Mike Brophy – SuperintendentSherry Adams – Principal – Cottonwood Elementary

Heidi Sutton – Principal – Apple Valley ElementaryMary McDonald – Data, Assessment, Security Specialist

West Valley (Yakima)School District2015 Washington Educator’s Conference – October, 2015

Learning TargetsParticipants will leave this session with a deeper

understanding of the development of a Pre K – 12 philosophy for systemic improvement and high expectations for all students.

Participants will leave this session with a deeper understanding of the benefits of a simple, clear, and concise district strategic plan that aligns with a parallel data dashboard.

Personal Mission Foundation and Beliefs

MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL Of ALL STUDENTS Personal Mission

Customer-Driven Continual Quality Improvement

Community InstructionalResponsibility Focus

Beliefs SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Foundation

Evolution of the 5 Steps to Student SuccessPersonal journey

10 years a teacher – 3 an AP – 11 a Principal – 10 Asst. Supt – 5 Supt. Seattle Vision – Maria Goodloe-Johnson

Focused leader, set a foundation for learning, understanding – planner for systemic student success

Pre K – 3 Focus – Linda Sullivan Dudzic Nationally respected PreK Leader – 10 Essential Steps to Building a Pre K – 3 System

High Schools That Work/Making Middle Grades Work SREB – Qualities of outstanding middle/high Schools

Research on System Alignment Pre K – 12 District Leadership That Works, Marzano

Why the 5 Steps?KISS philosophy

Keep – It – Simple – Silly Less is moreMost strategic plans are 3-ring binders

Not a contributor to organizational clutter It is important to eliminate this in our daily work – Elmore

Clear, concise focusPretty simple, easy to capture and remember

Data Dashboard – 5 Steps to Student SuccessData monitored constantly for Continual Improvement

Budget Priority WorksheetPrioritizes the budgeting process

5 Steps to Student Success –Visual Non – Linguistic Representation (Marzano)

Nonlinguistic representations are one of many powerful techniques available to classroom teachers. When used well, they can have a positive effect on student achievement and provide diversity in the way that students process new information.

Contest HS Art Classes were commissioned for a contest for who could best

depict the 5 Steps.

The Power of a PictureThe 5 Steps to Student Success poster is in all classrooms, serving as a

reminder of our commitment to high expectations for all students in a comprehensive PreK – 12th grade scope and sequence.

West Valley 5 Steps to Student Success

Step 1 – Pre K – 3 InitiativePreschool/Childcare collaboration dedicated to maximizing kindergarten

readiness. The Trailer Team

It all started with 7 people – the right 7. Bremerton – WVSD Video Conference – Expectations

Linda and the Bremerton team took the time to video conference with our team of elementary principals for our first team meeting, September, 2011.

PreK-3 Leadership Team School representatives, post-secondary, childcare/preschool community leaders on a

monthly basis to plan all activities and stay current on the research in support of this work.

Training Nights Quarterly on a variety of topics Up to 150 providers in attendance

Official Partner Trainings 3 times a year proximity to elementary school/childcare

Step 2 – Full – Day KindergartenFull-day kindergarten shows a minimum 10% annual

return on investment, according to economist James Heckman.Budget Decision

School Board paid for full-day for every child when only 2/6 schools qualified for assistance. Now 5/6 qualify.

WAKids WAKids conferences with parents prior to start of school All kindergarten teachers utilize WAKids Gold, and 11

kindergarten teachers are piloting the Advanced WAKids Gold Assessment

Dibels was district assessment tool for identification and qualification of students for LAP services

West Valley—Yakima ● WaKIDS MathPercent of Students at Benchmark

Grades K ● 2014/15 Fall, Winter, Spring

West Valley—Yakima ● WaKIDS LiteracyPercent of Students at Benchmark

Grades K ● 2014/15 Fall, Winter, Spring

West Valley—Yakima ● DIBELS ReadingPercent of Students at BenchmarkGrades K and 1 ● Spring 2013, 2014, 2015

Step 3 – Reading / Math at Benchmark Grades 3 and 4 Assess and intervene with every student for mastery of literacy and numeracy as well as

middle school readiness. Shift to the CCSS 3 years ago Assessment Consistency – STAR360 screener – DIBELS

Fall, Winter, Spring – every student K – 4 RTI Training

Every K – 4 Teacher School Intervention schedules developed

RTI Instructional Coaches/highly trained paraeducators Building based PLC Reading and math plans established with grade level teacher-leaders providing PD Continuous use of data for instructional planning, student intervention identification, and

assessment of programs for effectiveness Jump Start Summer School

Jump Start Summer SchoolEntering K – 5th GradeIdentification – Reading AssessmentsLetter sent home to parents of Intensive students.Revision of Promotion/Retention PolicySummer Instructional Program

K-5 Classrooms with Certificated Teacher. Pre and Post assessment STAR 360 Effective, specific instruction developed by Instructional Coach 30 minute daily intense intervention targeting specific deficits delivered in

push-in model. Materials include; Read Naturally, Phonics for Reading, Waterford, Rewards,

Teacher developed units.

Step 4 – Algebra –Ready in 8th GradeEvery course taken above Algebra II doubles the

likelihood of earning a B.A. degree.Numeracy becomes the gatekeeper by 8th Grade

Calculus and Advanced Sciences

STAR 360 Testing

Data on 7th / 8th Grade Successes

Step 5 – HS Program – Rich Academic Core Full of RigorCollege and Career readiness for every student – Dual

Credit – College Transcript in HS.5th – 9th Grade Honors/Advanced Coursework

5th Advanced Coursework 6th Advanced Coursework 7th Advanced Coursework 8th Advanced Coursework

7th – 8th Grade Bridge Program Pre AP / AVID Type program to encourage rigorous coursework with support system

College in HS / Advanced Placement / Tech Prep 21 CHS Classes – UW, CWU, EWU 10 AP Classes – College Board AP Honor Roll Recognition 2014, 2015 Technical CTE Emphasis – Machining Example

Developing the Data DashboardProcess

What do you want to measure? Why?5 Steps – Strategic Plan needs to be monitored. Is it working? Are we improving? Meeting Goal of Continual Improvement.

CommunicationAlignment throughout the System.Board – Supt – Principals – Buildings – Teachers

Time ExpectationsHow periodic to update – monthly after attendance is posted.Time management and meeting admin requests, expectations.

Data Dashboard – 5 Steps to Student Success

1. Pre K – 3 InitiativeNumber at training nights, % WV attendeesAverage 99.5 attendees, 76.5% WV

2. Full Day KindergartenWAKids data on WV, ESD, State

3. 3rd and 4th at Benchmark in Reading/MathSTAR 360 Reading/Math K – 8 three times a yearPro Dev linked to ongoing assessment trends classroom by classroom

4. 8th Graders in Algebra8th graders in at least AlgebraNow to 45%

5. HS Students Rigorous Course of Study5th – 9th Grade average 11% increase in Honors/Advanced course

enrollment in three years

Data Dashboard - 5 Steps to Student SuccessWVHS Advanced Level Courses and Exams

AP/CHS RegistrationsSeniors in Adv MathSeniors in Adv ScienceAP Exams TakenAP Exam % Passing

Graduation RateOn Time GraduationExtended Graduation

Students Enrolled in Extended SchoolGraduate Follow-up 2yr / 4 yr

Attendance Rates by Level / SchoolElementary Secondary

Budget Priority Worksheet Additional Revenue Generated from the State $ ADDITIONAL BUDGET ITEMS/PROGRAMS: Required (State legislative rules, pension, utilities, etc) 1 Employee Compensation Changes $ 2 2013-14 Budget Staffing Changes not included in the budget $ 3 2013-14 CBA costs that were not included in the budget $ 5 Steps to Student Success 4 Jump Start Entering Grades K-5 $ 5 Instructional Coaches 3 FTE $ Teaching and Learning Support 6 Curriculum/Professional Development $ 7 Increase substitute teacher rate from $125 to $130 $ Student Services Support 8 Translation Services - additional staffing hrs for conferences and additional 1 FTE $ Operational Support 9 Tech Network Administrator -1 FTE $ 10 Help Desk Technician - 1 FTE $ 11 Sub Bus Driver Rate from $15.87 to $16.75 $ Student co-curricular/extra-curricular opportunities 12 Reinstate 5 Assistant High School Athletic Coaches $ TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ REMAINING $ Fund Balance: Technology Needs - laptop carts, etc $

Cabinet TransparencyCabinet Makeover

Every Friday 9:00 a.m.Supt, Asst. Supt’s, IT and Facilities Directors, HS Campus

Principal, Middle Level Campus Principal and 2 Elementary Principals on rotating basis.

Standing Agenda ItemsBudget Process TransparencyCommunication Commitment to the 5 Steps and Data Analysis

Cabinet Format CABINET / ADMIN TEAM MEETINGS 2015-16 9:00 A.M. FRIDAYS STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Superintendent Review Business and Operations Learning and Teaching Human Resources Facilities Instructional Technology Directors HS Principal MLC Principal Elementary Principals Special Services Special Programs Superintendent Goals 5 STEPS Data and Update Board/Superintendent Expectations

Thank You I hope this was valuable for you. Please contact us if you would be interested in the

development of The Five Steps to Student Success Mike Brophy West Valley School District (509) 972-6005 brophym@wvsd208.org Heidi Sutton, Principal – Apple Valley Elementary suttonh@wvsd208.org Sherry Adams, Principal – Cottonwood Elementary adamss@wvsd208.org Mary McDonald, Assessment Specialist mcdonaldm@wvsd208.org