Upper Canada Board Improvement Plan 2016 01 09
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Upper Canada Board Improvement Plan 2016 01 09
COMMUNICATION • To facilitate parent involvement, student achievement, and public confidence, communication must be clear, purposeful, effective, targeted and branded. RESOURCES BOARD IMPROVEMENT PLAN • To create an engaging learning environment, support student achievement, and sustain public confidence, resources must be allocated equitably, responsibly and timely. FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS • To provide relevant and challenging experiences, educational programs must be delivered by qualified, innovative, caring staff, supported by pertinent and engaging professional development. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT BIPSA Plan 2015-16 Revised January 2016 MISSION We prepare all students for a successful life WELLNESS • For staff and students to be able to function at an effective level we must recognize, model, and encourage spiritual, mental and physical wellness. VISION Creating Futures, Leading and Learning for All At UCDSB, we believe that if we establish a consistent, equitable, and intentional culture of well-being and inclusivity in all of our schools, then all students will develop enhanced mental and physical health, a positive sense of self and belonging, and the skills to make positive choices, and increase student achievement. Primary Literacy Goal: By the end of 2016 we will increase the number of students achieving level three or four in Primary EQAO Reading and Writing by 3% across UCDSB. If/Then Statement: If we establish a consistent, intentional Gr. K-3 literacy strategy, with common assessment for learning practices, then student achievement in reading and writing will improve. School Effectiveness Framework Indicators: 1.3 Students and educators build a common understanding of what students are learning by identifying, sharing, and clarifying the learning goals and success criteria. 1.4 During learning, timely, ongoing, descriptive feedback about student progress is provided, based on student actions and co-constructed success criteria. 2.1 Collaborative instructional leadership builds capacity to strengthen and enhance teaching and learning. 2.2 Processes and practices are designed to deepen understanding of the curriculum and refine instruction to improve student learning and achievement. 4.2 A clear emphasis on high levels of achievement in literacy and numeracy is evident throughout the school. Analyze/Reflect Needs Assessment - Where are we now? Evidenced-Based Strategies Action Plan Monitor/Gather Evidence Where to Next? Now what? How are we going to get there? What we see? Plan Primary Literacy scores have levelled off over the last four years in all areas of primary literacy. The graph below indicates percentage of students at Levels 3 & 4 Act Principals, vice principals and teachers will engage in regular learning teams that will explore topics closely tied to their school SIPSA goals. Working knowledge of Ontario Curriculum expectations will be a key component of achieving excellence in literacy instruction. Our literacy practices are expected to be reflected in English, Core French and French Immersion classes. Observe School literacy goals are clearly defined in SIPSAs. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals, outcomes, and strategies by the Superintendents. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals and Reflect An historical view of EQAO data shows that UCDSB has approximately the same % of students NEI and Level 1 as the province. UCDSB has 3-10% more level 2 students than the province and 3-6% less level four students. The higher number of level 2 students is consistent in all areas of junior and primary assessment. Gender- historical 8% gender gap with girls achieving higher in primary reading, 9 to 10% primary writing. Reading results vary a large amount between schools with two schools with 3 year composite grade 3 and 6 combined reading scores under 50% and three schools with combined reading scores over 85%. Writing scores also vary greatly, with 9 schools over 85% and 10 schools under 60%. A Gap exists between primary reading achievement on report cards and EQAO data with report card data higher. Students with special needs in UCDSB outperform the province in all areas of the primary and junior assessment. Using the UCDSB Literacy Framework and the “Effective Guides”, all elementary teachers (French and English) will incorporate a comprehensive literacy program. Teaching and learning will be deeply rooted in rich, relevant and engaging tasks for students and will be tightly aligned to the curriculum. Teacher learning teams will be examining theories of action tightly aligned to their SIPSA goals. Our pedagogical approach in Kindergarten (both French and English) will be a combination of play-based/inquiry and comprehensive literacy instruction. All primary teachers (French and English) will be trained in a data driven approach to collecting and using standardized reading assessments to inform their instruction (i.e., PM Benchmark, GB+), to ensure consistency across our system. Differentiated Instruction is implemented in all classrooms to meet the needs of all learners. Learning environments are designed to effectively enhance student learning. Students are able to use technological resources to enhance and to demonstrate their learning, on an individual needs basis. Ministry System Implementation and Monitoring (SIM) schools and other targeted schools, will be supported through a Ministry Managing Information for Student Achievement (MISA) study of “Making Student Thinking Visible”. Assessment Continuous and on-going use of learning goals and success criteria. Assessment for learning (formative assessment) informs daily and long term instructional practice and planning. Timely, precise, descriptive feedback, directly related to co-constructed success criteria, is given to students both in the moment and is also used for instructional planning/next steps. Teachers use pedagogical documentation to assist in the triangulation of student data: conversation, observation, product, and they will build their capacity in its use. strategies by the principals and vice principals. School staff and senior staff will analyze and respond to the student data. Data on primary reading levels will be gathered formally three times per year and shared in a school-based format, (e.g., PM benchmark, GB+, CASI, Flynt-Cooter). Clear identification of students at risk, and strategies developed to support these students. (e.g. EARL students – Elementary At Risk List, student profiles, OSR reviews). Examination of both report card data and EQAO data over time in reading and writing. Evidence-based monitoring of IEP goals. Ensure goals are relevant, challenging and implemented effectively. Literacy in Grades 7 to 10 Goal: By the end of 2016, the number of first-time eligible students achieving the provincial standard on the OSSLT will further increase over last year by 5% as compared to their grade 6 EQAO reading and writing results. If/Then Statement: If we establish a consistent, intentional gr. 7-10 literacy strategy, with common assessment for learning practices, then student achievement in reading and writing will improve. School Effectiveness Framework Indicators: 1.3 Students and educators build a common understanding of what students are learning by identifying, sharing, and clarifying the learning goals and success criteria. 1.4 During learning, timely, ongoing, descriptive feedback about student progress is provided, based on student actions and co-constructed success criteria. 2.1 Collaborative instructional leadership builds capacity to strengthen and enhance teaching and learning. 2.2 Processes and practices are designed to deepen understanding of the curriculum and refine instruction to improve student learning and achievement. 4.2 A clear emphasis on high levels of achievement in literacy and numeracy is evident throughout the school. Needs Assessment - Where are we now? Plan Previously Eligible Students- UCDSB 40% Province 45%. (Does not include results from OSSLC). Board results trending down and gender gap widening over time from only 8% not successful across the system down to 15% not successful. Evidenced-Based Strategies Action Plan How are we going to get there? Act Line Item analysis reveals a weakness in Making connections and Implicit Principals, vice principals and teachers will engage in regular learning teams that will explore learning goals closely tied to their school SIPSA plans. Working knowledge of Ontario Curriculum expectations will be a key component of achieving excellence in literacy instruction. Our literacy practices are expected to be reflected in all subject content areas as well as English, Core French and French Immersion. Teaching and learning will be deeply rooted in rich, relevant and engaging work for students and teachers and will be tightly aligned to school improvement plans. Our pedagogical approach will incorporate a student metacognition focus, where students take ownership for their learning, can identify the learning goals and success criteria, and are actively engaged in the learning process. All literacy teachers (French and English) will be trained in a data driven approach to collecting and using standardized reading assessments to inform their instruction (i.e., Benchmark Monitor/Gather Evidence What we see? Observe School literacy goals are clearly defined in SIPSAs. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals, outcomes, and strategies by the Superintendents. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals and strategies by the principals and vice principals. School staff and senior staff will analyze and respond to the student data. Data on intermediate students with reading difficulties will be gathered formally throughout the year, and teachers will pass Analyze/Reflect Where to Next? Now what? Reflect understanding in reading as well as multiple choice writing questions. Upper Canada Province Academic level students are less successful 5% than the province. Applied students perform approximately on par with the province at a 49% success rate. Students in locally developed courses outperform the province at a 7% success rate. Assessment Tools, GB+), to ensure consistency across our system. Student results will be tracked and monitored over time to demonstrate growth. Teachers will engage in learning teams exploring topics closely tied to their school SIPSA goals. Identified schools will participate in the Ministry Student Success School Support Initiative (SSSSI) of improving Applied English results in grades 9 and 10. Differentiated Instruction is implemented in all classrooms to meet the needs of all learners. Learning environments are designed to effectively enhance student learning. Students are able to use technological resources to enhance and to demonstrate their learning, on an individual needs basis. Assessment Continuous and on-going use of learning goals and success criteria. Assessment for learning (formative assessment) informs daily and long term instructional practice and planning. Timely, precise, descriptive feedback, directly related to co-constructed success criteria, is given to students both in the moment and is also used for instructional planning and next steps. Teachers use pedagogical documentation to assist in the triangulation of student data: conversation, observation, product, and they will build their capacity in its use. Teachers will engage in learning teams exploring topics closely tied to their school SIPSA goals. Identified schools will participate in the Student Success School Support Initiative. on the reading levels from year to year. Clear identification of students at risk, and strategies developed to support these students. (e.g. CARL students – Credit At Risk List, student profiles, OSR reviews). Examination of both report card data and EQAO data over time in reading and writing. Evidence-based monitoring of IEP goals. Ensure goals are relevant, challenging and implemented effectively. Junior Mathematics Goal: By the end of 2016, our grade 6 student EQAO mathematics results will increase by a 5% chohort improvement over previous cohort data from their grade 3 EQAO mathematics results from 2012-2013. If/Then Statement: If we establish a consistent, intentional gr. 4-6 mathematics strategy, with common assessment for learning practices, then student achievement in mathematics will improve. School Effectiveness Framework Indicators: 1.3 Students and educators build a common understanding of what students are learning by identifying, sharing, and clarifying the learning goals and success criteria. 1.4 During learning, timely, ongoing, descriptive feedback about student progress is provided, based on student actions and co-constructed success criteria. 2.1 Collaborative instructional leadership builds capacity to strengthen and enhance teaching and learning. 2.2 Processes and practices are designed to deepen understanding of the curriculum and refine instruction to improve student learning and achievement. 4.2 A clear emphasis on high levels of achievement in literacy and numeracy is evident throughout the school. Analyze/Reflect Needs Assessment - Where are we now? Evidenced-Based Strategies Action Plan Monitor/Gather Evidence Where to Next? Now what? How are we going to get there? What we see? Plan Junior math achievement also trending down over the last 5 years from 55% to 47% which is 9% below province. The number of students achieving at level one matches the Province but Upper Canada has significantly more students in level 2 than the Province and less students in level 4. (It may be important to note that EQAO achievement in primary math trending down over last 5 years from 70 to 60% which is 7% below province). The graph below indicates a three year composite in math, showing the percentage of students at levels three and four in EQAO. Only 14 UCDSB elementary schools scored above the province using a three year composite score. Scores are very school Act Principals, vice principals and teachers will engage in regular learning teams that will explore learning goals closely tied to their school SIPSA plans. Working knowledge of Ontario Curriculum expectations will be a key component of achieving excellence in math instruction. Using the UCDSB Numeracy Framework and the "Effective Guides to Math Instruction", all elementary classrooms will incorporate a comprehensive numeracy program. Teaching and learning will be deeply rooted in rich, relevant and engaging work for students and teachers and will be tightly aligned to school improvement plans. A board-wide math strategy that focuses on Pedagogical Knowledge (3 part lesson, number strings, productive struggle, Math talk, wait time, math communities, productive Observe School math goals are clearly defined in SIPSAs. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals and strategies by the Superintendents. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals and strategies by the principals and vice principals. School staff and senior staff will analyze and respond to the student data related to mathematics including Reflect dependent, with two schools scoring above 85% in a three year composite score and 4 schools scoring under 30% in a three year composite score, and all others ranging incrementally in between. Student attitude questions around growth mindset in math for primary and junior show UCDSB 5 to 10% less confident than the province. Cohort data trends over time indicate student results decrease substantially between Grade 3 and Grade 6 results. Percentage of students at or above level 3 Cohort in Cohort in Gr. 3 Gr. 6 2013-2014 69 2010-2011 47 2012-2013 70 2009-2010 47 Percentage of students at or above level 3 Cohort in Cohort in Gr. 6 Gr. 9 2013-2014 51 2010-2011 40 2012-2013 55 2009-2010 49 mathematics discussions, etc.); Curriculum Understanding (awareness of Big Ideas in Math); and Evidence of Student Learning (conversation, observation and product) and the Learning Environment will be a key component of achieving excellence in math instruction. Learning environments are designed to effectively enhance student learning. Students are able to use technological resources to enhance and to demonstrate their learning, on an individual needs basis. Differentiated Instruction is implemented in all classrooms to meet the needs of all learners. Targeted school will participate in the EOSDN math study. Ministry System Implementation and Monitoring (SIM) schools and other targeted schools, will be supported through a Ministry Managing Information for Student Achievement (MISA) study of “Making Student Thinking Visible”. Program staff will examine the implementation of a standardized assessment tool as part of the comprehensive math strategy. Assessment Continuous and on-going use of learning goals and success criteria. Assessment for learning (formative assessment) informs daily and long term instructional practice and planning. Timely, precise, descriptive feedback, directly related to co-constructed success criteria, is given to students both in the moment and is also used for instructional planning and next steps. Teachers use pedagogical documentation to assist in the triangulation of student data: conversation, observation, product, and they will build their capacity in its use. examination of both report card data and EQAO data over time in the five strands in mathematics. Clear identification of students at risk, and strategies developed to support these students. (e.g. EARL students – Elementary At Risk List, student profiles, OSR reviews). Evidence-based monitoring of IEP goals. Ensure goals are relevant, challenging and implemented effectively. Mathematics in Grades 7 - 10 Goal: By the end of 2016, grade 9 applied student EQAO mathematics cohort results will improve a further 5% over their grade 6 EQAO mathematics results from 2012-2013 Goal: By the end of 2016, grade 9 academic student EQAO mathematics cohort results will increase by a further 5% over their grade 6 EQAO mathematics results from 20122013 If/Then Statement: If we establish a consistent, intentional gr. 7-10 mathematics strategy, with common assessment for learning practices, then student achievement in mathematics will improve. School Effectiveness Framework Indicators: 1.3 Students and educators build a common understanding of what students are learning by identifying, sharing, and clarifying the learning goals and success criteria. 1.4 During learning, timely, ongoing, descriptive feedback about student progress is provided, based on student actions and co-constructed success criteria. 2.1 Collaborative instructional leadership builds capacity to strengthen and enhance teaching and learning. 2.2 Processes and practices are designed to deepen understanding of the curriculum and refine instruction to improve student learning and achievement. 4.2 A clear emphasis on high levels of achievement in literacy and numeracy is evident throughout the school. Analyze/Reflect Needs Assessment - Where are we now? Evidenced-Based Strategies Action Plan Monitor/Gather Evidence Where to Next? Now what? How are we going to get there? What we see? Plan Grade 7 – 10 Math Line item analysis shows Analytic Geometry and Number Sense are the lowest strands in the Academic assessment. Measurement and Geometry was the weakest strand for Applied and Application questions were globally weak in the applied assessment. 5 year trend down in Applied EQAO scores – 45 % to 40% about 7% below the province. 5 year trend is even in academic EQAO math assessment scores at 77% 8% below the province. More level 2 and level 1 students in both academic and applied then the province. Act Principals, vice principals and teachers will engage in regular learning teams that will explore learning goals closely tied to their school SIPSA plans. Working knowledge of Ontario Curriculum expectations will be a key component of achieving excellence in math instruction. Using the Effective Guides to Math Instruction, all intermediate classrooms will incorporate a comprehensive mathematics program. Teaching and learning will be deeply rooted in rich, relevant and engaging work for students and teachers and will be tightly aligned to school improvement plans. A board-wide math strategy that focuses on Pedagogical Knowledge (3 part lesson, number strings, productive struggle, Math talk, wait time, math communities, productive mathematics discussions, etc.); Curriculum Understanding (awareness of Big Ideas in Math); and Evidence of Student Learning (conversation, observation and product) and the Learning Environment will Observe School math goals are clearly defined in SIPSAs. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals and strategies by the Superintendents. Ongoing and regular review and monitoring of school improvement plans, learning team goals and strategies by the principals and vice principals. School staff and senior staff will analyze and respond to the student data related to mathematics. Clear identification of students at risk, and strategies developed to support these students (e.g. CARL students – Credit At Risk List, student profiles, OSR reviews). Examination of both report card data and EQAO data over Reflect Cohort data trends over time indicate student results decrease substantially between grade 3 and grade 6 results and grade 6 and grade 9 results. Percentage of students at or above level 3 Cohort in Cohort in Gr. 3 Gr. 6 2013-2014 69 2010-2011 47 2012-2013 70 2009-2010 47 Percentage of students at or above level 3 Cohort in Cohort in Gr. 6 Gr. 9 2013-2014 51 2010-2011 40 2012-2013 55 2009-2010 49 Despite being below EQAO provincial mathematics results, for the last three years, UCDSB grade 9 and 10 math pass rates (academic and applied) have been consistently higher (about 3% higher) than provincial pass rates (academic and applied). UCDSB grade 9 and 10 mathematics pass rates (academic and applied) for students with special needs have been consistently higher (about 3%) in comparison to their provincial counterparts over the last three years. be a key component of achieving excellence in math instruction. Examination of the implementation of a standardized assessment tool as part of the comprehensive math strategy. Differentiated Instruction is implemented in all classrooms to meet the needs of all learners. Identified schools will participate in the Ministry Student Success School Support Initiative (SSSSI) of improving Applied Mathematics results in grades 9 and 10. Learning environments are designed to effectively enhance student learning. Students are able to use technological resources to enhance and to demonstrate their learning, on an individual needs basis. Identified schools will participate in the Ministry Transitions Pathways Collaborative Inquiry (TPCI) in Mathematics – grades 7-9. Program staff will examine the implementation of a standardized assessment tool as part of the comprehensive math strategy. Assessment Continuous and on-going use of learning goals and success criteria Assessment for learning (formative assessment) informs daily and long term instructional practice and planning. Timely, precise, descriptive feedback, directly related to co-constructed success criteria, is given to students both in the moment and is also used for instructional planning and next steps. Teachers use pedagogical documentation to assist in the triangulation of student data: conversation, observation, product, and they will build their capacity in its use. time in all the strands in Mathematics (grades 7-10). Evidence-based monitoring of IEP goals. Ensure goals are relevant, challenging and implemented effectively Leadership in Assessment Goal: To develop capacity for all principals and vice principals to lead consistent and quality assessment for, as, and of learning in our schools. If/Then Statement: If principals and vice principals have a thorough understanding of assessment for, as, and of learning and ensure staff understand how it must inform instruction, then student achievement will improve. School Effectiveness Framework Indicators: 1.1. Assessment is connected to the curriculum, collaboratively developed educators and used to inform next steps in learning and instruction. 1.2 Students and educators build a common understanding of what students are learning by identifying, sharing and clarifying the learning goals and success criteria. 1.7 Ongoing communication about learning is in place to allow students, educators and parents to monitor and support student learning. Needs Assessment - Where are we now? Plan Examining discrepancies in report card data and EQAO assessment data. Two examples below, but can be seen across the divisions and subjects. Evidenced-Based Strategies Action Plan How are we going to get there? Act Gr. 6 Math 20102011 20112012 20122013 20132014 % EQAO Results at or above standard % Elementary Marks at or above standard 50.85% 58.92% 47.64% 62.97% 47.46% 64.25% 46.55% 64.04% All principals, vice principals and Superintendents will receive training about assessment at monthly Leadership Learning Modules for Administrators (LLMAs). Principals and vice principals will lead the learning about assessment in their schools. Principals, and vice principals will continue their professional development outside of the LLMA (learning teams with colleagues, FOS teams, book study, MISA groups, TPCI teams, etc.) to deepen their understanding of assessment. Principals and vice principals will model triangulation of data (conversation, observation, product) through the use of pedagogical documentation of selected marker students at their schools. Monitor/Gather Evidence What we see? Observe Superintendents, principals, and vice principals will regularly engage in learning conversations around the next steps for teachers and learners as a result of the pedagogical documentation of marker students. Assessment leadership will be part of principal and vice principal growth and performance plans. Analyze/Reflect Where to Next? Now what? Reflect Gr.3 Reading 20102011 20112012 20122013 20132014 % EQAO Results at or above standard % Elementary Marks at or above standard 65.61% 73.14% 63.00% 74.29% 65.65% 74.71% 66.24% 73.46% Inconsistent implementation of Growing Success across UCDSB schools, as demonstrated by school assessment policies. Lack of clarity with School Board Policy on Assessment, and its implementation, identified through the work this year on assessment with principal teams, and the application of assessment practices throughout the Board. Identified issues when students from other Boards take on-line learning courses with UCDSB and school assessment policies differ from those commonly found across the province (i.e., Deduction of marks for late, etc.). Principals need to know what quality classroom assessment looks like, and be able to articulate and ask appropriate questions about assessment occurring in their schools. Principals need to be able to support teachers in their assessment learning and their assessment practices. Principals and vice principals will collaborate with classroom teachers of marker students to inform next steps. Family of Schools' agenda includes assessment follow-up. An Assessment Team (consisting of principals and Superintendents) will review the School Board policy on Assessment, and will make recommendations for amendments as well as create assessment procedures, and ensure alignment with Growing Success. LITERACY LINKS: A Guide to Effective Instruction in Reading K-3 A Guide to Effective Instruction in Writing K-3 A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 1: Foundations of Literacy Instruction for the Junior Learner A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 2: Assessment A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 3: Planning and Classroom Management A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 4: Oral Language A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 5: Reading A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 6: Writing A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction 4-6 VOL. 7: Media Literacy Adolescent Literacy Guide 7-12 Fostering Literacy Success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students Many Roots, Many Voices: Supporting English Language Learners in Every Classroom Supporting English Language Learners: A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators Grades 1-8 MATHEMATICS LINKS: Ontario Mathematics Education Resources All Resources are now included in one link. The resources include: Mathematics Curriculum EduGAINS for Mathematics K-12 Capacity Building Series What Works? Research into Practice Ministry Monographs - Paying Attention To Mathematics Education Series Learn Teach Lead Leaders in Educational Thought e-Learning Ontario ASSESSMENT LINKS: Growing Success EduGAINS Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting Learning for All Ontario Education Resource bank Homework Helper Gap Closing Guides to Effective Instruction in Mathematics TIPS4RM Webcasts Mathies - Interactive Electronic Supports Fractions Research OTHER LINKS: The Third Teacher Capacity Building Series EduGAINS Learn Teach Lead Leaders in Educational Thought