Transcript Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction
Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
Garland Independent School District Region 10 Garland, TX
Power of One School Rally Yearbook Club Student-Staff Kickball Game
Kimberlin Academy Administrators
Mida Milligan, Principal Andrea Kleckner, Assistant Principal Tammy Sullivan, Counselor Amazing Teachers and Support Staff
Administrators Pumped up for Field Day Staff picture-PTA donated climbing wall Celebrating our counselor with a Walk of Fame on Counselor
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s Day
Our Mission
ALE Students at work
The mission of Kimberlin Academy is to foster excellence among the students, faculty, and parents in order to provide an enriched learning environment that gives all students the best opportunity to reach their full potential academically and creatively. This is achieved by working together and by continually striving for excellence in academics and personal character, while encouraging continuing education, family involvement, and civic responsibility.
Rachel
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s Challenge Rally Students dress up as book characters
Demographic Data and School Information Students wear wrist bands as a pledge to accept others.
Crazy Hair RR Goal Day 4 th Grade Safety Patrol
475 Students, K-5 Eco Dis: 44% Diverse Population: 43% Hispanic, 28% White, 20% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or More Fine Arts/GT Magnet School Programs: General Ed, Bilingual, Applied Learning Environment (ALE), Gifted Academics, Talented Music and Art Low Socioeconomic Neighborhood Heterogeneous and ability grouped classes for real-world learning Collaborative Groups
Our Focus
Educating the Whole Child: Minds, Hearts, and Bodies Climate and Culture that Foster Growth Relevant Learning in Academics and Fine Arts Character and Citizenship Technology Integration Collaborative Groups Learning Beyond the Classroom Critical Thinkers, Leaders Home-School-Community Connections
UIL Academic Team Students solve a mystery at CSI-Knight
Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction: Frameworks for Educating All Learners
District Curriculum Enriched Curriculum Accelerated Curriculum Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Cross-Curricular Planning Co- and Extra-Curricular Enrichment Formative assessments: for re-teach, intervention, tutorials
Arboretum Field Trip to see Chihuly Strings Class Garden Club
Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction: Focused and Engaging Instruction
Clear learning objectives Aligned activities Shared lesson plans Technology integration Hands-on learning Collaborative
Microscope Learning Station Research on laptops Shared Projects Student designed and painted wall mural Posted learning objectives
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Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction: Professional Collaboration
Norms/CARA
4 th Grade preps for Round Table meeting
Weekly Round Table Meetings and Staff Meetings Six Weeks Vertical Alignment and Planning DuFour ’s Professional Learning Communities Model Formative Assessment/Corrective Teaching Classroom Walkthroughs/Continuous Feedback Instructional Support Staff/Interventionist Parent and Community Support
5 th Grade Teachers at Camp Training
Effectiveness of Curriculum and Instruction: Continuous Evaluation
Lesson Plans Checks for Understanding Curriculum Assessments Benchmarks Ongoing Formative Assessments Progress Monitoring Differentiation Enrichment Intervention
Students use Digitz to practice factoring and multiples Students create decimal iMovie in math class Harp lesson
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students : Interactive Learning Environment
Live Announcements Safety Patrol Class Zookeepers Collaborative Learning Morning Music Moments Sunshiners Student Health/PE Ambassadors Field Trips/Camp
Brain Gym Field Trip Morning News Anchors and Techs Backdrop designed and created by students.
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students to Achieve: Enrichment
Primary and Kimberlin Choirs Book Club Gardening Club UIL Academic Competition Technology Club Harp, guitar, piano, and violin lessons K-Kids Yearbook Lego robotics Sewing for Africa Running Club Ballet Folklorico Enriched art and music
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students to Achieve: Intervention and Extension
Focus on Student Learning and Growth Differentiated & Individualized Instruction Field Trips (Camp Goddard, Enterprise City, Symphony, Opera, Bodyology, Museums, Arboretum, Theatre, etc.)
Collaborative Writing Students run a food stand at Enterprise City Learning to fish at Camp Goddard
Effectiveness of Providing Opportunities for All Students to Achieve: Use of research-based strategies and training
Problem Solving & Comprehension
(Whimbey)
Love & Logic
(Fay) High Yield Strategies (Marzano)
Essential 55
by Ron Clark
Learning by Doing
(DuFour)
Framework for Understanding Poverty
(Payne) Professional Journals/Articles Workshops and Conferences
Effectiveness of the Coordination of the Title I Program with Other Programs: Title I and Special Programs
Equitable Learning Opportunities for All Students-SPED, Bilingual, GT, General Ed.
Technology Integration Differentiated Instruction Collaborative Groups
ALE students at Special Olympics Students create a decimal Animoto on an iPad in collaborative groups. 2 nd grade student artwork
Effectiveness of the Coordination of the Title I Program with Other Programs: Closing the Gap
IST works with small groups
Building-Wide Intervention Program RtI and Student Support Team Structures Daily class intervention (small group/one-on-one instruction) Computer Club before and after school Reading and Math Stars Spark Mentors Math and Literacy Interventionist Parent and Community Tutors Extended Intervention Day Program
Lab C-perfect setting for differentiation Volunteer tutors work one-on-one.
Effectiveness of the Coordination of the Title I Program with Other Programs: Programs and Activities
Bilingual /ESL Support SBIEP/Helping Teacher Model-SPED Regular Ed/GT/504/Dyslexia Technology Intervention Extra Curricular Activities
Student Food Friend Ambassadors ALE student guitar lesson Kinder students do a scavenger hunt with QR codes and iPods.
Effectiveness of Professional Development: Selection and Development
Data Disaggregation Walkthroughs Multiple Measures (CNA) All Stakeholders Collaborative/PLCs Individualized for Specific Needs Teacher Requests Student Surveys Teacher Evaluations
Student zookeepers take care of class pets.
We fill each other
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Effectiveness of Professional Development: Communication and Collaboration
Collaborative Weekly Planning Integration of Research-Based Strategies Peer Observations Trainer of Trainers “Flip” PLC Support Staff Staff Newsletter
Flipped instruction 2012-13 initiative
Staff Interactive Blog
Keeping the flame of learning alive! KAE 2012 theme for staff development.
Effectiveness of Professional Development: Evaluation
Walkthroughs Assessment Data Weekly Minutes from Round Table Staff Development Evaluation Surveys Staff Meetings Open Classrooms Open Dialogue CIT Student Surveys IST Feedback
Observing chemical changes in science ALE student using IntelliTools for ELA on Mac computer Mighty Writers Bulletin Board Contest
Effectiveness of Partnerships with Parents, Families, and the Community: Parental Involvement
Campus Improvement Team Parent Involvement Policy Parent Workshops Active PTA Board and PTA Association Parent/Community Volunteers Classroom Support
Volunteer luncheon PTA Spring Carnival Muffins for Moms
Effectiveness of Partnerships with Parents, Families, and the Community: Events Family Learning Night Veteran ’s Day
Parent Conferences Spirit Nights Book Fair Veteran ’s Day Grandparent ’s Day School Carnival Parent University Family Learning Events Choir/Strings Performances Bus Driver Reception
Parent University Grandparent ’s Day
Effectiveness of Partnerships with Parents, Families, and the Community: Parent /Community Support
PTA/Family Newsletters Parent Volunteers Group/Team Sponsors Career Day Camp/Field Trip Chaperones
Parents chaperone field trips
Family Spirit Nights Recycling Events UIL Coaches Classroom support Tutors
Pilgrim and Indian Thanksgiving Dinner Award Winning Monthly PTA Newsletter Principal
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Collaboration and Community
Community Partnerships Healthy Zone-Cooper Fitness and Troy Aikman Garland Power and Light EcoLab HEB Community Challenge ING Dairy Max/Oak Farms Dallas Life (Sandwiches for the Homeless)
Fuel Up to Play 360 Grant ING Run Ecolab Grant Sandwiches for the Homeless Healthy Zone Kick-off
Continuous Improvement and Growth
Kinder teacher at TCEA conference in Austin with Moby from Brain Pop Donuts for Dudes
Hire Highly Motivated/Talented Educators Provide Support Structures Relevant Professional Development Reflective/Collaborative Process Involve with all Stakeholders Family/Community Focus on Needs Whole Child/Whole Teacher Development Celebrate Success
Rachel’s Challenge Bulletin Board
Real World Connections
Learning that is Fun 21 st Century Skills Students as Active Participants Student Leaders Real World Learning Opportunities Relevant to Student Interests
Student research projects Creating a math rap using Garage Band Kiwanis Kids donations ALE student using iPad for math patterns
Recognitions and Awards
TEA Exemplary School TBEC Honor Roll for 8 consecutive years Gold Performance Awards from TEA in all categories NCEA High Performing School for 2 consecutive years A “Best School in the Metroplex” by
D Magazine
Nominated one of “The Best Public Schools” by
Texas Monthly
District Attendance and Website Awards Math-Science Middle School Competition Awards Sandy Lake Choir and Strings Awards District Art Contests
District Art Show Math Science Team Trophy and art work display case
What ’s the Buzz…
Kimberlin Academy is a parent ’s dream for a quality education
for their child. It was imperative for our child to be in this program after hearing top notch reviews on the school. I don't take for granted the outstanding performance of the teachers and staff, phenomenal curriculum, exceptional enrichment programs, outstanding PTA and awesome delivery of motivation and delivery of a sound educational experience. -Third grade parent It is among the few public elementary schools in Texas to receive a
distinguished Great Schools rating
…a community rating of 5 out of 5 stars… – Greatschool.com
Our school is
fun and cool
. – Fourth Grade Student It is impressive how much Kimberlin teachers and students GIVE to their community! At Kimberlin, students learn so much about their responsibilities of giving to others. Kimberlin
teachers and administration hold themselves to much higher standards than the average educator
. – District Staff Member
My kids have thrived at Kimberlin.
It's great to have them at a school with such concerned teachers, administration and parents. The curriculum is more interesting and in-depth than at other schools they've attended, and their arts and music classes are wonderful. – Parent on greatschools.com
I am so happy to be at Kimberlin.
This is the best place to work!
– Kimberlin Teacher Blog Comment
My daughter has attended Kimberlin since kindergarten. Everything about this school is great.
Faculty and staff are awesome. Parents are very involved making PTA effective and worthwhile. –Parent on Greatschools.com
I was a Kimberlin parent for five years before becoming a Kimberlin teacher six years ago. I
have never been associated with a finer group of students, parents, educators, and staff.
I have a deep love, respect, and appreciation for this school.
– Parent and Teacher I believe that our success comes from the attitude that
each student, staff member, and parent is part of our Kimberlin family.
Family wants nothing but the best for each other. We protect each other, advocate for each other, build each other up, and help each other through struggles. We are a village!
–Staff member Comment from a student written on the pavement outside on the last day of school: “I love you school” with a smiley face and arrow pointing to the school.