1. Spring 2009 MCAS Results

2. Dedham Elementary Schools

4. Avery School Oakdale School Riverdale School Greenlodge School

5. Grade 2009 Grade 3 Mathematics

6. Avery School Oakdale School Greenlodge School Riverdale School

7. 2009 Grade 4 English Language Arts

8. Avery School Oakdale SchoolRiverdale School Greenlodge School

9. 2009 Grade 4 Mathematics

10. Grade 4 Mathematics Avery School Riverdale SchoolOakdale School Greenlodge School

11. 2009 Grade 5 English Language Arts

12. Grade 5 English Language Arts Avery School Oakdale School Greenlodge School Riverdale School

13. 2009 Grade 5 Mathematics

14. Grade 5 Mathematics Avery School Oakdale School Greenlodge School Riverdale School

15. 2009 Grade 5 Science & Technology

16. Grade 5 Science & Technology Avery School Oakdale School Greenlodge School Riverdale School

17.  Individual student analysis for MCAS 2009, all sub-groups  Students in grades four and five will have an ISSP if attained Needs Improvement or Warning on MCAS 2009  Data analysis identifying weak areas for each student which will be addressed by the classroom teacher and reading specialist using technology and frequent formative assessments

18.  Continue to utilize Smart MCAS for grades 3, 4, and 5 for practice with questions on test  Reading Incentive Programs in each school  Transition to DRA2 in grade three to assess fluency and provide a written component in place of an oral summary  Dr. Laflamme will continue meeting with grade 4 teachers aligning the Rubrics with MCAS testing measures and focusing on vocabulary.

19.  New Elementary Initiatives ◦ Continued implementation of EveryDay Math ® in grade 2, 3 & 4 ◦ Introduction of new software programs for math achievement  Acuity ® for Grades 3-8  FASTT Math® for Grades 2-5

20.  Continuing Math Initiatives ◦ Smart MCAS ® question bank used for MCAS preparation along with instructional resources from Acuity® and released past MCAS questions ◦ MCAS item analysis in grades 3-5 using data from the state ◦ Before and after school MCAS prep programs

21.  Continued embedded professional development work with Math Coach ◦ Focus on open response type questions using TIPSS model (Think and Read; Identify information; Plan /strategize; Solve and show work; Summarize thinking) ◦ After school graduate course offerings-best practices in math instruction

22.  The District-wide Science Curriculum Committee will continue to meet to examine the curriculum K-12 and will make a recommendation for a textbook or program.  Realignment of several units of study to more closely match MA Curriculum Frameworks  Professional Development Offerings in Scientific Inquiry and Science Curriculum.

23.  Continued item analysis by each teacher to determine the strengths and weakness at each school

25. Grade 6 English Language Arts

26. Grade 6 Mathematics

27. Grade 7 English Language Arts

28. Grade 7 Mathematics

29. Grade 8 English Language Arts

30. Grade 8 Mathematics

31. Grade 8 Science and Technology

32.  Statistically, our students are scoring above the state average on multiple choice questions in ELA.  Our percentages indicate that many students are earning a 2 or below on open response questions.  All Dedham Middle School students need to score 12 or more out of 16 points for the four open response questions.

33.  How will this be achieved? ◦ Writing with Colors - focused writing program ◦ Common open-response formative assessments ◦ Frequent low-stakes writing across the curriculum ◦ Greater focus on scaffolding and tracking open-response skills acquisition for student subgroups

34.  A new diagnostic program, Acuity ®, for Mathematics has been purchased for the middle school.  Teachers in grades 6, 7 & 8 will administer periodic diagnostic tests through the use of Acuity ®.  The program will yield data which will allow us to target the specific standards in which a student needs improvement.

35.  Use of low-stakes writing assignments  Increased practice on open response questions with the goal of implementing a secondary version of Writing With Colors called “Light up the Problem”  Strict focus on targeted subgroupings – specifically ELL and Special Education

36.  Continued analysis of spiraled curriculum in the middle school.  Increased time for professional development to allow for teachers in grades 6, 7 & 8 to analyze the test items.  Regular use of low-stakes writing assignments and open response assessments.

37. Dedham High School

38. Grade 10 English Language Arts

39. Grade 10 Mathematics

40. Grade 10 Biology Grade 10- Biology Performance Level 2008 2009 Advanced4631 Proficient4554 Needs Improvement912 Failing12 Grade 10 All Assessments

41. High School Targets and Supports  Continue daily MCAS test taking strategies  Continue with MCAS course designed for students identified in Grade 8  Continue with grant funded after school MCAS prep sessions in ELA, Math and Science

42.  Continue with MCAS test item analysis allowing department chairs to address areas of deficiency with staff High School Targets and Supports