1. International Center for Leadership in Education
Milan Special School District School Board Meeting February 15, 2011
Dr. Willard R. Daggett
International Center for Leadership in Education

2. Schools are Improving
School Improvement

3. Schools are Improving
Changing World
School Improvement

4. Skills Gap

5. Schools are Improving
Changing World
School Improvement

6. Schools are Improving
Changing World
School Improvement

7. Schools are Improving
School Improvement
Changing World

8. Effective and Efficient Framework
High Cost
Low Cost

9. Effective and Efficient Framework
High Student Performance Ef
fec t
iveness
High Cost
Low Cost
Low Student Performance

10. Effective and Efficient Framework
High Student Performance Ef
fec t
iveness
C D
A B
High Cost
Low Cost
Low Student Performance

11. Why – What - How

12. Well Positioned Tennessee Diploma Project
New State Standards and Assessments
TVAAS

13. WHY – What - How

14. Culture Drives Strategy

15. The Changing Landscape
Technology

16. Semantic Web Analyze Documents Key words and headers (Google)
Meaning / Concepts
Wolfram Alpha
Complete Task

17. Implications
Home Work
Term Paper

20. SPOT
Integrated Projection
Projection Keyboard

21. Projection Keyboard

22. Projection Keyboard and Projector

23. What will our Students need to:
Know Do

24. Lexile Framework® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures
Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%)
1600
1400
1200
Text Lexile Measure (L)
1000
800
600
High
School
Literature
College
Literature
High
School
Textbooks
College
Textbooks
Military
Personal
Use
Entry-Level
Occupations
SAT 1,
ACT,
AP*
* Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics

25. The Changing Landscape
Technology
Globalization

26. Equity Excellence

27. Work to Worker

28. Why – WHAT - HOW

29. Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline
2. Application within discipline
3. Application across disciplines
4. Application to real-world predictable situations
5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations

30. Rigor/Relevance For All Students

31. Knowledge Taxonomy 1. Awareness 2. Comprehension 3. Application
4. Analysis
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation

32. Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline
2. Application within discipline
3. Application across disciplines
4. Application to real-world predictable situations
5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations

33. Levels
Bloom’s
C D
A B 6 5 4 3 2 1
Application

34. D C B A Rigor/Relevance Framework 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year.
Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically.
Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event.
Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale.
Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides.
Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter.
Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function.
Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. D C 5 4 3
Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper.
Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles.
Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram
Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.
Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals.
Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides.
Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes.
Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. 2 A B 1 1 2 3 4 5

35. D C B A Rigor/Relevance Framework 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year.
Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically.
Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event.
Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale.
Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides.
Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter.
Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function.
Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. D
Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals.
Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides.
Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes.
Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. C 5 4 3
Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper.
Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles.
Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram
Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs. 2 A B 1 1 2 3 4 5

36. D C B A Rigor/Relevance Framework 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year.
Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically.
Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event.
Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale.
Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides.
Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter.
Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function.
Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes.
Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper.
Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles.
Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram.
Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs. D C 5 4 3
Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals.
Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides.
Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes.
Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. 2 A B 1 1 2 3 4 5

37. Rigor/Relevance FrameworkD C 3 A B
Calculate with numbers, including decimals, ratios, percents, and fractions.
Understand two-dimensional motion and trajectories by separating the motion of an object into x and y components. 2 1 1 2 3 4 5

38. Rigor/Relevance FrameworkD C 3 A B
Know the characteristics and phenomena of sound waves and light waves.
Understand the effect of sounds, words, and imagery on a listening audience. 2 1 1 2 3 4 5

39. Levels
Bloom’s
C D
A B 6 5 4 3 2 1
Application

40. Why – What - HOW

41. We are now Evaluated as a School
AYP

42. We will soon be Evaluated at the Teacher Level
AYP
Teacher Evaluation

43. Common Core State Standards Next Generation Assessments
Transitioning to the
Common Core State Standards
and
Next Generation Assessments

44. Standards
Fewer, Clearer, Higher

45. State Standards to CCSS
Existing State Standards
New Common Core State Standards

46. State Standards to CCSS
Existing State Standards
New Common Core State Standards
For Example, in Tennessee
English Language Arts 5.8%
Mathematics 6.2%

47. State Standards to CCSS
New Common Core State Standards
Existing State Standards
Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tennessee - English Language Arts 32%
- Mathematics %

48. CCSS Next Generation Assessments
Fewer/Clearer/Higher
Rigor and Relevant Framework

49. Levels
Bloom’s
C D
A B 6 5 4 3 2 1
Application

50. What
AYP
Teacher Evaluation

51. The Navigator

52. TCAP / EOC English LA Content Standards / SPIs Tested

53. State
Standards
State
Tests

54. Now
State
Standards
State
Tests

55. A
State
Standards
State
Tests A

56. National Essential Skills Study

57. NESS Study Subgroup Rankings
ELA Skill: Write clear and concise directions or procedures.
Group
Rank
Overall 9
Business/Industry 2
Other Non-educators 10
English Language Arts Teachers 25
Other Educators 8

58. NESS Study Subgroup Rankings
ELA Skill: Give clear and concise oral directions.
Group
Rank
Overall 7
Business/Industry 3
Other Non-educators 9
English Language Arts Teachers 28
Other Educators

59. NESS Study Subgroup Rankings
Math Skill: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles.
Group
Rank
Overall 20
Business/Industry 29
Other Non-educators 31
Mathematics Teachers 4
Other Educators 24

60. NESS Study Subgroup Rankings
Math Skill: Understand accuracy and precision of measurement, round off numbers according to the correct number of significant figures, and determine percent error.
Group
Rank
Overall 12
Business/Industry 3
Other Non-educators 10
Mathematics Teachers 30
Other Educators 8

61. Proficiency

62. Lexile Framework® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures
Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%)
1600
1400
1200
Text Lexile Measure (L)
1000
800
600
High
School
Literature
College
Literature
High
School
Textbooks
College
Textbooks
Military
Personal
Use
Entry-Level
Occupations
SAT 1,
ACT,
AP*
* Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics

63. Proficiency Grade 4 Reading
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
Tennessee
88 %
North Carolina
82 %
Texas
81 %
Iowa
77 %
Florida
71 %
Massachusetts
48 %
California

64. Proficiency Grade 4 Reading
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
Tennessee
88 %
170
North Carolina
82 %
183
Texas
81 %
190
Iowa
77 %
197
Florida
71 %
202
Massachusetts
48 %
234
California
210

65. Proficiency Grade 8 Reading
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
North Carolina
88 %
Tennessee
87 %
Iowa
72 %
Florida
44 %
California
39 %
South Carolina
30 %

66. Proficiency Grade 8 Reading
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
North Carolina
88 %
217
Tennessee
87 %
222
Iowa
72 %
250
Florida
44 %
265
California
39 %
262
South Carolina
30 %
276

67. Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
North Carolina
91 %
Tennessee
87 %
Iowa
80 %
Michigan
73 %
Florida
63 %
California
51 %
South Carolina
39 %
Massachusetts

68. Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
North Carolina
91 %
203
Tennessee
87 %
200
Iowa
80 %
219
Michigan
73 %
222
Florida
63 %
230
California
51 %
231
South Carolina
39 %
246
Massachusetts
255

69. Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
Tennessee
88 %
North Carolina
84 %
Iowa
76 %
Texas
61 %
Michigan
Florida
58 %
Massachusetts
42 %

70. Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics
Proficient
Required
NAEP Score
Tennessee
88 %
230
North Carolina
84 %
247
Iowa
76 %
262
Texas
61 %
273
Michigan
269
Florida
58 %
Massachusetts
42 %
301

71. A C
State
Standards
State
Tests
NESS
&
Lexile C

72. Common
Core
Standards
NESS
&
Lexile
State
Tests C

73. A C
State
Standards
State
Tests
NESS
&
Lexile
Common
Core
Standards

74. State
Standards
State
Tests
NESS
&
Lexile
Common
Core
Standards
Consortium
Assessment

75. A D State Standards State Tests NESS & Lexile Common Core Standards
Consortium
Assessment

76. D C A B

77. Gold Seal Lessons

78. We will soon be Evaluated at the Teacher Level
AYP
Teacher Evaluation

79. State Standards to CCSS
New Common Core State Standards
Existing State Standards
Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tennessee - English Language Arts 32%
- Mathematics %

80. Levels
Bloom’s
C D
A B 6 5 4 3 2 1
Application

81. Tennessee Career and Technical Education
Tennessee English Language Arts
Content Standards/
State Performance Indicators
English II
NESS
Rank
TCAP / EOC
Agriculture, Food
& Natural Resources
Architecture
& Construction
Arts, A/V Technology
& Communications
Food Products & Processing Systems
Agribusiness Systems
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Environmental Service Systems
Plant Systems
Natural Resource Systems
Animal Systems
Design/ Pre-Construction
Construction
Maintenance/ Operations
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Printing Technology
Journalism & Broadcasting
A/V Technology & Film
Telecommunications
Standard 2—Communication
SPI Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech. E2
E34 H 
SPI Distinguish between a summary and a paraphrase.
E20
E28
SPI Distinguish between a critique and a summary.
SPI Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect).
E17
E22
SPI Identify rhetorical devices used in a challenging speech (i.e., rhetorical questions, parallelism and repetition, analogies, hyperbole, metaphors, and similes).
E37
E44
SPI Determine the most effective methods of engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate). E8

82. Tennessee Arts Education
Tennessee Language Arts
Standards/Learning Expectations/Accomplishments
High School English II
Curriculum Survey of Essential Skills
National Rankings
End-of-Course Test
Visual Arts
Dance
Music
Theatre
1.08 Develop organized pieces of writing containing focused, well-developed ideas.
e12
e54 H
1.09 Demonstrate effective writing style by the use of vivid words, a variety of sentence structures, and appropriate transitions.
1.10 Evaluate and revise writing to focus on purpose, organization, development, transitions, unity, and audience awareness.
e14
e41
e62 M
1.11 Recognize and demonstrate appropriate use of standard English: usage, mechanics and standard spelling, and sentence structure. e1 e7
1.12 Identify and use a variety of resources to revise and edit writing.
e21
1.13 Research information to prepare presentations or reports which use summarizing, paraphrasing, direct quotations, citation of sources, and bibliographic entries. e3
e36a L

83. Provide Tools and Support
IT CAN BE DONE

84. Model Schools Conference
19th Annual
Model Schools Conference
June 26 – 29, 2011

85. Recommendations Needs Assessment Model Schools Conference Navigator
Professional Development

86. Why – What - How

87. International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc.
1587 Route 146
Rexford, NY
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