Transcript Special Education Department Patricia H. Wright, Director
Lancaster ISD
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT GOALS 2010-2011
Who we are…..
Mariann Middleton - Assistant Superintendent [email protected]
972-218-1400 James Browden - Director of Fine Arts [email protected]
972-218-1423 Beverly Chinn - Director of Advanced Academics/Research and Evaluation [email protected]
972-218-1623 Anita McPartland - Director of Instructional Technology and Strategic Planning [email protected]
972-218-1414 Pat Sadberry - Director of School Improvement [email protected]
972-218-1420 Alan Steel - Chief Technology Officer [email protected]
972-218-1495 Patricia Wright - Director of Special Education [email protected]
972-218-1639 Lancaster ISD
Curriculum & Instruction
The area of curriculum and instruction supports the goals outlined in the Lancaster Independent School District Strategic Plan, the District Improvement Plan, the Board of Trustees goals and the goals of the Superintendent.
In order to improve student performance and promote academic improvement: A comprehensive assessment system will be developed collaboratively with input from teachers and implemented district wide.
A progress monitoring system will be designed and implemented to measure learning and to identify students who are in need of interventions.
To ensure that curriculum resources are aligned a monitoring and review process will be designed and implemented.
A staff development plan designed to accelerate learning based on identified instructional needs will be implemented.
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Metrics- Math Common Assessments
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Math Common Assessments Met Expectations CFA 1 CFA 2
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grade 1 grade 2 grade 3 grade 4 grade 5 grade 6 grade 7 grade 8 Alg 1- LMS Alg 1- LHS Geom Alg 2 Pre-Cal
Metrics- Science Common Assessments
Science Common Assessment Met Expectations 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 CFA 1 CFA 2
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grade 1 grade 2 grade 3 grade 4 grade 5 grade 6 grade 7 grade 8 Biology Chemistry Physics
Metrics- Commended Performance on Math Common Assessments
40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Cal CFA 1 CFA 2
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Metrics- Grade Rate Distribution
5% 13% 32% A B C F 50% Grade Rate Distribution
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Metrics- Elementary Interventions
Number of Students Receiving Interventions 2500 2000 2209 1500 1000 500 863 0 No Interventions Interventions
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Percent of Students Receiving Interventions 69% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 31% No Interventions Interventions
Metrics- Staff Development
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80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 38 Staff Development Attendance 72 4 58 Math Science Instructional Strategies Technology
Dashboard – First Quarter
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Instructional Services
Questions / Discussions
Fine Arts Department
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Dr. James E. Browden, II, Director
Implementation of the Strategic Plan – Mutual Commitments & Expectations
Strategy 4: In concert with the learner, family and instructional staff, we will refine and consistently implement throughout the district a system to ensure students achieve personally challenging goals related to academics, interest and career aspirations.
All Fine Arts teachers will understand that: No new program or service will be accepted unless it is consist with the Strategic Plan, benefits clearly justify costs and provisions are made for staff development and program evaluation. No program or service will be retained unless it makes an optimal contribution to the benefits continue to justify the cost.
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Goal #1 - Increase All Fine Arts participation in the transition grades from 5th -6th and 8th – 9th Activities
Develop and Implement a system to ensure that student’s are placed/directed into fine arts classes that will address their needs as they relate to the students abilities/gifts and/or potential. Students will be identified for recommendations by February 2011. A department checklist will be designed to ensure consistency across campuses and disciplines.
Metrics:
All Fine Arts Advanced Classes will increase a least by 10%.
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Goal #1 - Increase All Fine Arts participation in the transition grades from 5th -6th and 8th – 9th Activities:
Develop and Implement a system to ensure that student’s are placed/directed into fine arts classes that will address their needs as they relate to the students abilities/gifts and/or potential. Students will be identified for recommendations by February 2011. A department checklist will be designed to ensure consistency across campuses and disciplines.
Metrics:
All Fine Arts Advanced Classes will increase a least by 10%.
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Goal #2 - Fine Arts students’ awareness and the opportunity to attend a college or university.
Activities:
Expand the Fine Arts College Prep Project utilized in Dance to all Fine Arts disciplines.
Students from grades 9th – 12th will fulfill the requirements as recommended of the Fine Arts College Prep Document.
Review, monitor and adjust the data collected to better meet student’s needs.
Provide Professional Development to ensure consistency across all Fine Arts discipline. Metrics:
At least 85% of Fine Arts seniors will receive either acceptance letters and/or a scholarship to a college or university.
100% of the Fine Arts underclassman will participate in the Fine Arts College Prep project.
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Goal #3 - Increase Technology usage in the Fine Arts Classes. Focus Groups: Band, Choir and Orchestra.
Activities:
Professional Development for all music computer programs to ensure consistency across campuses as well as broaden the knowledge base in the district.
Align/Sync teacher electronic grade book to incorporate an audio portion for a more in-depth and comprehensive student portfolio.
UIL Materials are available therefore we will save on some material.
Through the use of Smart Music the Student will be exposed to multiple enrichment material to better meet their needs.
Web-based program does not require district maintenance.
Metrics:
100% of the Fine Arts Music performance teachers will utilize either Finale or Sibelius to enhance classroom instruction.
At least 10% of performing arts students will utilize Smart Music at home.
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Fine Arts Department
Questions / Discussions
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Advanced Academics Research and Evaluation ELAR/Social Studies/LOTE
Beverly Johnson Chinn, Ph.D., Director
Advanced Academic Services
Gifted and Talented Program, 1 st – 12 th Grades International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Advanced Placement Program Lancaster ISD
Student Enrollment - Elementary
Gifted and Talented PYP
IB Primary Years Program
(Pleasant Run Elementary)
GT 218 345 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
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Student Enrollment - Secondary
Gifted and Talented
IBMYP
(Lancaster Middle and High Schools)
IBDP
(Lancaster High School)
AP
(Lancaster High School)
AP 199 DP 45 MYP GT 0 258 2269 1000 2000 Enrollment 3000
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Department Goals and Metrics
Goal 1
Improve levels of compliance with the Texas State Plans for Gifted and Talented by five indicators
Goal 2
Develop an RtI Model for Advanced Academics
Metrics for Goal 1
Parent/Campus Surveys Course Offerings Texas Performance Standards Projects Compare District Review with State Plan
Metrics for Goal 2
Professional Development Agenda Sign-in Sheets Progress Reports/Report Cards Lancaster ISD
Goals/Metrics cont.
Goal 3
Monitor instruction in ELAR/SS/LOTE
Metrics for Goal 3
Classroom Observations (number) Benchmark Scores
Goal 4
Provide performance reports from local, state, and international assessments
Metrics for Goal 4
Document Reports Professional Development Agendas Lancaster ISD
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Advanced Academics, et al.
Questions / Discussions
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
INTERNET SAFETY
Lancaster ISD Anita McPartland Director of Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology
Goal 1 – Update LISD Technology Plan
Metrics: District Needs Survey & STaR Chart Completion
Goal 2 – Increase Technology Integration
Metrics: Staff development offerings & participation
Goal 3 – Increase Student Technology Literacy
Metrics: Eighth grade literacy assessment
Goal 4 – Increase Staff Technology Literacy
Metrics: Staff development offerings & participation
Goal 5 – Technology Professional Development
Lancaster ISD Metrics: Offerings & Delivery types
Student Technology Regulations
Student Internet Safety
Access to the Internet is for instructional purposes Internet access is filtered for categories considered inappropriate Prohibits disclosure of personally identifiable information Lancaster ISD
Student Technology Regulations
User Responsibilities
#7 – Students may not distribute personal information by electronic communications #8 – Students should never make appointments with online contacts #9 – Students may not respond to requests for personally identifying information #15 & #16 – Electronic systems may not be used to access or transmit inappropriate communications Lancaster ISD
Student Technology Regulations
Electronic Communications
Social Networking - Newsgroups, chat, blogs, wikis Student participation is permissible under appropriate supervision by authorized staff Prohibited uses are outlined #3 – use of the Internet or electronic communications to threaten #4 – sending or posting inappropriate electronic messages.
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Student Technology Regulations
Student Agreement
Appropriate Uses: #2 – Keep individual accounts secure #3 – ethical and proper use of electronic communications Inappropriate Uses #6 – accessing inappropriate websites #7 – posting or accessing inappropriate messages or materials Lancaster ISD
Student Technology Regulations
Internet Safety Initiatives
District Anti-bullying Campaign Take a Stand, Lend a Hand, Stop Bullying Internet Safety specific lessons taught in our computer classes and libraries Internet Safety materials distributed at campuses and meetings
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Instructional Technology
Questions / Discussions
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Lancaster ISD Pat Sadberry, Director
Goal 1
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Goal: Meet 100% of state and federal requirements, deadlines, and reporting for state and federal programs (including but not limited to all Title Programs, SES, DATE/TIF Grant).
Metrics:
TEA Initial Compliance Review
TEA Program Evaluation/Expenditure Reports Grant/Program Applications
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Goal 2
Goal:
Conduct 10-15 math and science classroom visits weekly at LMS and LHS to support district’s math/science initiatives. Metrics:
Classroom visit schedule/Feedback/Walkt hrough Form Campus Sign-in Log
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Goal 3
Goal:
Expand/support Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) system to current TAP campuses and the campuses that are not implementing it, and seek more funds for sustainability of the TAP system.
Metrics:
Number of grant applications submitted and/or awarded
Leadership/Cluster meeting sign-in/agendas Campus Sign-in Log
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Goal 4
Goal:
Work with first year TAP schools on implementation in compliance with the approved TIF grant.
Metrics:
Grant Planning Year Checklist/Activities Meeting agendas/minutes
Campus Visit documentation
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Teacher Advancement Program (TAP)
2006-07 school year – 2 campuses 2007-08 school year – 5 campuses 2008-09 school year – 5 campuses 2009-10 school year – 6 campuses 2010-11 school year – 7 campuses 2010-2011-Funding for two additional campuses beginning 2011-2012 school year
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Four Key Elements of Success
Multiple career paths give qualified teachers opportunities to take on more responsibility and be compensated for doing so Ongoing applied professional growth provides teachers with school-based professional development during the school day Instructionally focused accountability ties classroom observations to teaching skills and student achievement Performance-based compensation means that teachers are compensated differentially based on the increased demands of the positions they hold, how well they perform in those positions, the quality of their instructional performance and their students' achievement growth
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Multiple Career Paths
TRADITIONAL
Teacher position only
All teachers essentially have the same qualifications, responsibilities, authority and are assessed in the same way Principals are there to provide support, impose discipline and assess teacher effectiveness
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TAP MODEL
Allows for advancement while allowing the teacher to remain in the classroom:
Each step on the career path requires increased skills and knowledge and offers additional authority, responsibility and compensation
Mentor and master teachers become part of the TAP Leadership Team led by the principal
Ongoing Applied Professional Growth
TRADITIONAL
Individual teachers go to selected training sessions and try to implement new practices on their own TAP MODEL
Provides time during the school day for teachers to help one another to learn about and use effective teaching practices in their classrooms
Provides the structure to effectively implement curriculum and doesn’t act as an “add on”
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Instructionally Focused Accountability
TRADITIONAL
Uses evaluation standards that are often unclear or inadequate
Teacher evaluations are usually infrequent and provide little follow-up help and then only for problems, never for growth Rarely are rewards linked to how well a teacher does on the evaluations TAP MODEL
Uses clear comprehensive teaching standards that all teachers are trained to meet Ongoing classroom support and coaching is provided to all teachers for improvement, not just for remediation
Good evaluations are rewarded financially TAP evaluations ensure that all teachers have the opportunity to grow and become better instructors so that their students will achieve more
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Performance-Based Compensation
TRADITIONAL
Compensation is based on years on the job and training credits/units accumulated and ignores individual performance and effort TAP MODEL
Compensation is given for taking on increased responsibility and authority
Salary augmentations for mentor and master positions
Bonus awards are earned based on performance: - 50% skills, knowledge and responsibility - 30% classroom-level value-added achievement gains - 20% school-level value-added achievement gains
TAP salary enhancements are all over and above traditional salary schedule
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TAP Value Added Scores
1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 2009 2010
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Teacher Retention Rate
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 LISD 05-06 LISD 08-09 LISD 09-10
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TAP Schools LISD
Teacher Retention Rate
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100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Math Science Reading Before TAP 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
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School Improvement
Questions / Discussions
TECHNOLOGY
Lancaster ISD Alan Steel Chief Technology Officer
Technology
Goal 1 Resolve Technology requests within 24 hours Use Eduphoria statistical information Maintain stock of most common hardware Increase Technician to computer ratio Lancaster ISD
Technology
Goal 2 Enhance District Website Utilize key communicators to provide current campus and department information Expand teacher usage and class web pages including online homework submission Establish an online store Expand the use of video content Lancaster ISD
Technology
Goal 3 Increase Viable Technology Utilize the STaR chart data to increase access to campus technology and build upon it Utilize technology increase communication through areas identified in the Strategic Plan Utilize the Technology Plan to guide technology within the classroom Lancaster ISD
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Technology
Questions / Discussions
Special Education Department A Service Not A Placement
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Patricia Wright, Director
Special Education Team
Director
Intervention Specialist
Assessment Specialist
Ed. Diagnosticians
School Psychologist
Speech Supervisors
Speech Assistants
Behavior Specialist
Record Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Clerk
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Special Education Campus Staff
17 Elementary Teachers 15 Para-professionals 12 Middle School Teachers 9 Para-professionals 10 High School Teachers Lancaster ISD 6 Para-professionals
Special Education Goals and Responsibilities
Ensure the special education program of Lancaster ISD is in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure the implementation of a Continuum of Services for all identified special education students served in least restrictive environment.
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Continuum of Service
Homebound Specialized support TC, TU, BAC, VAC In Class Support Inclusion, Content Mastery, Resource General Education Mainstream
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Special Education Goals and Responsibilities
Compliance State Performance Plan SPP Indicators 6 & 7 LRE 3-5 Early Childhood Come
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Indicators 11 & 12 Timely Initial Evaluations Early Childhood Transition Timeline Indicators 13 & 14 Secondary Transition Post-school outcomes Grade 12 Year Out Follow-up
Special Education Goals and Responsibilities
TAKS Passing Participation Year After Exit Discretionary Placement DAEP, ISS, OSS Performance Based Monitoring PBMAS Representation LRE 3-5 6-11 12-21 Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate Identification
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Special Education Goals and Responsibilities
Develop and implement an intervention system for students not mastering IEP goals and objectives in Middle and High School.
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Special Education
Questions / Discussions