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Learn about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program, its goals and provisions, and how it has been implemented in the Camden school district. Explore the various grants and programming initiatives aimed at improving student achievement in literacy, math, and science. Discover the efforts to create a positive climate and culture in schools and engage families and the community in education. Gain insights into professional development opportunities for teachers and principals.
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Year in Review: 16-17 No Child Left Behind Programming June 1st 2017, Aisling McCormick Grants Manager, Business Office adickenson@Camden.k12.nj.us
No Child left behinD (NCLB) Overview • 2001 U.S. Act of Congress: • Included title provisions applying to disadvantaged students • Education Model: • High standards • Measurable goals • In Action: • Required states to develop assessments • To receive federal school funding, states had to give these assessments to all students at select grade levels • States provide local Board of Educations receive funding based on “need” • Issue: • Emphasis math and literacy only • Focus on annual test results as only measure on progress
CCSD NCLB Overview • Goal: build the capacity of the schools’ resources and improve student achievement • Select NCLB expenditures in 16-17 include: • Lead Educators • Reading Interventionists • Think Through Learning • Assessments and training facilitated by University of Chicago • Instructional materials including supplies for science labs • Extending learning and out of school time • Title services and support to non-public schools • FACE (an expansion of Title I), provided funding for our district-wide Family University initiatives and collaborations with Center for Family Services
Title I Supports programs and resources aimed at improving academic achievement of the disadvantaged
Literacy • K-3 • Reading Interventionists (18) • Intensive professional training during summer and throughout the year • Guided reading lesson and online reading support following teacher instruction • Students Serviced (700 students) • lowest 25 percentile performing according to STEP • Closely monitored for progress • Results • Literacy growth is faster than peers in some cases • learning gap is decreasing. This year we serviced just under 700 students. • Grades 4-8 • iReady gives teachers teaching points to target student academic areas for growth • High School • Read 180 • Online intervention program.
Math • Think Through Math • Available on the web • Computer Adaptive Program (CAP) • Allows for individualized learning • Remediation • Enrichment
Science • Science supplies were not adequate in previous Sys • Inventory of all science supplies across district 15-16 SY • Supplies procured district wide for 16-17 to ensure equity across schools • Middle School (6-8) • STEM kits in every science classroom • Reinforces cross curriculum learning • Allows for hands on learning • High School (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) • Broken or missing hardware (i.e.. Microscopes, Bunsen burner) replaced • Each class room given new consumables (i.e. flint, scalpels, beakers) • Tablets purchases for each class room so student shave a 1 to 1 ratio
Climate and Culture • 3 Deans • Woodrow Wilson High School and Camden High School • Alumni • Focus: • Monitor Code of Conduct implementation • Coordinate with school leaders to ensure school’s efforts to reduce out-of-school suspension • Collaborate with central office teams to analyze data and respond to trends • Leading restorative justice efforts • Implement a behavior contract to support students who are frequently suspended • Implement the re-entry protocol for students returning to school from out-of-school suspension or incarceration • Coordinate in-school suspension • Work with teachers to ensure that academic supports are available • Developibehavior contracts and restoration • Connect students and families with support services and interventions
Title I-SIA Additional support for programs and resources aimed at improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged
Yes IReady was used in after school programs and STEM activities were done in many schools/classrooms. Schools did an excellent job of making time for homework homework help and having students eat prior to their enrichment activities and lessons taking place. After and Summer School • 16 Schools with after school programs • iReady • STEM • Homework help • Snack • 3 credit recovery programs at High Schools • Over 600 students served • Over 100 teachers employed
FACE • Dr. Karen Mapp’s Family Engagement Workshops • 20 teachers • 10 parents • Scholastic Literacy Events Training • 196 Teachers: all district pre K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers • Academic Parent Teacher Teams • 24 teachers • 114 parents • Parent-Teacher Book Clubs • 72 parents participating • Strengthening Men Series • 30 fathers participated to date • 2 additional series begin next week
Title II Provides resources for improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers and principals in classrooms and schools
Professional Development • Together Leader Training • 50 principals, lead educators, and teachers, • Science Teacher Certification • 10 teachers • Versed Training • 100 staff members • Resource Training • over 100 staff members • Wilson Language • Great Minds • Big Picture • Zearn
Title III Focuses on teaching of English to English Language Learner children, including immigrant children
Bilingual and Immigrant • 200 ELLs attended 2016 Summer program • K-8 • Build literacy and math skills utilizing resources across disciplines • Theme “Around the World in 21 days” • High School • Credit recovery program • Staff • Bilingual and ESL teachers as facilitators • Resources • Edgenuity Program • ELLEVATION ELL Data System Platform at all schools
NCLB ESSA • Beginning July 1st No Child Left Behind becomes Every Child Succeed Act (ESSA) • Flexibility in spending • Focus on well rounded education • 17-18 SY is a transition • 18-19 SY ESSA programming is required to be implemented • Additional information can be found at: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ESSA/resources/