D Summary Report of Metro RESA Services

Ending June 30, 2011

FY11 Goals:

1. Increase Support for Implementing GPS:

1)Mathematics, 2)Social Studies, 3)Science,

4) ELA

2. Increase Support for SWD & Struggling Learners

3. Provide Best Practices for English Language Learners

4. Integrate Technology Into Instruction

5. Increase Support for Classroom Management

FY11 Outcomes: GPS mathematics. . .

• Provided K-5 Mathematics Endorsement

• Provided grade level and/or grade band professional learning on specific concepts based on identified needs

• Provided professional learning & assistance for district and school mathematics Initiatives

• Provided targeted math mentor support

FY11 Outcomes: GPS social studies. . .

• Provided support for social studies teachers in teaching strategies and GHSGT preparation

• Provided Vertical Alignment Science Seminars on Earth, Life and Physical Science Topics

• Provided K-12 Series of Environmental Workshops in Partnerships With The Georgia Conservancy

• Implemented the K-5 Science Endorsement

FY11 Outcomes GPS science . . .

FY11 Outcomes: GPS ELA/Writing. . .

• Provided PL on Strategic Planning of Differentiated Lessons

• Provided PL for Administrators to Plan and Monitor School-Wide Differentiation Goals

• Provided PL for Schools to Increase Instructional Proficiency In Teaching the Process and Craft of Writing

• Provided Professional Learning On Strategies In Reading and Writing that Will Increase Learning Across the Curriculum

FY11 Outcomes: SWDs and Struggling Learners:

• Collaborated with Metro RESA, Georgia State University and (CIESMC) for Co-teaching Teams in Middle Grades Math and ELA, Grades 3-5 Math, and Math I

• Implemented Response to Intervention

• Provided support for Disproportionality, east Restrictive Environment (LRE) Data, Graduation Rate Of Students with Disabilities (SWD)

• Supported Districts with Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA)

FY11 Outcomes for English Language Learners

• Presented New Paradigm Shift for ELLs K-12

• Inter-Rate Reliability SIOP Coaching Institute K-12

• Using Formative Assessment to Support ELLs

• Provided local school PL for ELL instruction

Increases support for technology integration:

• K-12 Learning 2.0: 21st Century Teaching And Learning (KSU iTEACH) & other web-based resources

• Used Webinar Sessions to Increase Support to districts;

• Web-based Support for Content Areas and School Improvement MRESA Blogs: GA TAPP blog; Region 5 ELA Coordinators;

TeacherLeaders

Web pages

Smartboard training; iPad/iTouch training; on-line reporting system SI; updated hardware & bandwidth

http://moodle.ksuettc.org/course/view.php?id=261http://moodle.ksuettc.org/course/view.php?id=261http://moodle.ksuettc.org/course/view.php?id=261http://moodle.ksuettc.org/course/view.php?id=261http://metroresatalks.typepad.com/gatappinfo/http://metroresatalks.typepad.com/region5elacoordinators/http://metroresatalks.typepad.com/teacherleaders/

FY11 Outcomes for Classroom Management:

• Continued partnership with Dr. Gary Alderman (Advanced Classroom Management: Dealing with the Most Difficult to Manage Students)

446

27

181

426

35

659

244

109

701

119 66

127

317

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

Participation by District in Professional Development Activities for FY11

D Other Critical Areas of Support, FY11

Endorsement Data for FY11

64

14

127

26

54

71

40

79

33

18

48

25

52

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Total Participation: 652

Georgia TAPP in FY11:

Total Enrollment: 167

25

12

32

49

1

7

21

3 2 5

7 3

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Other Core Services:

• Recruitment/Matrec : Recruitment website

• Salary Studies

http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/mresa/matrec.aspx?ClientCode=mresa&pagecode=matrec_abouthttp://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/mresa/matrec.aspx?ClientCode=mresa&pagecode=matrec_about

Other Core Services:

49

7

29 45

14 32 31 33

45 51

28 21 37

257

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

APS Buford Clayton Cobb Decatur DeKalb Douglas Forsyth Fulton Gwinnett Marietta Rockdale Metro RESA

Other

Job Alikes Attendance – FY11

FY11 by the Numbers: A Final Look

446

27

181

426

35

659

244

109

701

119 66

127

500

317

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

Total Participation: 4,609

D Metro RESA Effectiveness Survey

FY11

68.40%

24.30%

3.50% 4.50%

69.70%

27.90%

2.50% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

Great Extent Moderate Extent

Small Extent Not At All

FY10

FY11

10%

1% 6%

14%

1%

27%

9%

2%

8%

6%

4% 7%

5%

Needs Assessment Survey Participation - FY11

APS

Buford

Clayton

Cobb

Decatur

DeKalb

Douglas

Forsyth

Fulton

Gwinnett

Marietta

Rockdale

Other

Needs Assessment – Critical Needs:

Administrators: 1. Struggling Learners*

2. Research Based Practices in GPS Math*

3. Research Based Practices in GPS Science*

4. Research Based Practices with ELLs

5. Classroom Management Best Practices

Teachers: 1. Struggling Learners*

2. Research Based Practices in GPS Math*

3. Research Based Practices in GPS Science*

4. Research Based Practices in GPS Social Studies

5. Differentiation Module

Administrators: 6. Research Based Practices in

Assessment

7. Reading Across the Curriculum

8. Technology Integration*

9. Research Based Practices in Social Studies

10. Research Based Practices with ELA/Writing/Reading

Teachers: 6. Research Based Practices with ELLs

7. Research Based Practices with ELA/Writing/Reading

8. Technology Integration*

9. Research Based Practices in Assessment

10. Reading Across the Curriculum

Goals for FY12:

• Increase support for engaging students in learning experiences aligned to GPS/CCGPS in mathematics, science, ELA, and social studies

• Increase support for struggling learners (including SWDs) • Increase support for ELL literacy development in all subject

areas • Increase support of technology to facilitate learning • Facilitate a comprehensive process to guide schools toward

continuous improvement – SWDs – Graduation Rate – Leadership – Math/ELA/Science

Math Plans for FY12:

• Provide K-5 Mathematics Endorsement in Districts

• Provide Grade Level and/or Grade Band Professional Learning on Specific Concepts Based on Identified Needs

• Provide Professional Learning & other assistance for Mathematics Initiatives at the District and School Level

• Provide Support for the Transition to CCGPS

Science Plans for FY12:

• Providing 24 Elementary, Middle and High School Science Seminars on “Engaging Students” & “Best Practices” K-12

• Coordinating multiple cohorts of the K-5 Science Endorsement (Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Marietta-City, Rockdale, Savannah-Chatham)

• Collaborating with Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) for Science Support (Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State University)

ELA/Writing Plans for FY12:

• Differentiation training regionally, district and school-based; customized training for strategic lesson planning

• Providing ELA Common Core/GPS that integrate standards into the content areas

• Thinking Maps training to support ELA critical thinking across the content areas of instruction.

• Providing research-based practices in teaching vocabulary

• Providing training on teaching the craft and process of writing across the genre.

Social Studies Plans for FY12:

• Providing regional training on preparation for the GHSGT in Social Studies

• Providing training on developing common formative assessment in referencing the GPS/ ELA Common Core Standards.

• Providing regional training that moves toward collaborative learning and away from whole class instruction

SWD Support Plans for FY12:

• GLRS/Metro RESA Collaboration for Co-teaching Teams

• Increase support for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Data; Graduation Rate Of Students with Disabilities (SWD)

• Support Districts with Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA)

ELL Plans for FY12:

• CLIMBS WIDA Training

• A New Perspective for Parental Engagement

• Building academic identities through writing Institute

• Individual system/school support

• Spanish for Educators

• Hispanic Leadership Council partnership

• Path to Proficiency (Thinking Maps)

Technology Plans for FY12:

• iPad/iPod Touch Courses (Six for Fall ‘11)

• Using Social Media for school administrators

• Mobile Computer Lab

• Creating classroom web ages & blogs

• Using web-based tools to improve instruction

• Technology and security

School Improvement Plans for FY12:

• On-going Service for Priority/Targeted Title I NI 1-3 Schools

• Capacity Building Series for all Title I Schools • Capacity building sessions for school /district

administrators and instructional coaches • Technology resources for local districts/schools

The Evolution of the KSU ETC www.iteachcenter.org

KSU iTeach Center Mission

…to help teachers and students achieve their best possible future through the use of advanced educational technologies.

KSU iTeach Center Basics

• Public Service of BCOE Since 1994

• We serve – 15 public school systems

• 733 schools

• 88,700 teachers

• 678,500 students

– Over 100 private schools with 70,000 or more students

• Over $7 million dollars to KSU

• Part of ITEC department

What Do We Do?

• Train teachers and administrator

– Leading-Edge Educational Technologies

• At the ETC, On-site, and Online

• Consulting Services

– Analyze Technology Needs, Make Recommendations

• Host Meetings / Training

• Support KSU Needs

Some Major Projects

• DeKalb County

– STEM grant support

– Handheld Device grant

• Cobb County

– Electronic whiteboard and student response system training

• Forsyth, Douglas, Fulton, more

– BYOT

District Trends

Tablets

• iPad

– Established

– Works

• Android

– Many available

– More open

• Win 7

– Waiting

Continue Partnerships:

• Chattahoochee Tech

• Clayton State

• DeKalb Tech

• GaDOE

• Georgia Perimeter

• Georgia State

• Georgia Tech

• CEISMC

• Gwinnett Tech

• Kennesaw State

• Metro GLRS (East and West)

• Southern Polytech

• University of Georgia

• Professional Standards Commission

D What Goals Do You Have for

MRESA for FY12?

D What Board Programs Do You Propose For FY12?