International Center for Leadership in Education Dr. Willard R. Daggett Characteristics of Successful Schools March 28, 2008

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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support R & R For ALL Students

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

Learning Criteria

Actions that help you achieve what you believe in.

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

NYS Assessment English LA Performance Indicators Tested

NYS Assessment Science Performance Indicators Tested

New York Arts Education New York Mathematics Key Ideas/Performance Indicators Grade 8 New York State Assessme nt Visual Arts DanceMusicTheatre 8.N.3 Read, write, and identify percents less than 1% and greater than 100% HMMMM 8.N.6 Justify the reasonableness of answers using estimation HHHHH 8.A.2 Write verbal expressions that match given mathematical expressions HHHHH 8.A.3 Describe a situation involving relationships that matches a given graph MMMMM 8.A.4 Create a graph given a description or an expression for a situation involving a linear or nonlinear relationship MMLLL

New York Career and Technical Education Curriculum Matrix for English Language Arts New York English Language Arts Learning Standards/Performance Indicators Grade 9 NY Regents Comprehensi ve English Exam 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 Reading Locate and use school and public library resources for information and research - define a purpose for reading by asking questions about what they need to know for their research HHHHHHHHHHH Read and follow written, complex directions and procedures to solve problems and accomplish tasks demonstrate task awareness by employing flexible strategies HHHHHHHHHHH Read, view, and interpret texts and performances in every medium from a wide variety of authors, subjects, and genres (e.g., short stories, novels, plays, film and video productions, poems, and essays) - build background by activating prior knowledge through questioning what they already know about the form in which the story is presented and the period in which it was written HLLLLLLLLHM Read, view, and respond independently to literary works that represent a range of social, historical, and cultural perspectives HLLLLMLLLHM

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) 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)

Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale I put forth my best effort at school Getting good grades is important to me

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

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)

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

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support R & 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

2005 Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 82 % Texas 81 % West Virginia 80 % Florida 71 % New York 71 % Massachusetts 48 % California 48 %

2005 Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 82 %183 Texas 81 %190 West Virginia 80 %186 Florida 71 %202 New York 71 %207 Massachusetts 48 %234 California 48 %210

2005 Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 88 % Texas 83 % West Virginia 80 % New York 49 % Florida 44 % California 39 %

2005 Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 88 %217 Texas 83 %225 West Virginia 80 %228 New York 49 %268 Florida 44 %265 California 39 %262

2005 Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 91 % New York 87 % Texas 82 % West Virginia 75 % Michigan 73 % Florida 63 % California 51 % South Carolina 39 %

2005 Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 91 %203 New York 87 %207 Texas 82 %219 West Virginia 75 %215 Michigan 73 %222 Florida 63 %230 California 51 %231 South Carolina 39 %246

2005 Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 84 % West Virginia 71 % Texas 61 % Michigan 61 % Florida 58 % New York 56 % Massachusetts 42 %

2005 Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 84 %247 West Virginia 71 %253 Texas 61 %273 Michigan 61 %269 Florida 58 %269 New York 56 %275 Massachusetts 42 %301

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%)

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support R & 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

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

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

Sight Connections / Pathways Prefrontal Cortex Hearing Association Area

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

I CAN Learn ® Algebra What Works Clearinghouse: Recognized Evidence of Success US Dept.of Education: “Promising” Mathematics Program

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

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

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Bloom’s Application

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

What Works Rigor and Relevance Academics Into: –Arts –CTE Interdisciplinary Academies Electives in 9 th Grade Foreign Language Looping Technology –Read 180 –I CAN Learn

Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support R & 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

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

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