International Center for Leadership in Education Dr. Willard R. Daggett “Why and What” of Rigor, Relevance & Relationships Through the Lens of Leadership September 25, 2008

International Center Finding Nation’s top performing Nation’s most rapidly improving

Rigor/Relevance - All Why Why What What How How

Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real-world predictable situations 5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations

Rigor/Relevance For All Students

1.Awareness 2.Comprehension 3.Application 4.Analysis 5.Synthesis 6.Evaluation Knowledge Taxonomy Knowledge Taxonomy

Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real-world predictable situations 5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

Rigor, Relavence and Relationship is not a concept it is a way of life in the nation’s most successful schools

Components of School Excellence

Rigor/Relevance - All Why Why What What How How

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

Leaders Lead

Schools Are Driven By 1. What You Report 2. What You Assess 3. How You Evaluate Staff

You Lead Based Upon What 1. You Report 2. You Assess 3. You Base Staff Evaluations On

Action Items

Are Your Action Items 1. Clear 2. Communicated Well 3. Measurable 4. Completed

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

Culture to Support Change 10 lbs. Loss

Today’s Youth Technologically literate

1983 – A Nation at Risk Web pages Google iPODs Laptops Digital cameras Doppler radar Cell phones

Blogs Wikis Tagging Text messaging MySpace Podcasts PDAs 2000

Adult use often

Adult use often 14% of teens use often

Content Creation & Social Media Facebook MySpace Flickr YouTube Blogs Personal Web Pages

Use of Social Media Among Online Teens Source: Pew/Internet & American Life Project, Teens and Social Media, 2007 Teens from single-parent or lower- income households are more likely to blog than affluent teens in more traditional households.

Today’s Youth Technologically literate Trophy generation

Today’s Youth Technologically literate Trophy generation Claim independence but return home Increasingly bored with school

Obedient vs. Motivated

Percentage of 12 th -graders who express various opinions about their school experience. Source: National Center for Education Statistics MeaningfulInteresting Important in Later Life

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale I enjoy being at school Teachers make school an exciting place to learn School is boring Teachers have fun at school Learning can be fun

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale At school I am encouraged to be creative My classes help me understand what is happening in my everyday life I learn new things that are interesting to me at school

Challenges Globalization

“China today exports in a single day more than exported in all of 1978.” Source: The Rise of India and China...

U.S. has lost key industries, its people stopped saving money, and its government has become increasingly indebted to Asian Central Banks

Wal Mart Source: The Post-American World Largest Corporation 8 times Size of Microsoft 2 % of GDP 1.4 Million Employees More Employees than: GM, Ford, G.E. and IBM Combined

Savings Rate 1. India -- 25% 2. Japan -- 28% 3. Korea -- 30% 4. China -- 50% 5. United States -- (-4%)

U.S. – 2 nd Half of 20 th Century Only Superpower Highest per Capita Income 1 st in Economic Growth 5% of Population > 24% of Consumption Source: National Academy of Science 2007

Challenges Globalization Technology

Information Technology Processing Processing Communications Communications

Emotiv 16 embedded sensors Detect facial expressions and emotions Push, pull, lift, and drop

Bio Technology Biological Science Biological Science Practical Application Practical Application

Nano Technology Atom Up Atom Up

Info Tech Nano Tech Bio Tech 2000

Info Tech Nano Tech Bio Tech 2008

Info Tech Nano Tech Bio Tech 2012

Elementary Schools 6 Years Integrated Science Biology / Chemistry Grade 7 Biology / PhysicsGrade 8 Physics / Chemistry Grade 9 Integrated ScienceGrades Source: Ed Week 6/6/07 Chinese Science

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

Culture to Support Change What are Your Action Items

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school)

Not on the Test

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements)

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning)

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale I enjoy being at school Teachers make school an exciting place to learn School is boring Teachers have fun at school Learning can be fun

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale At school I am encouraged to be creative My classes help me understand what is happening in my everyday life I learn new things that are interesting to me at school

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

Guiding Principles  Responsibility  Contemplation  Initiative  Perseverance  Optimism  Courage  Respect  Compassion  Adaptability  Honesty  Trustworthiness  Loyalty

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale School is a welcoming and friendly place Teachers care about my problems and feelings I am proud of my school

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale Students respect teachers Teachers respect students Students respect each other

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale Teachers care about me as an individual Teachers care if I am absent from school

Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships We Learn Student Survey We Teach Instructional Staff Survey We Lead Leadership Survey

Use Data to Guide Actions What are Your Action Items

Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships We Learn Student Survey We Teach Instructional Staff Survey We Lead Leadership Survey

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams

Leadership Initiative Education leaders Business leaders

Challenges Student Performance Lack of Resources

Return on Investment Data is Essential ---National Essential Skills Study ---Lexile Study ---Curriculum Matrix

Leadership Initiative Built on Successful Practices Based on Student Performance Requires Leadership Teams

Overall -- Bill Daggett and Ray McNulty Supt. – Bill McNeal, National Supt. of Year Principal -- Susan Sackowitz and others Teacher – Harry Wong Spec. Ed., ESL – Larry Gloeckler Business –Stefan Kohler Building Leadership Capacity

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams 4. Define Student Learning Expectations

Wisconsin English LA Achievement Frameworks Subskills/Descriptors Knowledge and Concepts Exam - CRT (WKCE)

TAKS English LA Student Expectations Tested

Wisconsin Mathematics Achievement Frameworks Subskills/Descriptors Knowledge and Concepts Exam - CRT (WKCE)

Literacy is Key

Lexile Framework ® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures Text Lexile Measure (L) High School Literature College Literature High School Textbooks College Textbooks Military Personal Use Entry-Level Occupations SAT 1, ACT, AP* * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%)

16 Career Clusters Department of Education

Reading Requirements Findings Entry-level Entry-level Highest in 6/16 Highest in 6/16 Second Highest in 7/16 Second Highest in 7/16 Consistent Across Country Consistent Across Country

Human Services

Construction

Manufacturing

Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score Wisconsin 83 % Texas 81 % Iowa 77 % Florida 71 % Massachusetts 48 % California 48 % South Carolina 35 %

Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score Wisconsin 83 %189 Texas 81 %190 Iowa 77 %197 Florida 71 %202 Massachusetts 48 %234 California 48 %210 South Carolina 35 %228

Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 88 % Wisconsin 86 % Iowa 72 % Florida 44 % California 39 % South Carolina 30 %

Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 88 %217 Wisconsin 86 %229 Iowa 72 %250 Florida 44 %265 California 39 %262 South Carolina 30 %276

Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 91 % Texas 82 % Wisconsin 74 % Michigan 73 % Florida 63 % California 51 % South Carolina 39 % Massachusetts 39 %

Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 91 %203 Texas 82 %219 Wisconsin 74 %225 Michigan 73 %222 Florida 63 %230 California 51 %231 South Carolina 39 %246 Massachusetts 39 %255

Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 84 % Iowa 76 % Wisconsin 75 % Michigan 61 % Florida 58 % Massachusetts 42 % South Carolina 24 %

Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 84 %247 Iowa 76 %262 Wisconsin 75 %263 Michigan 61 %269 Florida 58 %269 Massachusetts 42 %301 South Carolina 24 %305

Lexile Framework ® - Student Profile Matt - Age 15, Grade 10, Lexile 1090, GPA Text Lexile Measure (L) Matt * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 910

Lexile Framework ® - Student Profile Matt - Age 15, Grade 10, Lexile 1090, GPA Text Lexile Measure (L) Student: Matt * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 1090

Lexile Framework ® - Student Profile Text Lexile Measure (L) High School Literature College Literature High School Textbooks College Textbooks Military Personal Use Entry-Level Occupations SAT 1, ACT, AP* * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics Matt

Grade 10 Lexile Scores Tracking Three Similar Students Text Lexile Measure (L) Student Profile: Matt Age 15 Grade 10 Lexile 1090 GPA 3.0 * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 910 Student Profile: Caroline Age 15 Grade 10 Lexile 1090 GPA 3.0 Student Profile: Kevin Age 15 Grade 10 Lexile 1090 GPA

Grade 12 Lexile Growth Tracking Three Similar Students Text Lexile Measure (L) Matt * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 910 Caroline Kevin Grade 10 Growth

Student Expectations What are Your Action Items

National Essential Skill Study

Lexil Study

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

Wisconsin Career and Technical Education Wisconsin English Language Arts Objectives/Subskills/Descriptors Grade 10 Curriculu m Survey of Essential Skills National Rank WKCE Agriculture & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Tech & Communications Ag Production Ag Services (Ag Business) Ag Mechanics NaturalResources Architecture Surveying &Drafting Construction Visual Arts &Design Performing Arts Communications Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases. e7 HHHHHHHHHHH Use knowledge of word structure to determine the meaning of words and phrases. e7 HHHHHHHHHHH Use word reference materials to determine the meaning of words and phrases. e21 HHHHHHHHHHH Demonstrate understanding of literal meaning by identifying stated information in literary text. e5, e15 HLLLLLLLLMM Demonstrate understanding of literal meaning by identifying stated information in informational text. e5 HHHHHHHHHHH

Arts Education Wisconsin English Language Arts Objectives/Subskills/Descriptors Grade 10 WKCE Visual ArtsDanceMusicTheatre Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases. HHHHH Use knowledge of word structure to determine the meaning of words and phrases. HHHHH Analyze literary text. HHHHH Analyze informational text. HHHHH Analyze author’s use of language in literary and informational text. HHHHH

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

Sight Connections / Pathways Prefrontal Cortex Hearing Association Area

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

Technology

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

Model Schools Transition years Electives to 9 th SLC Bell schedules School calendar

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices 8. Review and Refine Process

Return on Investment A concept which time has come

Successful Practices Network Mission Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship for ALL Learners Good to Great Best Practices Sustainability

Successful Practices Network 2003 –SPN 1.0 –600 Schools 2008 –SPN 2.0 –200 Schools

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Action Items

Components of School Excellence

1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

Culture to Support Change What are Your Action Items

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform

Use Data to Guide Actions What are Your Action Items

Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships We Learn Student Survey We Teach Instructional Staff Survey We Lead Leadership Survey

National Essential Skill Study

Lexil Study

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams

Leadership What are Your Action Items

Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams 4. Define Student Learning Expectations

Student Expectations What are Your Action Items

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

Instructional Practices What are Your Action Items

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

Organizational Issues What are Your Action Items

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

Monitor Student Progress What are Your Action Items

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices 8. Review and Refine Process

Review and Refine Process What are Your Action Items

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