School Governance Council Meeting Topic: School Improvement Plan 2011-12 Davenport Ridge Elementary School March 15, 2012 6:30-8:00PM

   By the end of the meeting, SGC members will have: understood the process for developing school improvement plans and required components understood what SIP resources are available to our school identified specific strengths, areas for improvement and opportunities regarding our school

   Schools that are “in need of improvement” must complete a school improvement plan (S.I.P.) that is approved by the Stamford Board of Education School’s are required by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to chart out the areas that are in need of improvement Davenport = focus on adult actions using data

 A school becomes identified as “in need of improvement” after two years of not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the same subject  A school exits “in need of improvement” if it makes AYP for two consecutive years in the area for which it is identified

 Safe Harbor is an alternative method for making A.Y.P.

 Safe Harbor can be achieved when the school: ◦ Reduces the % of students NOT proficient by 10% in the subject area and group that the school was identified for;

 Essential Question: What are the attributes of a cohesive and effective administrative team?

 We believe that....

Provide feedback on instructional methods and techniques Support staff through recognition, professional development and building capacity Use data to improve and provide a laser like focus Communicate with all stakeholders in different venues Visit classrooms regularly to check with teachers and students Improvement in Student Achievement Promote the concept of the 21 st century learner (skills) Davenport – M. Pisseri/A. Beldotti

  First Steps (Year One)…….

Focus on: Listening      Strengths Areas for Growth Opportunities Observing Visible Approachable Building Capacity and Relationships Strengthening Existing Programs and Forming News Ones Reflecting and Planning for the Future (Year Two & Beyond)

 What are the attributes of a high functioning school?

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What does an elementary school day look like?

Regular School Day – 8:45AM – 3:30PM Arrival – 8:45AM Morning Announcements – 9:00AM Literacy – Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop Model Numeracy – Everyday Math Social Studies Science Specials Lunch Recess Dismissal – 3:30PM

Dalton Sherman

• Team work mentality established “Individual commitment to a group effort, that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” Vince Lombardi, World Champion Coach • Support from central office and our school data team • Guiding Challenges/Principles - Create a plan that: • is grounded in the belief that all students can learn in a rigorous environment • • • is grounded in the belief that we are a learning community; not just a school establishes a bridge between the past, present and future celebrates our successes while documenting our areas for improvement • is data driven in nature – example – CMT Scores 2010-11

   Math: pages 12 - 13 Focus: Core Curriculum Staff will implement the core curriculum including:  Flex days  Use of data (RSAs and Progress Checks) to determine where students are in the learning process and drive instruction  Special emphasis on data in PLCs and establishment of the model classroom

 Mindy Rabinowitz – Title 1 Math       Everyday Math – K-5 Routines K – 2 – morning routines, calendar, attendance 1 – 5 – math messages, mental math, math boxes Games - a critical part of the EM Program Home components – home links and online games School-wide activities – ex. Addition Facts Grade level focus – ex. Telling Time, Estimation

• Purpose • To implement and demonstrate instructional best practices in Math • • • To create a community and build class relationships in order to provide opportunities for peer observations and modeling To build the capacity of the model teachers To establish a math rich, student friendly environment that is conducive to student learning

   Literacy: Reading and Writing – pages 9-12 Focus: Core Curriculum Staff will implement the core curriculum including:   Day to day lessons Use of data to determine where students are in the learning process and drive instruction  Special emphasis on data collection and implementation in PLCs and establishment of the model classroom

• •  Opening Mini-lesson and teacher modeling Turn and Talk (oral practice) •  Work Period Differentiated Practice (independent, partner, group, and teacher led) • •  Closing Student reflection and/or share out Review learning

  Lauren Gasparino – Literacy Coach WRITERS WORKSHOP  READERS WORKSHOP 25 Book Challenge  Foundations Unit (30 days)   Informational Text  Genre Studies  Foundations Unit (30 days)  Author Study  Author Study  Writing in a Literary Genre  Response to Literature SPEAKING, LISTENING, VIEWING  SPEAKING, LISTENING, VIEWING  Response Groups  Book Discussion Groups  Author’s Chair  Conferences   Partner Reading Conferences  WORD STUDY  Conventions, Grammar, Usage   Revision and Editing Skills Instruction  Vocabulary

• Purpose • To implement and demonstrate instructional best practices in Literacy • • • To create a community and build class relationships in order to provide opportunities for peer observations, modeling and co-teaching To build the capacity of the model teachers To establish a literacy rich, student friendly environment that is conducive to student learning

• Teachers: • • • • Actively participate by recording observations about the lesson Use student data and student work to plan small group instruction and conferencing with the coach Maintain rituals and routines and a literacy rich environment reflective of current learning Literacy Coach: • • • Assess the needs of teachers and the school as a whole to provide appropriate background knowledge and support Plan collaboratively with the model classroom teacher effective mini lessons, work periods and closings that reflect best practice Share the work of the model classroom with the staff and apply new learning across grade levels

   Family and Community Engagement– pages 14 - 15 Focus: School Governance Council & Improvement in Communication Staff will provide opportunities for parents to continue to be involved:     SGC, Parent Link, Website Celebrations Parent Facilitator Communication in different formats

               Michael Pisseri, Principal, Amy Beldotti, Assistant Principal Brian Byrne, Curriculum Associate for Elementary Math Kristi Lawson, Director of ELL & World Languages Mary Schaefer, Curriculum Associate for Elementary Literacy Laura Baker, Third Grade Cathy Bodofsky, Kindergarten Kendra Bria, ILNC Lauren Gasparino, Literacy Coach Jackie Giuliano, Media Specialist Lauren Kinzler, Second Grade Karen Parker, Fifth Grade Mindy Rabinowitz, Title I Math Coordinator Kristin Shea, First Grade Melissa Wall, Fourth Grade