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Title: Stephen J' Gerace Elementary School


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Stephen J. Gerace Elementary School-------------
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  • Second Quarter Report
  • February 1, 2007

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Key Accomplishments
  • SJG teachers are tops in their field.
    Incorporate Best Practices for Teaching aligned
    with current research. Examples coming from
    Harvey Daniels, Teaching the Best Practice Way.
  • SJG teachers keep abreast of the latest trends
    through professional readings conducted on their
    own and during PLCs.
  • Faculty Meetings provide time for professional
    development and conversations relating to best
    practices for teaching.
  • Implemented active learning protocols in
    school.
  • Organized school around professional learning
    communities.
  • Implemented the Scholastic Reading Inventory and
    tested all students for the second time
  • Implement K12 Planet which provides electronic
    access to students grades and homework
    assignments.
  • Collected progress report and grade card
    distribution data.
  • Re-scheduled school around essentials doubled
    reading instruction, increased language arts and
    math by 50. Blocked reading together to provide
    aligned reading scheduling (all students 1-2, and
    3-5 taught reading at same time. This block
    affords the opportunity to offer flexible
    re-groupings planned for the second quarter.
  • Expanded Video presence on Channel 77. Four
    videos were broadcast concerning students in the
    school-upcoming jump rope for heart scheduled.
  • Improved technology offerings. All computers
    loaded with security software. Media Specialist
    assisted greatly in this area.
  • Implemented Home Teams with parents in the
    building. Held 4 parent meetings during the
    quarter
  • Provided professional development training on
    unprecedented scale including, Falling Through
    the Cracks, Differentiated Instruction,
    Cooperative Learning, Technology, NJASK 3-4,
    PLCs.
  • Library lunch five days a week for grades 1-5.
  • Informal visits to classrooms daily
  • Expanded lexile library collection.
  • Open forum for district administrators at HSA
    meetings
  • Lunch time coffee connection with Principal and
    Superintendent
  • Spotlight on Gerace expanded

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Key Learning
  • Teachers want to be involved and included in the
    change process
  • Faculty and staff are quick to learn and deploy
    technology (K12 Planet, etc.) Teaching staff are
    commended for their outstanding implementation of
    our new grade reporting system.
  • Parents like increased communications (K12
    Planet, Home Teams, Lexile Information Meetings)
  • Student failure rates on progress reports can
    drop significantly by report card period
  • Professional learning communities have a positive
    impact on student production
  • Students are reading more than ever before
  • Discovered that students have a wide variety of
    reading ranges in each class. The discovery led
    to the planned introduction of flexible regrouped
    reading instruction which started on January 29
    for grade 1 and continued for grades 2-5.
  • Media Specialist collaboration key with all new
    initiatives.
  • SJG teachers are proactive and committed to the
    best.
  • SJG teachers are continuing to incorporate the
    values of effective schools. With frequent
    monitoring of students, and time on task through
    active learning protocols our students are poised
    for success.

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2005-6 Results
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Cohort Comparison 2005 grade 3 students 2006
grade 4 students
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Achievement Goals
Objective 1 Language Arts By June 2007, there
will be a 11.2 increase in the percentage of
students scoring advanced proficient in Language
Arts for the 06-07 school year as measured by
the NJASK3. Baseline 2005-06
percentage Target 2006-07
percentage 34.5 45.3 improvement
Generate a 10.8 increase in the percentage
of students scoring advance proficient in
Language Arts for the 06-07 school year as
measured by the NJASK4.
  • 31.0 41.8
    improvement
  • Second Quarter Actions
  • Continued to double instructional time for
    reading and expanded language arts instructional
    time by 50. To date, our kids have received
    over 70 hours of additional reading instruction.
  • During this time, our reading teachers have
    deployed Strategies That Work Method of reading
    instruction for kids reading below basic. For
    those at the highest end, we have introduced the
    same focus affording all students to speak a
    common language for reading. Making text to text
    connections, text to self and text to world.
    During the second quarter, teachers have
    continued to incorporate action research
    approaches noted above . They are clearly
    aligning their instruction to best practices for
    teaching
  • For Language Arts, our kids have received 30
    additional hours of focused instruction using the
    published series adopted by the district.

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Achievement Goals
  • Second Quarter Actions
  • We deployed our reading specialist to train
    teachers and organize a new leveled reading
    approach introduced January 29 for grade one and
    continuing from the first quarter for grades 2-5.
    These grades are grouped by Lexile Ranges for
    their Lexile reading time. Teachers engage in
    formal and informal planning meetings sharing and
    discussing Best Practice for teaching reading.
  • First Grade students were introduced to this new
    leveled reading approach on January 29. They
    are grouped according to ranges.

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Achievement Goals
Objective 2 Mathematics By June 2007, there will
be a 11.2 increase in the percentage of students
scoring advanced proficient in Mathematics as
measured by the NJASK3 scores as listed below.
NJASK3 Mathematics Baseline 2005-06
percentage Target 2006-07
percentage 34.5 45.3 Gr.
4 31.0 41.8
  • Second Quarter Actions
  • We increased instructional time for math by 50.
    To date, our kids have received 70 additional
    hours of math instruction.
  • During this time, our math teachers have deployed
    the Kapotes Math Magic (Lightning Loop) Method of
    instruction for kids performing below basic. For
    those at the highest end, we have introduced the
    Kapotes Smart Brain (Lightning Loop) program that
    has an outstanding record of success. All third
    grade students they have been introduced to
    Family Math. During the second quarter, teachers
    are continuing to incorporate instructional
    strategies directly aligned with the nations best
    practices for teaching-hands on learning.

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Achievement Goals
  • Second Quarter Actions
  • We deployed our MSLP to train teachers on best
    practices for teaching math. The MLSP works
    collaboratively with classroom teachers as they
    plan for the upcoming high stakes tests in March.

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2006 Program Development Goals
  • Organize Schools for Success
  • Continued Implementation of Professional
    Learning Communities
  • Organized 6 PLC Teams that have met 14 times
    during the second quarter. Discussions ranged on
    how best to implement Best Practice approaches
    to the teaching of reading and math.
  • 10 hours of organized meeting time thus far
  • Principal, MLSP Reading Specialist attended
    weekly meetings with each grade level to discuss
    Strategies That Work and assist with
    organization of initiatives.
  • Increase active learning as opposed to passive
    teaching
  • Observed 4 active learning lessons per teacher
    during the second quarter. Reports are that as
    many as 38 additional active lessons and
    presentations were made
  • Drive success through TQM techniques and
    strategies
  • Using SRI scores to re-group reading strategies
    (January 29)
  • Using progress report results to drive new
    success Action planning regimen. All teachers
    with low achieving students now required to
    develop action plan that is signed off by
    parents, students and staff.
  • Using results of student satisfaction survey to
    affirm the lexiled approach as best practices for
    teaching of reading.
  • Thus far, 50 principal home visits have been made
    to enhance parent satisfaction.
  • Logging all parent contact hours. To date, 1700
    hours have been logged to keep parents involved.

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2006 Program Development Goals
  • Equip School with Sophisticated Learning Tools
  • Implemented a Benchmark assessment system
  • Procured Riverside Benchmark system in school.
  • Teachers continuing to implement system results
    and strategies
  • Deploy an expansive and inclusive technology
    program
  • Introduced at least 20 technology lesson plans in
    the school (one per teacher)
  • Logged 32 opportunities for students to use
    computer lab
  • Received at least 32 lesson plans that requires
    student use of technology
  • Delivered 75 hours of dedicated technology
    training through library media teacher

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2006 Program Development Goals
  • New Partnership with Parents Continuing
  • Establish HOME teams for all students and their
    families
  • Organized second HOME Team meeting with over 300
    people
  • Prove access to student grades and assignments
    via the internet allowing parents to become more
    active in their childs schooling progress
  • K12 Planet implemented in every classroom. All
    teachers are planning to use the system for
    grades. We estimate that about 50 of all
    assignments will be posted regularly

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2006 Program Development Goals
  • Implement Teaching Methods that Motivate
  • Distributed the Blooms taxonomy model to every
    teacher. We are confident that teachers know how
    to use the pedagogy. We are communicating our
    expectations that every teacher present at least
    three higher ordered lessons (based on the
    essential learnings necessary for success) each
    week.
  • Continuing to use the model through the
    evaluation process to determine usage levels.
    Included copies of sample Best Practice
    strategies for staff.
  • Staff received copies of Strategies that Work.
    Discussed during PLC meetings monthly.
  • Reading Specialist created a Resource Binder
    specifically aligned with the structure observed
    in Strategies That Work.

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2007 Student Lexile Survey
  • 29 Students from grades 1-5 were randomly
    sampled and asked the following questions with
    the corresponding results
  • Question one How do you feel about lexiles?
  • Total 72 Like it a lot
  • Total 28 Like it a little
  • 0 Do not like it at all
  • Question Two How do you feel about having a
    different teacher?
  • Total 62 Like it a lot
  • Total 34 like it a little
  • 3 Do not like it at all
  • Question Three How do you like what you are
    reading during lexiles?
  • Total 72 Like it a lot
  • Total 24 Like it a little
  • 3 Do not like it at all

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What Actions Have Been Taken During the Second
Quarter driven by First Quarter Results
  • Mini Public Relations Workshop held for Main
    Office personnel and School Nurse conducted by
    building principal(three mandatory offerings to
    date)
  • Main Office Personnel will attend these quarterly
  • School Nurse and Secretaries have a Did you
    Know Corner on our newsletter
  • Staff Administration have a continued open
    door policy for parents. As we look to improve
    communication, including all stakeholders is
    imperative. Newsletters (Spotlight on Gerace),
    HSA attendance, Principals Corner- all
    contribute to proactive improvement.
  • Watch and Concerns lists updated, revisited
    weekly
  • Lesson plans prepared for staff by MLSP and
    Reading Specialist to assist with recognition of
    best practices for teaching
  • Data driven instruction leads to better
    preparedness and recognition of students
    strengths and weaknesses
  • Grade three and four PLC meetings
  • Grade four teachers host writers workshop for
    staff and district

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Student Achievement First Quarter - SRI Results
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Student Achievement- Second Quarter- SRI Results
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What does the data show?
  • SRI Second Quarter results demonstrate the
    following
  • Overall grade two showed the most amount of
    growth. 45 of grade two is now performing at
    the proficient range. 21 are performing at
    advanced proficient. This means 66 are
    proficient or better in this grade level.
  • 52 of Grade three students fall within the
    proficient range as compared to SRI Quarter One
    which was 46. 20 are advanced proficient on
    SRI (Q2) compared to (Q1) results of 12.
    Clearly a marked increase.
  • While (Q2) for grade four proficient decreased
    slightly, advanced proficient increased by 10
    points from (Q1). Overall 78 of grade four is
    proficient or better as demonstrated on the SRI
    tests
  • Grade five had a 15 point increase in
    proficient. Advanced proficient had a 2
    percentage point increase. Overall, proficient
    and advanced proficient increased from 67 to
    84.

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Student Achievement-Second Quarter Reading
Benchmarks
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Student Achievement-Second Quarter Math Benchmarks
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What does the data showBenchmarking
  • Grade three benchmarks results have shown that of
    the 65 third graders, 37 out of 65 (57)
    increased their scores on the second math
    benchmark. In reading scores generally remained
    flat.
  • Grade four math results demonstrated that 40 out
    of 59 (68) students increased their math
    benchmark. Reading scores generally remained
    flat as well.
  • Grade five saw a decrease in reading and math
    benchmark scores which is a similar trend across
    the district.

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Third Quarter Action
  • Lexile ranges will continue to be narrowed based
    on SRI results.
  • MLSP and Reading Specialist are continuing to
    revisit our watch and concern lists daily.
  • PLC meetings will continue to be utilized to
    review data, analyze student actions and plan
    accordingly
  • Professional development offerings highly
    recommended for all staff on a volunteer basis
  • MLSP and Reading Specialist will meet twice a
    week for one hour each with building principal to
    review data and action plans.
  • We will continue to build on the data by
    targeting questions on the benchmarking tests
    that indicate weaknesses. The results are used
    to collaborate with classroom teachers for lesson
    co-teaching and planning.
  • Reading Specialist and building principal will
    offer a workshop for parents during a HSA to view
    the SRI Test.
  • Drop everything and write
  • Drop everything and mathersize
  • Teachers preparing students for high stakes test
    daily. Every lesson embraces the mindset of best
    practices in this area.

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Student Achievement
  • Student Grades
  • Grade distributions by school, grades, and
    teacher
  • Progress report distributions by school, grades,
    and teacher (or subject HS)
  • Failure rates by school, grades, and teacher
  • Progress report failure rates by school, grades,
    and teacher
  • SRI
  • Benchmarking

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First Quarter Grade Distribution
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Student Achievement Grade Distribution-Second
Quarter
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What Are We Doing With The Data?Second Quarter
Actions as a result of First Quarter Data
Analysis(Differences in Programming-Implementatio
n)
  • Students in grades 1-2 and 3-5 are now grouped
    according to their Lexile range
  • Doubled Reading Instructional Time
  • MLSP Reading Specialist attend weekly PLC
    meetings to provide professional development
  • Building Principal meets with individual grade
    levels to review data and incorporate strategies
    to assist. (Provided Strategies That Work
    Book- all staff will use common language for
    reading instruction
  • Purchased Lexile Libraries for all grades
    (totaling 2,000 copies and growing)
  • Met with Elementary Principals to discuss data
    from three schools- where we are, where we need
    to go
  • Implement K12 Planet
  • Attended training sessions to assist staff with
    implementation
  • Gatekeeper training (Media Specialist Aide) of
    our webpage-update as needed
  • Incorporate Family Math for Marking Period 3 4-
    Grade 3
  • Incorporate Evaluation System that aligns with
    Five Year Plan and addresses Best Practices for
    teaching
  • Reading Specialist organizing lessons based out
    of Strategies That Work. This encompasses
    suggestions from the Comprehension Tool Kit.
    Monitor, activate, ask questions, infer,
    determine importance and synthesize are
    strategies our students are continuing to
    practice.
  • First quarter resulted in Gerace staff
    establishing clear understanding that inferential
    thinking helps readers to predict, surface themes
    and draw conclusions.
  • Teachers are using essential questioning
    techniques to promote active thinking. Reading
    Specialist conducted lesson on the Titanic to
    demonstrate this. Question- Could this tragedy
    have been prevented?

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What Are We Doing With The Data?Second Quarter
Actions as a result of First Quarter Data
Analysis (Differences in Programming-Implementatio
n)
  • Grades 3-4 are incorporating TIMED WRITING
    PROMPTS into their Language Arts Instruction-
    focusing on the poem and picture prompts cluster
    areas as seen on NJASK 3 4
  • Grades 3- 4 are incorporating open ended math
    questions into their math instruction focusing on
    identifying strategies and communication your
    answers into words
  • Grades 3 - 5 mapped out on a calendar math
    instruction from early January to date of state
    test to assure all skills are being addressed
    prior to the state assessment
  • Grades 2-5 distributed spicy words to all
    students and incorporated activities using these
    words daily. Activities include using them in a
    sentence, defining and spelling.
  • Data driven instruction is part of staff daily
    language
  • Best Practice teaching is reflected in formal and
    informal observations
  • All teaching directly aligned to CCCS.
  • Grade level teachers meet frequently to assess
    watch and concern lists
  • Grade level teachers meet frequently to align
    plans with best practices for teaching and each
    other
  • Grade four teachers recognize the need for a
    writing program. Conduct workshop for district
    and staff.
  • Gerace staff on board for review and
    implementation of formalized writing program
  • Test analysis for the 06 results demonstrate 6
    points improvement from 05. The data analysis
    conducted by building principal, MLSP and Reading
    Specialist demonstrate that when analysis of the
    cluster areas was conducted on the LAL, our
    students present weaknesses in the area of
    writing (picture prompts and poetry) Time is of
    the essence- we must implement a unified writing
    program district wide.
  • Active teaching equates to active learning-
    students are engaged, stimulated and motivated in
    all areas of active literacy! Our students
    engage in cooperative activities.

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Third Quarter Action-How do we plan to use the
data
  • Simulated Test Day-Language Arts Literacy and
    Math
  • Informal visits to classrooms daily
  • Discussions with grades 3-5 students to motivate
    and inspire test readiness and seriousness
  • Faculty Meeting-Test Security, Administration and
    role of all staff members in test success
  • Continued monitoring of active lessons
  • Continued monitoring of best practices for
    teaching
  • Weekly lesson plan review-lessons targeting data
    driven instruction
  • Professional Development Activities-
  • Falling Through The Cracks, SRI, Benchmarking,
    Report Cards, Data Driven Instruction, and NJASK
    overview.
  • Targeting small group instruction using
    benchmark results as a guide to selection and
    lesson designs

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Culture
  • Stephen J. Gerace is a community that prides
    itself on outstanding student behavior and
    attitude. This is fostered through our Project
    Wisdom program and our Education Initiatives.
    Samplings include
  • Morning Announcements where words of wisdom and
    encouragement are read every morning by a
    student representative
  • Red Ribbon Week
  • Character Education Assembly
  • Helping Hands
  • Jump Rope for Heart

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Community
  • Home Teams participation
  • Over 1600 Parent Contact Hours
  • HSA informational meetings on curriculum changes,
    lexiles-benchmarking
  • Enrichment programs sponsored by HSA-Harry Potter
    night, Curious George and Polar Express

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Honors, Awards
  • March of Dimes The Make-A-Wish Foundation have
    acknowledged Stephen J. Gerace Elementary School
    for their donation and commitment to kindness.
  • American Red Cross also has recognized our
    students for their understanding and need to help
    others.
  • Jump Rope for Heart- we raised over 10,000
    dollars
  • Stride Walk
  • Support Our Troops
  • Teachers nominated for Disney Teacher of The
    Year
  • Whos Who Among Americas Teachers
  • Student will attend National Young Scholars
    Program
  • Defended Doctoral Dissertation on January 17,
    2007
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