Keyport Public SchoolsGoal Update

February 2019

Vision: The Keyport Public School District is striving to inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic

excellence and to make positive contributions to society.

Mission: The mission of Keyport Public Schools is to challenge each student to thrive in a safe, caring, and

stimulating environment.

Goal 1: AttendanceThe district will establish a tiered system approach to addressing chronic absenteeism.

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Data Analysis - Used to Determine Tiers4

Tier 1: Social Media5

Social Media - con’t6

Tier 1: Communication with the Community - Attendance Matters!

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KHS Master Attendance: Tracking Interventions for Tiers 2 and 3

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Conferences at KHS 9 ● After five absences, a guidance counselor meets with

the student to discuss absences.● At seven absences, the student meets with the vice

principal to discuss the absences and discuss barriers to attending school.

● Past seven absences, the student is referred to I&RS for an action plan.

● At ten or more absences, the Student Resource Officer contacts the parents.

● The Attendance Review Committee supports the whole process.

● Parents are contacted at each step.

Conferences at KCS 10 ● After four to six absences, a guidance counselor meets

with the student to discuss absences.○ A referral to the I&RS Committee is initiated.

● At seven to eight absences, an administrator also contacts the parents and schedule a parent conference.

● At ten or more absences, the Student Resource Officer contacts the parents.

● The Attendance Review Committee supports the whole process.

● Parents are contacted at each step with phone calls, letters, or face-to-face meetings.

Tier 2 Intervention: Barriers to Attendance: Parent/Student Invitation

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Data Analysis - Year-to-Date12

● Attendance data is housed in both Genesis and LinkIt● LinkIt attendance can be included as a data point on

Fingertip reports or other data analysis done by teachers and counselors

The Results Thus Far...KCS

2017-2018* KCS

2018-2019KHS

2017-2018*KHS

2018-2019

94.6% 95.07% 93.2% 94.4%

.47% 1.2%

*Same Time Periods

Taking a closer look: KHS: At this time last year, 12 students at KHS were chronically absent. Using the same frame of time for this year, only 2 are currently chronically absent.

KCS: At this time last year 13 students at KCS were chronically absent. Using the same frame of time for this year, only 5 are currently chronically absent.

The Results Thus Far...KPSD

2017-2018* KPSD

2018-2019

192 students with absenteeism rate of 10% or more

122 students with absenteeism rate of

10% or more

36%

*Same Time Periods

Taking a closer look: The State of New Jersey defines Chronic Absenteeism as missing 10% or more days of school.

This data illustrates the number of students that are currently absent 10% or more of the 100 possible days this school year. Comparing the same time period from 2017-2018, this number has dropped 36%.

Something to CelebrateAttendance Blitz at KHS:

12/11/18 - Presentation of Perfect Attendance Certificates

Attendance Recognition at KCS: 12/19/18 Honor Roll and Attendance

Assembly where Dr. Savoia handed out Perfect Attendance Certificates

Number of Students with Perfect Attendance

Marking Period 1 Marking Period 2KHS: 72 KHS: 33KCS: 232 KCS: 92

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Attendance Competitions!

Goal 2: Teaching and LearningThe district will increase engagement and differentiation to promote student-centered practice.

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Goal 2: Teaching and LearningBegan the school year with PD for teachers to better understand the

integration between the Danielson Framework

and district goal of differentiation.

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Differentiation Through Multiple Lenses SGOs: Tiered groups of students with expectations appropriate for each tier

Danielson: Planning, Culture, Engagement

Professional Development Plans (PDPs): Differentiation is aligned to district offerings

PLCs: Overarching theme - Differentiation

Practice: Guided Reading, Centers, Stations, Choice

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Lesson Planning TemplatesKHS: New Template

KCS: Addition of “Reflection” to

existing template

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Modification of Walk-Through Document The walk-through form has

been modified for the 2019-2020 school year to

provide stronger formative feedback to teaching staff.

● Academic Rigor● Technology● Engagement● Assessment

● Differentiation

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83 Total walk-throughs

have been completed so far

in the 18-19 school year.

District Professional Development Offerings ● Leveled Literacy Intervention ● Guided Reading and Differentiated Centers● Using Data to Differentiate Instruction● Supporting Independent Reading Engagement● Social and Emotional Learning Tools● Differentiated Assessments and Archives● Differentiated Instructional Strategies● Newsela (Intro - Advanced)● Webinar: How to Implement Choice-based Learning● Writers Workshop (K-8)● Math in Motion● Math Workshop● Problem-based Learning● Problem-based Learning with Fractions Using Manipulatives● Using LinkIt Reporting to form groups● Sheltered English Instruction● Differentiating Stations and Centers in your Classroom

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Out-Of-District PD Offerings ● Creating a Tiered System of Support in Mathematics● Teaching Children to Fish● Promoting Social Skills● Introduction of Maker Education● K-12 Literacy Interventions● Targeted Literacy● Reinventing and Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom● Google Educator Certification Training● Instructional Strategies for Struggling Learners● Using Technology in Math● Problem Based Learning for Secondary Teachers● Inclusion Strategies for Special Education Teachers● Problem-based Learning in the Math Classroom● Using Collaborative Problem Solving in the Classroom● Understanding the Gifted and Talented Learners

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Tiered Intervention at KCSTiered System of Support in ELA in

Grades 2 and 3Leveled Literacy Intervention (Tier 3) provided 2 periods a day in Grade 1

Leveled Literacy Intervention provided 3x a week after school in Grades 4 and 5

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Overall Reading Progress for 2nd and 3rd Graders (Tier 3)

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Snapshot of Reading Progress for Grade 1 (Tier 3)26

● This began after the start of the school year and currently includes six students

● This data represents one cycle of LLI instruction

Snapshot of Reading Progress for Grade 4 and 5 (Tier 3)27

An area to celebrate: ATTENDANCE!

Tiered Intervention at KHS● Open Period / Semester 2 / Grade 9● ELA

○ Leveled Literacy Intervention to support reading growth and strategies■ Groups based on reading level

● Algebra○ 10 students each marking period○ 2 groups of five based on multiple data points○ Standards-based approach to address gap in skills

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Creation of a Google Site for KPS Teachers Content Includes:● Research and Articles on DI● Presentations and Slideshows

on DI practice and pedagogical techniques

● Videos depicting strategies and aspects of DI

● Resources for Implementation

https://sites.google.com/kpsdschools.org/differentiationkps/home?authuser=0

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Sheltered English Instruction

Teachers and administrators

that have completed SEI endorsement training this

year (15 course hours)

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Laura Godlesky, Ed.D Elijah Pereira Cynthia Deily Candice Reggio

Wilbett Anshelewitz Christina Egan Emily Iannotta Leeann Romanetz

Jillian Kruetzer Nicole Goldsmith Tamme Manganelli

Ashley Taylor

Sarah Monteiro

Lauren Marsh

Suzanne McCully

Vanessa Cunningham

Writers Workshop Implementation K-131

Writers Workshop Implementation K-132

Anchor Charts

PLC Work33

Grade 3:

Differentiated reading instruction for writing about

nonfiction text

PLC Work34

Grades 9-12 ELA / History:

Differentiated (by content and choice) reading instruction for

locating the main idea in text

Goal 3: Teacher LeadershipThe district will promote teacher leadership by defining and improving opportunities for teacher leadership to support organizational growth and capacity.

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Teacher Leadership: Overcoming Barriers36 Research supports the notion that teachers resist

identifying themselves as a “leader” so overcoming this obstacle is necessary to grow teacher leaders in a positive

way. To help overcome this we’ve:

● Clearly defined a teacher leader● Offered a variety of ways that teachers can engage in

leadership● Offered an incentive for sharing best practices in both

formal and informal ways

Definition of Teacher LeadershipBegan the

school year with PD for teachers

to better understand the

role and attributes of

teacher leaders.

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Teacher Leadership: The Why?38 “Teacher leadership is critical for really

helping a school building build their capacity to increase student learning and student

achievement and not only what that teacher does inside that school building but how that

teacher leader works with the larger community to drive engagement and support

for school goals and for increasing youth success.” —Tanya Tucker

Identifying Roles for Teacher Leadership● Present Professional Development

○ PD Offering in-district○ Out-of-district PD○ Screencast

● Serving as a Mentor Teacher● Sharing Practice through a “Pineapple Walk”● Union Leadership● Coach/Advisor● BOE Presentations● PLC Facilitator● Curriculum Writing● Planning a field trip or other large-scale school event

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Dr. Savoia’s Personal Day Contest● Who was included in the contest?

○ Teachers who opened their rooms to a “Pineapple Walk”○ Teachers who provided professional development to colleagues

at the After School PD Academy and/or district PD Days● The winner was selected on the February 4th PD Day through a

screencast sharing the winner. https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqnVb93BLo

● The winner was Alyssa Buttacavole, Grade 3

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Professional Learning Communities:Facilitator Training

August 7, 2018● 23 Teaching Staff

Members Trained● 9 Administrators

Trained

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Implementation of Pineapple Walks42

Implementation of Pineapple Walks43

Implementation of Pineapple Walks44

The Results Thus far...

● 7 teachers presented PD sessions at the After-School PD Academy

● 7 teachers presented PD sessions on the 10/8 PD Day● 15 teachers presented PD sessions on the 2/4 PD Day● 33 teachers have opened up their classroom to share

practice through a “Pineapple Walk”

A Future Ready School 46

What?● Becoming Future Ready certified is a three phase process consisting of:

○ district commitment○ school participation○ school certification

Why?● Goal of the Future Ready Schools Certification Program is to maximize

student-centered learning opportunities and help our district use technology to best prepare students for success

● Provides recognition for strong work that is already being implemented within each school and offers opportunity for reflection to continually engage in a cycle of continuous improvement

● Provides opportunity for teacher leaders to engage in multiple domains of teacher leadership and share best practices for technology integration and receive recognition for their work

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Future Ready Schools - Progress Thus Far

● Signed the Pledge and BOE Approval● Creation of a district and school committees to

serve on the Future Ready Committee● Attendance at Future Ready PD in Trenton for

District Committee members (January 2019)● School Committee Meetings (January 2019)● Planning Meeting on 2/4 PD with Rich Kiker

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Future Ready Schools - Committee Lists49

District KHS KCSLisa Savoia

Michael WatersKristie SussinoLaura GodleskyPablo Guevara

Kim Kutschman (BOE)

Michael WatersKristie SussinoLaura Godlesky

Jane WilczakPablo GuevaraLisa Wallin (T)Val Rogers (T)

Christine Cowen (T)Christina Egan

Denise ClevelandJulian Rebelo (S)Alyssa Rebelo (S)

Erik MammanoKristie SussinoJane Wilczak

Pablo GuevaraLaura Godlesky

Amanda Andrews (T)Nicole Goldsmith (T)

Christina EganDenise ClevelandOlivia Trujillo (S)

Future Ready Schools: Current Timeline50

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Submission for Certification

Create all submission documents

Verify evidence and collect more as needed

Determine potential artifacts and collect and

organize evidence

Now - May 31 June 15 - June 27Results-

September 2019

June 1 - June 14 June 28

Other Initiatives that Offer Opportunities for Teacher Leadership

● Continued participation in the School Climate Transformation Project○ PD Presentation on Social and Emotional Learning to each

school on 2/4○ Creation of Calming Kits at KCS on 2/4

● Submission of School of Character Application○ December 2018

● Schoolwide Planning Committee○ Met in November 2018 and January 2019

● Bilingual Parent Advisory○ Met in October 2018 and January 2019

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