Post on 27-Dec-2015
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Walking the Talk:Walking the Talk:
The Role of Leadership in Implementing The Role of Leadership in Implementing an RtI Frameworkan RtI Framework
Presented By:
Barb Sramek, District AdministratorBarb Johnson, Elementary Principal
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The Marshall StoryThe Marshall Story
Understanding the context– Rural district in eastern Dane County– Demographics
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Shared VisionShared Vision
District Vision and Goals Goal: Create a culture of excellence for everyone Focus: Increase student achievement Action Steps
– Student, teacher and administrator commitment to excellence
– Staff development in pursuit of excellence– Curriculum and instruction focused on excellence– Data informed decision making leading to excellence– Outreach that broadens the sphere of excellence
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Shared Beliefs and UnderstandingShared Beliefs and Understanding
Philosophical foundation– Equity– Excellence– Teachers of ALL children
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Research FoundationsResearch Foundations
Valencia Skrla & Scheurich Capper, Frattura, & Keyes
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Legal UnderpinningsLegal Underpinnings
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) Education for All Handicapped Children Act
(PL 94-142) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
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Undoing Deficit ThinkingUndoing Deficit Thinking
What is special education? Overidentification Parent education Efforts to address identification rates
– Professional development reframe thinking about special education
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RtI Our JourneyRtI Our Journey
Giving Directions
vs.
Showing the Way
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RtI Our JourneyRtI Our Journey
Service delivery shift– Is a label necessary in order to receive services?
Staffing General education initiative
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Service DeliveryService Delivery
Continuum of Services Inclusive Best Practices Access to the Curriculum Supporting Students Who Struggle
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Creating Common UnderstandingCreating Common Understanding
Administrative leadership/common vision Board of Education support Professional development Development of common language with a
tiered approach Identification of building leaders District RtI Council
– Action plan
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Developing and Monitoring Developing and Monitoring a Guaranteed Curriculuma Guaranteed Curriculum
Curriculum review process Math and literacy
– Alignment to state and national standards– Learning goals– Assessments– Academic vocabulary
Grade-level monitoring meetings Data analysis Supervision and evaluation
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School Improvement Process-School Improvement Process-RtI Process?RtI Process?
Marshall School District School Improvement Process
Curriculum Alignment
Instructional Strategies Assessment
(What we DO)•PK-12 Content Area Meets•Curriculum Mapping•Curriculum Review Process
(How we MEASURE IT)•Data-Driven Decision-Making•Grading to Communicate Student Learning•DIBELS•MAP•EPAS•Common Formative Assessments•Assessment Literacy
(How we DO IT)•Differentiation
•ELL Instructional Strategies•Academic Vocabulary (6 Step
Process)•TRIBES
•Instructional Technology•Reading Across the Content Areas
•Early Literacy Strategies
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Professional Development InitiativesProfessional Development Initiatives
Early literacy strategies Literacy ELL instructional strategies Reading in the content areas Grading to communicate student learning Differentiation Assessment literacy Data-informed decision making
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Professional Development StrategiesProfessional Development Strategies
Learning walks/drives Professional resource studies Professional learning communities Conferences/workshops
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AssessmentsAssessments
Universal screeners– DIBELS (K-3)– Fountas & Pinnell (K-6)– MAP (3-8)– EPAS (9 & 10)
Common assessments Balanced assessment framework &
triangulation
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Data-Driven Decision-MakingData-Driven Decision-Making
Tools – Spreadsheets, pool lists, quadrant tool, item
analysis, common assessments
Collaboration time– Grade-level team meetings, faculty meetings,
professional development days, BCTs, curriculum review meetings
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Building-Level Data TeamsBuilding-Level Data Teams
• What are performance targets to predict that 80% of students will be successful on the next WKCE-CRT?
• Which students are 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0+ SD below/above the class mean or norming group?
• Which students need intervention/enrichment and how can we group students to receive timely and specific services?
• Are interventions working to close the gap for students?
• Are 80% of students responding favorably to the core curriculum? Do our grades accurately reflect achievement?
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Problem-Solving ProcessProblem-Solving Process
Building Consultation Teamsa. Referralb. Meetingc. Use of data to support student concernsd. Problem-solving to identify appropriate intervention(s)e. Identification of case managerf. Progress monitoringg. Communication with parentsh. Review and evaluate success of interventioni. Change as necessary
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Service Delivery of InterventionsService Delivery of Interventions
Tier 1 General classroom Differentiation Common assessments aligned to curriculum Universal screeners
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Service Delivery of InterventionsService Delivery of Interventions
Tier 2 - Elementary Level Cardinal Time
– Daily– ALL students
Use of data and fluidity of students Literacy focus initially Standard protocol of interventions Progress monitoring
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Service Delivery of InterventionsService Delivery of Interventions
Tier 2 - Secondary Level Mentoring student achievement READ 180 ALEKS START Study Halls Study Skills Math and English Support
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Service Delivery of InterventionsService Delivery of Interventions
Tier 3 Intensity Frequency Time Individualized
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Allocation of ResourcesAllocation of Resources
Scheduling Personnel
– Shifting roles
Supplemental Curricula
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Reflections on LeadershipReflections on Leadership
Common Vision Shared Beliefs Understanding the Context Staff Development Curriculum Review Resource Allocation Staffing & Personnel Data Informed Decisions Service Delivery Considerations Building-Level Decisions
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Next StepsNext Steps
What is the right next question?
Increasing Student Achievement
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Questions?Questions?
Contact Information:
Dr. Barb Sramek, District Administrator
barb_sramek@marshall.k12.wi.us
Barb Johnson, Elementary Principal
barb_johnson@marshall.k12.wi.us