1. Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Director of Elementary Programs
Instructional Update
Dr. Tammy Summerville
Deputy Superintendent of Instruction
Dr. Timothy Scott
Director of Elementary Programs
October 4, 2018

2. Elementary Programs Instructional Update
October 4, 2018

3. Power Standard Focus 3rd Grade Standards:
RL.3.6- Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.
RL.3.7- Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting).
4th Grade Standards:
RL.4.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
RL.4.7- Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
5th Grade Standards:
RL.5.6- Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.
RL.5.8- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
RL.5.9 -By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the Grades text complexity band independently and proficiently.

4. Standards Check Results

5. Literacy/Dyslexia Updates Director of Elementary Instruction
Dr. Timothy Scott
Director of Elementary Instruction
Mrs. Janet Kaylor
Dyslexia Coordinator
Mrs. Sarah Rich
Dyslexia Specialist
October 04, 2018

7. Multi-Tiered System of Support

8. Implementation Supports
School- level Response to Instruction & Problem-Solving Teams are provided additional training to ensure consistency of implementation.
Phonological awareness & Phonics begins in Tier I (core) instruction (K-6).
Multi-sensory interventions are provided during English Language Arts (K-6).
Additional interventions are provided as needed.
Classroom teachers are trained to provide interventions.
Dyslexia Specialist –
MSLE (Multi-Sensory Language Education) training provided by the Alabama Reading Initiative dedicated to provide support to teachers within the district.

9. 2/16/2019

11. Secondary Programs Instructional Update
October 4, 2018

12. Instructional Update
District Leadership Team Learning Walks
Purpose: To provide support to principals and teachers; observe instructional classroom practices; provide feedback to principals about areas of strengths and opportunities for growth; monitor student attendance and implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
Seven Teams: 1 High School Team, 2 Middle School Teams, and 4 Elem. Teams
Visits to two schools on Tuesday
Share feedback with Superintendent, Cabinet, and Staff Members

13. Instructional Update
Principals have been working on their Self-Monitoring Plans per the Consent Order
Up to 19 areas that are monitored
Measurable Strategic SMART Goals
Action Steps
Reading, math, progression rate, discipline, PBIS, attendance, diversity/school culture, racial solo status, honors availability, honors participation, special education referrals, community outreach/partnerships, clubs/organizations, graduation rate, AP participation, AP course grades, AP Exam scores

14. ICLE/Model School Professional Development
Instructional Update
ICLE/Model School Professional Development
Increasing rigor and relevance for students
Leadership Development
Principals and Instructional Coaches assist teachers in creating lesson plans that are rigorous and relevant

16. Secondary Programs Update
Over 70 Middle school teachers participated in Classworks professional development
September 26 and 27 – 19 schools involved
Online intervention program to assist in identifying students’ learning gaps in reading and language arts; minutes one day per week; their Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is updated from Scantron results
Program implementation will begin after Fall Break
Teachers will monitor, have meaningful conversations with students, and pull real time data to inform instruction
Surveys will be given to teachers for feedback in December and March

17. Secondary Programs Update
Dreambox Professional Development – Additional PD Coming Soon!
Adaptive, online math program designed to complement classroom instruction; Grades 3-8
Challenging, standards-aligned curriculum that is evidence based to promote student growth
Discovery Science Techbook – 315 Science Teachers using this product
Grades 3-8
Proposed Embedded Professional Development Days
Two Consultants in our school district for twelve days
October 22-25
October 29 – November 1
November 5-8
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. sessions will
also be available

18. Instructional Update
Problem Solving Team (PST) Professional Development
Professional development for Principals and PST Facilitators
Two sessions held on September 24 and September 28
Interventions for students experiencing academic and behavioral challenges

19. Secondary Programs Instructional Update
Increase college and career readiness indicators
Partnership with J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College and Calhoun Community College
More than 150 students participating in dual enrollment

20. Secondary Programs Update
Suite of Assessments
Congratulations to our 11 students who earned the recognition as a National Merit Semi-finalist
Scantron – grades 9-12; reading and math; data meetings being conducted to analyze data and create plan for students not achieving at grade level
ACT Workkeys – October 2; goal is for students to achieve a silver, gold, or platinum status; grade 12
PreACT – October 2; grade 10
PSAT – October 24 – grade 11; over 150 grade 10 students have paid to participate in this assessment

21. Questions?