ROAR…Raising Our Academic Rigor Through “ PAWS”itive Practices

1. ROAR…Raising Our Academic Rigor Through “PAWS”itive Practices Using foundational literacy programs, anchor charts, and a positive school culture to promote student success!

2. Laying the Foundation SMILE and SCHOLAR

3. What is SMILE? S- Small Group M- Multi-Sensory I- Interactive L- Learning E- Experiences

4. SMILE…Clear Creek Style • Started at Clear Creek in 2008. • Beneficial for the students • Program was revamped at Clear Creek in 2010-2011 school year to offer more for advanced students, and to add extra for ESL students.

5. Whole Group • First 5-10 Minutes • Introduction of letters and sounds including how to form them with the mouth • American Sign Language • High-frequency words • Interactive songs and materials • Fast-paced

6. Students move to small groups… • Review and practice • Read predictable books • Practice handwriting • Word Work activities

7. Example Lesson Plan

8. What is SCHOLAR? S-SpellingC-Creative WritingH-HandwritingO-Oral LanguageL-Language MechanicsA-Appreciation of LiteratureR-Reading

9. What is SCHOLAR? • Monday-Thursday • Foundations of Common Core • Conventions of Standard English • Mini-Lesson • Move into small groups

10. Small Groups • Tubs • Practice decoding, fluency, and sight word vocabulary • Written Component

12. Thursday’s Whole Group • Conventions of Standard English • Capitalization • Punctuation • Spelling • Grammar • Making writing interesting for your audience

13. Why SMILE and SCHOLAR? • Power of consistent instruction • Advantage of focusing on core skills • Benefit of leveled small-group instruction

14. Anchor Charts Keeping the reading flowing through the grade levels.

15. What? • HCPS Power Standards with agreed upon vocabulary • Clear Creek teachers created templates • Each grade level made own charts to fit grade level needs • To use common vocabulary • Scaffolding along grade levels • Consistency across grade levels Why?

16. What is on the anchor charts? • Power Standard Title • “I Can/I Will…” Statement • Visuals and Graphic Organizers • Vocabulary

17. Examples of anchor charts in the classrooms in K-2. *Color-coded*

18. Examples of anchor charts in the classrooms in 3-5.

19. How the anchor charts are used.

20. Cubs with Character Building a positive school culture!

21. PBIS • P-Positive • B-Behavior • I-Interventions and • S-Supports

22. What is PBIS? • Proactive and interactive approach to establish a positive culture in school • Supports social, emotional, and academic success • Uses data-based decision making to align curriculum and behavioral supports for students and staff • Three-tiered system approach to establish a positive learning culture and individualized behavior support • Allows for schools to be effective learning environments for all students

23. PBIS at Clear Creek Elementary • This is our 5th year. • Implemented in order to establish a positive approach to behavior management • Established consistent expectations throughout the school

24. PBIS Team • Representative from each grade level • Coaches • Meet once a month or more • Cubbie Counsel-meeting for student interventions

25. PBIS at Clear Creek Elementary

26. Behavior Expectations Posters

27. Cubbie and Rewards • 1st Nine Weeks-Wii Dance Party • 2nd Nine Weeks-Book and a Blanket • 3rd Nine Weeks-Double Bubble Party • 4th Nine Weeks-Field Day

28. Paws from Teachers and Specialists

29. Paw Pledge  As a cub, I pledge to always do my best. I will always show respect and be kind to everyone.  I will be responsible and safe.  I am a Cub with Character!

30. Paw Pledge

31. PAWS UP • Positive Attitudes While Showing Unified Pride

32. Benefits of PBIS • Increase in attendance • Positive and calm environment • Reduced behavioral disruptions • Increased academic time • Increased students achievement

33. Clear Creek Cheer

34. Any Questions?

35. Thank you! We invite you to look at our school website for more information: www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ccs/