Sussex Central Elementary School’s Visible Learning Experience By: Julius L. Hamlin, Principal
About Us The only elementary school in the division Enrollment = 517 Pre-K thru 5 th 89% Free & Reduced 79 Faculty/Staff
School Observation Focus English & Math teachers emphasis Some 3 person team observations occurred for inter-rater reliability Student Engagement Indicator Form used Winter & Spring Enlightening perspective received
Observation Indicator Summary
Observation Subject Summary
Indicator Data Overview High Yield: SCES students engage in creating products, use learning tools and technology Low Yield: SCES students respond orally and engage in listening
Visible Learning Book Study
Next Steps for SCES Continue Leadership Team PD PLC exchange to Facilitate Visible Learning Inspect What is Expected Focus on Implementation of HY Indicator #’s 1, 8, and 9 (learning goal setting, reciprocal teaching, and meta-cognition strategies) Expand together based upon reoccurring feedback about student engagement indicators
Opportunities for Professional Development Enhance choice writing options across content Additional Cooperative Grouping Training Student Centered Goal Adoption Continued facilitation of learning and feedback
Special Thanks Dr. Holloman and her VDOE Office of School Improvement Dr. Rozzelle and her W&M School of Education/SURN Academy SCPS Admin, Faculty, Staff, and Students