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Capstone Project

Capstone Project. Ellicott School District 22 Debbie Womack Regis University June 2012. Project Focus. The focus of this capstone project is :

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Capstone Project

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  1. CapstoneProject Ellicott School District 22 Debbie Womack Regis University June 2012

  2. Project Focus • The focus of this capstone project is : • To develop an instructional framework for Ellicott Middle School in the areas of writing and reading (literacy) that will meet or exceed Colorado Academic Standards by the end of the 2012-2013 school year. • To develop an instructional scope and sequence in the curriculum maps for grades 6-8 in writing and reading (literacy) that will align with the new Colorado State Standards for content mastery and student achievement. • To be implemented by the Language Arts teachers in grades 6-8 during the 2012-13 school year under the supervision of the Ellicott Middle School Principal, the Director of Curriculum, and Debbie Womack.

  3. SMART GOALSStudent Achievement • By the end of the 2012-2013 school year, 58.3% of Ellicott Middle School students in grades 6-8 will score proficient and/or advanced on the 2013 TCAP writing exam. • By the end of the 2012-2013 school year, 72% of Ellicott Middle School students in grades 6-8 will score proficient and/or advanced on the 2013 TCAP reading exam.

  4. Student AchievementEllicott Middle School Federal and State Expectations 2011 Federal and State Expectations 2011 School Results 1 yr. 3 yr. 1yr. 3yr. Writing 57.8% 58.3% 40.6% 42.0% Reading 71.4% 71.4% 51.9% 56.7% Source: CDE: Performance Framework

  5. Middle School Student Achievement Trends in Writing Source: Ellicott Middle School UIP-2011-2012

  6. Middle School Trend Analysis in Writing • The CSAP scores in writing at the 6th grade have consistently fluctuated since 2009 and are between 11% to 18% below the state average. • The CSAP scores in writing at the 7th grade have consistently fluctuated since 2009 and are between 13% to 25% below the state average. • The CSAP scores in writing at the 8th grade have consistently fluctuated since 2009 and are between 10% to 16% below the state average. Source: Ellicott Middle School UIP-2011-2012

  7. Priority Performance Challenges and Root Cause for Ellicott Middle School in Writing • Priority Challenge: Students in all grade levels scoring proficient and advanced in writing has remained flat or has declined over the past three years. While the percentage of students who scored partially proficient or unsatisfactory has increased. • Root Cause: The Writing Curriculum is not implemented consistently by all teachers in all subjects because professional development priorities have not addressed the needs of new staff in terms of training them in the district’s writing curriculum.

  8. Middle School Academic Growth in Writing 6th grade 8th grade 7th grade

  9. Middle School Writing • Strengths • Saw some improvement in 2011 CSAP writing scores in grades 6 & 8 • Teachers are committed to improving writing in all content areas • Administration is making writing a priority • Challenges • There are gaps in writing skills across all grade levels • Middle School scores consistently do not meet Colorado CSAP scores in writing across all grade levels • Providing consistent and yearly training for staff is difficult due to reduced funding for professional development

  10. Middle School Student Achievement Trends in Reading

  11. Middle School Trend Analysis in Reading • The CSAP scores in reading at the 6th grade have consistently fluctuated since 2009 and are between 11% to 19% below the state average. • The CSAP scores in reading at the 7thgrade have consistently fluctuated since 2009 and are between 7% to 20% below the state average. • The CSAP scores in reading at the 8thgrade have consistently fluctuated since 2009 and are between 2% to 13% below the state average. Ellicott School 22 District UIP

  12. Priority Performance Challenge and Root Cause for Ellicott Middle School in Reading • Priority Performance Challenge: The percent of students scoring proficient and advanced in CSAP reading has been inconsistent in all Middle School Grades since 2009. • Root Cause Analysis: Teachers have not received effective data analysis training so as to be able to consistently, systematically, and effectively change reading instructional methods.

  13. Middle School AcademicGrowth in Reading 6th grade 8th grade 7th grade

  14. Middle School Reading • Strengths • Reading across the grade levels is showing some improvement • Teachers are using data more to guide instruction • Professional development is being provided in reading and interpreting the data • Challenges • Improving comprehension skills • Improving vocabulary skills • Decreasing gaps in literacy • Increasing progress monitoring during the 2012-13 SY for students who score U or PP on the 2011 TCAP

  15. Student DisciplineMiddle School

  16. Middle SchoolStudent Discipline • Strengths • Students prefer to be at school during the day • Student problems are marginal compared to urban schools • The number of fights at the middle school is relatively low • Drugs and alcohol use is relatively minimal • Challenges • Classroom behavior: talking out, disrespect, not turning in work, off task behavior seems to be the largest problem • Bus issues is the second largest problem

  17. Budget • Strengths • The district has received a grant to increase professional development for teachers • The district budget team has presented a budget to the BOE for increased in teacher salaries • The 2012-13 budget includes requests for additional teaching staff for the middle school • Challenges • Getting the proposed budget approved by the BOE • Making sure that all new staff receive the “Write Tools” training early enough in the school year so as to impact writing scores on the 2013 TCAP

  18. Middle School Parent Involvement • Strengths • Booster Clubs • PTA • Coaching sports, clubs • Volunteer at the campus • Parent Surveys • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Fundraisers • Back to School Nights • SAC • DAC • School Board Meetings • Challenges • Parent Volunteers at school events • Developing a parent volunteer program • Finding a coordinator to run the parent volunteer program • Time needed to develop and implement a structured parent volunteer program

  19. Middle School Culture • Strengths • Teachers participate in monthly professional development days where training and PLC opportunities are provided • Teachers are offered opportunities to participate in leadership roles and committees • Teachers sponsor student activities and clubs • Teachers are assigned weekly duties • Teachers assist with roles for sporting events • There are monthly pot-luck lunches and teacher recognition awards • Monthly, the campus principals recognize students, teachers, and members of the community for their work to the board • Challenges • Everybody does a lot to meet the needs of the students to offer them a well-rounded school experience. • Teachers and staff feel the strain of all the responsibility • There is burn-out and many people view Ellicott as a transitional district for staff

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