1. Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Implementation Update
Alameda Unified School District
Board of Education
January 13, 2009
Kim Kelly, Allison Lee,
Amy McGuire, and Sandy Wong

2. a strategic way of teaching and learning!
What is SIM?
STRATEGIC
INSTRUCTION
MODEL =
a strategic way of teaching and learning!

3. Where does SIM come from?
Center for Research on Learning at University of Kansas (KUCRL)
was founded in 1978
is internationally recognized for creating solutions that dramatically improve quality of life, learning, and performance… especially for those who experience barriers to success
develops research tested tools
NCLB approved secondary intervention program

4. Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)
designed to help ALL students access and be engaged with content.
works for students on ALL levels:
“HALO” students
High achieving
Average achieving
Low achieving
Other achieving

5. Strategic Instruction Model
Learning Strategies Curriculum (FUSION Reading)
Content Enhancement Routines
Student Success

6. Strategic Instruction Model - AUSD
: Implemented at Woodstock Elementary contributed in a 158 API point increase, moving the similar school rank from a 3 to a 10.
2006: A small group of secondary teachers identify it as tool for use in general education classes and attend a training.
: District administration supports professional development for 90+ teachers from middle and high schools. They attend a week long SIM training during the summer and receive ongoing coaching throughout the school year.
Summer 2008: 30+ additional teachers receive training and coaching. 11 teachers begin training as Potential Professional Developers for SIM.

7. Implementation at Two Schools

8. FUSION Reading Content Enhancement Routines
Alameda High School
FUSION Reading
Content Enhancement Routines

9. History of FUSION Reading at Alameda High
: one trained teacher, two sections of literacy
: two trained teachers, four sections of literacy, one sophomore “bridge” English class
: 3 sections of literacy, one sophomore “bridge” English class
Summer of 2009: plans for one teacher to train as a potential professional developer for FUSION

10. FUSION at Alameda High School
FUSION is a 9th grade class
All FUSION classes are blocked with a 9th grade English 1 class to provide additional literacy support
The learning strategies taught in FUSION are embedded in the required 9th grade English curriculum

11. One FUSION Strategy: CLUE
CLUE is a Prediction Strategy
Check for Clues
Link to Prior Knowledge
Uncover Predictions
Examine the Reading

12. My reading comprehension has improved from using the CLUE strategy.

13. I can apply the CLUE strategy to a variety of texts, for example news articles, textbooks, novels, etc.

14. Preliminary Data FUSION Students at AHS in 9th Grade– CST Data
Prior to FUSION - 8th grade - April 2007 California Standards Test for English Language Arts
FBB 7% BB 35% B 49% P/Adv 9%
After1 year of FUSION – 9th grade, April 2008
California Standards Test for English Language Arts
FBB 4% BB 28% B 54% P/Adv 15%

15. SIM Content Enhancement Routines at Alameda High School
: 17 teachers trained in routines
2008: 3 teachers training to become SIM Professional Developers
2009: CE training slated for February, April and June, with the goal of increasing implementation and number of teachers trained by 20+

16. FUSION Reading Content Enhancement
Island High School
FUSION Reading
Content Enhancement

17. FUSION at Island High School
One FUSION class for 10th – 12th graders
Additional Learning Strategies support:
English Language Development
Resource teacher
Additional Content Area teachers

18. 2007-2008: Trainings held with University of Kansas SIM coaches
SIM Content Enhancement Routines at Island High School
100% of Island staff is trained
in SIM Content Enhancement Routines
: Trainings held with University of Kansas SIM coaches
: Training for new hires provided by on-site SIM Potential Professional Developer

19. Island Student Responses to SIM Content Enhancement Routines
“The Concept Diagram helped me get caught up with the class.” Anne,12th grade
“It (Unit Organizer) keeps us informed and organized.” Rista, 12th grade
“This (FRAME) helped me a lot with writing my essay.” David, 12th grade

20. Looking ahead…
The addition of site based Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) professional developers is aimed at ensuring ongoing teacher implementation and student success.