MEMORANDUM To: Karen Berasi From: Brian Hendrickson Re: SIP Mid-Year Updates Date: March 8, 2017 Attached to this memo are one page updates from each school regarding highlights on progress towards high leverage key measures from School Improvement Plans. In general, it is important to note that the use of School and District Improvement Plans has provided a clear focus for school and district efforts to improve outcomes for all students. Looking across the district as a whole, the major success year to date has been the implementation of structured PLCs in all grade levels. Specifically, PLCs are narrowing their focus on student work and student data from relevant benchmark assessments. At the elementary level, our focus on math has also been a highlight as our coach, curriculum leader, and district wide math consultant have led coaching and PD cycles on the core text (Investigations) and core 8 math practices. Additionally, school climate teams have been formed and are in the process of analyzing climate data such as attendance, office referrals, and student survey data in order to create the best possible learning environments. As for challenges, the major challenge faced across all schools is finding time for teachers, coaches, curriculum leaders, and administration to collaborate on best practices to improve student outcomes from both a socio-emotional and academic perspective. Each building principal will be prepared to give a brief update on progress towards key measures at the upcoming March 13 Board of Education meeting. At the June Board of Education meeting a comprehensive District Outcome Update will be presented that includes all available spring key measure data (i.e. SBAC, DRP, STAR, AP, ACT, etc.).
PSAT Mean Scores 2015-2016 1038 State Average 982 Advanced Placement Students 20% 348 total tests Sept. 2015 March 2, 2016 878 Sept. 2015 Feb 2, 2016 11% Spring 2016 59% favorable Teachers report that feedback helps them improve instruction Spring 2016-64% favorable have opportunities to grow Spring 2016-50% favorable Spring 2016 39% favorable Spring 2016 52% favorable Mid-Year Progress Update - Suffield High School 2016-2017 1032 State Average 987 25% 407 total tests 790 as of March 2, 2017 8% as of February 2, 2017 64% Lexile level determined for all 9 th and 10 th grade students for identification of reading intervention College Board access provided to all math teachers for planning purposes SAT style math questions included in all tests and midyear assessments Analysis of AP Potential data to identify students that may be successful Reduced reliance on course prerequisites Student Core Value Award recognitions Spirit Squad created to impact school culture Discipline Committee developed to address consistency and clarity of procedures Parental notification aligned to set procedures Additional parent meetings with counselor as necessary Staff stakeholder goal created requiring specific strategies within classrooms and school Faculty identify Be the Change to See the Change through Jane Panicucci work Advisory lessons predicated on Core Values with student recognition every other month Student leadership emphasized through coaches, captains, and athletic director 71% 62% 63% Shadowing exercises with superintendent of schools and district consultant Jenn Michno Monthly classroom superintendent walkthroughs with debriefing conversations Monthly PDEC information being shared during faculty meetings Instituted weekly PLC model Provided release time to teachers in order to complete classroom walkthroughs of colleagues Added a teacher professional development agenda item to each monthly faculty meeting Clarified process, definitions, and responses and developed student management flowchart Discipline Committee developed to address consistency and clarity of procedures School Climate and Expectations Committee identifying clear, consistent expectations School Safe Climate Committee reviewed current data regarding bullying and discipline patterns Committee facilitation has been transitioned to teacher leaders All departments are represented on all committees Increased allotted time for teacher voice during faculty meetings
Mid-Year Progress Update Suffield Middle School Grade 6 52% Grade 7 58% Grade 8 63% DRP ELA % meets or exceeds EOY Grade 6 84% Grade 7 79% Grade 8 85% (Sept. 2015 Feb. 2016) 494 4.9% peers treat each other with Spring 2016 59% favorable Teachers report that feedback helps them improve instruction Spring 2016-100% favorable have opportunities to grow through teacher-led learning Spring 2016-100% favorable procedures for handling disruptive student behavior Spring 2016 93% favorable Grade 6 44% Grade 7 53% Grade 8 65% Grade 6 Grade 7 68.2% Grade 8 77% (Sept. 2016 Feb. 2017) 428 7.2% 55% Weekly collaboration with curriculum leaders revise and monitor math intervention Weekly collaboration with curriculum leaders revise and monitor reading intervention Implement Wingman advisory program Continued implementation of attendance committee Implement Wingman advisory program 100% 95% Partner with UCONN NEAG consultant for admin growth Create consistency in providing timely and effective feedback have the opportunity to participate in school based Spring 2016 96% favorable Weekly collaboration with curriculum leaders or admin that focuses on teacher discussion and
Mid-Year Progress Update - McAlister Intermediate School May 2016 Grade 3 62% Grade 4 47% Grade 5 28% February 2016 190 Referrals Grade 3 50% Grade 4 44% Grade 5 26% 179 Referrals February 2016 6% 4% Spring 2016 79% favorable Teachers report feedback helps them improve instruction Spring 2016 71 % favorable Teachers report they have opportunities to grow Spring 2016-45% favorable Spring 2016-13% favorable Spring 2016-45% favorable Teachers report that their administrators support Suffield s district norms Spring 2016 55% favorable March 2017 54% Professional Development on Investigations 3--Numbers and Operations Units with Christine Moynihan Grade 5 Math PLC focus Concentrated mathematics feedback on building conceptual understanding and lesson focus Numeracy Coaching--both consultation and coaching cycles Responsive Classroom Professional Development Responsive Classroom Consultant School Walk-through Changes in Cafeteria, Recess, and Lunch dismissal procedures Monthly chronic absenteeism and truancy data review Phone calls and letters sent to parents of students who meet chronic absenteeism and truancy thresholds (& meetings offered) Responsive Classroom Professional Development Responsive Classroom Consultant School Walk-through (03/2017) Fifth grade student feedback forums 56% 50% TBD 55% 76% Aligned Feedback with Curriculum Leader and Coaches Classroom observations focus on mathematics instruction Concentrated mathematics feedback on specific topics Opportunities for all teachers include: Ed Camp Professional Development Half Day PLC Professional Development (biweekly Oct-Feb) Weekly Grade Level PLC Tuesday After School Meetings-Topic Determined Collaboratively Currently in the process of revising discipline procedures with Safe School Climate Team. Will be surveyed in April after new procedures are in place Opportunities for all teachers to participate in: PDEC Safe School Climate Team Safety and Security Team Report Card Committee Early Release Committee Special Event Committees Faculty meetings devoted to living the norms as a staff Administrative Morning Walk-Abouts PD with Jane Panicucci Weekly MIS Family Update emailed to all families Creation of Parent Advisory Board
Mid-Year Progress Update A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School 2016-2017 Improvement Plan Grade 1 48% Grade 2 49% Sept. 2015 Feb. 2016 246 Spring 2016 50% favorable Teachers report that feedback helps them improve instruction Spring 2016 84% favorable have opportunities to grow Spring 2016-47% favorable Spring 2016-25% favorable Spring 2016 69 % favorable Grade1 53% Grade2 49% Sept. 2016 Feb. 2017 241 Feb. 2017 65% Math consultant roll-out of 8 units Teacher collaboration meetings focused on units Numeracy coaching into math classrooms and one-on-one coaching (intervention coaching, flexible grouping and classroom environment, development of math workshop expectations, effective planning ) Classroom lessons focusing on expected behaviors Responsive Classroom PD Safe School Climate Team analysis of data Additional training of supervisory recess staff Updates/revisions of procedures for multiple school settings Weekly read-aloud lessons and bi-monthly assemblies PBIS lessons and Responsive Classroom activities Continuation of Spaulding Stars Program Increase in support network (AP and K-5 psychologist) Feb. 2017 100% Feb. 2017 100% Feb. 2017 97% Feb. 2017 94% Conferences on specific areas of growth and related support Frequent evaluator walk-throughs to observe growth Partnerships with curriculum leaders and coaches Faculty meetings focus on Common Core of Teaching Weekly PLC meetings facilitated by consultant Monthly faculty meetings led by teachers (Safe School Climate Team, PDEC, Curriculum Leaders, Coaches, Responsive Classroom music energizers) Spaulding Stars Instructional School in Nov. and Feb. Ed Camp PD in November I can make a better choice sheet w/ actions and consequences Email communication relative to action and consequence Data input into PowerSchool, shared at Safe School Climate Team, and at faculty meetings Frequent feedback requested of faculty on programs and events, daily schedule, instructional schedule, etc. Opportunities for all teachers to participate in school-based : PLC PDEC Safe School Climate Team Safety and Security Team Early Release Committee