SIP Quarterly Review: Number 1 Nellie Stone Johnson Community School

Big PictureOctober 31, 2013

Nellie Stone Johnson SIP QR#1 AgendaTopic Estimated Slides Estimated time

Mission Vision 1

Goal 1

Purpose 1

Overview of Instructional Leadership Team

1 5 min.

Description of School priorities (include data)

1-2 15 min.

Description of School Improvement strategies

2-3 5 min.

Next Steps 1-2 10 min.

Q & A/discussion 0 30 min

1) Suggestions Take notes 15 min.

2) Next Steps Take notes 15 min.

Nellie Stone Johnson Community School Mission

MissionThe mission of Nellie Stone Johnson Community School is to ensure a safe inclusive learning community where all children successfully master academic and social skills preparing them to be creative and critical thinkers.

SIP Quarterly Review Goal

The goal of the SIP Quarterly Review process is to increase academic outcomes for ALL students with

particular attention to closing the achievement gap.

Purpose of SIP QR #1The goal of the SIP Quarterly Review process is to increase academic

outcomes for ALL students with particular attention to closing the achievement gap.

SIP QR #1 will provide a discussion framework for answering the following questions:• Where are we now?• Where are we going?• How will we get there?• How will we monitor progress?

Specifically during this discussion we will:• Share our plan for the year (SIP) • Identify challenges and opportunities for additional support• Ask and answer questions regarding SIP

Instructional Leadership Team

ILT Purpose:

School leaders collaborate to improve student learning with a focus on results.

ILT roles and responsibilities to support SIP implementation:❖ Monitor and support PLC’s❖ Analyze and discuss trends student

achievement data❖ Make data based decisions

2013-14 ILT Areas for Growth:❖ After analyzing the data, coming up with next

steps for implementation in the classrooms.❖ Staying focused on our goal during meetings.

Principal: Leadriane Roby

Asst. Principal: Yusuf Abdullah

Asst. Principal: Amy Luehmann

Language Arts Teacher: Pia Payne-Shannon

1st grade Teacher: Steve Drone

Testing Coordinator: Martha Shanesy

Reading Teacher: Sarah Crawford

Instructional Specialist: Libby White

SIS: Kelly Woods

State Data Summary and School Designation

• School Designation: Priority• Data Summary, MDE-Defined: {MMR: 17.76%,

FR: 18.00%}

MCA Proficiency Data

MCA 2012-2013Percentage of Students Meets or

ExceedsGrade Reading Mathematics Science

3rd 18% 40% NA

4th 9% 36% NA

5th 23% 36% 19%

6th 15% 10% NA

7th 10% 9% NA

8th 10% 14% 0%

Student Achievement

Math: The trend data shows that math proficiency at Nellie Stone Johnson has increased from 20.9% to 24.6%.

Priority needs/focus:● Grades where the percent of students meeting or exceeding the standard in 2013

was below the state and district averages are 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th.

● The largest gap between the school and the state in percent of students meeting or exceeding the standards is in grade 7th.

● 6th Grade continues to be an area of focus at 10% proficient in 2013.

Student Achievement

Student Achievement

Student AchievementMath Goal: Increase math proficiency from 24% to 31% on the MCAIII.

Strategies• Focused Instruction to align what we teach with how we teach and what we assess.• Co-teaching with Math Specialists for grades 2-6• Math Specialist and Content teachers will meet in teams and review student data

related to math concepts and discuss student work, assessments, and strategies for differentiation.

• Teachers will create and share (w/students and parents) individual student learning goals (based on assessments) and review progress towards goals.

• Coaching will be provided by the Instructional Specialist and administration with an emphasis on SOEI 3Bi: Using instructional strategies to engage students in learning.

• Extend learning opportunities through ALC in subject of mathematics.• NSJ will host family fun and learning nights with students and parents to allow

children to interact with math activities and games to strengthen students understanding.

Student Achievement

Reading: 15.4% of the students meet or exceed the standards in Reading. 27% of the students K-8 are in the yellow. 42% of the yellow group are high yellow.

Priority needs/focus• Grades where the percent of students meeting or exceeding the standard in 2013

was below the state and district averages are 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th.• The largest gap between the school and the state in percent of students meeting

or exceeding the standards is in 4th grade. • Literacy is a focus for all grades.

Student Achievement

Reading Growth by Grade

Student AchievementGoal : Increase reading proficiency from 15% to 22%

Strategies• Focused Instruction to align what we teach with how we teach and what

we assess.• Professional Learning Communities that focus on literacy. • Use of Readers/Writers workshop Model for literacy.• Vocabulary is explicitly taught. Students use specific-content vocabulary

during class conversations and/or are encouraged to use content vocabulary by the teacher.

• Power Words-using 6 simple steps for reading, defining and understanding 12 words that are commonly used on standardized tests.

• Extend learning opportunities through ALC in subject of reading.

School ClimateGoal Areas: Increase attendance from 94.14 to 95%

Priority needs/focus:• Increase attendance in the following categories: Black, Special Education, and

Homeless/Highly Mobile

Strategies• Attendance team meet weekly to identify the frequently absent, send

out letters, connect with teachers and make parent & student contact.• Daily parent contact for absent students• Continue monthly and quarterly recognition for perfect attendance• Connect each HHM student with a staff mentor

Student EngagementGoal Areas: Decrease the number of removals/suspensions by 15%.

Strategies• To have all of NSJ teachers and staff trained in Responsive

Classroom/Developmental Design by 2015. • PD with staff in support of student engagement strategies including

school wide morning meetings to set positive tone of classroom and school community.

• Introduce structured play during recess for Grades K-5.• Development of focused single-gender advisories to build students

social, emotional problem-solving skills. • Implement a student Ambassador Program to create opportunities for

student leadership and student empowerment.

Professional Practices• Informal learning walks related to Responsive Classroom/

Developmental Design Admin, SIS & IL)• Established co-teaching model in ELL and SpEd across all

grade levels and a math specialist at grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.• SOEI Observations• Focused Instruction Cohorts• Professional development on ST Math in grades 3, 4, 5• PLC’s that will focus on Literacy

Summary Statement(s)

Our goal is to continue increasing math proficiency for all students by:• Maintaining the success of the math support in grades 2,3,4, and 5 while

increasing math support in grades 6, 7, 8.

Our goal is to show growth in our reading proficiency by:• Dedicating our PLC’s to literacy and using data to inform instruction.

Our goal is to improve student’s attendance AND decrease the number of removals/ suspensions by:• Continuing to focus on the students with a high number of absences,

referrals, and suspensions through building relationships and community.

PLCsStrengths• Common goals and focus (more authentic)• Becoming more data driven• Based on student work and analysis

Challenges• Consistency• Each action cycle is done with fidelity• After analyzing the data, getting stuck with “What’s next”• Getting all PLCs to function at the same level• What to do with all students (High, medium, low)• Celebration of Success

PLCs

Key Actions• PLCs are a priority. Create high functioning PLCs at NSJ.• Continue to analyze student work• PLCs document and monitor their progress• Consistent focus

Monitoring• Weekly check-ins by ILT• Sharing smart goals and reporting to ILT• Carrying out implementation through the SOEI observations

Needs for Support• Professional Development throughout the cycles• Research-based strategies

Focused InstructionStrengths• Following the scope and sequence • Instructional pacing with curriculum guides

Challenges • Differentiation: Most classroom differentiate based on interest, depth

and complexity• Scaffolding of learning targets• Co-planning with ELL and SpEd

Focused Instruction

Key Actions• Attend Focus Instruction Cohorts• Share information during PLCs

Monitoring• SOEI observations and learning walks• Math and science benchmark assessments

Needs for Support• Understanding the MN Common Core Standards and where they are at in

Focus Instruction• Assisting teachers with implementing the common core through a

cultural lense. • Implementing strong effective strategies to meet our students needs.

Family Engagement

Goal Areas:

• Increase parent participation during conferences and evening events.

• Increase the number of returned weekly progress reports.

Strategies

• Communicate to families in multiple ways: website, ROBO CALLS, personal phone call by teacher, and letter etc.

• Students write a letter to their parents inviting them to events.

• Find a hook; be purposeful

Moving ForwardWe will strengthen our stakeholder input for school improvement by/through… • …Annual staff surveys• …10 Minute conversations• …Team Meetings• ...PTA/PTO/Site Council meetings

We will strengthen our communication of school improvement progress by/through…• …Team meetings• …Send letters home to families• …State of the school address• ...NSJ’s Website

Data Appendix

Black Students Math MCA Trend Data

2011 2012 2013

Statewide 28.5% 32.6% 32.6%

MPS 18.9% 20.1% 23.2%

NSJ 13.0% 15.9% 17.9%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide 52.1% 52.7% 32.9%

MPS 41.0% 41.6% 23.1%

NSJ 34.3% 30.0% 12.8%

Black Students Reading MCA Trend Data

2011 2012 2013

Statewide

53.4% 58.9% 58.8%

MPS 40.5% 42.4% 44.9%

NSJ 44.0% 40.0% 40.0%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide 64.7% 65.8% 48.8%

MPS 53.7% 52.6% 39.1%

NSJ 54.2% 56.0% 35.0%

Asian Students Math MCA Trend Data

Asian Students Reading MCA Trend Data

Special Ed Students Reading MCATrend Data

Special Ed Students MCA MathTrend Data

2011 2012 2013

Statewide 43.5% 46.1% 33.0%

MPS 30.0% 30.7% 23.6%

Nellie Stone

15.2% 16.4% 8.5%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide 29.3% 33.9% 31.9%

MPS 20.6 20.4% 21.5%

Nellie Stone

4.8% 8.0% 9.8%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide

25.8% 37.7% 17.2%

MPS 18.3% 19.1% 20.9%

NSJ 19.8% 22.4% 31.9%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide

37.6% 37.7% 17.2%

MPS 30.4% 28.4% 13.6%

NSJ 37.8% 27.6% 14.9%

EL Students Math MCA Trend Data

EL Students Reading MCA Trend Data

2011 2012 2013

Statewide

37.7% 43.5% 41.5%

MPS 21.7% 22.9% 25.2%

NSJ 18.9% 20.6% 25.2%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide

58.2% 59.4% 38.3%

MPS 40.7% 41.0% 23.3%

NSJ 41.6% 36.3% 15.2%

FRP Students Math MCA Trend Data

FRP Students Reading MCA Trend Data

2011 2012 2013

Statewide

32.0% 38.2% 36.5%

MPS 24.4% 27.0% 29.0%

NSJ 26.3% 26.9% 36.9%

2011 2012 2013

Statewide 52.9% 53.8% 34.6%

MPS 41.6% 40.4% 23.7%

NSJ 53.6% 45.8% 17.4%

Hispanic Students Math MCA Trend Data

Hispanic Students Reading MCA Trend Data