1. White Hill Middle School Learning Center Program 2011-2012 School Year Report David Finnane, Principal Kim Kern, Assistant Principal

2. 2010-2011 Learning Center:  Accommodation/modification of grade level curriculum in ELA and Math (based on student needs)  2 periods Traditional Special Day Class:  Interdisciplinary units based on grade level achievement  Accommodation/modification of grade level curriculum in ELA and Math (based on student needs)  5 periods, self-contained class 2011-2012 Learning Center:  Accommodation/modification of grade level curriculum in ELA, Math, History, and Science (based on student  Individualized, small group instruction  Flexible number of periods depending on student needs  Targeted ELA, Math and writing remediation utilizing technology, and research-based individualized programs ELA - Scientific Learning Math - Aleks 3/27/20122 White Hill Learning Center Update

3. Description of Learning Center Program English Language Arts 14 students 3 leveled groups with rotation between small-group grade level reading instruction Read Naturally and writing stations. Scientific Learning Fast Forward program during Connections. Math 13 students 4 leveled groups with rotation between small-group grade level instruction ALEKS with guided/supported practice stations. Science 8 students Small group grade-level integrated thematic core units and projects. History 9 students Small group grade-level integrated thematic core units and projects. 3/27/2012 White Hill Learning Center Update 3

4. Research-Based Intervention Program English Language Arts – Scientific Learning FastForward Program Scientific Learning Program recommendation: Students can achieve, on average, a 1 to 2 year gain in reading skills in 8 to 12 weeks using one of their prescribed protocols: o 30 minutes each day, five days a week, for 12 to 16 weeks. o 40 minutes each day, five days a week, for 9 to 13 weeks. o 50 minutes each day, five days a week, for 6 to 10 weeks. o 90 minutes each day, five days a week, for 4 to 7 weeks. 14 students: Level 2 – 1 Student Level 3 – 6 Students Level 4 – 7 Students 4 times/week (30 minutes/session) Program began December 2011 3/27/20124 White Hill Learning Center Update

5. Fast Forward – ELA Student Progress Reports 3/27/20125 White Hill Learning Center Update Based on Scientific Learning research studies: 24% completion is roughly equivalent to.5 year’s reading grade level growth 63% completion is roughly equivalent to 1.2 year’s reading grade level growth

6. Fast Forward – ELA Student Progress Reports 3/27/20126 White Hill Learning Center Update

7. Research-Based Intervention Program Math – ALEKS Program The UC Regents and ALEKS Corporation make no specific implementation protocol recommendation. However, the program defaults are set at a minimum of 3 sessions per week at 15 minutes per session. 13 students 3 times/week (20 minutes/session) The published “Average Historical Student Learning Rates” using ALEKS are ~90% per year (197 topics mastered at minimum session implementation) Based on ALEKS program research, an appropriate progress goal of mastering 50-100 math concepts was set (per semester - 219 total topics) for our students Program began September 2011 3/27/20127 White Hill Learning Center Update

8. ALEKS – Math Student Progress Reports Individual Student Topic Progress: <25 topics mastered = 8 students 25-50 topics mastered = 3 students 50+ topics mastered = 2 students 3/27/2012 White Hill Learning Center Update 8 Whole Class Progress Pie These 13 students have averaged 9.1 hours total program time

9. ALEKS – Math Student Progress Reports 3/27/20129 White Hill Learning Center Update

10. 2012-2013 Program Recommendations Learning Center Staffing Plan: 1 Credentialed Teacher and 2 Program Aides WH administration will manage, monitor and evaluate current resources (staff, curriculum and technology) to ensure the integrity of program implementation Program staff will utilize, with fidelity, research-based, individualized remediation curricula for Math and English Language Arts District and WH teachers will identify and pilot a research-based comprehensive writing program/curriculum District to provide support for curriculum and staff development:  Collaborative teaching and learning strategies and support (push in)  Accommodation and modification of grade level curriculum  Effective use of technology-based remediation curriculum 3/27/201210 White Hill Learning Center Update

11. Questions? 3/27/201211 White Hill Learning Center Update