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DLSD Professional Development Analysis and Recommendations. DLSD Demographics. 1045 students, grades 7-9 29% e conomically disadvantaged 11.5% chapter 14/IEP 0.96% chapter 15/504 IEP subgroup did not make AYP in Reading and Math
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DLSD Demographics • 1045 students, grades 7-9 • 29% economically disadvantaged • 11.5% chapter 14/IEP • 0.96% chapter 15/504 • IEP subgroup did not make AYP in Reading and Math • Economically disadvantaged made AYP in Reading and Math with confidence interval
DLSD Performance Diagnostic – Seventh Grade PSSA Reading 2012
Seventh Grade English/Language Arts • 349 students • Four levels of English offered: GOAL, English 7, English 7/Read 180, English LS • Reading 7, World Languages • English trimester • Additional remediation 1x per week for identified students • No established 7th grade ELA curriculum
Professional Development to Date 2012 • Opening day – review of PSSA data, AYP status • In service 1 – district capital campaign, Google docs training • In service 2 – 45 minute presentation for all teachers regarding Common Core, 2.5 hours for teachers to work by grade level/dept on aligning one unit to Common Core • Scheduled In service 3 – Moodle, Google docs
Recommendations 1. Clarify the philosophy, goals, and objectives at the district, building, and grade levels with regards to promoting student progress toward College and Career readiness • Revisit district’s mission, vision, belief statements • Consult evidence based research on College and Career readiness and Common Core Standards • All students will have access to differentiated instruction. Enrichment and intervention will be provided in a systematic manner.
Recommendations 2. Align the English/Language Arts curriculum to the Common Core Standards -All teachers have access to ongoing education and training regarding the Common Core -The ELA curriculum will include standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language -All ELA teachers will have opportunities to collaborate throughout the year to develop a common language and practice while aligning curriculum
Recommendations 3. Enlist internal experts and external consultants to frame professional development for the English/Language Arts department -Eighth grade ELA teachers will assist seventh grade ELA teachers with curriculum assignment and pedagogical shift -An external consultant will serve as a coach assisting ELA teachers in their evolution to learning-centered Common Core aligned classrooms. -Consultant and internal experts will collaborate to develop a 2-3 year framework for ELA PD