The ten steps showcased within this presentation have proven to be effective at multiple schools. This clear outline of ways that you can make your site a higher achieving school includes straightforward, realistic methods that yield greater results. Students, teachers, and administrators will benefits from the steps outlined in this creative presentation. Presenters include a Director of Middle Grades Education and a school principal.
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Seven Steps to a Higher Achieving School
1. Seven Steps to a
Higher-Achieving School
Dr. James Davis,
Principal / China Grove Middle School
davisjv@rss.k12.nc.us
Tina Mashburn,
Director of Middle Grades Education
mashburnts@rss.k12.nc.us
3. Begin with the END in MIND…
AYP Status / Growth Status
Performance Composite
Teacher’s Working Conditions Survey
Seven Steps to a Higher-Achieving School
4. Begin with the END in MIND…
AYP Status / Growth Status
2004- 2005- 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009-
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
AYP Not Not Not Not Met Met
Status Met Met Met Met
5. Begin with the END in MIND…
Performance Composite
Quick Hits…
In two years: 61.4→75.4 (overall)
In two years: 54.4→77.1 (science)
In one year: 38.0→62.9 (reading)
In one year: 60.2→75.9 (math)
6. Begin with the END in MIND…
Teacher’s Working Conditions Survey (sample)
CGMS NC
Shared vision… 95.9 83.0
Atmosphere of trust / respect… 93.9 72.7
Effective leadership… 98.0 82.7
Recognized for accomplishments… 100.0 84.7
Teachers have appropriate influence… 95.8 67.7
Managing students… 98.0 79.4
Professional development (effective)… 91.8 76.0
Time to work with colleagues… 92.0 79.1
Training with technology… 92.0 74.5
7. Step One:
Data to Drive Discussions
Formative Assessments
Discipline
EOG Scores
TWC Survey
Attendance
Parent Surveys
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8. Step One:
Data to Drive Discussions
http://www.surveymonkey.com
What information would you like to be able to access
at home, via our website (schedules, assignments,
etc.)?
Explain several updates (instructionally or
physically) that you would like to see happen on the
CGMS campus?
Identify several ways that you would like to be
involved at CGMS (examples: online book talks,
tutoring, etc.).
9. Step Two:
Utilize Student Surveys
Survey Monkey
Survey Content
…Explain 2 things that make class fun and engaging for
you as a student.
…Identify 1-2 things that you would like changed at CGMS.
…Outline 1-2 service projects that you would be interested in
completing.
Student Leadership Group
What did the student surveys lead to?
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10. Step Three:
Expect the Effective use of
Instructional Technology
Technology in Classrooms
21st Century Classrooms
Professional Learning Communities
Blogs
Online Staff Development
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11. Step Four:
Incorporate the Voice of Teachers
Staff Development
Time
Topic
Format
Presenters
Professional Learning Communities
TWC Survey (100% participation)
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12. Step Five:
Focus on Human Resources
Human Resources: The Department
…Partnership
…Courageous Conversations
Human Resources: The Instruction
…Curriculum Specialists
…1:1 Staff development
…Individual Plans
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13. Step Five:
Focus on Human Resources
Individual Plans: “More Than Math”
I. Guiding Principles II. Necessary Components
We will support you… Creation of goals…
We will do what is best for kids… Lesson plans…
We will provide you with Increased observations…
resources… Increased student assessments…
We will be involved… One video reflection…
III. Optional Components IV. Expected Outcomes
Partner / Mentor… Strengthen instruction…
Book study… Improve daily quality of instruction…
Journal… Student Growth…
Curriculum Specialist…. Additional support…
14. Step Six:
Think Outside of the Box
Invest in a Child Fundraiser
Online Open House
Facebook
Texting
Summer Administrative Retreats
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15. Step Seven:
Focus on Relationships
RED Time
…Relationships, Education, Diversity
Staff Notes
…Acknowledgements & Information
…Instructional Tips & Master Calendar
AP Support
Encouraging the Heart
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