1. Elementary Math Updates
Principals’ Meeting
June 23, 2011

2. TAP
Teachers & Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning (overview on Wiki)
Possible 25 schools selected – pending final funding approval
Completely voluntary
no later than Friday, 6/24
Selection process if more than 25 schools
EOG data, EVAAS, geographic areas

3. 5th/6th Compacted Math Rationale
To be recommended for Pre-Algebra, students must successfully complete the 6th grade curriculum
Having 5th/6th compacted math in 5th grade allows students to take Pre-Algebra in 6th grade
Possible Pathways (handout)
Consistency and equity across district
Assure students receive appropriate acceleration based on their needs
Provide curriculum resources and support

4. The Criteria
Very Strong AIG Identification AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work samples OR
Strong AIG Identification with minimum scores of 98% on aptitude AND achievement tests AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work samples
Students with Strong AIG identification nominated by SBCGE AND overall Level 4 profile cards AND appropriate work samples

5. Available Resources/Support
Pacing Guide posted to CMAPP
Curriculums were compacted together to form units
Quarters 1 & 2 have active links
Designed as min. lessons for 5 days a week
Blue Diamond Assessments are being created
Profile cards are being created
ISD Staff Development (handout)
July 6 (year-round) & August 22 (traditional)
Opportunity to form cohorts of support
Proposed 2nd semester date
Online access to 6th grade materials
Access codes will be distributed on ISD days

6. Communication with Parents
Sample letter (handout)
Sent home the first few days of school
Asks for parent permission for child to participate in compacting
Will be posted to Principal and AIG Wiki
Instruction should begin the first week of school
Assume permission and move if permission is denied
Students can be moved back into 5th grade if needed
Students will be graded on 5th and 6th grade curriculum using Standards Based Grading
Homeroom teacher should be the teacher of record
Communicate student performance through profile card
Students will still take the 5th grade EOG

7. Looking Forward
If students are added or removed from the list, please Michelle Tucker.
District-wide staff development & communication about profile card expectations and Level IV work samples
Provided to IRT & AIG Teachers
School level conversations about profile cards and work samples
More preparation time

8. Number Not Recommended
District Impact
District Data
Percentage
Number Recommended
456
60%
Number Not Recommended
172
22%
Number Pending
137
18%
Total Reviewed
765
100%
District-wide and individual school data is included in today’s handouts.
Students left as “pending” can be reviewed on August 30th or decided upon by the SBCGE.

9. Collaboration Time
Brainstorm how schools can deliver the 5th/6th compacted math course.
Record responses on the index card.
On the front of the card – Record ideas on how your school plans to deliver the compacted course.
On the back of the card – Record any unanswered questions you have.
All feedback will be posted to the Principals’ Wiki.
Converse with schools in similar situations

10. Math Coach Initiative

11. Schools with District Math Coaches
Aversboro
Barwell
Brentwood
Conn
Creech
Douglas
Forest Pines
Fox Road
Smith
Fuquay Varina
Green
Herbert Akins
Hilburn
Hodge
Hunter
Lake Myra
Lincoln Heights
Lynn Road
Millbrook
North Ridge
Poe
Stough
Timber Drive
Wakelon
Walnut Creek
Wendell
Wilburn
Yates Mill
Zebulon

12. School Selection
District Improvement at all levels of Math (based on AYP)
29 schools selected
Proficiency below 70% and/or EVAAS data
Walnut Creek as a new school
Name of math coach & contact information included in folder
Funding is coming from Title I District Improvement.

13. Goals Improve the use of research-based instructional practices
Increase student achievement in mathematics
Improve the fidelity of implementation of Math Expressions in K-5 classrooms
Increase the use of Math Talk as an instructional strategy

14. Focus of Work Instructional Coaching Math Staff Development
Partnership with NCSU
Implement Jim Knight’s research on IC
Monthly coaching plans for each grade level
Individual coaching plans with classroom teachers as needed (principal or teacher initiated)
Math Staff Development
Math Talk, Rigor & Differentiation, Common Core
Walk-through data
minimum of 3x per year
Collaboration with Math Coach Coordinating Teacher
monthly as a group; minimum of 3x individually

15. Meeting Dates January 11 July 6 (year-round) August 22 (traditional)
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 2
July 6 (year-round)
August 22 (traditional)
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
Attendance is required for all math coaches for the duration of each meeting –
8:30-4:00.

16. Math Coach Expectations
Attendance at all monthly meetings
Monthly coaching plans for each grade level
Monthly activity logs turned in by the 5th of each month
At least monthly participation in K-5 PLTs
Collaboration with district-level math team
Focus on instructional coaching (conferences with teachers, model lessons, observations of teachers) in the math classroom
Collaboration with IRT, administration, teachers, & other coaches
Provide school-based staff development as needed or requested

17. Feedback to Principals
Evaluations done at school level
Feedback provided by district
See handout for specifics

18. Contact Information
Michelle Tucker, Senior Administrator
Christie Harding, Coordinating Teacher