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A Small Rural District’s Multi-Year Plan for Common Core State Standards Implementation: Lessons Learned. Washington County School District Presentation By: Yvette Lerner and LaJuana Malloy. Implementation Timeline.
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A Small Rural District’s Multi-Year Plan for Common Core State Standards Implementation: Lessons Learned Washington County School District Presentation By: Yvette Lerner and LaJuana Malloy
The Washington County School District is located in beautiful rural Northwest Florida. Approximately 3,400 K-12 students are enrolled in two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. The district also serves approximately 600 post-secondary students in one technical center. • The schools are located in two towns, Chipley and Vernon. Chipley is located in the northern section and Vernon is located in the center of the county. Both towns are flanked by several small communities including Caryville, Ebro, Five Points, Greenhead, Hinson’s Crossroads, New Hope, Sunny Hills and Wausau. • The Washington County School Board is one of the largest employers in the county
Anticipated From New Standards • More Rigor • Standards Based Assessments • New Core and Supplemental Materials • Professional Development Plans • Transitional Period
Where We Started • Student needs for academic success • Teacher needs for student success • Determined a focus • Allocation of resources • Plan developed based upon data
Year 1 Needs of the students Teacher Needs for Student Success Determined a Focus District allocation of Resources Multi-Year Plan was developed
Year 2 Kindergarten Implementation Cooperative Learning Academy Small Scale CCSS Training Small Scale K-2 Foundational Skills
Year 3 Full Implementation K-2 One Day-All Teachers Middle/High Shifts Academic Analyst Cooperative Learning Coaches
Year 4 New Reading Program K-5 SpringBoard 6-12 Content Teachers Writing Focused
Year 5 Full Implementation Maintaining of SupportsBegin New Plan . . .
Now It Is Your Turn • Reflect upon the demands of the Common Core State Standards and identify an area of student need. • Determine specific focus. • Identify resources teachers will need to support success for students. • Use the Planning Tool and Checklist to determine available resources within your District. • Begin planning for additional support and resources needed.
Contact Information: Yvette.lerner@washington.k12.fl.us LaJuana.Malloy@washington.k12.fl.us