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HSTW

HSTW. Illinois Statewide Re-Energizer Site Development Workshop: Implementing an Effort-based Action Plan September 14-15, 2011 Parke Hotel Bloomington, Illinois Lois Barnes lois.barnes@sreb.org. Welcome! Do Now!. Fix School “Name Tent” (“ hot dog” style – School Name LARGE)

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HSTW

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  1. HSTW Illinois Statewide Re-Energizer Site Development Workshop:Implementing an Effort-basedAction PlanSeptember 14-15, 2011Parke HotelBloomington, IllinoisLois Barneslois.barnes@sreb.org IL SDW 2011

  2. Welcome! Do Now! • Fix School “Name Tent” (“hot dog” style – School Name LARGE) • Table Talk: Think back over the last school year (s). • What is ONE major accomplishment related to school improvement for your school in 2010-2011 ? • What is ONE problem related to school improvement that you think needs to be faced / addressed for 2011-2012 in your school? IL SDW 2011

  3. Welcome and Introductions Introduction of state staff and workshop facilitator and orientation to state efforts underway School team introductions Review agenda, planner, and materials HSTW SDW IL SDW 2011 3

  4. Housekeeping • Phone calls • Restrooms • Breaks • Punctuality • Sharing • “Rule of Two Feet” IL SDW 2011

  5. Ask It Basket IL SDW 2011

  6. HSTW Re-energizer Site DevelopmentWorkshop Objectives • Renew awareness and understanding of HSTW • Goals • Key Conditions • Key Practices • Use data throughout the workshop to identify school improvement priorities based on the HSTW Key Practices • Utilize a six-step process as a framework for focus teams to address school improvement challenges, focusing on identified priorities • Review resources and other supports for deeper implementation of HSTW IL SDW 2011

  7. HSTW Site DevelopmentWorkshop Format • Assess your school’s focus team structure • Apply a Six-Step process for school improvement • Review the Ten HSTW Key Practices priority improvement areas • Discuss why each one is important • Identify key indicators • Table teams determine your current status and brainstorm root causes • Table teams identify actions taken by successful schools • Table teams agree on goals and strategies to implement IL SDW 2011 7

  8. The Foundation of the Designs: Effort Magnifies AbilityContinuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.Winston Churchill IL SDW 2011

  9. HSTW Key Conditionsfor Accelerating Student Achievement • A clear, functional mission statement • Strong leadership • Plan for continuous improvement • Quality teachers • Commitment to goals • Flexible scheduling opportunities • Support for professional development SouthernRegionalEducationBoard IL SDW 2011 9

  10. Purpose-DrivenMission Statements Guess the Company IL SDW 2011

  11. “To satisfy the world’s appetite for good food, well-served, at a price people can afford.” IL SDW 2011

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  13. “To organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.” IL SDW 2011

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  15. "To solve unsolved problems innovatively” IL SDW 2011

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  17. "To give unlimited opportunity to women" IL SDW 2011

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  19. “A passion to create plus a mission to enrich lives” IL SDW 2011

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  21. "To give ordinary folk the chance to buy the same things as rich people" IL SDW 2011

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  23. "To make people happy" IL SDW 2011

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  25. Four Schools The Charles Darwin School The Pontius Pilate School “We believe all kids can learn . . . if they take advantage of the opportunity we give them to learn.” “We believe all kids can learn . . . based on their ability.” The Chicago Cub Fan School The Henry Higgins School “We believe all kids can learn . . . something, and we will help all students experience academic growth in a warm and nurturing environment.” “We believe all kids can learn . . . and we will work to help all students achieve high standards of learning.” Source: DuFour, Dufour, Eaker, & Karhanek (2004).Whatever it Takes IL SDW 2011

  26. A Purpose Driven Mission Guides school and classroom practices and decision making at every level.

  27. Think and Act – Page 2 Group Discussion What is your school’s Mission? Is there a 5-7 word “tagline” that can easily capture your purpose/mission? How can the mission/tagline drive decision-making at school? Create a Bumper sticker for your table Does it communicate a clear purpose that will guide everyday responsibilities at school? Be prepared to share a summary of your table’s discussion with the large group.

  28. Purpose-Driven, Functional Mission - Examples HSTW • High School: graduate students prepared for further study without remediation or to enter a program to earn industry certification. • Middle Grades: prepare students to enter high school performing at grade level in order to succeed in college-preparatory courses. IL SDW 2011 28

  29. HSTW Fundamental Beliefs • Read the Beliefs in the Planner on page 2. • Discuss what each belief “looks like” in practice. (What would you see, hear, say?) Discuss as a table: • Which Beliefs are “in place” and drive school practices? • Which Beliefs need additional emphasis? • Estimate the percentage of staff whose practices indicate they hold each belief. • What actions can the school take to get more faculty to embrace the core beliefs? IL SDW 2011 29

  30. HSTW and MMGW Fundamental Beliefs • Almost all students can and will make the effort to learn standards if adults create the right conditions • All students should be enrolled in a program of study that will prepare them for further study and a career • Students who have a goal and see meaning and purpose in learning are more motivated to learn IL SDW 2011 30

  31. HSTW and MMGW Fundamental Beliefs • Students learn best when they have a personal connection to the school • Students learn best when teachers maintain a demanding and supportive environment • Students change behavior and become more motivated to meet school goals when adults use school and classroom practices based on effort rather than ability. • All faculty should be involved in continuously improving teaching and learning. IL SDW 2011 31

  32. To change student outcomes, schools must change adult practices! IL SDW 2011

  33. HSTW Key Practicesto Get Students to Put Forth Greater Effort Challenging Programs of Study Challenging Career/Technical Studies Work-based Learning High Expectations Challenging Academic Studies Students Actively Engaged Teachers Working Together Guidance and Advisement Extra Help and Transitions Using Data for Continuous Improvement HSTW IL SDW 2011

  34. Data Graffiti Walk • Starting with the poster where you are: • With a partner or small group, record on the poster… • Thoughts • Doodles/graphics • Concepts …related to the data and question about the Illinois composite data presented on the poster. • When I call “time,” move to the next poster and repeat. IL SDW 2011

  35. Data Graffiti Walk Debrief • Relationship between school and classroom practices and student performance • What can we control? • What will it cost to make changes? IL SDW 2011

  36. Debriefing the Data Graffiti Walk What makes HSTW schools different? Relationship between school and classroom practices and student performance – focus on improving students’ experiences Effort, not ability Successful schools are improving by focusing on things they control and influence We must take ownership of what we can control. IL SDW 2011

  37. HSTW The Essential Question Why do students at most-improved schools make greater gains in achievement than students at non-improved schools? IL SDW 2011

  38. The Detailed Answer More students at most-improved schools: • Completed the HSTW-recommended curriculum in reading, math and science • Experienced high expectations in the classroom • Experienced reading, writing and math skills across the curriculum • Were engaged in science • Experienced quality career/technical studies and work-based learning • Had access to quality extra help and guidance • Understood the importance of learning and doing well in high school IL SDW 2011

  39. HSTW The Short Answer The most-improved schools more fully implemented the HSTW design. They took action to increase student achievement. IL SDW 2011

  40. Key Practice:Continuous ImprovementUse student achievement and program evaluation data to continuously improve school culture, organization, management, curriculum and instruction to advance student learning. HSTW SDW IL SDW 2011 40

  41. About the HSTW Assessment • HSTW is a research-based school improvement model • HSTW Assessment is used to set baselines, acknowledge progress, identify areas for improvement, and set priorities • Only initiative combining student achievement data with students’ perceptions of school and classroom practices • Required of HSTW sites in even-numbered years • Administered to seniors to collect data on entire high school experience IL SDW 2011

  42. New in 2012 • HSTW Teacher Survey will be conducted online • There will be no constructed response items in the assessment • The overall assessment time will be shortened by 20 minutes IL SDW 2011

  43. How Schools Measure the Depth of HSTW Implementation • HSTW Assessment for seniors • NAEP-referenced subject tests • Reading, Mathematics, Science • Scale 0-500 • Student Survey of Experiences • Transcript analysis • Teacher Survey • Data/Surveys linked to HSTW Key Practices • Technical Assistance Visits • Annual Reports IL SDW 2011 43

  44. Leadership for Continuous Improvement Teachers’ Perception of Continuous School Improvement Source: 2006, 2008, and 2010 HSTW Assessments IL SDW 2011

  45. Focus on Continuous Improvement Reflect on current practices and as a table group rate each indicator: 4 = Fully Implemented 3 = Implemented 2 = Some Use 1 = Not Implemented Respond with the # as to current status. Planner pages 4 and 5. IL SDW 2011 45

  46. Why Work in Teams SDW IL SDW 2011 46

  47. How Many Do You Remember? • Take one minute to work independently to list all the items on the preceding slide • *Hint: There were 25. IL SDW 2011

  48. Teams Work Better • Now work together in table teams to see if your table can come up with all 25. IL SDW 2011

  49. Teams Work Better IL SDW 2011

  50. Why Develop Focus Teams? Teachers spend too little time talking about their work Leadership teams can sustain the improvement effort when a school leader leaves Communication improves Teams come up with better ideas; work and responsibility are shared None of us is as smart as all of us! Ken Blanchard HSTW SDW IL SDW 2011 50

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