Making the Grade!Making the Grade!

Inman Middle School774 Virginia Avenue, NE

Dr. Betsy Bockman, PrincipalMr. Greg Leaphart, Assistant

PrincipalMrs. Frances Pope, Assistant

Principal

Inman Middle School774 Virginia Avenue, NE

Dr. Betsy Bockman, PrincipalMr. Greg Leaphart, Assistant

PrincipalMrs. Frances Pope, Assistant

Principal

Dr. Betsy Bockman, PrincipalDr. Betsy Bockman, Principal

Principal for six years Recognized by Governor Sonny Perdue as a “High

Performing Principal” Designated as an Outstanding Principal by the Michael’s

Family Award Received Outstanding Administrator Award from Urban

Debate League

Principal for six years Recognized by Governor Sonny Perdue as a “High

Performing Principal” Designated as an Outstanding Principal by the Michael’s

Family Award Received Outstanding Administrator Award from Urban

Debate League

Leah N. GoodwinLeah N. Goodwin

8th Grade Physical Science Teacher 92% Meets or Exceed on CRCT

2008-2009 school year for 6th Grade Science

-2007-2008 State Superintendent’s Distinguished Achievement Award for 6th Grade Science

8th Grade Physical Science Teacher 92% Meets or Exceed on CRCT

2008-2009 school year for 6th Grade Science

-2007-2008 State Superintendent’s Distinguished Achievement Award for 6th Grade Science

Marissa Kalu-ThompsonMarissa Kalu-Thompson

Instructional Specialist

Provide support and coaching for Teachers and Students

Monitor the teaching and learning at Inman Middle

Instructional Specialist

Provide support and coaching for Teachers and Students

Monitor the teaching and learning at Inman Middle

INMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLINMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Located in historic Virginia Highlands

Atlanta, Georgia

Located in historic Virginia Highlands

Atlanta, Georgia

Inman’s Faculty and StaffInman’s Faculty and Staff

2 Assistant Principals1 Instructional Specialist2 School Counselors1 Program Assistant (PEC)1 Media Specialist1 School Nurse (part-time)1 Social Worker (part-time)1 Graduation Coach55 Teachers (all disciplines)

2 Assistant Principals1 Instructional Specialist2 School Counselors1 Program Assistant (PEC)1 Media Specialist1 School Nurse (part-time)1 Social Worker (part-time)1 Graduation Coach55 Teachers (all disciplines)

Inman’s School DemographicsInman’s School Demographics750 students (2008-2009)

48% African American

40% Caucasian

4% Hispanic

4% Multiracial

3% Asian

750 students (2008-2009)

48% African American

40% Caucasian

4% Hispanic

4% Multiracial

3% Asian

Essential Questions: Turn to your neighbor and share!

Essential Questions: Turn to your neighbor and share!

1. What is it (that special something) a teacher you had helped you understand a new concept?

2. What kinds of programs do you have at your schools for students who cannot attend tutorial sessions?

1. What is it (that special something) a teacher you had helped you understand a new concept?

2. What kinds of programs do you have at your schools for students who cannot attend tutorial sessions?

Inman’s School PopulationInman’s School Population

37% Free and Reduced Lunch

32% Gifted and Talented

11% Special Needs

1% English Language Learners

37% Free and Reduced Lunch

32% Gifted and Talented

11% Special Needs

1% English Language Learners

Inman’s School PopulationInman’s School Population

Our three feeder Elementary schools are:

Morningside Elementary

Mary Lin Elementary

Centennial Place Elementary

Our three feeder Elementary schools are:

Morningside Elementary

Mary Lin Elementary

Centennial Place Elementary

Inman’s School PopulationInman’s School Population

Although all feeder schools lie within similar school reform team (SRT) or zone, the readiness of elementary students for the middle school experience is highly diverse based on their prior school’s instructional program.

Although all feeder schools lie within similar school reform team (SRT) or zone, the readiness of elementary students for the middle school experience is highly diverse based on their prior school’s instructional program.

Inman’s Instructional ProgramInman’s Instructional Program

All students take the following:

4 Core Academics Class

2 Connections/Electives (alternative days)

1 Enrichment Class, called ELT or Extended Learning Time

All students take the following:

4 Core Academics Class

2 Connections/Electives (alternative days)

1 Enrichment Class, called ELT or Extended Learning Time

ELT ProgramELT Program During the “Extended Learning

Time” or ELT, students are provided remediation and enrichment based on areas of deficiencies, interests, and other academic needs.

Additionally, teachers are provided an additional hour of uninterrupted common planning time for each content area.

During the “Extended Learning Time” or ELT, students are provided remediation and enrichment based on areas of deficiencies, interests, and other academic needs.

Additionally, teachers are provided an additional hour of uninterrupted common planning time for each content area.

What does the Research Say?What does the Research Say?

Embedded Daily Time has been proven to increase student achievement and provide effective additional instructional time.

Teachers are able to use multi-instructional strategies during ELT (i.e., project-based activities, learning centers, and other research-based multiple intelligence learning activities.

Embedded Daily Time has been proven to increase student achievement and provide effective additional instructional time.

Teachers are able to use multi-instructional strategies during ELT (i.e., project-based activities, learning centers, and other research-based multiple intelligence learning activities.

Inman’s Instructional Program

Inman’s Instructional Program

During the “Extended Learning Time” or ELT, students are provided remediation and enrichment based on areas of deficiencies, interests, and other academic needs. Additionally, teachers are provided an additional hour of uninterrupted common planning time for each content area.

During the “Extended Learning Time” or ELT, students are provided remediation and enrichment based on areas of deficiencies, interests, and other academic needs. Additionally, teachers are provided an additional hour of uninterrupted common planning time for each content area.

Daily ELT ScheduleDaily ELT Schedule

6th Grade Students

7th Grade Students

8th Grade Students

* (Handout)

6th Grade Students

7th Grade Students

8th Grade Students

* (Handout)

Extended Learning Time - ELT

Extended Learning Time - ELT

55 minutes per day (9:00a.m.-9:55a.m.) Each student receives an additional

3 hours of Reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies per week based on their instructional needs.

55 minutes per day (9:00a.m.-9:55a.m.) Each student receives an additional

3 hours of Reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies per week based on their instructional needs.

Extended Learning Time6th Grade Student Schedule

Extended Learning Time6th Grade Student Schedule

 STUDENT SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1st period-8:40-8:50

Home Room Home Room Home Room

Home Room

Home Room

2nd Period8:55-10:00

EnrichmentMonday’s

ELT Connections

ELT/Nov ELT ELT

3rd Period10:05-

11:00

ELA ELA ELA ELA ELA

4th Period11:40-

12:40

Math Math Math Math Math

5th Period12:45-1:45

Science Science Science Science Science

6th Period1:45-2:45

Spanish Band Spanish Band Spanish

7th Period2:45-3:45

SocialStudies

SocialStudies

SocialStudies

SocialStudies

SocialStudies

Extended Learning Time6th Grade ELA Teacher Schedule

Extended Learning Time6th Grade ELA Teacher Schedule

Teacher Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1st Period8:40-8:50

Home Room

Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom

Homeroom

2nd Period8:55-10a.m.

EnrichmentMonday’s

Extra Planning

ELA Low ELA Medium

ELA High

3rd Period10:05-11:00

ELA Core 1 ELA Core 1 ELA Core 1 ELA Core 1

ELA Core 1

4th Period11:40-12:40

ELA Core 2 ELA Core 2 ELA Core 2 ELA Core 2

ELA Core 2

5th Period12:45-1:45

ELA Core 3 ELA Core 3 ELA Core3 ELA Core 3

ELA Core 3

6th Period1:45-2:45

Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning

7th Period2:45-3:45

ELA Core 4 ELA Core 4 ELA Core 4 ELA Core 4 ELA Core 4

Inman Making the GradeCRCT Growth by Subgroups in Math

and ELA

Inman Making the GradeCRCT Growth by Subgroups in Math

and ELA Subgroup

Math 2004Meets & Exceeds

ELA 2004Meets & Exceeds

Math 2009 Meets & Exceeds

ELA 2009 Meets & Exceeds

Black 80% 83% 90% (+11) 98% (+15)

SWD 52% 50% 85% (+33) 95% (+45)

ED 72% 75% 88% (+16) 98% (+23)

White 96% 97% 99% (+3) 99% (+2)

ALL 87% 89% 91% (+4) 98% (+9)

Other Support Programs Provided at Inman

Other Support Programs Provided at Inman

Daily before/after school tutorials Monthly Content based “Boot Camps” Saturday School (February-March) “March Madness” CRCT Prep Boot Camp Parent Support Night Fall Semester

(Providing Instructional support) Weekly Boys and Girls Club Tutorials at

Centennial Place YMCA

Daily before/after school tutorials Monthly Content based “Boot Camps” Saturday School (February-March) “March Madness” CRCT Prep Boot Camp Parent Support Night Fall Semester

(Providing Instructional support) Weekly Boys and Girls Club Tutorials at

Centennial Place YMCA

Inman’s Brag Sheet 2006-2007

Inman’s Brag Sheet 2006-2007

Governor’s Office of Standards Award- Gold Banner Standard School-Exceeding the state average in all grades on Reading, English/Language Arts and Math CRCTs.

Governor’s Office of Standards Award- Gold Banner Standard School-Exceeding the state average in all grades on Reading, English/Language Arts and Math CRCTs.

2006-20072006-2007 7th Grade Teachers received

“Outstanding Effort” recognition from the National Middle School Association in their “Teams That Make a Difference” competition. (Student Achievement)

7th Grade Teachers received “Outstanding Effort” recognition from the National Middle School Association in their “Teams That Make a Difference” competition. (Student Achievement)

Inman’s Brag Sheet 2007-2008 Inman’s Brag Sheet 2007-2008 Second year in a row, Governor

Sonny Perdue and Georgia’s State Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox recognized Dr. Bockman as a “High Performance Principal”. (Selected on data-based evidence showing the principal’s effectiveness in academic improvement of their school).

Second year in a row, Governor Sonny Perdue and Georgia’s State Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox recognized Dr. Bockman as a “High Performance Principal”. (Selected on data-based evidence showing the principal’s effectiveness in academic improvement of their school).

2007-20082007-2008 -2007 Title 1 Distinguished School

-Met 80%-89% of APS Student Achievement targets

-Platinum Award winner-Greatest Gain in Student Meeting/Exceeding Student Achievement targets

-2007 Title 1 Distinguished School

-Met 80%-89% of APS Student Achievement targets

-Platinum Award winner-Greatest Gain in Student Meeting/Exceeding Student Achievement targets

2007-20082007-2008 Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation

Services honored Inman as one of 96 Georgia School in 59 school districts to significantly close the achievement gap.

- Georgia Department of Education honored Inman for achieving adequately yearly progress for five consecutive years.

Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services honored Inman as one of 96 Georgia School in 59 school districts to significantly close the achievement gap.

- Georgia Department of Education honored Inman for achieving adequately yearly progress for five consecutive years.

Best Practices at Inman Middle

Best Practices at Inman Middle

Embedded Extended Learning Time

Extra Weekly Collaborative Team Planning

Continuous monitoring of all instructional programs

Embedded Extended Learning Time

Extra Weekly Collaborative Team Planning

Continuous monitoring of all instructional programs

Inman Is Making the GradeInman Is Making the Grade

Met/Exceeded district targets four years, resulting in monetary awards for all staff (meeting or exceeding 70% of targets).

Honored by Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services as a Georgia school that has significantly closed the achievement gap.

Met/Exceeded district targets four years, resulting in monetary awards for all staff (meeting or exceeding 70% of targets).

Honored by Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services as a Georgia school that has significantly closed the achievement gap.

Faculty and Staff Highlights in 2009

Faculty and Staff Highlights in 2009

9 state of Georgia “Master Teachers”.

2 Milliken's Award’s recipients. G.E.M.S. Club sponsored by Ms.

Schlegel (7th Grade Life Science Teacher) receives district-wide media coverage.

9 state of Georgia “Master Teachers”.

2 Milliken's Award’s recipients. G.E.M.S. Club sponsored by Ms.

Schlegel (7th Grade Life Science Teacher) receives district-wide media coverage.

School Reform InitiativesSchool Reform Initiatives

School Wide Enrichment Program

School Wide Enrichment Program

INMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLINMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

An Urban School Making The Grade!An Urban School

Making The Grade!

Relevant ResearchRelevant Research

Education Sector Reports: January, 2007 (Article: On the Clock: Rethinking the Way Schools Use Time-by Elena Silva)

http://www.educationsector.org/usr_doc/OntheClock.pdf

Education Sector Reports: January, 2007 (Article: On the Clock: Rethinking the Way Schools Use Time-by Elena Silva)

http://www.educationsector.org/usr_doc/OntheClock.pdf

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