# GOALS Presented by Memorial Drive Elementary (Ware County - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

# GOALS Presented by Memorial Drive Elementary (Ware County Schools) Dr. Wendy Good, Principal Gina Howell, Assistant Principal Lesley Wheeler, Instructional Coach

Demographics (2016-2017)  Memorial Drive Elementary is located in Southeast Georgia and is a part of the Ware County School District.  378 students, K-5  50% minority population  17% Special Education students  8% Gifted students  17% of students qualify for EIP

Demographics (2016-2017)  3 homeroom teachers per grade level  Departmentalized classes in 3 rd -5 th grade  4 Co-teachers  1 Resource Gifted teacher  Average class size: 20  2014-2015 & 2015-2016 average class size: 24

CCRPI  2015 CCRPI score = 90.4  32.1 achievement points  40 progress points  8.3 achievement gap points  10 challenge points  5 star climate rating

CCRPI  2016 CCRPI = 81  28.7 achievement points  37 progress points  7.5 achievement gap points  7.8 challenge points  School climate rating TBD

#GOALS  This success has been achieved through team work, evaluation of instruction, and a schoolwide plan for growth…  G – Goal Setting  O – Observations (TKES)  A - Assessments  L – Learning Resources  S - Supports

G = Goal Cards for Students  Two times each year, the teacher has a one-on-one conference with each student in the classroom. They discuss the various categories and set goals for the upcoming year. To quote Rick Warren, “To know where you’re going, evaluate where you are.” This evaluation strategy is an effective tool for students to monitor their progress throughout the school year.  Homeroom teachers, Special Education Co-Teachers, the Gifted Teacher, and RtI Interventionists are all a part of this process.

1 st Grade Goal Card Example

2nd Grade Goal Card Example

3 rd Grade Goal Card Example

4 th Grade Goal Card Example

5 th Grade Goal Card Example

Observation: TKES Highlights  1. Professional Knowledge: Content & instruction must be aligned to the standard and to the depth of the standard. (For ELA, use the Teacher Guidance document.)  2. Instructional Planning: Current data must be noted on lesson plans to explain instructional decisions.  3. Instructional Strategies: Students must be doing the work. (The teacher should act as a facilitator while having 1-1 interactions with students.)  4. Differentiated Instruction: Use data to meet individual needs.  5. Assessment Strategies: Rigorous assessments for K-5 based on end of year expectations as well as expectations for the next grade level (i.e. Lexile levels). (3rd-5th assessments should be GMAS DOK levels and format. Use the Assessment Guide.)

Observation: TKES Highlights Cont.  6. Assessment Uses: Completion & use of goal cards (1st-5th).  7. Positive Learning Environment: Structured, yet positive…student engagement!  8. Academically Challenging Environment: CRUCIAL – Learning (not teaching) occurs at high levels for ALL students.  9. Professionalism: Active participation in Professional Learning Communities.  10. Communication: Effective communication with students & parents (denoted in contact log). The teacher explains directions, concepts, & lesson content in a clear, logical manner.

“A” Assessments Aligned to GMAS

4 th Grade ELA Assessment Example Standard: ELAGSE4RL5: Explain major differences between poems, dramas, and prose and refer to structural elements of poems and drama when writing Directions: Cut out vocabulary words or speaking about a text. and place in the appropriate column

What are your thoughts about the previous activity? Is it rigorous? Will it prepare students for Milestone Testing?

Standard Alignment

Milestone Preparation

Milestone Preparation Assignment: 2 Texts

Milestone Preparation Assessment

“L” Learning Resources

Examples of Classroom Materials Writing ELA & Math Math

Examples of Classroom Materials

DOE Materials for Use in the Classroom

ELA Content Weights

Math Content Weights

“S” Supports Within the Classroom

Support from Admin: Dr. Wendy Good models and participates in the Guided Reading program.

Support from Admin: Mrs. Howell, our Assistant Principal, models and participates in Number Talks

Support from Admin:  Mrs. Wheeler, our Instructional Coach, models writing and conferring with students.

Structural Components of Support  Master Schedule – 45 minute RtI block, assignment of Special Education co-teachers and paraprofessionals  Science and Social Studies block – ELA mini lessons, teaching of short constructed response writing, informational close reading  Teacher videos – self score with TKES observation tool  Observing colleagues – within the school or district

Questions?

Thanks so much for allowing us to share our ideas! Please contact us if you have any questions. wgood@ware.k12.ga.us ghowell@ware.k12.ga.us lwheeler@ware.k12.ga.us