Breaking Down Silos: Establishing A District-WideRTI Framework

•Continuous Improvement of Assessment & Instruction

•Meet the unique needs of all learners

Strategic Development Of District Goals

Culture

Structure

Instruction/Assessment

Three Elements Of RTI Implementation

Culture:• RTI Presentations (school and district)• Success for All• Communications (unions, teachers, parents)

Structure:• Department of Learning Services• Implementation Team

• Two-Year Implementation Plan• RTI Implementation Rubric

Instruction/Assessment:• Enhanced Learning Framework (five pillars)• CR4YR / Reading K-3• Self-Regulated Learning • Assessment Policy

Year One 2012 - 2013

Culture:• Leadership Series• PLC• Self-Regulated LearningStructure:• Leadership Series• PLC• Student Support Services Referrals / AssessmentsInstruction/Assessment:• E23• District Wide Assessment Pilot• PLC• Self-Regulated Learning• Student Support Services Referrals / Assessments

Year Two 2013 – 2014

NANAIMO LADYSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS A PLC

System WideProfessional

Learning

Professional Collaboration

Collaborative Teacher Teams

AdministratorsCollaborative

Teams

District Learning Services

Board of Education

Ministry of Education

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY: SYSTEMATIC COLLABORATION

TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING

Next Steps 2014 - 2015

Culture:

• Healing from the strike

• Leadership Series – Leading PLCs (norms, mission, vision etc.)

Structure:

• One hour student early release

• Guiding Documents

• District Wide Assessment Procedures

• School Plan Alignment

Instruction / Assessment:

• District Wide Assessment

• Enhanced Learning Plan

• Focus Schools

“The breakthrough we are seeking involves the education community as a whole, establishing a system. . . that will result in daily continuous improvement for all students in all classrooms” Fullan, Hill, Crévola (2006)

Thank You!Questions?