Meredith Middle School

1. Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

2. Learning Targets • I can infer strengths and targeted areas for growth from data • I can connect my actions (causes) with how students respond through their work (effects) • I can commit to common practices in order to increase student learning • I can help others learn through my productive contributions INQUIRERS OPEN-MINDED PRINCIPLED CARING Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

3. Writing Frames • Share Writing Frame responses at your table • Select two MVPs (Most Valuable Points) from each of the three sections • Record your MVPs on your tablet and select a reporter Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

4. Learning 24-7 Study1500 classrooms observed Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12 Students writing ___% Evidence of higher-order thinking ___% Less than half the class engaged ___%

5. Learning 24-7 Study1500 classrooms observed Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12 Students writing _0_% Evidence of higher-order thinking _3_% Less than half the class engaged _85_%

6. Doug Reeves says….. Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12 “There are no silver bullets in education. But writing – particularly nonfiction writing – is about as close as you can get to a single strategy that has significant and positive effects in nearly every other area of the curriculum.”

7. Why Writing Frames? “Writing requires something to say, the words to say it, and the structure with which to write it.” (McCracken & McCracken, 1986). Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

8. Data Teams – Evolution at Meredith All Classes/All Grades – Prioritized Standards (Sept. 2011 … ) Math/Literacy Grade Level Data Teams – Prioritized Standards (Nov. 2010 to May 2011) STARS Data Teams – Integrating Literacy(Oct. 2010) Grade Level Data Teams – Grade Distributions(Oct. 2010) Formal Data Teams Training – Leadership Team(Sept. 2010) Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

9. Data Teams Process Diagram Inquiry about a particular skill area of focus Analyze to Prioritize Collect and chart data SMART Goals Monitor & Evaluate Results LEADERSHIP TEAM Results Indicators Specific Strategies

10. Entry Point = Inquiry What do we wonder about our students as writers? Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

11. Step 1 Collect and Chart Data “What more do we still need?” Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

12. Step 2 Analyze/Prioritize “What does this data tell us?” Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

13. Step 3 Set/Revise Goals “What goal will challenge us and our students?” Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

14. Learning Targets • I can infer strengths and targeted areas for growth from data • I can connect my actions (causes) with how students respond through their work (effects) • I can commit to common practices in order to increase student learning • I can help others learn through my productive contributions INQUIRERS OPEN-MINDED PRINCIPLED CARING Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

15. Step 4 Select Common Strategies “What do we need to do together to meet our goal?” Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

16. Step 5 Results Indicators “Who will do what, when?” Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

17. Step 6 Monitoring and Evaluating “What will we notice throughout the cycle and what changes can/should we make?” Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12

18. Learning Targets • I can infer strengths and targeted areas for growth from data • I can connect my actions (causes) with how students respond through their work (effects) • I can commit to common practices in order to increase student learning • I can help others learn through my productive contributions INQUIRERS OPEN-MINDED PRINCIPLED CARING Meredith Middle School Data Teams Launch2011-12