Jefferson-Houston School

Transformation Update: May 23, 2013

SECOND SEMESTER ADJUSTMENTS

• February-June 2013- Divisional level support team meeting(Supt., Exec. Staff, A.I.R., Admin.) –THESE MEETINGS OCCUR MONTHLY- Need to intensify preparation for S.O.L. assessments was identified- Plan devised which includes members of the school leadership team teaching daily lessons for the next 12 weeks

GROWTH IN MATH PROFICIENCY

NOTE: SPRING 2013 SCORES DO NOT REFLECT 4TH QUARTER GROWTH

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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SMI Data 2012-2013 by Grade

GROWTH IN READING PROFICIENCY

NOTE: SPRING 2013 SCORES DO NOT REFLECT 4TH QUARTER GROWTH

ACTION STEPS STATUS

Coaching Surveys provided by AIR Completed

Coaching Framework/Tracking Tool provided by AIR

On Going

Weekly Coaching Meetings w/Principal and AIR on-site coordinator

On Going

PD sessions on 9 High-Leverage Instructional Strategies provided by AIR and with follow-up by JH coaches

Completed (and periodically revisited during CLT meetings per instructional walkthroughs)

Summer Learning Academy Planning in process

Weekly Walkthroughs On Going

Data shared in weekly SLT meetings On Going

ACTION STEPS STATUS

Lesson Planning Assistance from coaches on Choosing Aligned Instructional materials

On Going

Focusing Lessons on Key Ideas/Concepts/Vocabulary

On Going

Weekly Grade Level Data Meetings and Re-teaching lessons developed

On Going

Small Group Instruction Based on Skill Performance

On Going

Implement restructured 60-minute Math block using a differentiated model

On Going

Break Down of Instructional Block• Teachers are required to submit plans for I/E and the 60-

minute block to the principal for review. Administrators use these plans to monitor and support re-teaching. Data from I/E block is submitted to the Leadership team to monitor effectiveness and also by the Student Support Team to monitor student progress.

• Saturday School has been implemented for specific students and is staffed by members of the school leadership team with community volunteer support. Student attendance, enthusiasm, and learning are at a high level.

Targeted Students After Extended Day and Super Saturdays

SMI Results

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

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Targeted Students After Extended Day and Super Saturdays

SRI Results

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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Differentiated Learning Design

Whole Group 1. Do Now2. Teacher reviews small group procedures and tasks

Teacher GroupComputerAssisted

Instruction

IndependentPractice

Whole GroupClosure (Exit Slips)

Accreditation Efforts

• Core Instruction – continuous improvement of delivery

• Super Saturday• Friday Morning Parent Group• Morning Tutoring• R.E.A.D. Program• Book Buddies• Reteach or Intervention/Enrichment Blocks

o Recent approvals and other activities

• Final Site Plan Reviews, January – May 2013• School Board Approval of GMP (Guaranteed

Maximum Price) – June 2013• Foundation to Grade Permit – Late-May 2013• Building Permit - July 2013• Community Engagement Committee June 3

• GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY MAY 21!! (DONE)

NEW BUILDING UPDATE