North Mason School District September 2, 2010

◦ District 4 th and 5 th grade Reading scores are above statewide scores. ◦ District 4 th grade Writing scores are also above the statewide scores. ◦ District 7 th grade Reading proficiency rates increased 45% over last year, compared to statewide increase of 7%.

 7 th grade Math proficiency rates increased by 24% over last year, compared to a statewide increase of 8%  10 th grade Science proficiency rates increased by 46% over last year, compared to a statewide increase of 14%

 Math & Science ◦ New Math Curriculum ◦ “Implementation dip” ◦ Science Curriculum Review  Reading ◦ Inconsistently delivered Literacy ◦ Program

 New Tests  New Standards  New Format  Hard to compare  Can compare how we tracked with the state results.

No Score Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

No Score Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

No Score Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

No Score Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

No Score Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

 Are simply not acceptable ◦ Teams from all schools attended ◦ Leadership Team Retreat and demonstrated commitment to focus on activities that get results. ◦ Administrative support from the Leadership Academy will help us with the hard work ahead.

 MAP Reports ◦ Given in 42 states to 2.5 million students ◦ NMSD in Grades 2 – 8 Reading and Math  Growth beyond the National Average  BERC Evaluations ◦ Identify research-based critical elements of effective teaching and learning (PTL) ◦ 60% Alignment in NMSD Classrooms ◦ Recommendations (Thinking, Application & Relationships)

 Requirements: ◦ Percentage Proficient requirement for Reading & Math ◦ 95% Test Participation Rate ◦ 9 Groups are disaggregated = 37 categories ◦ One missed cell means school/ district does not make AYP ◦ 100% proficient by 2014

Student category Reading Percent Proficient Math Percent Proficient Reading 95% Assessed Math 95% Assessed Unexcused Absence Rate (Elem/ Middle) Graduation Rate (High School) All students American Indian Asian/Pac. Is Black Hispanic White Disabled LEP Econ. Disadv

 What is it? ◦ Sanctions for districts and schools receiving Federal Title I dollars.  Who is in it? ◦ District – Year 2 ◦ Belfair ES – Year 2 ◦ Sand Hill – Year 3 Secondary schools in NMSD do not receive Title I

◦ We Know enough and we Know better. ◦ We must respond to the brutal facts with optimism and action. ◦ We know from Results NOW, by Mike Schmoker, that -  Regular, purposeful collaboration  Closing the “Knowing-Doing Gap”

 Provides a clear vision, and  Equips and supports teams  Ensures Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum  Monitors PLC’s & Instruction for results