1. International Center for Leadership in Education Dr. Willard R. Daggett “Why and What” of Rigor, Relevance & Relationships Through the Lens of Leadership September 25, 2008

2. International Center Finding Nation’s top performing Nation’s most rapidly improving

3. Rigor/Relevance - All Why Why What What How How

4. 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

5. Rigor/Relevance For All Students

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

7. 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

8. Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 Bloom’s Application

9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 12345 A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework 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. 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. 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. 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.

10. Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 Bloom’s Application

11. Rigor, Relavence and Relationship is not a concept it is a way of life in the nation’s most successful schools

12. Components of School Excellence

13. Rigor/Relevance - All Why Why What What How How

14. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

15. Leaders Lead

16. Schools Are Driven By 1. What You Report 2. What You Assess 3. How You Evaluate Staff

17. You Lead Based Upon What 1. You Report 2. You Assess 3. You Base Staff Evaluations On

18. Action Items

19. Are Your Action Items 1. Clear 2. Communicated Well 3. Measurable 4. Completed

20. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

21. Culture to Support Change 10 lbs. Loss

22. Today’s Youth Technologically literate

23. 1983 – A Nation at Risk E-mail Web pages Google iPODs Laptops Digital cameras Doppler radar Cell phones

24. Blogs Wikis Tagging Text messaging MySpace Podcasts PDAs 2000

25. E-Mail Adult use often

26. E-Mail Adult use often 14% of teens use often

27. Content Creation & Social Media Facebook MySpace Flickr YouTube Blogs Personal Web Pages

28. Use of Social Media Among Online Teens Source: Pew/Internet & American Life Project, Teens and Social Media, 2007 Teens from single-parent or lower- income households are more likely to blog than affluent teens in more traditional households.

29. Today’s Youth Technologically literate Trophy generation

30. Today’s Youth Technologically literate Trophy generation Claim independence but return home Increasingly bored with school

31. Obedient vs. Motivated

32. Percentage of 12 th -graders who express various opinions about their school experience. Source: National Center for Education Statistics MeaningfulInteresting Important in Later Life

33. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale I enjoy being at school 50.247.453.2 Teachers make school an exciting place to learn 33.032.932.6 School is boring 45.549.941.5 Teachers have fun at school 38.539.837.6 Learning can be fun 63.559.069.3

34. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale At school I am encouraged to be creative 58.856.461.3 My classes help me understand what is happening in my everyday life 39.839.340.9 I learn new things that are interesting to me at school 66.363.869.9

35. Challenges Globalization

36. “China today exports in a single day more than exported in all of 1978.” Source: The Rise of India and China...

37. U.S. has lost key industries, its people stopped saving money, and its government has become increasingly indebted to Asian Central Banks

38. Wal Mart Source: The Post-American World Largest Corporation 8 times Size of Microsoft 2 % of GDP 1.4 Million Employees More Employees than: GM, Ford, G.E. and IBM Combined

39. Savings Rate 1. India -- 25% 2. Japan -- 28% 3. Korea -- 30% 4. China -- 50% 5. United States -- (-4%)

40. U.S. – 2 nd Half of 20 th Century Only Superpower Highest per Capita Income 1 st in Economic Growth 5% of Population > 24% of Consumption Source: National Academy of Science 2007

41. Challenges Globalization Technology

42. Information Technology Processing Processing Communications Communications

43. Emotiv 16 embedded sensors Detect facial expressions and emotions Push, pull, lift, and drop http://emotiv.com/INDS_3/inds_3.html

44. Bio Technology Biological Science Biological Science Practical Application Practical Application

45. Nano Technology Atom Up Atom Up

46. Info Tech Nano Tech Bio Tech 2000

47. Info Tech Nano Tech Bio Tech 2008

48. Info Tech Nano Tech Bio Tech 2012

49. Elementary Schools 6 Years Integrated Science Biology / Chemistry Grade 7 Biology / PhysicsGrade 8 Physics / Chemistry Grade 9 Integrated ScienceGrades 10 - 12 Source: Ed Week 6/6/07 Chinese Science

50. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

51. Culture to Support Change What are Your Action Items

52. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform

53. Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school)

54. Not on the Test

55. Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements)

56. Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning)

57. Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 Bloom’s Application

58. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale I enjoy being at school 50.247.453.2 Teachers make school an exciting place to learn 33.032.932.6 School is boring 45.549.941.5 Teachers have fun at school 38.539.837.6 Learning can be fun 63.559.069.3

59. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale At school I am encouraged to be creative 58.856.461.3 My classes help me understand what is happening in my everyday life 39.839.340.9 I learn new things that are interesting to me at school 66.363.869.9

60. Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

61. Guiding Principles  Responsibility  Contemplation  Initiative  Perseverance  Optimism  Courage  Respect  Compassion  Adaptability  Honesty  Trustworthiness  Loyalty

62. Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

63. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale School is a welcoming and friendly place 62.862.963.0 Teachers care about my problems and feelings 45.643.548.3 I am proud of my school 48.847.850.8

64. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale Students respect teachers 39.141.536.9 Teachers respect students 54.253.855.7 Students respect each other 29.431.827.3

65. Student Survey Percentages Survey Statement TotalMaleFemale Teachers care about me as an individual 51.050.152.7 Teachers care if I am absent from school 49.547.752.1

66. Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships We Learn Student Survey We Teach Instructional Staff Survey We Lead Leadership Survey

67. Use Data to Guide Actions What are Your Action Items

68. Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships We Learn Student Survey We Teach Instructional Staff Survey We Lead Leadership Survey

69. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams

70. Leadership Initiative Education leaders Business leaders

71. Challenges Student Performance Lack of Resources

72. Return on Investment Data is Essential ---National Essential Skills Study ---Lexile Study ---Curriculum Matrix

73. Leadership Initiative Built on Successful Practices Based on Student Performance Requires Leadership Teams

74. Overall -- Bill Daggett and Ray McNulty Supt. – Bill McNeal, National Supt. of Year Principal -- Susan Sackowitz and others Teacher – Harry Wong Spec. Ed., ESL – Larry Gloeckler Business –Stefan Kohler Building Leadership Capacity

75. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams 4. Define Student Learning Expectations

76. Wisconsin English LA Achievement Frameworks Subskills/Descriptors Knowledge and Concepts Exam - CRT (WKCE)

77. TAKS English LA Student Expectations Tested

78. Wisconsin Mathematics Achievement Frameworks Subskills/Descriptors Knowledge and Concepts Exam - CRT (WKCE)

79. Literacy is Key

80. Lexile Framework ® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures 600 800 1000 1400 1600 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) 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 Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%)

81. 16 Career Clusters Department of Education

82. Reading Requirements Findings Entry-level Entry-level Highest in 6/16 Highest in 6/16 Second Highest in 7/16 Second Highest in 7/16 Consistent Across Country Consistent Across Country

83. Human Services

84. Construction

85. Manufacturing

86. Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score Wisconsin 83 % Texas 81 % Iowa 77 % Florida 71 % Massachusetts 48 % California 48 % South Carolina 35 %

87. Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficiency Grade 4 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score Wisconsin 83 %189 Texas 81 %190 Iowa 77 %197 Florida 71 %202 Massachusetts 48 %234 California 48 %210 South Carolina 35 %228

88. Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 88 % Wisconsin 86 % Iowa 72 % Florida 44 % California 39 % South Carolina 30 %

89. Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficiency Grade 8 Reading Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 88 %217 Wisconsin 86 %229 Iowa 72 %250 Florida 44 %265 California 39 %262 South Carolina 30 %276

90. Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 91 % Texas 82 % Wisconsin 74 % Michigan 73 % Florida 63 % California 51 % South Carolina 39 % Massachusetts 39 %

91. Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 4 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 91 %203 Texas 82 %219 Wisconsin 74 %225 Michigan 73 %222 Florida 63 %230 California 51 %231 South Carolina 39 %246 Massachusetts 39 %255

92. Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 84 % Iowa 76 % Wisconsin 75 % Michigan 61 % Florida 58 % Massachusetts 42 % South Carolina 24 %

93. Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficiency Grade 8 Mathematics Proficient Required NAEP Score North Carolina 84 %247 Iowa 76 %262 Wisconsin 75 %263 Michigan 61 %269 Florida 58 %269 Massachusetts 42 %301 South Carolina 24 %305

94. Lexile Framework ® - Student Profile Matt - Age 15, Grade 10, Lexile 1090, GPA 3.0 600 800 1000 1400 1600 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) Matt * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 910

95. Lexile Framework ® - Student Profile Matt - Age 15, Grade 10, Lexile 1090, GPA 3.0 600 800 1000 1400 1600 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) Student: Matt * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 1090

96. Lexile Framework ® - Student Profile 600 800 1000 1400 1600 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) 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 Matt

97. Grade 10 Lexile Scores Tracking Three Similar Students 600 800 1000 1400 1600 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) Student Profile: Matt Age 15 Grade 10 Lexile 1090 GPA 3.0 * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 910 Student Profile: Caroline Age 15 Grade 10 Lexile 1090 GPA 3.0 Student Profile: Kevin Age 15 Grade 10 Lexile 1090 GPA 3.0 1090

98. Grade 12 Lexile Growth Tracking Three Similar Students 600 800 1000 1400 1600 1200 Text Lexile Measure (L) Matt * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics 910 Caroline Kevin Grade 10 Growth 1130 1250 1350 910 1090

99. Student Expectations What are Your Action Items

100. National Essential Skill Study

101. Lexil Study

102. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

103. Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 Bloom’s Application

104. Wisconsin Career and Technical Education Wisconsin English Language Arts Objectives/Subskills/Descriptors Grade 10 Curriculu m Survey of Essential Skills National Rank WKCE Agriculture & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Tech & Communications Ag Production Ag Services (Ag Business) Ag Mechanics NaturalResources Architecture Surveying &Drafting Construction Visual Arts &Design Performing Arts Communications 10.1.1. Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases. e7 HHHHHHHHHHH 10.1.2. Use knowledge of word structure to determine the meaning of words and phrases. e7 HHHHHHHHHHH 10.1.3. Use word reference materials to determine the meaning of words and phrases. e21 HHHHHHHHHHH 10.2.1. Demonstrate understanding of literal meaning by identifying stated information in literary text. e5, e15 HLLLLLLLLMM 10.2.2. Demonstrate understanding of literal meaning by identifying stated information in informational text. e5 HHHHHHHHHHH

105. Arts Education Wisconsin English Language Arts Objectives/Subskills/Descriptors Grade 10 WKCE Visual ArtsDanceMusicTheatre 10.1.1. Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases. HHHHH 10.1.2. Use knowledge of word structure to determine the meaning of words and phrases. HHHHH 10.3.1. Analyze literary text. HHHHH 10.3.2. Analyze informational text. HHHHH 10.3.3. Analyze author’s use of language in literary and informational text. HHHHH

106. Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 Bloom’s Application

107. Sight Connections / Pathways Prefrontal Cortex Hearing Association Area

108. Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 Bloom’s Application

109. Technology

110. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

111. Model Schools Transition years Electives to 9 th SLC Bell schedules School calendar

112. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

113. Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

114. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices 8. Review and Refine Process

115. Return on Investment A concept which time has come

116. Successful Practices Network Mission Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship for ALL Learners Good to Great Best Practices Sustainability

117. Successful Practices Network 2003 –SPN 1.0 –600 Schools 2008 –SPN 2.0 –200 Schools

118. Improving Student Performance – From Best Practices to Action Plans 2009 Symposium January 23-25 Hilton Washington Hotel Washington, D.C. Visit www.LeaderEd.com for more information

119. 17th Annual Model Schools Conference June 28- July 1, 2009 Atlanta Visit www.LeaderEd.com for more information Mark Your Calendar!

121. Action Items

122. Components of School Excellence

123. 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students

124. Culture to Support Change What are Your Action Items

125. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform

126. Use Data to Guide Actions What are Your Action Items

127. Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships We Learn Student Survey We Teach Instructional Staff Survey We Lead Leadership Survey

128. National Essential Skill Study

129. Lexil Study

130. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams

131. Leadership What are Your Action Items

132. Components of School Excellence 1. Create a Culture to Support RR & R For ALL Students 2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School / District Reform 3. Create and Support Leadership Teams 4. Define Student Learning Expectations

133. Student Expectations What are Your Action Items

134. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

135. Instructional Practices What are Your Action Items

136. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

137. Organizational Issues What are Your Action Items

138. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices

139. Monitor Student Progress What are Your Action Items

140. Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence 6. Address Organizational Structures 7. Monitor Student Progress 5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional Practices 8. Review and Refine Process

141. Review and Refine Process What are Your Action Items

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