District Strategic Plan
District Strategic Plan
Board of Education Meeting March 7, 2016 Progress Update
Five Year Plan: August 2013 – June 2018 Eight Sections Teaching and Learning Curriculum Student Special Needs & Talents Student Life, Growth & Development Student Outcomes Technology Teaching Tools Community Relations & Communications Finance and Facilities
Tuckahoe Union Free School District
District Strategic Plan
Assessment and Trend Data 2014-15 Tuckahoe Union Free School District
Introduction • The 2014-15 Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Assessments attempted to measure school districts’ progress towards NYSED’s CCLS (Common Core Learning Standards). • The Tuckahoe Schools have worked hard to align with the CCLS by implementing new curricula. • NYSED has been criticized by parents and educators alike for its implementation of the new high stakes testing program.
Introduction • Many parents across the State refused to allow their children participate in the 3-8 assessments. • Responding to the significant concerns, NYSED has made the following changes moving forward. – Greater involvement of educators in the test
development process, – Decrease in the number of test questions, and – A shift to untimed testing. • Finding similar schools remains a challenge.
Introduction • Because NYSED no longer identifies similar schools, we referred to past NYSED data to select the schools used in our comparative analyses. In most cases, demographics have remained fairly consistent. • It is important to understand that most of the comparison schools have a lower percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students as compared with Tuckahoe.
Average Grade Level Enrollment/Participation Rate* (Grades 3-5) Cottle ES- 94 (76%) Bedford (3 Schools)- 67 (94%) Carle Place - 98 (53%) Dobbs Ferry - 114 (84%) Franklin Square - 110 (79%) Hendrick Hudson (2 Schools) - 44 (86%) Mahopac - 90 (64%) Mamaroneck (2 Schools) - 91 (88%) New Hyde Park (3 Schools) - 63 (79%) Pelham - 67 (90%) Rye Neck - 132 (78%) Valhalla - 106 (76%)
(Grades 6-8) Tuckahoe MS- 76 (74%)
Bedford - 320 (87%) Bethpage - 235 (53%) Hendrick Hudson - 198 (75%) Lynbrook - 87 (37%) Mamaroneck - 401 (91%) Port Washington - 390 (68%) Putnam Valley - 135 (59%) Rye Neck - 115 (68%) Valley Stream – 299 (71%)
*Only individual schools in each district that were identified five years ago by NYS as similar to schools in Tuckahoe are represented here (not the entire district population).
In small schools, such as Tuckahoe, percentage comparisons may not tell the whole story, or could be misleading….
Cottle Elementary School New York State English Language Arts Assessment Data New York State Mathematics Assessment Data New York State Science 4 Assessment Data
English Language Arts- Grades 3-5 Proficiency Comparison
English Language Arts- Grades 3-5 Mastery Comparison
Math Grades 3-5 Proficiency Comparison
Math Grades 3-5 Mastery Comparison
Science Grade 4 Proficiency Levels
Science Grade 4 Mastery Levels
COTTLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES • Reading Wonders Literacy program expanded to Grades K-5 • Common Core leveled reading libraries implemented on each grade level • Judith Hochman - “The Writing Revolution” - professional training for staff • Continued implementation of the enVisionsMath program K-5 • Math 24 online enrichment program Grades 2-5 • Hands-on science activities, science portfolios, the Science Fair and Science Fun Day/IBM events • Response to Intervention (RTI) process includes a more comprehensive universal screening • Universal diagnostic screening 3 times per year for all students and progress monitoring for ALL students utilizing STAR assessment
Cottle support efforts-cont. • Academic Intervention Services and special education support services provide more inclusive support for students • Faculty review of IEPs and 504 accommodation plans prior to students arriving • Common prep time used for collaborative data analysis and sharing best practices • Turnkey training conducted by faculty upon return from workshops or conferences • Incorporate Chromebooks into daily instruction in order to ensure individual needs of all students are met • Ensure curriculum and instructional connections between MS and HS
Tuckahoe Middle School New York State English Language Arts Assessment Data New York State Mathematics Assessment Data New York State Science 8 Assessment Data
English Language Arts- Grades 6-8 Proficiency Comparison
English Language Arts-Grades 6-8 Mastery Comparison
Math-Grades 6-8 Proficiency Comparison
Math Grades 6-8 Mastery Comparison
CC Algebra-Scoring 65-100
CC Algebra-Scoring 85-100
Science 8-Proficiency
Science 8-Mastery
Earth Science-Scoring 65-100
Earth Science-Scoring 85-100
TMS support efforts • • • • • • • • •
Mindset Training Writing Revolution - Hochman Method for Writing Data analysis to identify student needs and program adjustments New Science resources to prepare for State Test All faculty have reviewed IEP and 504 plans for students on their rosters Ongoing team meetings to address student needs Team and department meetings aimed at efficient implementation of CCLS Faculty meeting and extended day meetings used for professional development especially in writing and integrating Chromebooks Differentiation of instruction in all classes
TMS Supports for Students-cont. • • • • • • • • •
Teacher’s Choice Summer Reading Program Summer Scholars program Extra-help available for students two times each week in each subject Responsibility Room during lunch to provide assistance with homework completion via teacher support Teacher modification/creation of resources for students Insure all students are placed appropriately and review accelerated program enrollment criteria Universal screening 3 times per year for all students utilizing STAR assessment Incorporate Chromebooks into daily instruction in order to ensure individual needs of all students are met Ensure curriculum and instructional connections between Cottle and HS
Tuckahoe High School New York State Regents Exam Results AP Exam Results SAT Exam Results THS Graduation Rate
Math Scoring 65-100
Math Scoring 85-100
English Scoring 65-100
English 85-100
Social Studies Scoring 65-100
Social Studies Scoring 85-100
Science Scoring 65-100
Science Scoring 85-100
AP English Lit. and Comp.
AP US History
AP Government
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Italian
AP Spanish
AP Psychology
AP Calculus
2015 THS Student Performance Outcomes • Recognized as a High Performing Reward School by N.Y.S. • THS receive $75,000 grant for 2012-14 Reward Status. • 56% of Graduates received Advanced Regents Diplomas • 70% of college acceptances were from Tier I or Tier II colleges or universities.
2015 Performance Outcomes (continued)
• U.S. News & World Report-THS named in the Top 5% of High Schools in New York State • 22% of 2015 graduates in cohort were recognized as A.P. Scholars by The College Board. Four seniors: AP Scholars with Distinction (5 APs; 3.5 average) • More than 45% of THS students achieved Mastery (85% or higher) on Biology, Algebra2/Trig., English, U.S. History and Global History Exams in June 2015
SAT Results
SAT Information • In 2015, students who earned an 85% average or higher averaged 1647 on the SATs, sufficient for a Tier II College acceptance or higher. • 2015 SAT scores by diploma type and percent of participants: Advanced Regents with Honors: 1807 21% Advanced Regents: 1547 42% Regents: 1345 37% • Similar to national trends, socio-economics impact SAT performance: 23% of 2015 Tuckahoe students who took the SAT exam were classified as Poverty Status. Students classified as such scored 238 points below their classmates. • 11% of 2015 graduates taking the SAT entered the district in grade 8 or later and averaged 27 points less than their classmates.
SAT ACTIVITIES ●
● ●
Transition to the new SAT: maximize practice College Entrance Exam opportunities for juniors: 1. Old SAT Practice Exam given in September 2. PSAT (reflects new test) given in November 3. Practice ACT given in November Reward School Grant funding SAT or ACT tutoring for juniors at private companies (C2 and Jumpstart Tutoring). SAT preparation included in the Common Core Implementation: ❏ Math: 1. Calculator use to parallel SAT 2. Integrate practice SAT questions 3. Practice tests in non-regents classes 4. Common Core approach similar to SAT 5. Summer Test Prep work for Juniors and Seniors ❏ ELA 1. Students use Castle Learning- Method Test Prep 2. Vocabulary reviewed in context 3. Passage-based multiple choice practice 4. New SAT practice; reading comprehension C.C. and SAT based
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Tier I: These institutions typically accept less than 39% of their total applicants and/or have average ACT scores of 28/29 or higher and/or have average SAT section scores of 660/670 or higher. Tier II: These institutions typically accept between 40%-55% of their total applicants and/or have average ACT scores of 24/25 or higher and/or have average SAT section scores of 580/590 or higher. Tier III: These institutions typically accept between 55%-70% of their total applicants and/or have average ACT scores of 20/21 or higher and/or have average SAT section scores of 490-500 or higher. Tier IV: All remaining schools i.e. Community Colleges College Admission Tier
Total Schools Accepted 2015
Total Schools Accepted 2014
Total Schools Accepted 2013
Tier I
20%
21%
21%
Tier II
50%
51%
49%
Tier III
28%
22%
22%
Tier IV
2%
6%
8%
THS Graduation Rate Graduation Rate for NYS 2011 cohort is 80%
THS Support 2015 1. Phase II of Technology For All • •
•
Explore instructional websites/software to enhance knowledge Expand instructional approaches -Flipped Lessons provide in-class support -Blended Lessons facilitate differentiation -Efficiencies of class procedures and routines have increased instruction time; est. 5% - 15% -New teacher support model Continue to enhance assessment approaches providing more frequent feedback for staff and students
2. Introduction of the Writing Revolution as a major initiative to enhance writing and assessment 3. Continue collegial visits - teachers learning from teachers
THS Support 2015 (continued)
4. K-12 articulation ongoing objective • • •
6-12 ELA teachers informed on Cottle Reading Wonders Program 5-12 ELA meeting scheduled for 3/16/16 6-12 meetings held across all disciplines - communication ongoing
5. Outside Professional Development • • • •
Social Studies Common Core Advanced Placement support Technology Benchmarking Syracuse University Professional Development
6. Data Analysis of Regents questions
Questions?
V. Student Outcomes A. B. C. D. E. F.
CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP DATA ANALYSIS SUSTAINABILITY OF STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST PERFORMANCE COLLEGE PLACEMENT AND CAREER PLANNING RE-EXAMINATION OF STUDENT PLACEMENT PRACTICES IN SELECTIVE COURSES K-12
Tuckahoe Union Free School District
District Strategic Plan
Board of Education Meeting March 7, 2016 Progress Update
Five Year Plan: August 2013 – June 2018 Eight Sections Teaching and Learning Curriculum Student Special Needs & Talents Student Life, Growth & Development Student Outcomes Technology Teaching Tools Community Relations & Communications Finance and Facilities
Tuckahoe Union Free School District
District Strategic Plan
Assessment and Trend Data 2014-15 Tuckahoe Union Free School District
Introduction • The 2014-15 Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Assessments attempted to measure school districts’ progress towards NYSED’s CCLS (Common Core Learning Standards). • The Tuckahoe Schools have worked hard to align with the CCLS by implementing new curricula. • NYSED has been criticized by parents and educators alike for its implementation of the new high stakes testing program.
Introduction • Many parents across the State refused to allow their children participate in the 3-8 assessments. • Responding to the significant concerns, NYSED has made the following changes moving forward. – Greater involvement of educators in the test
development process, – Decrease in the number of test questions, and – A shift to untimed testing. • Finding similar schools remains a challenge.
Introduction • Because NYSED no longer identifies similar schools, we referred to past NYSED data to select the schools used in our comparative analyses. In most cases, demographics have remained fairly consistent. • It is important to understand that most of the comparison schools have a lower percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students as compared with Tuckahoe.
Average Grade Level Enrollment/Participation Rate* (Grades 3-5) Cottle ES- 94 (76%) Bedford (3 Schools)- 67 (94%) Carle Place - 98 (53%) Dobbs Ferry - 114 (84%) Franklin Square - 110 (79%) Hendrick Hudson (2 Schools) - 44 (86%) Mahopac - 90 (64%) Mamaroneck (2 Schools) - 91 (88%) New Hyde Park (3 Schools) - 63 (79%) Pelham - 67 (90%) Rye Neck - 132 (78%) Valhalla - 106 (76%)
(Grades 6-8) Tuckahoe MS- 76 (74%)
Bedford - 320 (87%) Bethpage - 235 (53%) Hendrick Hudson - 198 (75%) Lynbrook - 87 (37%) Mamaroneck - 401 (91%) Port Washington - 390 (68%) Putnam Valley - 135 (59%) Rye Neck - 115 (68%) Valley Stream – 299 (71%)
*Only individual schools in each district that were identified five years ago by NYS as similar to schools in Tuckahoe are represented here (not the entire district population).
In small schools, such as Tuckahoe, percentage comparisons may not tell the whole story, or could be misleading….
Cottle Elementary School New York State English Language Arts Assessment Data New York State Mathematics Assessment Data New York State Science 4 Assessment Data
English Language Arts- Grades 3-5 Proficiency Comparison
English Language Arts- Grades 3-5 Mastery Comparison
Math Grades 3-5 Proficiency Comparison
Math Grades 3-5 Mastery Comparison
Science Grade 4 Proficiency Levels
Science Grade 4 Mastery Levels
COTTLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES • Reading Wonders Literacy program expanded to Grades K-5 • Common Core leveled reading libraries implemented on each grade level • Judith Hochman - “The Writing Revolution” - professional training for staff • Continued implementation of the enVisionsMath program K-5 • Math 24 online enrichment program Grades 2-5 • Hands-on science activities, science portfolios, the Science Fair and Science Fun Day/IBM events • Response to Intervention (RTI) process includes a more comprehensive universal screening • Universal diagnostic screening 3 times per year for all students and progress monitoring for ALL students utilizing STAR assessment
Cottle support efforts-cont. • Academic Intervention Services and special education support services provide more inclusive support for students • Faculty review of IEPs and 504 accommodation plans prior to students arriving • Common prep time used for collaborative data analysis and sharing best practices • Turnkey training conducted by faculty upon return from workshops or conferences • Incorporate Chromebooks into daily instruction in order to ensure individual needs of all students are met • Ensure curriculum and instructional connections between MS and HS
Tuckahoe Middle School New York State English Language Arts Assessment Data New York State Mathematics Assessment Data New York State Science 8 Assessment Data
English Language Arts- Grades 6-8 Proficiency Comparison
English Language Arts-Grades 6-8 Mastery Comparison
Math-Grades 6-8 Proficiency Comparison
Math Grades 6-8 Mastery Comparison
CC Algebra-Scoring 65-100
CC Algebra-Scoring 85-100
Science 8-Proficiency
Science 8-Mastery
Earth Science-Scoring 65-100
Earth Science-Scoring 85-100
TMS support efforts • • • • • • • • •
Mindset Training Writing Revolution - Hochman Method for Writing Data analysis to identify student needs and program adjustments New Science resources to prepare for State Test All faculty have reviewed IEP and 504 plans for students on their rosters Ongoing team meetings to address student needs Team and department meetings aimed at efficient implementation of CCLS Faculty meeting and extended day meetings used for professional development especially in writing and integrating Chromebooks Differentiation of instruction in all classes
TMS Supports for Students-cont. • • • • • • • • •
Teacher’s Choice Summer Reading Program Summer Scholars program Extra-help available for students two times each week in each subject Responsibility Room during lunch to provide assistance with homework completion via teacher support Teacher modification/creation of resources for students Insure all students are placed appropriately and review accelerated program enrollment criteria Universal screening 3 times per year for all students utilizing STAR assessment Incorporate Chromebooks into daily instruction in order to ensure individual needs of all students are met Ensure curriculum and instructional connections between Cottle and HS
Tuckahoe High School New York State Regents Exam Results AP Exam Results SAT Exam Results THS Graduation Rate
Math Scoring 65-100
Math Scoring 85-100
English Scoring 65-100
English 85-100
Social Studies Scoring 65-100
Social Studies Scoring 85-100
Science Scoring 65-100
Science Scoring 85-100
AP English Lit. and Comp.
AP US History
AP Government
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Italian
AP Spanish
AP Psychology
AP Calculus
2015 THS Student Performance Outcomes • Recognized as a High Performing Reward School by N.Y.S. • THS receive $75,000 grant for 2012-14 Reward Status. • 56% of Graduates received Advanced Regents Diplomas • 70% of college acceptances were from Tier I or Tier II colleges or universities.
2015 Performance Outcomes (continued)
• U.S. News & World Report-THS named in the Top 5% of High Schools in New York State • 22% of 2015 graduates in cohort were recognized as A.P. Scholars by The College Board. Four seniors: AP Scholars with Distinction (5 APs; 3.5 average) • More than 45% of THS students achieved Mastery (85% or higher) on Biology, Algebra2/Trig., English, U.S. History and Global History Exams in June 2015
SAT Results
SAT Information • In 2015, students who earned an 85% average or higher averaged 1647 on the SATs, sufficient for a Tier II College acceptance or higher. • 2015 SAT scores by diploma type and percent of participants: Advanced Regents with Honors: 1807 21% Advanced Regents: 1547 42% Regents: 1345 37% • Similar to national trends, socio-economics impact SAT performance: 23% of 2015 Tuckahoe students who took the SAT exam were classified as Poverty Status. Students classified as such scored 238 points below their classmates. • 11% of 2015 graduates taking the SAT entered the district in grade 8 or later and averaged 27 points less than their classmates.
SAT ACTIVITIES ●
● ●
Transition to the new SAT: maximize practice College Entrance Exam opportunities for juniors: 1. Old SAT Practice Exam given in September 2. PSAT (reflects new test) given in November 3. Practice ACT given in November Reward School Grant funding SAT or ACT tutoring for juniors at private companies (C2 and Jumpstart Tutoring). SAT preparation included in the Common Core Implementation: ❏ Math: 1. Calculator use to parallel SAT 2. Integrate practice SAT questions 3. Practice tests in non-regents classes 4. Common Core approach similar to SAT 5. Summer Test Prep work for Juniors and Seniors ❏ ELA 1. Students use Castle Learning- Method Test Prep 2. Vocabulary reviewed in context 3. Passage-based multiple choice practice 4. New SAT practice; reading comprehension C.C. and SAT based
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Tier I: These institutions typically accept less than 39% of their total applicants and/or have average ACT scores of 28/29 or higher and/or have average SAT section scores of 660/670 or higher. Tier II: These institutions typically accept between 40%-55% of their total applicants and/or have average ACT scores of 24/25 or higher and/or have average SAT section scores of 580/590 or higher. Tier III: These institutions typically accept between 55%-70% of their total applicants and/or have average ACT scores of 20/21 or higher and/or have average SAT section scores of 490-500 or higher. Tier IV: All remaining schools i.e. Community Colleges College Admission Tier
Total Schools Accepted 2015
Total Schools Accepted 2014
Total Schools Accepted 2013
Tier I
20%
21%
21%
Tier II
50%
51%
49%
Tier III
28%
22%
22%
Tier IV
2%
6%
8%
THS Graduation Rate Graduation Rate for NYS 2011 cohort is 80%
THS Support 2015 1. Phase II of Technology For All • •
•
Explore instructional websites/software to enhance knowledge Expand instructional approaches -Flipped Lessons provide in-class support -Blended Lessons facilitate differentiation -Efficiencies of class procedures and routines have increased instruction time; est. 5% - 15% -New teacher support model Continue to enhance assessment approaches providing more frequent feedback for staff and students
2. Introduction of the Writing Revolution as a major initiative to enhance writing and assessment 3. Continue collegial visits - teachers learning from teachers
THS Support 2015 (continued)
4. K-12 articulation ongoing objective • • •
6-12 ELA teachers informed on Cottle Reading Wonders Program 5-12 ELA meeting scheduled for 3/16/16 6-12 meetings held across all disciplines - communication ongoing
5. Outside Professional Development • • • •
Social Studies Common Core Advanced Placement support Technology Benchmarking Syracuse University Professional Development
6. Data Analysis of Regents questions
Questions?
V. Student Outcomes A. B. C. D. E. F.
CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP DATA ANALYSIS SUSTAINABILITY OF STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST PERFORMANCE COLLEGE PLACEMENT AND CAREER PLANNING RE-EXAMINATION OF STUDENT PLACEMENT PRACTICES IN SELECTIVE COURSES K-12
Tuckahoe Union Free School District
District Strategic Plan
