1. School Improvement Team Winter Retreat February 26,2018

2. Data Discussion Norms:
Collaborative
Non-Judgmental
Student Focused

3. George Watts 2015-16 George Watts 2016-2017
Major Highlights of Overall Achievement:
36.3%/ 37.4% of students were College and Career Ready (Achievement Levels 4-5)
44.9%/ 46.4% of students were Grade Level Proficient (Achievement Levels 3-5)
72%/ 78% of DPS schools MET or EXCEEDED Expected Growth
23 of 30/ 21 of 30 elementary schools
5 of 9/ 6 of 9 middle schools
8 of 11/ 9 of 11 high schools
Source: NCDPI Accountability Services - Internal Ready Review

4. School Performance Grades 2017-2018 Mid Year

5. District Tests We Will Be Looking At
- Case rd – 5th grade muliptle choice EOG format for ELA, Math and Science (5th only) - Math Tasks k- 2nd quarterly standards assessed at the end of each quarter - Iready 3rd (math only) - 5th (reading and math) Assessed 3 times per year but monitored by classwork throughout the year - Mclass k-3rd literacy skills assessed 3 times per year

6. DPS and George Watts Case 21 Mid Year 2017-2018
Test
DPS
Total Tested
2018
Percent Grade Level Proficient 2018
Percent College Career Ready 2018
George
Watts
Total Tested 2018
EOG Goal
For Percent
Proficient
3rd Grade Math
2419
42.0 58
51.7
41.3
78.33
4th Grade Math
2515
44.6 56
58.9
46.4
77.97
5th Grade Math
2343
45.1 54
51.9
35.2
77.78
3rd Grade Reading
2278
42.9 57
64.9
38.6
78.3
4th Grade Reading
2442
49.0
68.4
61.4
5th Grade Reading
2348 53
73.6
64.2
83.33
5th grade Science
1340
71.0
83.3
66.6
49.5
64.7
79.50

7. George Watts Kindergarten Math Task Q2 2017-2018
Task Number
Target/Standard
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1 1
Count & Write Numbers (0-20) 58 2 61
Combinations to 5 34 24 3
Count Sequence & Count On 42 13 6 4
Result Unknown Story Problem (Addition) 51 8 5
Part-Part-Whole Story Problem (Whole Unknown) 53
Result Unknown Story Problem (Subtraction) 46 7
Combinations of 10 39 16
Compose and Decompose Numbers (0-10) 41
Level 1 = Does not meet standard
Level 2= Inconsistently meets standard
Level 3 = Consistently meets standard

8. George Watts 1st Grade Math Task Q2 2017-2018
Task Number
Target
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1 1
Understanding Equations/Equality 20 24 7 51 2
Unknown Value in an Equation 32 14 5 3
Combinations to 10 17 27 4
Place Value 40 8
Comparing Quantities 37 10
Level 1 = Does not meet standard
Level 2= Inconsistently meets standard
Level 3 = Consistently meets standard

9. George Watts 2nd Grade Math Task Q2 2017-2018
Target
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1 1
Place Value 36 13 8 57 2
Representing Quantities Based on Place Value/Comparing 27 23 7 3
Skip Counting by 5, 10, and 100 33 16 4
Add/Subtract Within 100 29 19 9 5
Combinations to 10 30 6
10 more/less
100 more/less 44
Add/Subtract Three-Digit Numbers 31 15 11
Level 1 = Does not meet standard
Level 2= Inconsistently meets standard
Level 3 = Consistently meets standard

10. George Watts Iready Math school Summary 3rd, 4th, 5th grade

11. George Watts Iready Reading School Summary 4th and 5th grade

12. George Watts Mclass K-3

13. State and DPS Mclass K-3 2017-2018
Grade 3

14. Performance Grade: C (65) EVAAS Performance: Met Growth
George Watts School
Performance Grade: C (65)
EVAAS Performance: Met Growth
Performance Grade Scale A
B 70-84
C 55-69
Scale

15. DPS guide for school ratings

16. DPS Bottom Line Expectations for schools
Implementing processes to analyze data sets and guide decisions to improve student achievement.
Using Data to Drive Decisions
Using evidence-based practices to guide and engage high-quality instruction
Optimizing Instructional Process
Providing quality feedback that increases both teaching and learning
Coaching for Sustained Success
Aligning cutting edge practices with design thinking, a purposeful method of brainstorming that yields create ideas
Leading Strategically for Innovation
Embedding daily practice and strategies that yield consistency in instruction and overall school management
Monitoring for Excellence
Fostering conversations and dialogue that lead to continuous school improvement and success in an authentic, nurturing way
Establishing a Culture of High Performance

17. Watts is Using Data to Drive Decisions by
Watts is Optimizing Instructional Processes by
mClass benchmarking to create flexible reading groups
iReady Diagnostic to identify individualized areas of strength and need
Case 21 aligned to Common Core State Standards
PLC data dives/Student Support reviews data regularly and generate strategies for intervention (PEPs)
PLCs meet regularly to discuss student needs and progress
Effective use of Backwards Planning with PLC teams
Differentiated literacy instruction through Guided Reading
Individualized Work Plans
Vertical alignment through SIT committee work
Protected instructional time for Lower Elementary

18. Watts is Coaching for Sustained Success by
Watts is Leading Strategically for
Innovation by
Full-time Montessori Coordinator
Full Observation/ Evaluation Cycle
Professional Development Plans aligned with the School Improvement Plan goals
ELA coach k-1
Science coach grade 5
Problem Solving Team (MTTS)
Social Worker, School Psychologist, School Counselor, Assistant Principal, Teacher, Montessori Coordinator, Parents
Peaceful Planet
Utilizing our Duke partnership to strategically support students
70 After-School Tutoring (Grow, Reading Academy, and Upper El)
Interventionists

19. Watts is Monitoring for Excellence by
Watts is Establishing a Culture of High Performance by
Walkthroughs & Observation
Review of student work plans
Time auditing
PLC meetings
Common grade level expectations
Consistent daily schedule
Monitoring student work alignment with common core/Montessori
“Peaceful High Achievers”
Low suspension rate
Wrap-around student services
Data Discussions with PLCs
Duke Partnerships
Collaboration with PTA to align resources with academic achievement

20. Celebrations Case 21 5th Grade Science hitting our end of year growth
Mid Year
Case 21 5th Grade Science hitting our end of year growth
B in ELA grades 3,4,and 5
B in 5th grade Science
68 Students receiving tutoring
Largest application pool for our school this year
Case 21 results were well above district’s
3 Elementary Teachers received Montessori certification

21. Moving towards Proficiency
Mid Year
We will be looking at steps to do so in our retreat tonight.

22. “Help more people and spread love and kindness.”
“I am not sure there is anything I would change. It is perfect.”
“I love it and they help me learn to be really smart”
Anonymous 5th graders from the student climate survey