1. Visible Learning at John B. Cary Elementary School Heidi Brezinski Principal hbrezinski@hampton.k12.va.us 757-850-5092

2. John B. Cary Elementary School ●397 students grades PreK-5th ●Free and reduced lunch percentage at 82% as of Fall 2014

3. Description of School Data Collection ●Observed content teachers PreK-5th grades ●Both Reading and Math content areas were observed ●Used the Student Engagement walkthrough forms ●Intervention and core instruction were both included in the data collection

4. Observation Data Summary

5. Observation Data Fall/Winter ●High Yield- Students are creating and using manipulatives and graphic organizers. Students are also making choices and engaging in reading. ●Low Yield- Students are engaging in oral turn taking, responses orally and engages in listening,

6. Professional Development ●Student engagement “Look Fors” PD was was held. Staff participated by clearly defining and discussing each of the indicators of both high yield and low yield behaviors. ●Staff participated in a Walk-About activity with each indicator of Student Engagement included.

7. Professional Development ●Planned and Implemented Staff Development regarding the following indicators: Engages in Reading (SE3) Discussion of Text (SE5) Applying Meta-Cognition Strategies (SE9)

8. Professional Development ●Think Aloud PD presented on March 4th ●Guided Reading 3-Day Series presentations on March 11, 18, and 25th by Title One Coordinator and Reading Coaches ●Series included several strategies for students to engage students in reading and to discuss the text within all stages of reading

9. Professional Development ●UVA Contract- 2yrs of Reading Support Grades 1st and 3rd ●Walkthroughs conducted on March 17th ●3 ½ days of Professional Development sessions planned in April/May for Grades 1st and 3rd focusing on the three indicators as noted as areas of focus. (3,5,9)

10. Spring Student Engagement Data ●High Yield- Engages in reading, engages in writing, and creates learning tools (manipulatives/graphic organizers) ●Low Yield- Engages in oral turn taking, engages in listening, and engaging in off task behaviors

11. Spring Student Engagement Data ●There has been an increase in students engaging in reading, discussing text, and students engaging in cooperative groups. ●Still had a high number of students engaging in off task behaviors and students engaged in listening.

12. Fall to Spring Comparison Student Engagement Observations

13. Next Steps for March 2015 Data ●Facilitate Staff Development on cooperative groups and reciprocal teaching (SE8) ●Math PD session planned for differentiated math centers with a focus on high yield engaging strategies ●School Leadership Team presentation on (SE 3,5) planned for April ●Reading Team PD on Think Alouds (SE9)

14. Recommendations for PD for School Year 2015-2016 ●Implementing Peer Walkthroughs to include high yield strategies (SE3,5,8,9) ●“Make It Take It” sessions on increasing Student Engagement ●Complete a Book Study on Visible Learning- John Hattie to increase discussion on Student Engagement