Transcript Support Systems for Quality Curriculum and Instruction

West Virginia Achieves
Professional Development Series
Volume VIII
Support Systems for Quality
Curriculum and Instruction
West Virginia Department of
Education Mission
The West Virginia Department of Education, in conjunction
with the Regional Education Service Agencies and the Office
of Performance Audits, will create systemic conditions,
processes and structures within the West Virginia public
school system that result in (1) all students achieving
mastery and beyond and (2) closing the achievement gap
among sub-groups of the student population.
Robert Hutchins
The Conflict in Education in a Democratic Society
“Perhaps the greatest idea that America has given the
world is education for all. The world is entitled to
know whether this idea means that everybody can be
educated or simply that everyone must go to school.”
What We Know…
An emerging body of research identifies characteristics of
high performing school systems.
These school systems have made significant progress in
bringing all students to mastery and in closing the
achievement gap.
These systems share characteristics described in The West
Virginia Framework for High Performing Schools.
HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL SYSTEM
SYSTEMIC CONTINUOUS
STUDENT/PARENT SUPPORT
SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS
INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
CURRICULLUM MANAGEMENT
IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
CULTURE OF COMMON BELIEFS & VALUES
Dedicated to “Learning for ALL…Whatever It Takes”
Objectives
Participants will develop
• A working knowledge of the
components of authentic, innovative,
continuous support systems for
curriculum and instruction.
• The initial action steps for staff to plan
and implement support systems within
their county/school.
Framework and Relationship
• All innovations must have on-going
support systems
• Support system structures will vary
according to size, resources and overall
focus
• High performing districts create
authentic and visible support systems
Activity
What do you think are the key
components of a Support System for
Curriculum and Instruction?
Allocation of Time for Planning and
Collaboration
• Funding time for staff/committees to
meet
• Allowing for common teacher planning
times
• Aligning school calendar with important
instructional events
• Provide summer opportunities for
cooperative ventures
Allocation of Appropriate Resources
• Impact analysis or needs assessment
• Appropriate materials to deliver
standards-based instruction
• Technology supports
Provision for Site-Based Technical
Assistance
• Academic coaches for students
• Site-based support roles for county
administrators
• School-based curriculum and
instructional leadership
• Peer coaches/mentors for supporting
innovations
Modification of Professional
Development
• Site-based professional development
• School-based study groups as
“professional learning communities”
• Technology delivered professional
development
• Peer observation and feedback through
creative scheduling
• Coaching support through redefining
leadership roles
Training Components and Attainment
of Outcomes
(In terms of Percent of Participants)
OUTCOMES
Components
Knowledge
(thorough)
Skill
(strong)
Transfer
(executive
implementation)
Study of Theory
10%
5%
0%
Demonstrations
30%
20%
0%
Practice
60%
60%
5%
Peer Coaching
95%
95%
95%
Bruce Joyce & Beverly Showers (2002)
Student Achievement Through Staff Development, 3rd edition
Reflection Activity
• What is our current experience with
support systems for curriculum and
instruction?
Where are we now?
• What was the professional development
strategy in this innovation?
• What was the technology proficiency of
the administrators/teachers in our
county/school?
• How was time allocated to support
professional development?
• What resources were available to
teachers?
• What site-based assistance was
available to teachers?
“You must become the
change you wish to see in
the world.”
M. Ghandi
What action steps can we take?
• Understand the need for action
• Determine the best solution
• Plan and execute the support system to
complement the innovation(s)
Resources
http://wvde.state.wv.us/
Support Systems are Part of
a Larger Plan
Enhance skills and nurture
the spirit
Summary
Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful committed people can
change the world. Indeed, it’s the only
thing that ever has.
Margaret Meade