percent Proficient 3rd Grade Math 2419 42.0 58 51.7 41.3 78.33 4th Grade Math 2515 44.6 56 58.9 46.4 77.97 5th Grade Math 2343 45.1 54 51.9 35.2 77.78 3rd Grade Reading 2278 42.9 57 64.9 38.6 78.3 4th Grade Reading 2442 49.0 68.4 61.4 5th Grade Reading 2348 53 73.6 64.2 83.33 5th grade Science 1340 71.0 83.3 66.6 49.5 64.7 79.50

George Watts Kindergarten Math Task Q2 2017-2018 Task Number Target/Standard Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 1 Count & Write Numbers (0-20) 58 2 61 Combinations to 5 34 24 3 Count Sequence & Count On 42 13 6 4 Result Unknown Story Problem (Addition) 51 8 5 Part-Part-Whole Story Problem (Whole Unknown) 53 Result Unknown Story Problem (Subtraction) 46 7 Combinations of 10 39 16 Compose and Decompose Numbers (0-10) 41 Level 1 = Does not meet standard Level 2= Inconsistently meets standard Level 3 = Consistently meets standard

George Watts 1st Grade Math Task Q2 2017-2018 Task Number Target Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 1 Understanding Equations/Equality 20 24 7 51 2 Unknown Value in an Equation 32 14 5 3 Combinations to 10 17 27 4 Place Value 40 8 Comparing Quantities 37 10 Level 1 = Does not meet standard Level 2= Inconsistently meets standard Level 3 = Consistently meets standard

George Watts 2nd Grade Math Task Q2 2017-2018 Target Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 1 Place Value 36 13 8 57 2 Representing Quantities Based on Place Value/Comparing 27 23 7 3 Skip Counting by 5, 10, and 100 33 16 4 Add/Subtract Within 100 29 19 9 5 Combinations to 10 30 6 10 more/less 100 more/less 44 Add/Subtract Three-Digit Numbers 31 15 11 Level 1 = Does not meet standard Level 2= Inconsistently meets standard Level 3 = Consistently meets standard

George Watts Iready Math school Summary 3rd, 4th, 5th grade

George Watts Iready Reading School Summary 4th and 5th grade

George Watts Mclass K-3

State and DPS Mclass K-3 2017-2018 Grade 3

Performance Grade: C (65) EVAAS Performance: Met Growth George Watts School Performance Grade: C (65) EVAAS Performance: Met Growth Performance Grade Scale A 85-100 B 70-84 C 55-69 Scale

DPS guide for school ratings

DPS Bottom Line Expectations for schools Implementing processes to analyze data sets and guide decisions to improve student achievement. Using Data to Drive Decisions Using evidence-based practices to guide and engage high-quality instruction Optimizing Instructional Process Providing quality feedback that increases both teaching and learning Coaching for Sustained Success Aligning cutting edge practices with design thinking, a purposeful method of brainstorming that yields create ideas Leading Strategically for Innovation Embedding daily practice and strategies that yield consistency in instruction and overall school management Monitoring for Excellence Fostering conversations and dialogue that lead to continuous school improvement and success in an authentic, nurturing way Establishing a Culture of High Performance

Watts is Using Data to Drive Decisions by Watts is Optimizing Instructional Processes by mClass benchmarking to create flexible reading groups iReady Diagnostic to identify individualized areas of strength and need Case 21 aligned to Common Core State Standards PLC data dives/Student Support reviews data regularly and generate strategies for intervention (PEPs) PLCs meet regularly to discuss student needs and progress Effective use of Backwards Planning with PLC teams Differentiated literacy instruction through Guided Reading Individualized Work Plans Vertical alignment through SIT committee work Protected instructional time for Lower Elementary

Watts is Coaching for Sustained Success by Watts is Leading Strategically for Innovation by Full-time Montessori Coordinator Full Observation/ Evaluation Cycle Professional Development Plans aligned with the School Improvement Plan goals ELA coach k-1 Science coach grade 5 Problem Solving Team (MTTS) Social Worker, School Psychologist, School Counselor, Assistant Principal, Teacher, Montessori Coordinator, Parents Peaceful Planet Utilizing our Duke partnership to strategically support students 70 After-School Tutoring (Grow, Reading Academy, and Upper El) Interventionists

Watts is Monitoring for Excellence by Watts is Establishing a Culture of High Performance by Walkthroughs & Observation Review of student work plans Time auditing PLC meetings Common grade level expectations Consistent daily schedule Monitoring student work alignment with common core/Montessori “Peaceful High Achievers” Low suspension rate Wrap-around student services Data Discussions with PLCs Duke Partnerships Collaboration with PTA to align resources with academic achievement

Celebrations Case 21 5th Grade Science hitting our end of year growth Mid Year 2017 - 2018 Case 21 5th Grade Science hitting our end of year growth B in ELA grades 3,4,and 5 B in 5th grade Science 68 Students receiving tutoring Largest application pool for our school this year Case 21 results were well above district’s 3 Elementary Teachers received Montessori certification

Moving towards Proficiency Mid Year 2017 - 2018 We will be looking at steps to do so in our retreat tonight.

“Help more people and spread love and kindness.” “I am not sure there is anything I would change. It is perfect.” “I love it and they help me learn to be really smart” Anonymous 5th graders from the student climate survey