Transcript Diverse Populations in Small Rural Schools

Diverse Populations in
Small Rural Schools
Presented by:
Amy Trujillo-Conway
Madalena Barboa-Archuleta
Introduction
Amy Trujillo-Conway, 3rd Grade Teacher
 Level II Teacher- six years teaching experience
 Entire teaching career has been at Union Street
Elementary School
 1st year taught 2nd Grade, remainder of instruction in
3rd Grade.
Madalena Barboa-Archuleta, 4th Grade Teacher
 Level III Teacher- eight years teaching experience
 Entire teaching career has been at Union Street
Elementary School
 1st year taught 5th Grade, remainder of instruction in
4th Grade.
School Overview
The population of Union Elementary School is 80
Union Elementary is comprised of one 2nd Grade Class, one 3rd
Grade Class, one 4th Grade class, and one 5th Grade class
Hispanic students comprise 87% of the student body
There are 22 identified English Language Learners
Free breakfast and lunch meals are provided to each child
Union Street Elementary is located in an impoverished
neighborhood within Las Vegas, NM. For the most part,
neighborhood pride is absent, as are parks, or libraries
Economic hardship is a reality for many students, yet as a whole
they manage to persevere and earn the highest standardized test
scores, at the elementary level, in the West Las Vegas School
District.
West Las Vegas
Union Elementary School
Standards-Based Assessment
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
ALL Students
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10
0
STATE
Math
Reading
2005 % Proficient
2006 % Proficient
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of ALL students at WLV Union Elementary proficient or advanced
for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 school year.
NNMN
West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
HISPANIC Students
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
STATE
2005 % Proficient
Math
Reading
2006 % Proficient
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of HISPANIC students at WLV Union Elementary proficient or
advanced for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 school year.
NNMN
West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED Students
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20
10
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STATE
2005 % Proficient
Math
Reading
2006 % Proficient
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED students at WLV
Union Elementary proficient or advanced for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007
NNMN
school year.
West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
STATE
2005 % Proficient
Math
Reading
2006 % Proficient
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS at WLV Union
Elementary proficient or advanced for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 school year.
NNMN
West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
THIRD GRADE Students
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90
80
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40
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20
10
0
STATE
Math
2005 % Proficient
Reading
2006 % Proficient
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of THIRD GRADE students at WLV Union Elementary proficient
or advanced for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 school year.
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West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
FOURTH GRADE Students
100
90
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10
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STATE
Math
2005 % Proficient
Reading
2006 % Proficient
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of FOURTH GRADE students at WLV Union Elementary
proficient or advanced for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 school year.
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West Las Vegas / Union Elementary
SBA (Standards-Based Assessment) ~ Math / Reading / Science
2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007
Cohort Group - Grade 3 in 05-06 – Grade 4 in 06-07
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90
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STATE
Math
2006 % Proficient
Reading
Science
2007 % Proficient
This graph shows the percent of students in a grade level cohort at WLV Union Elementary
proficient or advanced for the 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and the 2006-2007 school year.
NNMN
Resources
New Mexico Public Education Department
Statistics and Data Files
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/div/acc.assess/accountability/DistrictReportCard07.html
WEST LAS VEGAS
UNION ELEMENTARY School
NWEA MAP DATA
FALL 2007
FALL 2006
SPRING 2007
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West Las Vegas ~ Union Elementary
THIRD GRADE NWEA MAP RIT FALL 2007
Median RIT Achieved vs Typical Achievement
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220
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190
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230
Typical
RIT
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195
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210
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170
150
Math
Reading
Evaluation results for 3rd Grade student population (20 average) show that 3rd
grade students scored at or above typical student median performance for Math
and Reading.
West Las Vegas ~ Union Elementary
THIRD GRADE NWEA MAP RIT FALL 2007
Median RIT Achieved vs Typical Achievement
230
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200
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150
Typical
RIT
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191
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230
210
190
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170
150
General Science
Science Concepts and
Processes
Evaluation results for 3rd Grade student population (20 average) show that 3rd
grade students scored above typical student median performance for General
Science and below for Science Concepts and Processes.
West Las Vegas ~ Union Elementary
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NWEA MAP RIT Score Fall 2007/Spring 2007
3rd Grade Students
230
220
Typical
Typical
growth
growth
10.9
9.1
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190
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+ 17
+ 12
Math
Fall 2006
Reading
Spring 2007
Typical Spring
This graph shows the median RIT of 3rd Grade student population (18 average) for Fall 2006,
Spring 2007 and Typical Spring RIT. The typical fall to spring growth is shown above the group
score.
West Las Vegas ~ Union Elementary
FOURTH GRADE NWEA MAP RIT FALL 2007
Median RIT Achieved vs Typical Achievement
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
4
230
Typical
RIT
203
201
206
206
210
190
170
150
Math
Reading
Evaluation results for 4th Grade student population (22 average) show that 4th
grade students scored above typical median student performance for Reading
and Math.
West Las Vegas ~ Union Elementary
FOURTH GRADE NWEA MAP RIT FALL 2007
Median RIT Achieved vs Typical Achievement
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
4
230
Typical
RIT
197
195
196
196
210
190
170
150
General Science
Science Concepts and
Processes
Evaluation results for 4th Grade student population (22 average) show that 4th grade
students scored below typical median student performance for General Science and at
typical student performance for Science Concepts and Processes.
West Las Vegas ~ Union Elementary
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NWEA MAP RIT Score Fall 2006/Spring 2007
4th Grade Students
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
Typical
Typical
growth
growth
8.8
211
207
210
212
201
201
+ 11Math
Fall 2006
6.5
+Reading
9
Spring 2007
Typical Spring
This graph shows the median RIT of 4th Grade student performance (21 average) for
Fall 2006, Spring 2007 and Typical Spring RIT. The typical fall to spring growth is
shown above the group score.
Resources
NWEA MAP
Northwest Evaluation Association
Measures of Academic Progress
www.nwea.org
Strategy 1
Team Teaching
Established working relationships
amongst colleagues
 Class routines are created in 2nd Grade and are
honored in the subsequent grades
 Through ongoing professional development
teachers apply new research based strategies
 Writing strategies are taught, expected and
implemented through each grade level
Core Fidelity (Everyday Math)
 90 + minutes of math taught daily
Strategy 2
Parent Involvement
Routine Set Through Grade Level
 Homework Folders
 Homework Routine /Home Links
 Unit Family Letters
 Game Packs
 Parents are welcomed to observe and volunteer
to help with support and activities
Strategy 3
Using Data to Drive Instruction
Students are tested using the NWEA MAP
Assessment at the Beginning, Middle, and End
of the School Year. This ensures student growth
throughout the year, by targeting weakness.
Use of NWEA MAP RIT Scores, which are
aligned to the N.M. Standards and Benchmarks,
to drive teacher instruction, support and prepare
students for introduction of new skills.
Strategy 3(continued)
Using Data to Drive Instruction
Use of De Cartes to Support Student Needs
De Cartes is a web based continuum
instructional tool that provides skills that
students are ready to learn
 Break Down by Subject
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Algebra
Data Analysis & Probability
Geometry
Measurement
Number & Operations
Strategy 4
Making Learning Enjoyable
Instruction is taught by enriching,
connecting and applying skills through
kinesthetic learning
 Hands on learning
Examples:
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Learning Perimeter, measuring perimeter of the
classroom
Learning Circumference, measuring circumference of
head
Strategy 4(continued)
Making Learning Enjoyable
Incorporating Math Throughout the Day
 Dancing
 Listen to Mathematical Music
 Graphing Halloween Candy
 Skip counting
Incorporating Math Vocabulary
Throughout the Day
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Increase/Decrease
Half the amount of work
What percentage of you work was correct
Class average
Conclusion
In closing, success earned by students at Union
Street Elementary School is attributed, in large,
to the team work approach shared by the
students, teachers and parents. High ratio of
positive reinforcement for any success is an
integral component. In addition, students are
challenged with high expectations, opportunities
for goal setting and support to meet their goals.
The investment of hard work, distributed by the
team members of Union Elementary Street
School, is the single greatest strength.