Carter Chronicle
The week of October 5-9
Carter Mantra
Carter Coalition Mission
Carter Coaliton Leverage Points
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Increase Student Academic Achievement Through the Use of Data Driven Instruction in all Feeder Schools
Key Action 1QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION
Improve the Quality of Instruction Through a Focus on Effective Feedback and Support Systems in all Feeder Schools
Key Action 2CAMPUS CULTURE
Provide Safe, Positive and Supportive Campus Climates in all Feeder Schools
Key Action 3TEACHING AND LEARNING
Using Student Performance Data To Create Personalized Learning: Putting Theory Into Practice
By Jessica Peckham
By using data, teachers can analyze “the numbers” in order to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
Teachers today are being asked to focus on data-driven instruction and using analytics to inform their teaching and planning. But what, exactly, do these terms mean, and how can classroom teachers effectively use data to impact student learning?
Simply put, data-driven instruction is “instruction that is guided by, and responsive to, information (data) we have about our students… usually obtained through tests…and teacher observations” (excerpt from Dr. Joseph K. Torgesen’s power point from the 2006 Principal’s Leadership Conference)
By using data, teachers can analyze “the numbers” in order to tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Typically, this data comes from standardized tests (such as state testing, IQ tests, etc.), attendance data, district-wide assessments, discipline data, and more. But in a class of 20-plus students with one teacher, how can this realistically work? Below are a few suggestions for teachers who want to transition into a more personalized instructional approach:
Student/Teacher Conferencing
If you can develop a routine that frees you up to host individual conferences with students, this provides you with the perfect time to individualize your delivery to meet a child’s needs. In English Language Arts, for example, teachers may wish to conference with students during writing time or independent reading: conferencing one-on-one during these times makes sense, as the other students are engaged in a meaningful activity (instead of mere busywork). Conferencing allows you to touch base with students and tailor your conversations in a way that targets each child’s unique needs.
TEI
Be sure to read the TEI NEWS emails that come from DISDNEWS each week.
October 15
- Compensation adjusted upward for select teachers based on 2014-2015 results
November 5
- 1st DTR Application Deadline
December 15
- SLO Goal-Accomplishment submitted (one semester course only)
TEI EXPERT MEETING FOR 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR
All location meetings will be at Henderson ES
Tuesday, October 6th 4:45-5:45p.m
Tuesday, November 10th 4:45-5:45p.m
Tuesday, January 12th 4:45-5:45p.m
Tuesday, February 23rd 4:45-5:45p.m
Tuesday, March 22nd 4:45-5:45p.m
Tuesday, May 17th 4"45-5:45p.m
ACP FALL FILM FESTIVAL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Please encourage your teachers to attend the ACP viewings being offered. Elementary viewings will be held at Adamson HS and secondary will be at the Buckner Building.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
EXCEPTION/WAIVER REPORT WORK SESSION
In order to support your campuses in completing your campus verification forms for the Exception/Waiver Report, the Bilingual ESL Department is offering a support work session for the Carter Feeder Pattern to held at Martin Weiss October 12 from 10:30-12:30 for all campus principals.
Special Ed ARD COMPLIANCE
Please ensure that you have a system in place for compliance in regards to your Annual ARDS. Three out of eleven campuses missed at least 1 ARD this past month.
Our Goal is to have 100% of our ARD's in compliance for the Carter Coalition.
Monthly compliant: 363 (83.45%)
PEIMS Monthly Non-compliant:72 (16.55%)
SCHOOL BOND CONFERENCE CALL
NEWS YOU CAN USE:
October is Fire Prevention Month!
OCTOBER:
1st-Teacher FINAL SLO and PDP plans due in SchoolNet
1st-Final class size extracts made in Chancory TODAY regarding leveling
1st-REVISED Campus Action Plan and CNA due to ED
2nd-1st six weeks ends
5th-2nd Six weeks ends
5th-Class Dyslexia Logs due
9th-Elementary Fair day
12th-Exception Report work session-Martin Weiss@ 10:30-ALL FEEDER PRICIPALS
16th-Secondary Fair day
16th- PBMAS reports distributed
21st- DISD intervention staging determined
28th-Carter Feeder PD @ Patton-Gretchen Barnabi
30th- PEIMS snapshot date
31TH-EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE VIDEOS DUE TODAY!
NOVEMBER:
7th-CARTER SUPER SATURDAY-All Campus Principal's attend Parent Super Saturday (9-12pm)@ Carter High School for Feeder
JANUARY:
15th- deadline to report snapshot in US schools data
A Job Well Done..........................................
Martin Weiss
Mr. Warren facilitates as students interview community and business owners to create logos and jingles! #onedream
Carter Cowboys Register to Vote!
Martin Weiss
Weiss teachers implement Close Reading strategies learned at District PD! Thanks Reading Department!!!
Carter Cowboys!
WEISS
Math Just in Time Turnaround
Kudos to Ms. Patin at Martin Weiss for having her math teachers analyze high level tasks. This will deepen their approach to mathematics instruction.
Carter and Patton go to SMU!
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.........
As we enter the new six weeks grading period, we will be focusing on your common assessment data, looking for areas of improvement as well as places where intervention is needed.
Today, was the first official CIC collaborative meeting held with the new AF's. CIC's were exposed to creating the official new 'data wall' for the Carter Coalition. The rationale behind a consistent 'data wall' is simply to have a consistent way to read and capture data regardless of what campus the AF's, principals, or myself visit when on Carter Coalition campus. This will be an easy method to ensure that we ALL know one system vs. 11 different systems.
I am excited to visit Carter campuses in the upcoming weeks to view all the data walls.
The key to improving our instruction is to allow our data to drive our instruction. For that reason, ensure that you and your administrative team hold data meetings next week in regards to your interim assessments given this past week. Capturing the gaps you identify in your data, will ensure that you are aware of where you need to begin the reteach using RTI to ensure students are being moved up academically.
Thank you for all of your dedication and commitment the first six weeks. Let's make the 2nd six weeks even stronger than the first. Remember the key is 'Good First Instruction'!
Ms. Torres
A MESSAGE FROM OUR ACADEMIC FACILITATORS
Carter Feeder PD opportunities coming up:
3-5 MATH and K-2 ELAR
When: Wednesday, October 14 from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: STEAM at Hulcy Middle School
Who:
K-2 English Teachers – “Make-and-Take Balanced Literacy Schedules”
3-5 Math Teachers – “Unpacking Standards & Make-and-Take Anchor Charts”
K-2 MATH and 3-5 ELAR
When: Wednesday, October 21 from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: To be determined
Who:
K-2 Math Teachers – “Unpacking Standards & Numerical Fluency”
3-5 English Teachers – “Guided Reading to Master Rigorous Objectives”
WRITING
When: Wednesday, October 28 from 8:00 to 4:30
Where: Patton Learning Center
Who: ELAR CIC and 1 writing teacher
Patton is graciously hosting the wonderful Gretchen Bernabie to hold a focused day of writing instruction professional learning. Please invite your ELAR coach and 1 writing teacher to attend this excellent opportunity. Thank you, Patton Administration!
TESTING AT A GLANCE
OCTOBER
14--PSAT (Grade 10)
DECEMBER
Dec-Jan--Written Compositions (K-12)
7--STAAR EOC English 1 (9-12)
9--STAAR EOC English II (9-12)
7-11--STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, US History (9-12)
10-18--ACP (K-5)
15-18--ACP (6-12)
JANUARY
6-27--Isaton's ISIP Assessment MOY (K-2)
MARCH
2--SAT (Grade 11)
7-April 6--TELPAS (K-12)
29--STAAR EOC English I (9-12)
29--STAAR Writing Day 1 (Grades 4 & 7)
29--STAAR Math (Grades 5 & 8)
30--STAAR Writing Day 2 (Grades 4 & 7)
30--STAAR Reading (Grades 5 & 8)
31-STAAR EOC English II
APRIL
4-15--STAAR ALT 2 Assessment Window (3-8 & EOC)
4-8--ES & HS Art Performance ACP (Grades 5, 9-12)
12-15--Student Survey Window (Grades 3-12)
12-22--ITBS/LOGRAMOS Window (K-2)
18-19--ES Gym ACP (Grade 4)
18-29--Secondary Band Performance ACP (Grades 6-12)
20-21-ES Music Performance ACP (Grade 3)
MAY
9-24--Middle School Gym Performance ACP (Grades 6-8)
16-19--Middle School Art Performance ACP (Grade 7)
2-6--STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, US History (9-12)
9--STAAR Math (Grades 3,4,6,7)
9--STAAR Math Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
10--STAAR Reading (Grades 3,4,6,7)
10--STAAR Reading Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
11--STAAR Science (Grades 5 & 8)
12--STAAR Social Studies (Grade 8)
2-27--Istation's ISIP Assessment EOY (K-2)
18-26--ACP (Grades 3-5)
27-June 2--ACP (Grades 6-12)
DISD CORE BELIEFS:
- Improve student achievement
- Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance
- There is no excuse for poor quality teaching
- At risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students
- Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence