Woodland Hills Junior High Planned Instruction District Results & Implications

1. Woodland Hills Junior High Planned Instruction District Results & Implications February 7, 2007 May 23, 2007

2. Goals • Overview of PSSA Data (3 year trend – Reading) • 4Sight Benchmark Data • Terra Nova GLE • Corrective Action II • Changes in Reading Curriculum

3. Background 3. Performance – 45% proficient in math 54% proficient in reading

4. 45% Adv/Pro 54% Adv/Pro

5. 2006: Approximately half of all students were not proficient 2006: 1 out of every 4 white students were not proficient 2006: 2 out of every 3 black students were not proficient 2006: 9 out of every 10 students with IEPs were not proficient 2006: 3 out of every 5 EcDis students were not proficient SIP 1 SIP 2 Corrective Act. 1

6. Of the students in this total subgroup, 3 out of every 5 did not reach the Advanced level

7. 63% Adv/Pro In 2008

8. 54% Adv/Pro In 2007 2/5/07 January 2007 4Sight Benchmarks 69.66% 52.14% 42.04% 38.81%

9. West Junior High School 2006-2007 4Sight Benchmarks • Correlation Coefficient = .86 55% 71% 44% 35%

10. West Junior High School 2006-2007 4Sight Benchmarks • Correlation Coefficient = .86 46 GIEP 49 GIEP

11. East Junior High School 2006-2007 4Sight Benchmarks • Correlation Coefficient = .86 40% 73% 21% 34%

12. East Junior High School 2006-2007 4Sight Benchmarks • Correlation Coefficient = .86 10 GIEP 13 GIEP

13. Terra Nova – Grade 8

14. Corrective Action 2 • PSSA – 3 Measures 1.Attendance – 90% or growth Graduation – 80% or growth 2. Participation – 95% of students 3. Performance – 45% proficient in math 54% proficient in reading

15. Corrective Action 2 3. Performance – 2008-2010 56% proficient in math 63% proficient in reading 3. Performance – 45% proficient in math 54% proficient in reading

16. Corrective Action 2 • But, we have been planning: • Warning • School Improvement 1 • School Improvement 2 • Corrective Action 1

17. Corrective Action 2 • …and plans were in place • Warning • School Improvement 1 • School Improvement 2 • Corrective Action 1 Corrective Action 2 School Choice SES Distinguished Educators

18. Corrective Action 2 • Still, we must consider the future • Warning • School Improvement 1 • School Improvement 2 • Corrective Action 1 • Corrective Action 2 School Choice SES Distinguished Educators School Restructuring

19. Corrective Action 2 • Corrective Action 2 (http://www.pde.state.pa.us/pas/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=121334&pasNav=|10429|&pasNav=|) • Corrective Action 2 (www.ed.gov)

20. Changes in Reading Curriculum Grade 7 Exploratory Rotation (9 weeks each) 712 French 732 Spanish 276 Keyboarding and Computer Usage Grade 8 Core Curriculum (semester each) 084 Exploring Technology 284 Family & Consumer Science Grade 7 Exploratory Rotation (9 weeks each) 084 Exploring Technology 284 Family & Consumer Science 276 Keyboarding and Computer Usage Grade 8 Core Curriculum (semester each) XXX Reading 8

21. Changes in Reading Curriculum Other changes: Grade 7 Math Plus – Math Workshop Grade 8 Math Plus – Math Workshop 086 Reading 8 Communications Course (opposite French I, Spanish I) - Reading Workshop Grade 7 Exploratory Rotation (9 weeks each) 084 Exploring Technology 284 Family & Consumer Science 276 Keyboarding and Computer Usage Grade 8 Core Curriculum (semester each) XXX Reading 8

22. Changes in Reading Curriculum • A question of planned instruction This year: • there are 125 students taking Developmental Reading 8 • there are 430 students in Grade 8 • 29% of 8th graders are in developmental reading • 53% of last year’s 7th graders (this year’s 8th graders) were not proficient in reading on the PSSA • How do we verify that our planned course of instruction is aligned to students’ core instructional needs based on student performance?

23. Changes in Reading Curriculum • A question of rigor • On average, last year’s 8th graders evidenced 63% accuracy given PSSA Reading questions from Reporting Category R.8.A. – Comprehension and Reading Skills • Howdo we verify that our proficient 8th grade students are challenged to move to the advanced level in reading?

24. Changes in Reading Curriculum • A question of planned instruction • The last approved developmental reading planned course of instruction dates back to July 12, 1995 – prior to the release of the PA Academic Standards in Reading • With the learning needs evident, what actions should be taken to improve reading performance in our schools that have reached Corrective Action 1?

25. Changes in Reading Curriculum • Reminder about mandates • Chapter 4 (§ 4.22) indicates that planned instruction in prescribed areas may be provided as an instructional unit within a course or other interdisciplinary activities. • Yet, the District is proposing that it maintains a course in Technology Education and Family & Consumer Science at the 7th grade level. • Yet, the District is proposing to keep Foreign Languages at the 8th grade level, exceeding the requirement of a 4 year sequence (§ 4.25).

26. Clear Standards Interventions (Safety Nets) Fair Assessments • The GOAL • STRONG RESULTS FOR STUDENTS • Every student by name… • Is proficient in the core subjects • Graduates from high school, ready for college and career • Achieves high outcomes, regardless of background, “condition” or “circumstance” Instructional Materials & Resources Curriculum Instruction Quality Teaching ~ Quality Leadership ~ Artful Use of Infrastructure ~ Continuous Learning Ethic ~ Changes in Reading Curriculum Getting Results

27. Changes in Reading Curriculum 8th Grade Reading Specific sequencing to ensure coverage of skills A skills centered approach Differentiated instruction to support all learners Aligned to PA Standards and eligible content Evidenced based Built-in assessment that informs instruction