MBA Building Goals
2009- 2010
BOE GOAL #2:
Link state and local curriculum standards, student assessments, and instruction so that
students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
MBA BUILDING GOAL:
To effectively build strategies, interventions and assessments to address individual
students academic needs through a proactive process which promotes Scientifically
Research Based Instructional (SRBI) practices.
RATIONALE:
SRBI is the practice of providing high quality instruction and intervention matched to
individual student needs, monitoring progress frequently though formative assessments in
order to make informed decisions about changes to instruction or goals.
Our CMT scores remain solid across grade levels and we continue to see improvement as
students go from grade 6 to 8. Upon in depth analysis, the staff found a need to address
those students that were below goal and raise their individual performance.
The SRBI three tiered framework model was introduced last year. At Tier 1 level, we
will continue to differentiate instruction within the classrooms as well as develop and
utilize formative assessments. We will pilot universal screenings through the
Connecticut Benchmark Assessment System (CBAS) three times per year in math and
language arts. We will also support staff in the development of universal screeners for
Reading and Math; and develop CFA's for content areas in vertical teams with CREC’s
presenters, Julie Giaccone and Craig Creller.
At Tier 2 level, specific measurable goals for individual students were introduced last
year. This year, we will continue to develop those goals and introduce progress
monitoring of students to watch for individual student growth though researched on-line
programs. We will also research instructional programs to remediate for deficiency in
skills or concepts specifically in reading. Additionally, we will research and build Tier 3
supports for those students not responding to Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.
ASSESSMENTS:
CMT Grade Level Data Analysis
Grades 5, 6, 7, 8
CMT Cohort Data Analysis
Spring 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Content Teacher Created Assessments (Formative and Summative)
Grades 6, 7, 8
Professional Growth Goals
Critical Friends Group (Examine assessments and outcomes)
Content Area
Grade Level Teams
CT Benchmark Assessment System (CBAS)
EasyCBM.com Progress Monitoring
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS:
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Improvement during the school year shown on formative and summative
assessments within the classrooms throughout the disciplines and grades.
Improvement shown on CMT scores overall.
Significant improvement shown on individual students increasing from lower
levels to higher levels of achievement on CMT.
CBAS data.
ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES:
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Faculty Meetings: Analyze CMT test data, individual student growth based upon
progress monitoring; research universal screeners and progress monitoring
assessments.
Professional Development Days working with CREC laying foundation for SRBI
involving universal screening and progress monitoring.
o October – Converging evidence on screening and progress monitoring;
differentiated instruction based upon diagnostic, formative and summative
assessments; Tier 1 focus.
o January - work session and support for staff in the development of
universal screeners for Reading and Math; and developing CFA's for
content areas - vertical teams. (Tier 1 and 2)
o March – support for staff in data teams; development of programs for
remediation. (Tier 2 and 3)
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Oct 27 SERC meeting Making AYP for Students with Disabilities attended by
principal and district administration
Realign resource room time and intervention time.
Implement Differentiated Instruction practices to address individual student needs
and strengths.
Refine process on SST to better meet the needs of individual students,
academically and behaviorally including progress monitoring every two weeks.
Assistant Principal to continue work with district-wide SRBI Committee and Ad
Hoc committee.
Pilot Ct Benchmark Assessment System (CBAS) with 6th grade math and
language arts classes.