PROJECT INTEGRATE END OF YEAR SUMMARY AUGUST 4, 2011

Project Overview  Systemic Change within Districts by providing consistent training and support for teachers, technology integrationists and administrators  3 Cohorts of 40  Teacher Cohort- Jennifer Tschetter Teacher Cohort  Tech Integrationist Cohort- Melissa Goodwin Tech Integrationist  Administrator Cohort- Cate Sommervold Administrator Cohort

Student Achievement Goal  Student Achievement Goal #1  By August 2011, student achievement of student’s in participating schools will increase DSTEP scores by 2%.

Professional Development Goals  PD Goal #1  50% of grant participants will increase their level of 21 st century skill and tool comfort by one stage as measured by team created survey. GOAL EXCEEDED

71% increased by 1 stage

Disaggregated 21 st Century Skills Awareness  TI Cohort 25/36 moved up (69%) avg+1.11%  Teacher Cohort 28/31 moved up (90%) avg+2.16%  Admin Cohort 29/34 moved up (85%) avg +2.03% Technology Integration Comfort Levels  TI Cohort 25/36 moved up (69%) avg+.072%  Teacher cohort 23/31 moved up (74%) avg+.84%  Admin cohort 27/34 moved up (79%) avg+1.29%

Project Activities  Project Kick-off  Online Coursework  On-site Coaching visits  E-Portfolio results and reflection

Project Evaluation  What data was collected?  Coaching notes  Survey data (state, ESA2 created survey)  Online coursework (assignments & discussions)  E-Portfolio  What tools and processes did you use to collect the data?  Site Visits  WebCT  Coaching notes forms  Wikispaces  What were the measurable results?  Surveys  Pre/post test scores

Project Successes  What did you learn from this project?  Data driven practice  Collaboration  PLCs: home grown vs. instituted  What products were created as a result of your project? (i.e. units, wikis, websites etc.)  E-Portfolios  Technology integrated lesson plans  What advice would you have for future project leaders?  Timelines & expectations need to be provided in advance, refer to them often and regularly  Communication is paramount

Project Challenges  What were your major challenges and how did you meet those?  Online format  Collaboration challenges (coursework expectations and design)  Communication pitfalls (cohorts had different action plan focus)  Formative assessment of learning (for the cohorts)

Wisdom of Practice  Lessons Learned  More face-to-face  Less busy work  Collaborate early  More time for school groups  Advice to Future Project Leaders  Systemic is GOOD