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Division of Instruction Updates

Dive into the Division of Instruction's support for schools, including strategic planning, professional learning, and transformation academies, aimed at boosting student achievement and school performance.

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Division of Instruction Updates

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  1. Division of Instruction Updates Board Work Session July 9, 2019 Daniel Boyd

  2. Agenda • Office of School Improvement • MEGA

  3. Where We Are • 2 Regional Support Coordinators split by southern and northern regions of the state • Serve as a liaison between the SDE and the schools/districts and provide 24/7 support as needed • Support is prioritized by schools of greatest need: Comprehensive Schools (61), Additional Targeted Support Schools, Failing Schools, and all others • Approximately 700 hours per month of OSI Face-to-Face Support with Schools (not including travel) Districts with CSI Schools

  4. Nature of Support • Boots on the ground support (not a compliance role) • While support is prioritized because of limited staff, no request is denied • Support is differentiated and multi-faceted, based on need and individual requests • Support and monitoring of improvement plan

  5. Examples of OSI Support

  6. Specific CSI School Support (61 Schools) • Help draft and support CSI school Action Plans • These plans addressed the indicators on the School Report Card: Chronic Absence, Student Achievement, English Learners, Graduation Rate, Career Readiness Indicators (Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Career Credentials, etc.) • Instructional Reviews • Transformation Academies • Strategic Support and Training Based on Needs • Ongoing Communication and Support with Superintendents/District Leads

  7. Transformation Academies – Cohort III (Winter-Spring 2019) • Spring 2019 Participating Districts: • Tuscaloosa County, Tarrant City, Lawrence County, Selma City, Dallas County, Eufaula City, Dothan City, Daleville City, Butler County • OSI staff and principal coaches will be working with assigned schools to continue these practices and initiatives.   • Cohort IV Academies Begin in August 2019

  8. 90 Day Jump Start

  9. Transformation AcademySessions • Establish Practice-Focused Collaboration • Map the Instructional System • See through the Students’ Eyes • Internalize and Innovate

  10. Reflections from Transformation Academies • “Seeing instruction through the students’ eyes was impactful. Many times leaders assume we know what is happening in classrooms, but the student lens provides us with what is actually happening.” --Anthony Oliver, Green Acres MS • “I believe central office participation in the Transformation Academy created a feeling that we are all in this together. Additionally, when we visit schools we truly know exactly what to look for”. --Larry Mouton, Mobile County Public Schools • “It has helped me get more teachers on board and to step up as leaders to assist and to share. This has allowed us to move forward in our improvement plan faster and a lot smoother.” --Reta Hayes, Principal, Lipscomb Elementary • “Principals are more aware of how they spend their time each day, and the reflection has resulted in an increased focus on instruction.” --Phyllis Montalto, Jefferson County

  11. Other Professional Learning Opportunities • Transformation AcademyDeep Dives (for schools that participated in Transformation Academy) • Regional School Improvement Networks • 2018-2019 Focus on Cycle of School Improvement • 2019-20 Focus on ATSI Schools • Mega Sessions • Transformation Academy Revisited • Mental Health • Chronic Absenteeism • RTI • Equity in Grading Practices • Developing College & Career Leaders • Building Accomplished Middle School Practices

  12. Other Professional Learning Opportunities • Transformation AcademyDeep Dives (for schools that participated in Transformation Academy) • Regional School Improvement Networks • 2018-2019 Focus on Cycle of School Improvement • 2019-20 Focus on ATSI Schools • Regional Coordinators collaborating with Inservice Centers to provide requested summer trainings for multiple districts, including the following: • eProve Training • Standards-Based Grading • Whole Child & Mental Health Supports • Reaching Reluctant Writers • Secondary English Language Arts • National Board Boot Camp and Supports

  13. Trends Noted in CSI Schools • High teacher and leader turnover • Many uncertified teachers and long-term substitutes • High level of rigor not present • Low levels of collective efficacy • High chronic absenteeism • Little evidence of RTI structures • District leaders assuming multiple roles • Needed mental health supports • Low parental involvement

  14. The MEGA conference APP Mobile Application Highlights

  15. MEGA Conference AppHighlights • Activity Stream • Schedule • Sessions Tracks • Interactive Map • In-App Evaluation

  16. MEGA Conference AppHighlights • Activity Stream • Schedule • Sessions Tracks • Interactive Map • In-App Evaluation

  17. MEGA Conference AppHighlights • Activity Stream • Schedule • Sessions Tracks • Interactive Map • In-App Evaluation

  18. MEGA Conference AppHighlights • Activity Stream • Schedule • Sessions Tracks • Interactive Map • In-App Evaluation

  19. MEGA Conference AppHighlights • Activity Stream • Schedule • Sessions Tracks • Interactive Map • In-App Evaluations

  20. Concerns with MEGA • Overall cost • Accountability • Cost is covered by LEAs • Train the trainer model • Location

  21. Professional Development Tracks • Administrators • Career Technical Teachers • Classroom Teachers • Counseling and Guidance • English Learner (EL) • Federal Programs • Gifted/Special Education Teachers • Nursing • Prevention and Support • School Improvement • Special Education Teachers • Technology/Library Media • Other

  22. Venue • Mobile • Contracts for 2-3 years • Birmingham • Interstate 20/59 Construction Project • 2021 World Games • Consideration for future MEGA events

  23. Benefits of MEGA and Professional Development • Quality professional development provided at one location • Knowledge on how to improve student achievement • Subject knowledge • Pedagogy • Technology • State and federal updates • Collaborative learning environment • Retention

  24. Professional Development May Occur • During the regular school day • At school, but before or after classes begin • After school, on an educator’s own time • During days a school system sets aside solely for professional development • During the summer break

  25. Return on Investment • $150,000 Federal Programs • $150,000 Special Education • Remaining Cost is covered by LEAs

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