Metropolitan School District of Metropolitan School District of Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana A K-12 Coaching Model: Improving Student Learning by Empowering Teachers

Metropolitan School District of Metropolitan School District of Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana Pike Township Urban District 10,567 Students 14 Schools 58% African American 17% Caucasian 15% Hispanic 8% Multiracial 3% Asian 14% ENL 16% Special Education 40% Free/Reduced

Metropolitan School District of Metropolitan School District of Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana Effective support for teachers is the key to enhancing professional practice and improving student achievement.

CLE AR Project C.L.E.A.R. Community Legacy of Educational Achievement and Responsibility Standards-Based curriculum and assessment Data-driven decisions to guide classroom instruction Professional development for all district initiatives

Algebra Readiness: It All Adds Up! and Making Science Matter Grants Content Based Professional Development Research Based Instructional Practices Professional development led by Content & Instructional Coaches

Instructional Coaches Key Characteristics Highly Qualified Teachers Variety of levels of experience and expertise Strong in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Content Knowledge, Data, Differentiation, and District Initiatives Skilled in working with adult learners, collaboration and training. Creative and energetic teachers Confident initiators and team players Coaching Expertise Facilitation Skills

Group Trainings District Workshops Staff Meeting Presentations Book Studies Team and Grade Level Meetings Data Analysis Work Sessions

One-On-One Coaching Team Teaching Model Lessons with Debriefing Gather Resources Assist with Small Groups in the classroom to Support Differentiated Instruction Assist with Assessment Plan for Data Driven Instruction and Differentiation Provide Support for New Teachers

How do we know what’s working and what’s not?

Collecting Evidence Documentation of Training Instructional Audit Workshop evaluations Workshop Calendar

Instructional Audit Administered first in 2002-beginning and end of year Used as a baseline and to make professional development decisions Given annually every spring

Workshop Evaluations Reviewed at the end of every workshop Analyzed responses to Question #4, “To what extent was the training session helpful and valuable to you?”

Workshop Calendar Coaches post their contacts electronically (date, school, teacher’s name, topic) Total contacts and trainings are compiled each semester

Collecting the Evidence Level coaches coaches coaches coaches /2 coaches Elem MS/ HS

Metropolitan School District of Metropolitan School District of Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana Student Achievement Increased percent of 5 th,7 th,& 10 th grade students passing ISTEP+ in E/LA and Math Increased the percent of 8 th grade students passing ISTEP+ in Math Increased percent of 3 rd, 4 th, & 5th grades student showing growth on both reading and math on NWEA

Key Lessons Learned Vision Consistent practices Clear communication Defined expectations Support for implementation Accountability Focus on teacher and student learning

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Metropolitan School District of Metropolitan School District of Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana Contact Information Kathy Sharpe Director of Programs and Staff Development Julie Sigmund Instructional Coach

Disclaimer The instructional practices and assessments discussed or shown in this presentation are not intended as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.