Webster Public Schools October 8, 2010

Goal for AYP in every subject, at every grade level, and for every subgroup. We can do this.

Some data… District-wide Performance Level District-wide Performance Level District-wide 2010 AYP District-wide 2010 AYP District-wide 2010 Growth Report District-wide 2010 Growth Report Bartlett Turnaround Eligibility Bartlett Turnaround Eligibility

Level 1 Meets Requirements Level 2 At Risk Level 3 Needs Technical Assistance Level 4 Needs Intervention Level 5 Needs Substantial Intervention Webster

Technical Assistance Level 3 (districts with one or more schools among the lowest-performing 20% based on quantitative indicators): Districts in Level 3 will be required to complete a district self-assessment process aligned with the District Standards and Essential Conditions for School Effectiveness. Level 3 districts will be given high priority for Department assistance, including resources to assist their efforts to implement the Essential Conditions at each identified school. Level 3 (districts with one or more schools among the lowest-performing 20% based on quantitative indicators): Districts in Level 3 will be required to complete a district self-assessment process aligned with the District Standards and Essential Conditions for School Effectiveness. Level 3 districts will be given high priority for Department assistance, including resources to assist their efforts to implement the Essential Conditions at each identified school.

DESE Site Visit Self- Assessment Self- Assessment Site Visit – April 11-14, 2011 Site Visit – April 11-14, 2011

2010 AYP - Webster Schools and Districts are required to meet annual targets for Academic Performance, Improvement, Attendance and Graduation Schools and Districts are required to meet annual targets for Academic Performance, Improvement, Attendance and Graduation ELAYesYesNo MathYesYesNo

Student Growth Report ELA

Student Growth Report Math

Bartlett JSHS In July, identified eligible for School Redesign Implementation Grant – “Turnaround Grants” In July, identified eligible for School Redesign Implementation Grant – “Turnaround Grants” One of the 5% lowest performing schools in the state One of the 5% lowest performing schools in the state

Level 1 Meets Requirements Level 2 At Risk Level 3 Needs Technical Assistance Level 4 Needs Intervention Level 5 Needs Substantial Intervention We have a choice

We have a model… Schools Schools 90% from low income families 90% from low income families 90% are members of ethnic minority groups 90% are members of ethnic minority groups 90% achieve high academic standards 90% achieve high academic standards

The Schools: A Case Study 1 Jigsaw Jigsaw Home Teams (six members # 1 though 6) Home Teams (six members # 1 though 6) Expert Teams (1’s together, 2’s together, etc.) Expert Teams (1’s together, 2’s together, etc.) Read and discuss your section Read and discuss your section Be ready to explain the main points to your Home Team Be ready to explain the main points to your Home Team Home Teams (“experts” report out) Home Teams (“experts” report out) 1. Doug Reeves, Center for Leadership and Learning

Jigsaw (Beginning) (Written Responses…) (Beginning) (Written Responses…) (Written Responses…) to 192 (Data…) (Written Responses…) to 192 (Data…) (Data…) to 196 (Value of Feedback) (Data…) to 196 (Value of Feedback) (Value of Feedback) to 200 (Other Urban…) (Value of Feedback) to 200 (Other Urban…) (Other Urban...) to 205 (Critics and …) (Other Urban...) to 205 (Critics and …) – (Critics and…) to 208 (End) – (Critics and…) to 208 (End)

We have an Action Plan… Focus on Academic Achievement Focus on Academic Achievement Data Teams Data Teams Curriculum Choices Curriculum Choices Curriculum Mapping Curriculum Mapping Assessment and Feedback Assessment and Feedback Examining Student Work Examining Student Work Gradebook Gradebook Quality Instruction Quality Instruction Instructional Coaches Instructional Coaches Professional Development – RBT course Professional Development – RBT course Schools Model

Data Vision Statement Data drives learning in every classroom, for every student, every day.

Curriculum Mapping We will, by the end of this year, draft a full and complete map of what is taught We will, by the end of this year, draft a full and complete map of what is taught in every classroom in every classroom every day every day We will do this in teams, assisted by team leaders and supported by expert advice and online tools. We will do this in teams, assisted by team leaders and supported by expert advice and online tools.

Quality Instruction The Study of Skillful Teaching (RBT) The Study of Skillful Teaching (RBT) Open to teachers Open to teachers 12 three hour sessions 12 three hour sessions After school After school 2 graduate credits from Fitchburg State 2 graduate credits from Fitchburg State Dates from November through March Dates from November through March Instructional Coaches Instructional Coaches

We do not need an external turnaround program We can do this. Every Student Every Classroom Every Day

Now… Break (10 minutes please) Break (10 minutes please) Essential Element in our Internal Turnaround Program Essential Element in our Internal Turnaround Program Curriculum Mapping Project Curriculum Mapping Project