Jazzing It Up: Successful Implementation of the HSTW Framework

2. Jazzing It Up: Successful Implementation of the HSTW Framework Richard Hartley Lionel Johnson, Jr. Joseph Jones Debra Schum Kimberly Tripeaux

3. Objectives of Presentation • To understand how the collaborative learning community culture of LINCS works in tandem with High Schools That Work (HSTW). • To examine best practices and strategies that schools are using to implement the HSTW Key Practices.

4. A Collaborative Process LINCS provides schools the job-embedded support and resources to implement the HSTW research-based Key Practices to improve student achievement.

5. HSTW Fact Sheet HSTW is: • A consortium of states working with SREB (Southern Regional Education Board) • A network of more than 1,200 schools in 32 states • Recognized as the premier high school reform effort in the United States • Louisiana currently has 28 sites

6. HSTWKeyPractices… • Impactstudent achievement. • Provide direction and meaning to school improvement and student learning.

7. High Expectations Career/Technical studies Academic studies Program of Study Work-based learning Teachers working together Students actively engaged Guidance Extra help Keeping score HSTWKey Practices

8. Sharing Successful Implementation of the LINCS/HSTW Process • Morehouse Parish • East Iberville High School • Jackson High School • East St. John High School

9. East Iberville Elementary & High School LINCS/HSTW Partnership 2003 – 2006 Lionel Johnson, Jr., Principal Robyn W. Carline, LINCS Coach

10. SG “Blue” - Mathematics Essential Question: How can we effectively improve students’ communication skills, higher order thinking skills, thinking processes, and encourage students to exhibit self-esteem in their daily work?

11. Students’ Needs • Communicate thinking of mathematical processes. • Improve self-esteem. • Use higher order thinking skills consistently.

12. Group Commitment • Reflect on new knowledge, new experiences, and on student responses. • Identify performance indicators that ensure consistent assessment and student achievement. • Model finished assignments. • Use motivational and instructional strategies to enhance instruction.

13. Group Resources • Comprehensive Curriculum • Differentiating Mathematics Instruction • www.sreb.org • Mathematics textbooks • Region II Education Service Center

14. HSTW Connections • Academic Studies: Advanced Mathematics. • Teachers Working Together: MathVision Project, LINCS FSGs. • Keeping Score: LEAP/IOWA/GEE 21 Data Queries used to drive instruction. • Extra Help: Project IMPACT, LEAP/GEE 21 After-school tutoring.

15. SG “Purple” – Vocational Education/Physical Education Essential Question: How can we effectively infuse vocabulary and writing skills in all content areas?

16. Students’ Needs • Enhance vocabulary. • Improve creative writing.

17. Group Commitment • Use strategies from text resources. • Share lessons and outcomes of lessons. • Use the Internet to research different strategies for classroom use.

18. Group Resources • Comprehensive Curriculum • Content manuals • WFSG texts • LEAP 21 Practice Materials • Web sites • Rubrics

19. HSTW Key Practices Addressed • High expectations. • Career/technical studies: Tiger’s Paw Café, Tiger Deli, Tiger Prints. • Work-Based Learning: Tiger’s Paw Café, Tiger Deli, Tiger Prints. • Teachers Working Together: LINCS FSGs, Rural Initiative.

20. What to expect next year… • East Iberville Elementary & High School has a vision of excellence and will continue to foster the principles of LINCS for the 2006-2007 school year. • Our study groups will remain intact to continue to address the needs of the students.

21. We are adding to our program of study: ▪ Algebra I Online, ▪ Spanish I and II from LVS, ▪ AP Statistics, and ▪ Dual enrollment with Baton Rouge Community College. • We will continue to live up to our motto: “Inspiring Excellence at East Iberville”. “ie@ei”

22. Jackson High School LINCS/HSTW Partnership 2003 – 2006 Joseph Jones, Jr., Principal Elizabeth Box, LINCS Coach Kathryn Landreneau, LINCS Coach

23. Jackson High School Jackson, Louisiana

24. LINCS/HSTW

25. The 1st Year: 2003-2004 • Training • Principal support • Teachers started to “buy-in” • LINCS Faculty Study Groups— ▪ 6 groups going 6 different directions ▪ Examined data, looked at research, discussed findings, examined student work…..

26. Which way should we go?

27. The 2nd Year: 2004-2005 • Content Leaders “lead” 2 groups each • Focus: Classroom Instruction that Works(Marzano, 2001) • Emphasis on Student Work • Distinguished Educator (not required) • Whole School Review

28. LINCS Study Group Focus

29. The 3rd Year: 2005-2006 • Focus: Literacy Across the Curriculum(SREB) • Literacy Coach • HSTW Technical Assistance Visit • More Shared Responsibility—Teachers Working Together! • High Expectations • Extra Help for Students

30. LINCS Study Group Focus

31. Three Key Elements of Success • Structure • Literacy Initiative • Curriculum Planning

32. Structure • Principal Support • Two Content Leaders • Block Schedule

33. JHS Principal Support “No, you can’t skip LINCS today! We don’t want teachers getting in the habit of not meeting!!! Keep moving forward.” -Joseph Jones, Jr., Principal

34. LINCS Content Leaders • Two Content Leaders/Coaches ▪ Kathy Landreneau, English ▪ Beth Box, Mathematics • Shared Responsibilities ▪ Each lead two study groups ▪ Attend monthly professional development

35. Block Scheduling • 4 X 4 • Positive feedback for block scheduling by students & teachers. • Academic level of students increased. • Doubled-up on ELA & Math in 9th & 10th. • Moved World Geography to 9th grade. • Whole unit of Civics.

36. Literacy Initiative 2005-2006

37. Literacy Coach • Word-of-Day. • Researched novels for literacy month. • Researched strategies for classroom teachers. • Assisted LINCS leaders/teachers with implementation of strategies. Catherine Jacocks

38. Classroom Sets of Novels Purchased with LINCS funds

39. Writing StrategiesImplemented in Our Classrooms • Writing-to-Learn. ▪ Journals, exit and admit slips, math logs. • Writing-to-demonstrate-learning. ▪ Essays, lab reports, open response. • Authentic Writing. ▪ Poems, short stories, business plans, resumes.

40. Reading StrategiesImplemented in Our Classrooms: • Jigsaw • Paired Reading • GIST • Vocabulary Clues • My Daily Newspaper

41. Jigsaw Activities

42. Reading Month

43. Oprah’s Book ClubEssay Contest

44. Increased Number of Books Read • 9th Grade: ▪ 346 pages from textbook ▪ 6 novels • 10th Grade: ▪ 244 pages from textbook ▪ 7 novels • 11th Grade: ▪ 546 pages from textbook ▪ 4 novels • 12th Grade: ▪ 604 pages from textbook ▪ 2 novels

45. Curriculum Planning 2004-06

46. Curriculum Planning • 2004-2005 Implemented Model Curriculum • 2005-2006 ▪ Summer 2005 Planning ▪ Core teachers developed materials to implement the Comprehensive Curriculum • Pacing guides • Course syllabi • Course study guides ▪ School Year - Implemented the new curriculum ▪ Summer 2006 • Planning and revision – working out the “kinks” and planning for next year.

47. Jackson High School Test Results

48. GEE Percent Proficient

49. GEE Language Arts Results

50. Iowa (ITED) Results